Quote Originally Posted by Dave A View Post
I believe that post has already been made.

Ok - I heard this morning that the Law Society is complaining that new law graduates don't have a grip on basic maths (or reading for that matter), so let me do the maths for you. Ignoring start-up costs as pretty much once-off, the relative monthly turnovers would be:

N21 turnover (Totals R686.67 per month)
Monthly BBS meeting - R100
Weekly meetings - R20 x 52 / 12 = R86.67
Quarterly WES - R750 / 3 = R250
Annual membership - R120 / 12 = R10 (I think that actually goes to Amway, but just in case)
CEP - R240

Amway turnover (totals R1200 per month).
Product sales - R1200

(I think it's reasonable to assume if you're "going all the way" on the N21 support program, you're going to spend this order of money on the product too).

Now here's your challenge - put that N21 package together for less money. Have you costed booking a venue for a convention lately, let alone all the other essential expenses required to make it an event?

Or bought any good books?

You probably should take a better look around TFSA. Very little spam but lot's of divergent opinions. Contrary opnions are encouraged - it's up to the reader to draw their own conclusions.

And on the subject of conclusions, here's mine on you:
  • You've made up your mind already (which isn't a problem - in fact, good for you ).
  • You shouldn't do Amway (I can guarantee you will fail).

You're welcome to disagree.

Let me help you with that, Rob. Just copy and paste this onto your list:

Code:
Dave A (Got his own business opportunity going already and very happy with it).
Will buy the toothpaste.

NEXT!
I must say this recent spurt of activity in this thread had me pondering (once again) just what the crux of the Amway controversy might be. And a relatively new perspective came to mind -

When you look at the investment, it really is no big deal once you get to a level making lots of money. But getting to some small gain, like an extra R2000 per month nett - it's an absolute monster.

If all you are looking for is an extra R2k per month (and I've got a story to tell on this, but another time as it's getting late) there are other, more favourable options.
The figures are right. The R686.87 is also tax deductable. The money my wife and I spend through the business ( personal care, home care, food, clothing, cellphone, short-term insurance, internet connection etc.) is money I would be spending anyway and it costs less than buying it in the store. With the odd handbag (which my wife considers vital) and clothing items it is always a lot more than R1200. As to Dave A not succeeding you've got to consider the number of old Distributors coming back into the business and now making a go of it.
Got you going there didn't I, Dave A?