The I System from i Care Net is often compared to network marketing, but it is not a network marketing system at all. In fact, it is a groundbreaking business model that stands apart from the complexities and limitations of network marketing. However, because people frequently make that comparison, we believe it’s important to highlight the differences and demonstrate why the I System offers a completely distinct and transparent approach.
In this blog, we'll address some common misconceptions by comparing the I System with network marketing. These comparisons exist only to help clarify how the I System is different and why it’s a far better and more empowering model for entrepreneurship.
1. Real Product Value
I System:
The I System offers products and services that provide real value, competing in well-established markets like education, health, travel, and tourism. These products are designed to be relevant and useful to individuals and communities, offering true market value without inflated prices.
Network Marketing:
In many network marketing companies, products are often exclusive and marked up, forcing participants to buy them even when their real market value doesn’t justify the price. Many people feel pressured to purchase products that don’t have competitive value outside the network.
2. No Product Purchase Requirement
I System:
Unlike network marketing, there is no requirement to purchase any products to participate in the I System. Participants only pay a small annual fee for access to essential services like a virtual office. You can earn commissions immediately, even if you haven’t bought any products yourself. This nominal fee ensures you have access to necessary business tools for success, along with continuous platform improvements.
Network Marketing:
Most network marketing companies require participants to purchase products or starter kits to activate their accounts and begin earning. This often leads to unwanted purchases and a buildup of products, forcing people to spend more than they initially planned.
3. No Focus on Recruitment Pressure
I System:
The I System doesn’t focus on recruitment as the primary source of income. Instead, participants can build their businesses by selling real products and services that people actually want and need. The emphasis is on personal growth, learning, and business development, offering tools like training and a virtual office to support long-term success.
Network Marketing:
In network marketing, recruitment is often the main source of income. Participants are pushed to recruit more people, which creates pressure to build large downlines. Success is often dependent on continuously bringing in new recruits, which can lead to instability and frustration.
4. Created by the Community, for the Community
I System:
The I System was created by the people of i Care Net and continues to evolve based on feedback from its community. Any changes made to the system are influenced by the people who use it, ensuring it stays relevant and responsive to their needs. This makes it a system truly shaped by its users.
Network Marketing:
Most network marketing companies are structured and managed from the top down. Executives decide how the system works, and participants have little to no say in the way the business model evolves. As a result, changes to the system are often disconnected from the actual needs of its members.
5. Earning from Real Business Transactions, Not Recruitment
I System:
In the I System, income is earned from real business transactions. When someone you introduced purchases a service, like travel or hotel bookings, you earn a commission from their sales activities. Additionally, you benefit from the ongoing sales made by people they introduce, creating a sustainable income flow based on actual sales, not recruitment.
Network Marketing:
Network marketing models often focus heavily on recruiting others into the system. Commissions are frequently tied to the size of your downline, rather than the actual value of business transactions. This often results in income being dependent on recruitment rather than real sales.
6. A Community-Driven Approach
I System:
The I System promotes collaboration and community building, focusing on shared success. The platform operates on principles of the sharing economy, encouraging teamwork and collective growth. Success is achieved together, rather than through competition.
Network Marketing:
While network marketing can foster a sense of community, the focus often remains on individual achievements, particularly in recruitment and sales. This can create competition between members, which may reduce the sense of teamwork.
7. Transparent Income and Passive Sharing
I System:
The I System introduces a unique passive income-sharing model where platform fees, typically retained as company profits, are shared within the community. This creates an additional source of passive income for participants and fosters financial independence.
Network Marketing:
Most network marketing companies don’t offer income-sharing models. Instead, commissions are typically earned through direct sales and recruitment, with few opportunities for long-term passive income.
Final Thoughts: The I System’s Revolutionary Approach
The I System is not network marketing, and that’s exactly why it’s so effective. By focusing on real products, personal growth, and community-driven development, the I System offers an innovative approach to entrepreneurship