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Re: AmeriPlan

Posted By: Dale burks
Date: Wednesday, December 5, 2007, at 2:11 p.m.(pst)

In Response To: AmeriPlan (Diane F. Smith)

>> Hello,
>> I've never tried an on-line business and I'm a very skeptical person.
>> Every "business opportunity" I've ever seen or heard about seems
>> to be just another type of pyramid scheme.
>> I know there are people who work at home, via the 'net, and are very,
>> very successful at it.
>> I'm not looking for a situation where I could supposedly become
>> "independently wealthy", "take fabulous vacations" and
>> the big claims of six-figure salaries "for just a few hours a
>> week".
>> I'm just looking for a way to make enough money to be able to work at
>> home---I hate leaving the house!
>> If I could make $35,000 a year, from home, I'd think I'd died and gone
>> to Heaven.
>> Obviously I wouldn't mind making more but so long as I can keep a roof
>> over my head, not have to decide whether to pay my phone bill or the
>> electricity this month, and buy some new music or go to the movies without
>> saving up for it I'm happy!
>> I'm going to spend some time looking over this site, as it seems to be
>> the only legitimate one I've seen and not trying to "sell" me.
>> However, I'd like to know if anyone out there has any experience with
>> the AmeriPlan outfit.
>> It's main attraction seems to be that it doesn't cost much to
>> "join" and they do have a product---discounted health plans---to
>> sell. But it's still multi-level marketing and I'm leery of that kind of
>> thing.
>> Is every internet business like that?
>> I'm not sure if I can sell anything, to anyone.
>> Yes, I can talk to people from any walk of life. I've spent the last
>> ten years doing just that as a concierge/security supervisor, dealing with
>> everyone from Senators and Secret Service guys to the men who drive the
>> trash truck. And, of course, the employees.
>> Six or seven thousand dollars a year in tips alone can attest to the
>> fact that I'm good at dealing with people.
>> If anyone has any info re AmeriPlan I'd be truly grateful for your
>> input.
>> I'm determined to find some way to work at home, I just don't want to
>> be vicimized---or dissappointed, to learn it's all a pipe dream and I'm
>> condemned to leave my home every day just to make a living.
>> I'm like that woman in the movie "The 'Net", except I would
>> go out in the world, but only when I wanted to, not because I have to!
>> Cordially,
>> Diane F. Smith

Hi Diane,
I saw your posting and wanted to say this: You're doing the right thing. Your due diligence will pay off. Unfortunately, there's a lot of hype on the net about building a home based business. Here's my experience - it's a lot of work!. I'm not in an MLM as history has shown that they only benefit the top people. My business is a global online marketing company. I like the work. I like the people I work with - I choose them. I can work any where in the world - as long as I have internet connection (which also provides my telephone.) My point? There are good, reputable businesses out there, and you will find yours.

All the best,
Dale Burks

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