I will do what most people fear to do in order to experience positive results, so now I coach & train others to overcome their fears and get on with life and enjoy everyday it gives you.

Patrick S. Tulloch – BTBF

Is It A Scam or Is It The Real Deal?

Here we go again, sifting through all of this information surrounding finding the right business model that will allow me to make some extra income. I feel like I am in a jungle and I am not quite sure which way to go or what to do.

What can I do to make the right decision as I am very aware of the fact that their are many scams out their, along with real legitimate business opportunities. Lack of experience could be a factor in the decision making process or simply becoming extremely excited about being told everything that you wanted to hear.

The fact of the matter, is the only individual that we can blame for a decision made, is ourselves, so my objective is to help you to go through a process, that will provide you with a clearer picture of what you might be looking for.

The first point I would like to make is "WHY" are you looking at getting into a business, whether part time or full time? Most people are truly not in a position to commit to a full time business, simply because of a lack of resources and must therefore look at a means of of either focusing on a part time business, that they hope someday will become a full time career.

The next point is that you really must decide what kind of an income you want to create in your life. All opportunities are not created equally. There are those that will make it real easy to get started, by offering you the chance to get started "FREE" and really the return is limited. I find there is a big difference between no cost, low cost investment verses a business that rquires a serious investment of anywhere from $300 - $1500 to get started, which usually involves product, mentorship and a system to assist you in achieving your personal and financial goals. I should also add that the latter investment is one that will in most cases provide you with a break away income earning potential.

The next point comes down to who are you going to surround yourself with, winners or loosers. Yes, it is time to do some research and do your due diligence and figure out who you are going to be working with. One of the beautiful benefits of the internet is that you can find out all you need to know about your prospective business partners. A track record will let you know some very important facts, especially if you are planning on developing a career in the network marketing industry. You may want to know how long your potenyial business partner has been with his current company or has he been jumping around from one company to the other, always promoting the next best deal until another comes along. There is no better way to loose credibility, consistency in your business.

One of the major points I want to share with you is that it is imperative that you identify the "TREND". The trend is your friend and can last for a day, week, month or years. The important component here is that when you identify a trend, you identify an opportunity. A perfect example of a major trend today, is that we are seeing a significant increase in the ability to build a global business model, than just doing business in your own back yard. In fact given the right infrastructure, it is just as easy to build an international business. Just remember to surround yourself with the right people.

My final point is that you may want to consider a company that has been in business for at least three years as many companies in the industry do not survive there first year in business and a high percentage do not succeed in their second year. Do not feel for a minute that you are missing out on an opportunity because you did not get in on the launch date. Most successful companies have developed a culture, a successful way of building a business, instilling belief and changing peoples lives in the process.

Patrick S. Tulloch - BTBF

FACTS THAT WILL SHAPE THE GLOBAL BUSINESS CLIMATE!

Global Business FactsA global business must develop many capacities unique to globalized companies that aren't essential to operating a business in a single domestic market. These capacities are an important part of a company's global infrastructure, enabling the company to service diverse customer needs. An international business must also have the ability to coordinate the various parts of its global infrastructure to create consistency in the global brand.

Rise of the Middle Class Global businesses will see important shifts in the consumption of the middle class around the world. The proportion of the global middle class living in North America and Europe will shrink in proportion to other parts of the world because hundreds of millions of people will enter the middle class in India and China. This means that global businesses must find more ways to appeal to these growing markets, even though there is much diversity inside both countries. Focusing on business strategies that work in North America and Europe and tweaking them for Asian markets won't work. Trends from India and China could become important determinants of how businesses market to Western consumers.

GDP Growth of Developing Countries The economies of developing countries will continue to grow at rates that are more than double the rates projected for high-income countries following the economic recession of 2008-2009. Global businesses will want to build infrastructure in developing countries with growing markets of consumers and take advantage of their skilled labor. This will cause the business strategy of U.S.-based companies to change. For example, American skilled workers will have to collaborate increasingly with their professional counterparts in other economies (both high-income and developing countries.