UNHAPPILY EMPLOYED

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I am currently employed but unhappy with my employers.

I posted my resume and was contacted by a gentlemen who I later found out to be from the marketing company "Herbalife". I purchased their initial package but am in the research stage right now.

I have heard many bad things from a friend and also through searching the web. But how come so many people can make so much money? Is it all lies? How many people buy the initial package and then don't make any real money?

It has been hard to find information on this matter and I do not want to get involved with a disreputable firm and set back my career I may have with any other firm. Any information you have would be very helpful.

Thanks

Holding on to your present job is a wise choice. As a general rule remain employed as long as you can when starting your own business. New undertakings usually generate a loss in the first year. The loss can be used as a tax deduction from other income. In effect the IRS is assisting your business start up. Your employer may be providing health insurance or other benefits. Study before you quit.

I have no personal experience with Herbalite but have heard many rumors as well. Most people that get involved with multi-level-marketing or door to door sales don't do well because they are sold on the ease of making money but stifled by the inability to develop the necessary "full court press" and business skills.

Some companies try to lure you into buying product with discounts for quantity, downline advantages, silly designations and you name it. Some companies take on a cult like atmosphere. I am not a big fan of MLM. Some people do very well -- most do not. If you want to sample the market, don't be concerned with cost of product and percent of profit. Buy the minimum and test the market, test the market, test the market.

Businesses do not grow from a marketing plan or pre-packaged product. They flower from a personal talent, something you love to do and do well. Build your business there and push until the profits come.

Here if I can help.

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