One of the humorous things that IBOs say on my blog is if Amway isn't such a great deal, then why don't we offer a better solution? I guess it's not enough that there are facts and experiences posted here so that information seekers can find and make informed decisions about joining or not joining Amway, but we must also suggest better options? Well, I will offer some. While I am not advising anyone to listen to my thoughts, nor do I think you should act on what you read what's here without doing your due diligence and your own soul searching, here are my opinions on what may be better than Amway:
1. Be a better steward of the money you already have. Many people have enough income but simply channel too much of it to things they don't need. A daily $5 cup of starbucks for example. Disciplined saving and investing. Eliminating certain optional expenses can add up to a lot of money over the course of a month or a year.
2. Get a second job and set aside a portion for saving and investing. You will not only have more discretionary cash, but also more to be able to set aside for your golden years. Try to find a job that's not so stressful and something you may have fun with. For example, working part time at a sporting goods store would be something that I might enjoy.
3. Start your own small business. The biggest issue with Amway, in my opinion is the endless supply of training that uplines sell. It causes most "serious" IBOs to end up with a net loss. You can find a niche product and sell it on ebay or craigslist, unlike Amway products. Another type of small business might be something like learning to do minor household repairs or installing hardwood flooring. These kinds of services are quite common and can be lucrative.
4. Do nothing. Since most business building IBOs lose money, doing nothing, although comical, actually makes you bette off than losing money because of functions and standing orders.
5. Spend more time with your family. Ironically, many IBOs have this as a goal, but actually spend less time with family because of Amway related activities.
There you have it folks. There are some ideaas of what might be better than spending your time and money participating in the Amway business and the Amway motivational organizations. While these are only ideas, only you can decide what is best for you and your family. In whatever you decide to do, I wish you well.
In Scamway, you're nothing but an over-paying customer that gets a small fraction of a "rebate" on what you purchase; a lot of wasted money on travel, "tools" you don't need that isn't recouped. How people fall for this pyramid scheme is beyond my comprehension. I've experienced it by watching family members lose & alienate those who love them in this cult game of mind control & deceit.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely true. In this information age, it's hard for anyone to fall for the tricks if they do some due diligence. The information is all there for anyone who seeks it.
DeleteHere is another tip on how to work your money, save and plan for the long term. Simple ideas shared by a financial advisor.
ReplyDelete8 STEPS TO BECOME FINANCIALLY FIT
1. CREATE AN EMERGENCY FUND
2. DO A BUDGET
3. SET SHORT AND LONG TERM GOALS
4. PAY YOURSELF FIRST AND SAVE 10% OF YOUR GROSS INCOME TOWARD YOUR RETIREMENT
5. LIMIT YOU TOTAL DEBT PAYMENTS TO 30% OF YOUR GROSS INCOME
6. PROTECT YOUR FAMILY AND ASSETS
7. CREATE AN ESTATE PLAN
8. KNOW YOUR FICO SCORE
http://hcfs.biz/8steps/8_steps.html