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MAKE SURE ITS FINANCIALLY STRONG
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Make sure the company is financially strong. You can do this by pulling a Dunn & Bradstreet report online. Make sure they are 4A1 or 5A1. The 4 and 5 refer to the companies size whereas the A1 means that they have no long term debt and will probably be around for awhile. You should also contact the Attorney Generals office in the state they are incorporated and see if they have any complaints against them. If they are a member of the Better Business Bureau you can check the history of disputes the company has had with customers. It's normal to have some disputes but too many should be a red flag.
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| You definitely should try to contact the CEO of the company. Ask them how long they have been with the company. What is their education. What is their experience? What are their long term goals? Are they honest and fair? What type of disputes have they had with their business leaders? If you cannot talk to the CEO then look for another opportunity. THere are thousands others to choose from. Ask for the resumes of the management team. Especially the VP of marketing and sales development. If you are going to invest a lot of time and money into this business, you should do your homework first. If you pick the right company, your payoff could be huge. There have been a lot of companies whose management have cancelled someones business with some loophole just to get out of paying them commissions so make sure you pick a company with management with high integrity. |
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