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Avoiding Pyramid Schemes
Written by NFIB.com   
Wednesday, 28 May 2008
Imagine the following scenario. You receive an invitation, perhaps by phone or email or even from a friend, to attend an event where you'll learn about a great business opportunity. You arrive at the meeting where a product is unveiled, something along the lines of vitamins or natural body-care products. An engaging speaker waxes poetic about the product's unique attributes and the best thing about them: they practically sell themselves. Perhaps you'll be shown a video backing up this statement, with testimony from individuals who have bought houses, nice cars, and extravagant vacations thanks to the money they've made selling this product.
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 27 July 2008 )
 
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