Pros
Management is very supportive in helping each publisher to build and grow their publications with daily conference calls with peers and managers giving advice and sharing experience - no negative enforcement. So far, very honest about what to expect - no income for the few months before you go to print but the potential for a lucrative income is there without the threat of corporate downsizing. Great opportunity to get to know more about your community and the businesses that serve the community. BVM staff is very responsive to all inquiries and requests and has a well run organization. Promotes good work ethic and creates good quality magazines on a local level. High level of satisfaction and accomplishment when a magazine goes to print.
Cons
This is for people that are self disciplined to do the hard work to build a business without income for several months and the determination to make it happen- not for everybody - and you have to be willing to make cold calls for a living. You will have to pay your own way to company conferences including hotel and meals as needed.
