Network marketing is one of the most powerful ways to make money today with millions of new distributors entering the industry each year. Many have succeeded but many more have failed. It has never made sense to me why any company would charge an astronomical fee for giving you the right to sell their product for them. Do they want to make money on the product or on their representatives?

I suggest the following steps while researching the integrity of any “opportunity” or “work at home” business.

1. Make sure the company checks out with the Better Business Bureau or any agency that can provide you information.

2. Make sure the company is stable. It must be debt free.

3. Make sure the company’s plan includes residual income. You must make income even if you aren’t physically working your business.

4. Make sure the product you will be marketing is also stable. It helps if people are using a similar product already.

5. Make sure you do not have to meet a quota each month to be paid.

6. It helps if you are not expected to give up a portion of your commission to your sponsor before you get paid.

7. Above all, the product must be inexpensive to market. Representatives are sick and tired of being rejected all the time.

Have you tried network marketing before and failed? After reviewing my list, do you think maybe it was not you that failed, but actually the company’s business structure that failed you?

Find the opportunity you think you will feel comfortable in, study their business plan, and trust your inner strength. There is only one person that knows you better than you, and it’s not your wife (or husband)? Your computer can provide you a very substantial income and the means to obtain your dreams but don’t make it your life. This worked for me and it will work for you.