If you are thinking of starting a side business (or career) in MLM, or just want to see how your current business measures up, take note of the critical things to look for when choosing your first MLM business.



The first thing to consider is stability. The thing is, you need a MLM company has been in business for 2 to 5 years. There is really something about companies that have already stood the test of time.

The longer the MLM company has been in business, the more chance of it staying around. There are enough things to worry about in network marketing, such as sponsoring and advertising, without having to wonder if your business will be around for the next three years.

Even if you were able to build the biggest downline and become the highest earner in the MLM company, it would not matter if they suddenly shut down. There are never any guarantees, but a company with a longer track record generally has more chances of longevity.

Another thing to look for is the one in charge of the company. Who is the president ? Who are the directors? What is their background ? Have they spent time in the network marketing industry? What businesses have they been involved with in the past?

This is key because you want you are trusting these folks to send you checks every month.

Here's a tip...If you do not know the answer to these questions, call or email the company to find out. It is critical to know the answers to these questions before you get started. If you plan to spend many years with the MLM company, you would want to be dealing with people who are honest, savvy, and have integrity in and outside of the business world.

Next, is the product being marketed. Generally speaking, the more products you promote the better. The fewer products you have, the more chance your prospects or potential customers might not be interested in your business.

Having the option to join online makes the whole process a lot easier. On the same note, having the option to join free will open up your opportunity to many more people. Your MLM company should let people join free and allow them to market the products to earn income. Once someone has joined free, they have partially committed to the business. This makes it easier for you and your company to follow up with them, via

phone or email.

Lastly, the more automated the MLM company is, the better. They should give you a personal company website that you can refer prospects to. A prospect should be able to contact you from that page. Most pages have tracking to give you credit for the referral, there are even companies that will give you everything you need including websites,

tools,resources and training.