Where to research MLM companies



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Before You Start Do Your Research

MLM or multi-level-marketing is a great way to make money online. Thousands of people make a lot of money online through MLM.And it’s a great way for companies to market their products at a low budget with distributors and sales people who can make a lucrative income by selling products for a commission.

The internet and MLM

As the internet is becoming more prevalent and the economy moves from a service based model to embracing technology, more people are looking to start their own online businesses and become independent entrepreneurs. Many of them are using MLM as a method to generate income and researching these multi-level companies should be your number one priority.

Once you are ready to become a marketer in an MLM network, you have to find the right network that suits your needs and interests. This is the key to being successful in MLM. If you don’t find the right multi-level-marketing opportunity for you, then odds are you won’t be enthusiastic when selling there products. And there’s nothing worst than a salesperson who doesn’t believe in there products or the people they’re working with.

To start with, you should look online for MLM opportunities. This is the easy part as there are scores of companies out there. Once you find a few companies that you like, make a list of them for your research.

MLM forums and blogs

Another place to find out about MLM opportunities is online forums and blogs. The good thing about the online marketing community is that they communicate with one another and like to talk about their experiences. Join these forums and blogs and make friends with people there. Go through the reviews that they have written for the products. Look for information regarding the payment structure, type of products and reliability of the company. Ask questions regarding the program and anything else that interests you.

Finally, do a Google search for each of the MLM opportunities you have listed. Sometimes, newspapers and online publications do stories on MLM opportunities and they review companies. Another question you might want to research is whether or not the company is public or private interestingly enough not to many people think about this one, but it’s definitely a good question to ask.

Researching MLM opportunities

Two of the best places to research MLM opportunities as mentioned in a previous article are digitalpoint.com and warriorforum.com.

To find MLM opportunities, you can look up sites like best-mlm-opportunities.com and mlmrankings.com.

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Kevin Thomas is a traditional business entrepreneur who has owned and operated a building maintenance franchise for over 20 years. After finishing college and a 3 year tour in the United States Army Kevin decided that corporate America was not for him. It was at this point that his entrepreneurial journey began. With nothing more than a dream and stubbornness to succeeded he took it upon himself to figure out how to run a traditional bricks and mortar business, and after many tough years of trail and error his dream soon become a reality.Kevin is now teaching people how to develop businesses online at his blog Network Marketing Industries with the new model of attraction marketing.

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Comments

Right On Target

Kevin,

You are right on target when it comes to learning more about MLM company before joining. For one factor, being in an undesired opportunity, will eventually unmask itself. Which could lead to the...

You know, its just like going to a retail store and the retail associate has no customer service.

So yes Kevin your right. research is the key...

Thanks,
Donna Wells

Donna Wells — Thu, 12/03/2009 - 12:50pm

Take Time to do the Research.

Some great points, Kevin. It is so important to do the research before joining a company. I feel that many people get too involved in the emotion of selecting an MLM company. They don't take the time to check out the opportunity. They end up being disappointed.

There are so many things to consider before joining a business. They include the type of product or service, the marketing system, the management team, the compensation plan, the help they can expect in getting started, and much more. Great article, Kevin.

Scott Hubbard — Thu, 12/03/2009 - 2:20pm

Research saves time and money

I really like your ideas, great information. I agree that to many times people don't research what they are getting into enough and even when they think they have, they need to research deeper.

Interesting though, I never thought of researching a company on whether they are public or private. Excellent point, Kevin.

Thanks for sharing.

Angela James — Thu, 12/03/2009 - 2:57pm

Research, Research, and More Research.....

I wish I had known all this when I first started years ago, it would have saved a lot of time doing all the wrong things. That’s why getting the right training and instruction is so important. Knowing what questions to ask and where to go for the answers can help you make the right decisions. Thanks for an excellent article.

Dr. David Enders — Thu, 12/03/2009 - 4:09pm

Doing It Right From Day 1

People tend to sign the dotted line before knowing what they are getting into and later they blame network marketing for their failure to succeed.

If they only had taken their time, researched all aspects of the company, the product, the training and the compensation plan before signing on the dotted line, their success might be better guaranteed.

And then it might not! It takes commitment, persistent and consistent application to make any business work but especially so in network marketing.

Marie Leonard — Fri, 12/04/2009 - 8:44am

Investigate, Investigate

I agree with Marie, about people signing up before knowing what they are getting into. Besides there are more scams every day.

We seem to trust the person who is introducing us to this great opportunity, thinking they have our interest at heart. Even a good friend who comes to us with a great opportunity may not have research the business, the company, its product line or compensation plan, so we must do our own before signing up.

Research into the back ground of your sponsor is also important, I found out the hard way when I didn't.

Rallie Rallis — Fri, 12/04/2009 - 5:45pm

Know Before You Buy

Hi Kevin,

Research was so far from my mind when I joined my opportunity, it still amazes me. Now that I know better, I would go about it SO much differently.

Research is THE MOST important part of joining any opportunity. I'm lucky that the company I joined is a good one and I didn't get scammed. But, it can and has happened to other people and they come away with a bad taste for mlm or any kind of network marketing. It's not the network marketing industry, it's just not understanding it. It's also about not being taught correct marketing methods.

Granted, there are plenty of scams as well, but that again, is where research comes in.

Thanks for the research resources. Very helpful!

Michelle

Michelle Moseley — Sat, 12/05/2009 - 7:43am

Your Gut is important too

Some people never move out of the research phase. They get overwhelmed we too much information and cannot seem to process it intelligently. After some research one needs to go with their gut and just make a decision.

Dotty Scott — Sat, 12/05/2009 - 4:50pm

You need to be with the right company

Thanks for the article. Research is definitely one way to pinpoint the right company. I'd be interested in seeing what you look for in your research---like what is the advantage of a private vs public company.

Claire Covington — Tue, 12/08/2009 - 10:32am

Knowing the Facts

Thank you for the reminder on the great information. You need to know what you are becoming a part of the good, bad and even ugly sides. Turning a blind eye and not doing the full investigation will only lead to disappoint for so many. Research, research and review again...

Samantha Gardner — Mon, 12/14/2009 - 9:51am
 

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