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Things to Consider When Choosing an MLM Opportunity

By: Cathy Yeatts

If you have decided to begin a new network marketing business opportunity, there are hundreds of choices and dozens of compensation plans to understand. Make sure you take the time to investigate and understand as much as possible about the potential company. Doing your due diligence could save you a lot of potential headaches.

The very first thing you want to review is the pay plan. Is it binary? Some type of matrix plan? Do you understand what you will need to do in order to receive commissions and bonuses?

Secondly, take a close look at the products or services. You want to see products that are both unique and in high demand. If the products are consumable, such as nutritional supplements or weight loss supplements, this will result in ongoing retail purchases.

Next, carefully examine the network marketing company. If it is a start up, there is more risk to you as a new distributor. After about three years in business, a company should be in a solid growth phase. If it is still struggling after three years, consider a different company. Use Google or Yahoo to research any reported fraud or misconduct. If the company is publicly traded, like Herbalife or Mannatech, for example, you should be able to uncover regulatory problems or poor stock performance.

Lastly, and most importantly, choose your sponsor and team carefully. This aspect is sometimes forgotten but it is extremely critical to your success. In my opinion, your team may be more important than the company that you choose to join.

If your upline is clueless, how are you going to be supported in success? If you have called several people to inquire about opportunities, have they responded in a timely manner? Do they promptly return emails? Do you resonate with their personality?

Look for a sponsor who knows and understands Internet Network Marketing. This is a relatively new thing for your industry. You will want guidance to do this correctly. Question your would-be sponsor about how they will train you and mentor you in this new direction. Will they help you with a personal web site? Show you how to set up your own autoresponder? Teach you how to use MySpace and Youtube to generate leads and business partners?

Keep looking until you locate a confident, knowledgeable leader. This person will be your new coach and mentor, so make sure that you feel comfortable with the choice. A good mentor, combined with a good company will greatly increase your odds of success.

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