Archive for August, 2006

Ground Floor Opportunities

Posted in Watkins Business by Eldon on August 31st, 2006
What about "getting in on the ground floor" with a new startup company? That's a gamble. If you go in knowing the odds and have both spare time and discretionary funds available, it is possible that working a startup business can be rewarding. After all, every solid and established network marketing company today was a startup at one time. However, even the most promising new opportunities can go bust in a relatively short time. This can happen due to poor management, products of inferior quality or marginal appeal in the real world, or even explosive growth! That's right, a new opportunity can collapse if sales growth outpaces the company's ability to grow and adjust to the demand. A good opportunity will still ...

Choosing a Network Marketing Opportunity

Posted in Watkins Business by Eldon on August 30th, 2006
With all the different opportunities out there, how do you know what is legitimate and what isn't? Look for an opportunity that has been around at least two years, preferably longer. Like any other business, new network marketing/direct sales companies can start and fail for reasons within or out of their control. Companies with a record of long-term stability and good service are your best bet. Examine a company like you'd buy a car - learn all you can about the vehicle before you buy in. Choose wisely and don't just take someone's word about it. Do your research and see how long a company has been in business. Do a Google search looking for comments about the company - for example, ...

Welcome to Watkins Home Based Business

Posted in Watkins Business by Eldon on August 29th, 2006
Hello! My name is Eldon Beard. I have been a successful Watkins Associate for several years. My purpose in starting this "blog" is to share information about Watkins, as well as general tips and hints helpful to any home business opportunity seeker. Future posts will include lots of information - including features on how to choose a home business, how to build a business online, how to effectively promote a web site, and much more! Obviously, I am biased towards the Watkins business, but I also understand that no one business opportunity is perfect for everyone. If you visit here and are not interested in Watkins, I hope at least that you can find some information that will help you choose ...