What is the best way to know if the business opportunity that you are considering is legitimate? The world is full of people who are out to take advantage of you. There is no fool proof way to know if the opportunity is legitimate but there are clues to look for that can help you decide for yourself.
Big, red lights should go off in your head if you are required to pay for a business opportunity. A pyramid scheme is definitely illegal. Participation in this type of scheme could land you in jail. Any business opportunity that has an upline or downline probably is shady and should be avoided.
Business opportunities that use certain words may not be legal. You should be cautious of advertisements that include the words: tiers, unlimited income potential, easy, no work, big money or quick. Any business opportunity that promises a get rich quick promise is probably not legitimate. Success goes hand in hand with hard work.
One good way to safe guard against a bad business opportunity is to research the company. The Better Business Bureau is one of several organizations to monitor companies. These companies will let you know if there are bad reports on a company...