It might be helpful for you to know some of the various businesses I've tried. Are ya ready? {You might need to take your socks off to count on your toes too, LOL!}
Mary Kay
Taste of Home Entertaining ~ trip earner, top recruiter for the company, Director status
Send Out Cards
Jockey Person to Person
Initial Outfitters
Boresha Fat Burning Coffee
Neal's Yard Remedies
There might be more, if there are, I honestly forget at this point, ha. I've been a Team Beachbody Coach now for 2 years and if I had known then what I know now, I would have joined this opportunity much sooner. Here are my tips/things for you to consider:
1. Does the business model fit my life? Meaning how do you share the products? Is it at parties? Through social media? If social media, do you have to take a lot of pictures to upload? What does the company encourage you to do to share the products and the business? If it is a party plan model, does that work for this season of your life with your family and other responsibilities? Definitely think that through. That is ultimately why I stopped with Taste of Home Entertaining. I had a newborn baby and was nursing, so being gone for hours at parties in the evening wasn't conducive to our lifestyle at that time. {Post partum may have had something to do with that as well.}
2. What is the mentality of the company? What is their focus? Does their mission and vision align with who I am and what I am about? If not, it would be wise to consider what you like about them and why you are attracted to them. This is key, in my opinion. "Everything rises and falls on leadership" as Bill Hybels says. It's true.
3. Is the product something people need &/or want? That's a key question to ask. This will help you determine who your market will be. If you love a product, but your friends and family don't, who will you share with to get your business off the ground? {A lot of times, we start with family and friends and branch out from there.} It's important to look for something that there is a need/desire for in peoples lives.
4. Is this a product that people will continue to order, or is it a one and done type deal? Another important question to ask. Is it a business that will generate reorders? Is it a consumable product, that people will use up and need/want to get more? There are lots of products out there that people just don't need a lot of. Once they have it, they have enough. So consider that as well.
5. Price point. Is the product affordable for those I know? Another thing to ponder. :)
6. Is the product something I believe in and am willing to share? This is also crucial because you are going to hear "no." However, when your mission, vision, passion and belief in the product are solid, it doesn't matter. You keep going! Trust me, been there, done that! You could also ask "is this something I am passionate about?" If the answer is yes, that's a good sign!
7. Ask and think about things like inventory. Do you keep product on hand and have to send it out? If so, do you want and are you able to spend a lot of time at the post office? If you have inventory, how much does that cost?Will that cost be a deterrent to others from joining you?
8. Start up cost and other fees. How much does it cost to join? Is it something that most people can afford, or could work to afford in a short time frame? What are the recurring fees, if any?
9. Company return policy. If people order and don't like it, are you responsible for that? Or does the company take care of it? All of these details and little questions are so important.
10. Training. What type of training will you receive? It's important to have a solid foundation laid as you start a business, as well as opportunities for continued growth.
What other things are important to consider or ask, do you think? Did I miss anything? If you have questions or I can be of help, please let me know. At the end of the day, my best advice is pray about it, do your homework and talk with your spouse about it.
Blessings,
Melissa
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