Is this a real business?

It depends on what you see as a real business. There is no risk and very little outlay cost compared to a traditional business. This business has about 13,000 employed staff, operates in about 90 countries and also recently obtained a turnover of $1 billion in one month just to name a few facts.

Is this a pyramid scheme?

A pyramid scheme is an illegal way of trading business which involves a large number of people who pay money to people at the top levels for chance to advance up the pyramid scheme. There are usually no products involved. In this business your remuneration is based on how many products are moving through your business and is therefore performance based.

I know someone who tried it but failed

Here I have to agree with you that this person probably did fail. But the question I have to ask here is whether this person followed the basic guidelines as laid out by this business model. How did the fundamentals of this person’s business look? Were the core principles followed? You see, if you treat this business as a hobby you will get no or little income.

I know someone who joined and lost money

It is not possible to lose money with this business opportunity. The cost of the start-up pack you can claim back the day you resign. The products you are using carry a 90 day or 3 month money back guarantee. So if you are not satisfied, you can opt out and claim your money back. The products in itself are day-to-day consumables that you use anyway and is not supposed to be extra.

I am not the kind of person who can do this

Are you willing to do something different and be uncomfortable? It may be just here where you will experience growth on a personal level like never before. We can only talk about great rewards as a result of this business.

Products are expensive

When you look at price comparisons this outlook can change. Many of these products are concentrated and the cost per use can therefore be much cheaper than traditional products. Once you start handling it like a business you start using products like a business owner and not a consumer.

I am really loyal to my brand, why should I change to these products?

It is good to be loyal to a brand, but the question that must be asked is how much is your brand paying you? With this business you have the opportunity to gain some financial benefit by using these products.

I have no time for this

I agree that our time is precious and that it must not be wasted. If you carefully take account of your daily activities and prioritize what is important in life, you will find that a few hours week will be available. If you consider people like Bill Gates, Donald Trump and Robert Koyosaki you have to agree that they have the same amount of hours available that you and I have, yet they are successful in their businesses. How high on your priority list will you rank this business, as one will always make time for important things.

When do you get and how much?

An Independent Business Owner will always get paid on the 15th of every month. How much, is a question of how much do you want to get paid. You will be rewarded according to your achievements. The harder you work, the better your reward and financial benefit will be.

There is a lot of negative information on the internet

I agree that there is a lot of negativity about this business on the internet, but I want to ask the question – Who wrote this, is it a credible source? Any person can easily write anything on the internet and it will not be authenticated. There is an interesting study to see how many negative websites there were about well-known names/brands. Some of the names mentioned were – General Electric – 14 million negative websites, Microsoft – 12 million, Apple Mac – 400 000, Mother Theresa – 200 000 and lastly Amway – 100 000.

Who is going to help me?

You will be linking into an existing team of independent business owners who will be assisting you to achieve your financial goals. There is also Network 21 that provides business support material. This material will not only teach you how to run this business, but can positively influence various areas of your life.

Why is there such a lot of CD’s, books and functions?

The bulk of people joining this business model have no previous business background. The training material and functions therefore fills an important gap in knowledge and serves as a motivator.

Am I employed by Amway?

No, you are an Independent Business Owner and you will work for yourself.

I do not want to lose my friends or use them

If you really care about your friends you should introduce them to this business opportunity as it will provide them with financial options. Real friends will respect your decisions and your friendship should not be influenced by your business.

I do not know enough people

Start by writing down every contact that you have on your cell phone and every name you have on social networks. Do not ever pre-judge a person and decide if they will be interested or not before you have asked them. You will find that this will easily add up to about 200 people. There is also business support material that will assist you in obtaining more contact details.

When I do something I like to do it 100%.

The time will never be perfect for you to tackle anything big. Unfortunately we do not live in a perfect world. We make time for what is important. This is a proven and predictable business model and if you implement the basics consistently, success will follow.

Is there a minimum amount of products that I have to buy?

Only at registration you will have to buy a minimum amount of products which amounts to about R300. Thereafter there are no obligations or set requirements.

What is my next step and what is expected of me?

This is absolutely determined by you. If you want to, your team will help you devise a strategy to achieve your goals. Most importantly it starts with a dream. How big is your dream?

Is it worth it?

Yes, absolutely! Excellent products, great business colleagues.