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Phil's Past Episodes Episode 3: The right questions to ask. Before I take any test, I tend to study. A little over time, and a lot rightbefore the exam. Sure, it's cramming, and I might not remember it all,but at least I'll be half way prepared when I go take the test. And I know I am not alone in my habits. Why is it then, when we'll put ourselves through long nights of no sleep,missing meals, and not doing what we WANT to do -- just for the hope ofgleaning more information before the test... why is it we don't do thesame thing when it comes to business opportunities we find online? Believe me, friends, there are some very good legitamite businessesout ther elooking for good pople like yourselves to help them grow. The problem is finding the rose in the middle of the thorn bush. It can be done. And it can be done a lot easier than cramming for a final exam! So - let's look at the 7 things you should do before even considering talking to anyone about a business opportunity online. #1 - Look for published information on their website. Do they have a physical address? Do they have email addresses? Telephone numbers? If they don't... well, there's a clue for you. Something that's becoming more and more popular these daysis taking the physical address and looking them up in Google Earth.Is the address a home? A trailer park? An empty lot? You want the people you're doing business with to have a corporatepresence. It is THAT simple. #2 - Google Knows. Spend some time seeing what other people around the world think ofthe company. Type in their name, and look for scam alerts, complaints,or other things. Be careful though - as some people would complain ifthey got a paper cut wiping their rear ends with gold toilet paper. #3 - Public Records Visit http://www.pretrieve.com/ - and with the information you gainedfrom steps 1 and 2, begin your research project. Does the company, ordo the business owners have unresolved complaints agains them?Do they have a lot of cases, either opened or closed? What were theresults? This information can go a long way in making a decision to join anycompany -- online or otherwise -- and should be done on a regularbasis after you have decided to join a company. #4 - Chambers, Better Business, and Attourney Generals Offices There are a lot of complaints that never make it to the court system. Check with the local agencies in the businesses area. They'll know them very well if a lot of complaints have been filed. #5 - How do they accept their funds? Companies that deal only with money orders or checks, and not credit cards - are only trying to sheild themselves againstchargebacks and refunds. There is a reason for this, and it'snot because people are happy with their service. #6 - Common Sense If common sense were really common, then everyone would have it, and this step wouldn't exist . But seriously, look at the offer. Think about it. Act on it, don'treact to it. Take some time to talk to your family, friends, and loved ones about it. Sometimes the possibility of a higher incomeovershadows our ability to think clearly. #7 - Talk to an attourney If you've done steps 1 thru 6, and all seems well, go talk to yourattourney. Let them review any document that requires yoursignature. You'd be surprised how many scams out there find a"Legal Doucument" online, edit their names into them, and thinkthat their covered. Of course, following these seven steps is no sure guarantee that the business isn't still run by a bunch of cons looking to rip you off... we'll cover that in upcoming posts. |
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