Check
with the Better Business Bureau
and your state Attorney General prior to joining a new company.
Home Based Business through Direct Selling and Network Marketing
What Does an Obama Administration Mean for Small Business?Check out the monthly featured business opportunity!
Who are the "ABC Guys" and what business opportunity receives their stamp of approval?
Check to see if your company of choice is a member the Direct Selling Association or other trade organizations.
The Advantages of Home Based Business Opportunities
In spite of the tough economic times we are experiencing, the network marketing / direct selling industry seem to be somewhat recession proof. It is becoming increasingly a part of the new economy. People are seeking opportunities that will shield them from unexpected cutbacks and job losses in this troubling economy.Network marketing also affords the ability of establishing a home based business. Working from home has definite advantages - more time with family, flexible schedule and tax benefits.
There are many companies to choose from with each offering a variety of products and services. We will feature a different company each month to help with your selection process. Read more...
According to the
Direct Selling Organization,
the number of direct
sellers in the United States has
steadily increased, since 2002
from approximately 13 million
to 15.2 million in 2006.
What companies do you think garnered such high recommendations from these two experts? Read more...
In the past when someone approached you with a "business opportunity," you might try to find the quickest escape route. However, the concept of direct selling and network marketing, is becoming a part of the new economy and an excellent way to start a small business.
We are now living in a time when safeguards that were
the expected norm are rapidly becoming a thing of the past. Pension plans
and healthcare coverage are no longer guaranteed. Massive layoffs, cutbacks,
job outsourcing have all become too common. An increasing number of people
are falling victim to unexpected job loss and an erosion of their savings
and retirement plans. BUT...there is hope! Starting a business can provide
a multitude of options.
Most of us have heard of Amway,
Mary Kay and other
network marketing companies. They are generally in the form of a business
- distribution model which allows a parent company to market its products
or services directly to consumers by means of relationship marketing and
direct selling.
Commissions are earned through the leveraged efforts of those that you personally sponsor. The multitude of network marketing companies may vary on the way their systems are structured but the overall premise is the same.
It will be a section to provide helpful and relevant information about various companies and and how we as network marketers and direct sellers can be even better prepared to take full advantage of this exciting industry.
There is a wealth of information and resources to help those in pursuit of small business ventures, how to start a business, online businesses and direct selling / network marketing opportunities. Visit us frequently for new information that will help you to become your own boss. Often ingenuity and creativity are born of seemingly dismal situations. The current economic situation that the country is experiencing is an excellent opportunity to explore starting a business.
Are you seeking a new business venture? Do you have questions regarding how to start a small business? Do you have a direct selling or network marketing company that you are involved with or an experience that you would like to share? Is there a company that you would like to know more about?
