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Watch out for scams involving the sale of office supplies, listings in directories and phoney invoices. In the office supply scam, for example, an employee of yours will get an unsolicited call implying that your business has agreed to accept shipment of paper and office supplies, when you haven’t in fact ordered them. When the supplies arrive, you discover that they cost way more than the going rate and/or are inferior. | Watch out for scams involving the sale of office supplies, listings in directories and phoney invoices. In the office supply scam, for example, an employee of yours will get an unsolicited call implying that your business has agreed to accept shipment of paper and office supplies, when you haven’t in fact ordered them. When the supplies arrive, you discover that they cost way more than the going rate and/or are inferior. | ||
Before investing money in any business opportunity, investigate the scheme carefully | ==Before investing money in any business opportunity, investigate the scheme carefully== | ||
A well-researched franchise may well be an effective way to carry on a business. But you must see a lawyer and have a properly prepared franchise agreement. A legitimate multi-level marketing venture could also prove profitable if you invest time, effort and money. But be aware that there are many scams out there. | |||
==Where can you get help or more information?== | ==Where can you get help or more information?== | ||
