Is Arise a Scam? The Un-sugarcoated Truth.
- Laura Frampton, CEO & Mompreneur
- Sep 15, 2017
- 4 min read
The short answer - NO, it's NOT a scam. Keep reading.
I've seen a lot of reviews online about Arise. It seems to be fairly balanced in terms of receiving positive and negative reviews. With the negative reviews, I've noticed a common theme: Either A - the person selected a less-than-moral IBO to work under, B - the person did not read or understand what they were agreeing to under the IBO selected, or C - the person did not understand what it means to be an independent contractor instead of a traditional employee. Let's examine each of these:
A - the person selected a less-than-moral IBO to work under -
You MUST do your due diligence when selecting an IBO to contract with, period. IBOs are similar in that we're partnered with Arise. HOWEVER, IBOs have varied structures, different sets of policies, fees, and contracts. You should be sure to inquire about pay structure and contracts you'll be expected to sign; ask about termination fees and policies regarding releasing CSPs; ask how hands-on and responsive they are to their CSPs. If possible, read reviews from other CSPs.
Most importantly - GET IT IN WRITING! A professional IBO will have a contract for you to sign. This is YOUR money and effort. There is a large selection of IBOs out there. There are a healthy number of solid, reputable IBOs who are sick of the bad apples spoiling the bunch.
B - the person did not read or understand what they were agreeing to under the IBO selected -
READ THE CONTRACT! Don't just sign up or sign the contract and call it a day. You should read and understand exactly what you're signing. A professional IBO will take the time to explain their contract to you in layman's terms and make certain you understand. You'll save yourself frustration and headaches down the road.
C - the person did not understand what it means to be an independent contractor instead of a traditional employee -
Most IBOs are structured to contract individuals as independent contractors. There may be some out there with traditional employees, but I've not met any. As an independent contractor, everything you do IS UP TO YOU. The IBO is there to help and guide you, but we cannot succeed FOR you. You must pass the certification course in order to be offered a contract with the Client. It's not a guaranteed job. You MUST perform well. If you cannot pass the certification course, how are you going to succeed servicing? If you do what's expected and asked, can take constructive criticism for improvement, and just fundamentally care about the work you put out, you'll be just fine. There may be a rare instance where a Client terms their contract with Arise, consequently terming your contract. It's contract work, not a permanent placement, so you move on to another Client.
Furthermore, a traditional job you can slide with chronic mistakes or slacking off. With contract work, that's not the case. You must continually perform within a certain set of standards (metrics) or your contract will be terminated, period. Think of it this way - you've hired someone to build a deck for you but they continually don't show up or are too slow, their work is sub-par, or not aligned with what you agreed to with that contractor. Are YOU going to keep paying them to do that job, or are you going to find yourself a contractor that will do the job efficiently, properly, and as expected? I'd bet you'd find someone who can fulfill their contractual obligations. The Clients are no different in that respect.
Let's address the $100 statement/question - "If I have to pay money for work, it's a scam." aka, "Why do I have to pay any money upfront if it's not a scam?"
The standard answer is true: It's independent contractor work. You need to have the equipment required to perform the task. There is a certification course required in order to be able to work the Client systems, possess knowledge of their policies and procedures, and in general just know what you're doing.
Here's a fair comparison - Taking a class to learn Excel. I just googled an online course and one of the top results produced an introductory course for Excel at the price of $395.00 . For the entire series (beginner, intermediate, and advanced), you'll spend $1185.00 . Are you guaranteed to pass and find employment by paying for these courses? No, of course not. But, you paid for them - a lot of money, I might add. What are you actually buying? You're buying a seat in the class; an opportunity to learn from an instructor how to perform a specific task, in the case of this example how to use Excel. It's up to you if you succeed in passing the course to be able to use that knowledge to further your goals. It's not much different than the certification courses. You buy a seat in the course to learn how to perform for your chosen Client. One difference is that upon passing the course, barring anything unforeseen, you'll be offered a certification SoW in order to start servicing and earning revenue.
Final thoughts - Arise is not a scam. It is a legitimate opportunity. Like most things, you get out of it exactly what you put into it.
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