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| to in order to find out if the opportunity is right for you: | | | | 5. Does the industry constantly change for the |
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| 2. Is there a lot of competition in your market? Will you | | | | the past 20 years? Will there be a reason the demand |
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| your company to make even the smallest of changes | | | | in the network marketing company I chose. The |
| because of regulation? Will possible changes be costly | | | | answers to these questions are why I have been |
| to the company, and cause your commissions to be | | | | successful in this industry. |
| lower? | | | | |