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I have spoken with hundreds of people who are trying to figure out which direct sales company is right for them. Some people call and have no idea what to ask whereas others have a huge list of questions. Personally, I like it when they have a bunch of questions, it shows me they are really considering the opportunity and thinking it through before making a big decision.

I recommend asking the following questions when you are doing your search.

1. What makes the product different than other similiar companies?
2. What makes this opportunity stand out from the rest? Explain the compensation plan, quotas (if any) and recruiting requirements(if any)
3. Who is responsible for collecting taxes?

4. What type of support or training does the company offer it’s consultants? Are there weekly/monthy webinars or teleseminars?

5. How much are the kits and are there any other ongoing costs such as catalogs, order forms, annual fees, business cards?
6. What is the company guarantee on its products?
7. Does the company drop ship to each customer or is the rep./host responsible for distributing the products?
8. Are the commissions deducted at the time of sale or paid out on a monthly basis?
9. How many consultants are in your area? How many leaders?
10. How often are new products introduced and how often are there new catalogs?

Good luck with your search! I welcome any of your feedback!

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