Amway

  1.  1

    Is the business model of Amway Hong Kong the same as other Amway markets?

  2.  2

    Is the bonus scheme of Amway Hong Kong the same as other Amway markets?

  3.  3

    What is direct selling? How is it different from pyramid selling?

  4.  4

    Direct selling is network marketing and participants can be successful just by building a large network through recruiting. Is that true?

  5.  5

    What are the fundamental differences between Amway's direct selling pattern and pyramid selling?

  6.  6

    Amway adopts a multi-level marketing pattern with a bonus scheme characterized by multiple award levels. Is this similar to fraudulent pyramid selling?

  7.  7

    Do Amway Distributors earn income without making any effort?

  8.  8

    How can Upline Sponsors benefit from the sales volume of Downline Distributors?

  9.  9

    At Amway, can Distributors attain higher achievement than those who join earlier than them?

  10. 10

    Does Amway guarantee that all Distributors can be successful?

  11. 11

    Some say the Amway bonus scheme benefits only the senior Distributors. Is this true?

  12. 12

    Why does Amway operate as a direct selling company instead of selling products through traditional channels like supermarkets and convenience stores?

  13. 13

    What are Amway's strengths in the market?

  14. 14

    Is Amway China's direct selling operation different from that of the overseas markets? How can China maintain the competitiveness of direct selling?

  15. 15

    Why multiple award levels are set up in the Amway bonus scheme?

  16. 16

    Some say, "Amway has a long history and the market has reached saturation. It is difficult for new Distributors to build a successful business." How will Amway respond to this kind of criticism?

  17. 17

    How does Amway handle misconduct among its sales force?

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    What kind of training is provided by Amway to Distributors?

3    What is direct selling? How is it different from pyramid selling?

 

As defined by the World Federation of Direct Selling Associations, direct selling refers to the selling of products and services directly to consumers, usually at their homes or at their work places, or places away from a fixed retail location. Sales are typically made through presentations or demonstrations by direct selling representatives.

There are great differences between bona fide direct selling companies and fraudulent pyramid scheme companies. The former provide excellent service and products to satisfy customers' needs, while the latter only aim at short term huge profit by recruiting new members and imposing high start-up fee. (Please refer to Bona Fides and Fraudulence.)