Good ol' pros & cons!
Make a list. List them all, ask your husband or partner to list them too (you will be surprised, your pro's might be their cons). Weigh it out.
Hate to call people you don't know? Check if your potential company has a good training on overcoming phone fear, etc. Can't attend training 2 nights a week? Make sure there is online or phone training that you can hook into during your "free" hours, and so on....
Best recommendation: talk to your potential sponsor if you are looking at a home biz. Really, I would rather know all your concerns along side your goals before you go into business with me. You and the sponsor will need to have a good, open, relationship. If you don't like them or feel that you cannot be open & honest with them (comfortable), find someone else. Remember, they are there to mentor and support you, that only works when there is a mutual relationship

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There are so many companies, and all have a different program. If you find the one that fits you and your family, you are sure to be successful.
Greetings,
Heike Boehnke-Sharp