Learn from my mistakes - Getting to know your business

One thing I have noticed in my short time of being a home business owner, is how many opportunities there are out there. To safeguard against getting involved in a scam and to ensure your success it is very important to get to know what and whom you are getting involved with. Most people will jump in with both feet and work really hard and then get disappointed when the money doesn't come pouring in. I learned that I was able to do business much better when I got to know the company I joined and more about the products they produced too. It helped to know who the president was and where he came from and why he started this business. Definitely you should read the company's financial statements which have pictures and a president's message etc. Read the press releases and see what charitable organizations they support. Where are their corporate offices? How many people are employed there? Then get to know the president. If possible send an email to the president. If it is a reputable company, he/she will likely email you back a welcome letter with some encouraging words. Find out what made him start this company? Then get to know who you are working with