1 – You need to look at the product. Is there verifiable information about the claims made? Are there patents (if applicable)? Is there scientific research from reliable 3rd parties? Is it unique enough to carry a niche? Is it a high quality example?
2 – How about the management? Do they have the background and expertise to make this company successful? Do they display the ethics and integrity that you want to be involved with?
3 – The comp plan. As Ket-Sang points out above, the quick start bonuses are important to keep people motivated and engaged through their start-up phase. And, it is equally as important to have long term residual potential. Do the bonuses step up or step down as you increase in rank? A good company will continue to reward you well for sticking with them long term and continuing to build and support your team.
4 – Market timing. Are you on the leading edge of a trend or the trailing edge? If you're selling calling cards, you're on the trailing edge. If you're in the health and wellness market, you've missed the very leading edge, but there is likely still plenty of room left to make good money. One billion baby-boomers, getting older by the minute, still drive trends.

Then, depending on your focus, you may want to look at whether or not the company is doing any good for the world or whether they are just in it to make a quick buck and move on. I, personally, am thrilled to be part of a company that is doing good for the world and scores outstanding marks on all the rest of the criteria above.

Good luck in your searches for the right company!
Dawn McGee
dawnrmcgee@yahoo.com

1 – You need to look at the product. Is there verifiable information about the claims made? Are there patents (if applicable)? Is there scientific research from reliable 3rd parties? Is it unique enough to carry a niche? Is it a high quality example?
2 – How about the management? Do they have the background and expertise to make this company successful? Do they display the ethics and integrity that you want to be involved with?
3 – The comp plan. As Ket-Sang points out above, the quick start bonuses are important to keep people motivated and engaged through their start-up phase. And, it is equally as important to have long term residual potential. Do the bonuses step up or step down as you increase in rank? A good company will continue to reward you well for sticking with them long term and continuing to build and support your team.
4 – Market timing. Are you on the leading edge of a trend or the trailing edge? If you're selling calling cards, you're on the trailing edge. If you're in the health and wellness market, you've missed the very leading edge, but there is likely still plenty of room left to make good money. One billion baby-boomers, getting older by the minute, still drive trends.

Then, depending on your focus, you may want to look at whether or not the company is doing any good for the world or whether they are just in it to make a quick buck and move on. I, personally, am thrilled to be part of a company that is doing good for the world and scores outstanding marks on all the rest of the criteria above.

Good luck in your searches for the right company!
Dawn McGee
dawnrmcgee@yahoo.com

Since you’re an M.D. I wonder what you think is the best way to get antioxidants in your diet? I do take a supplement called Fruits of the Earth, by Health Force. Have you heard of it? I’d love your opinion.

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