Day in and day out, more and more people are going to the internet to find a new career. Buyer beware, the more people that flock to the internet, the more scams there will be lurking.
Over the years I have worked with and for numerous companies both over the internet and in person and have develop a knack a spotting the scams. There are a lot of similar characteristics and things to look out for.
The number one thing to remember is that your first impression is usually right so trust it. If you felt uneasy in the beginning head that advicce because your were probably right. If something looks off in the website, i.e. mispellings and things of that nature be wary.
Stay clear of outlandish claims. This is a huge red flag and is almost always a precursor to a scam. You just can't legitimately make 10,000 a day starting out in internet marketing, you just can't.
Second, narrow your list of legitimate companies and put together a set of questions to ask all of them. If possible see if you can speak to the owner of the company or see how high you can go. IF the president of the company is the one who recruited you then odds are its a 1 man shop so again, beware.
Finally, do your online due diligence. There are a lot of pro consumer sites on the web these days that report scams and alert people to potential pitfalls. Rip Off Report is a big one and there are others, so spend your time and get educated.
Do not, I repeat do not let this article sway you away from starting a business, merely use it as a resource to excel in the industry!
I am an internet business owner myself and love every minute of it! So get out there and find the company that best fits you. - 16755
Over the years I have worked with and for numerous companies both over the internet and in person and have develop a knack a spotting the scams. There are a lot of similar characteristics and things to look out for.
The number one thing to remember is that your first impression is usually right so trust it. If you felt uneasy in the beginning head that advicce because your were probably right. If something looks off in the website, i.e. mispellings and things of that nature be wary.
Stay clear of outlandish claims. This is a huge red flag and is almost always a precursor to a scam. You just can't legitimately make 10,000 a day starting out in internet marketing, you just can't.
Second, narrow your list of legitimate companies and put together a set of questions to ask all of them. If possible see if you can speak to the owner of the company or see how high you can go. IF the president of the company is the one who recruited you then odds are its a 1 man shop so again, beware.
Finally, do your online due diligence. There are a lot of pro consumer sites on the web these days that report scams and alert people to potential pitfalls. Rip Off Report is a big one and there are others, so spend your time and get educated.
Do not, I repeat do not let this article sway you away from starting a business, merely use it as a resource to excel in the industry!
I am an internet business owner myself and love every minute of it! So get out there and find the company that best fits you. - 16755