subject: Home Business Information: Scam Or Legit? [print this page] Home business information abounds on the internet. Many legitimate opportunities are available, but for every legitimate opportunity there are many scams. Researching home business opportunities is essential to avoiding scams and establishing a lucrative business. The business monitors, word of mouth and news articles are all credible sources for company information. After locating a company of interest to partner with, immediately begin research on their legitimacy.
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is a good place to start. The BBB allows businesses to become members with the ability to post information about them-selves and present the BBB logo in advertisements. Even businesses who are not members are often listed.
The BBB site may be accessed on the internet. You will need the business name, city and state to begin your search of their rating and status. The free report is immediately available along with the number of customer complaints and resolutions. The report may also include other pertinent information such as number of years in service, product or services offered, number of locations and contact information.
There are a multitude of home business information forums. These forums are usually frequented by home business owners looking for or giving advice to others. They are also frequented by scammers who are usually relegated to sections labeled "advertise your business." Good forums realize their members want pertinent business information and forbid spamming and blatant advertising unless confined to specific board areas.
Researching a business can begin with the forum's search feature for past posts on the subject. Many members are helpful and most are willing to answer sincere requests for information on home business companies. Moderators keep the forums running smoothly and try to ensure quality content. It is advisable to obtain three or more opinions on a single company before making a decision.
A simple Google search of the company's name should supply a number of links with pertinent home business information. Reliable sources include news articles, magazines and reviews. The use of quotation marks along with keywords such as forum, scam, or info will turn up more specific results.
The company's website is often a clue to their validity. Is the site constructed in a professional manner? Is the contact information readily available with a phone number linked to a live person? Company history should be available on the website, such as years in business, mission statement, founders and current president and CEO.
Careful research of home business information can provide valuable insight into the most suitable types of business. Using all of the resources available, including phone and internet, will produce the best results.
by: Chris Simpson
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