There are many different home-based-business opportunities available, and it’s important to weigh your options before choosing one.  A great home-based-business option for many people is Network Marketing.  But what exactly is Network Marketing?  And is it right for you?

What is Network Marketing?  It’s important to understand exactly what Network Marketing is.  Often known as Multi-Level-Marketing or direct sales, network marketing is a business model that allows a company to market its products directly to consumers through independent distributors.  Each distributor earns commissions based on the volume of products sold through their organization.

How would I earn money as a Network Marketer?  As a Network Marketer, you generally make money from a combination of three things.  First, you can earn money by building a customer base that buys products directly from the company through a preferred customer or buyer’s club.  Second, you build an organization of other network marketers who use and market your company’s products and earn comissions from the products sold by others in your organization.  Third, you can earn money by buying products from your parent company and selling them at retail.

What are the advantages of Network Marketing?  There are many advantages to having a Network Marketing business.  Here are just a few.



You can work at home (that’s why you’re looking for a home-based-business, right?)

You have control over the amount of income you earn through your efforts.  Put in a little effort, earn a little money.  Put in a little more effort, earn a little more money.  Put in a lot of effort, and you have the potential to earn a lot of money!

You can leverage the time and efforts of your organization.  To me, this means that you get rewarded monetarily when you help other people to succeed.

Most companies have relatively low start-up costs.

The Network Marketing industry actually grows during economic downturns.



Who endorses Network Marketing?  Although it sometimes gets a bad rap, many prominent money-making gurus think Network Marketing is a great idea.  Robert Kiyosaki, Donald Trump, and David Bach have all recommended Network Marketing as a great way for the average person to make money.

What skills do I need to be successful in Network Marketing?  Many things go into being successful in Network Marketing, but here are a few that are extremely important.



Desire to succeed.  You must be willing to take responsibility for your life and your success.

Positive attitude.  If you don’t have a positive attitude, you will get discouraged easily and quit.

Take daily action.  People who want to make money without actually doing anything will not be successful network marketers.

Willingness to learn.  There is a lot to learn in order to build a successful business.  Find a mentor who can teach you what he or she has done to be successful and learn all you can.  Put what you learn into action!