AboutLee Horner Expertise California attorney and independent business owner, now with a nationwide wireless service (home based business) and previously with Rexall Showcase International, an international e-commerce home based business focusing on natural health remedies and sports nutritionals. I analyze all sorts of home based busineses for clients as well as franchise operations, joint ventures, etc. I can tell you what to look for in a good opportunity and what to stay away from. Also tips for promoting your business both on and off-line.
Experience Presently an owner of a home based wireless service business, services & phones provided by one of the "big four" national companies. Formerly a distributor with Amway for many years and a director with Rexall Showcase International. Do what I did and check the fruit on the tree for yourself.
Question Hi. I am considering taking advantage of a home based business opportunity I saw advertised on the internet. I was wondering what is the future of E-commerce businesses? What advice can you give me?
Answer I can't really give you much advice without knowimg more about the opportunity, the up front costs, the promises of income compared to what people are really making and that they'll prove to you; etc. In general the e-commerce is alive and well but so are the scam artists out there. A properly supported website with product carrying a money back guarantee from the mfgr and a decent compensation plan for you would be starting points. Having to load up on product that you might be able to sell yourself someday would be a definite minus. Hope that helps! Lee
PS: See if the company is a member of the Direct Selling Association; they have a great set of rules they require their member companies to live by and they screen companies before letting them join up. The majors are members.
