The "Trap".

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We get it. 

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It seemed so good.  Everyone uses "them".  Their red signs are everywhere.  

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They gave you a free month.

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Promised you free advertising.  "They'll bring me new business."

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They said you can cancel anytime.

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"Ding". Your first order, then second, then the third.  That's it! You've saved your business.

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Free month ends.  Then it happens. 

 

Payments seem short.  You take a closer look; commissions + fees = over 20%??  

 

"This is bullsh*t! I'll raise my prices across the board, if they want it they'll pay."

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Then, you notice their names.  They're not new business.  They're your existing customers. 

 

You're overcharging them and they notice. 

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Guilt settles.  Your valued customer doesn't feel so valued.

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Reputation tanks. Profits shrink. 
 

You're stuck with an artificial business "partner" you can't get rid of.

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The rich get richer.  Small business dies the slow death.

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Don't be like Poor George.

 

 

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