subject: MLM Opportunities: Which one is a good choice for Work At Home Mom's? [print this page] MLM Opportunities: Which one is a good choice for Work At Home Mom's?
Any mom trying to find a work-at-home business may be considering a multi-level marketing (MLM) company like Avon or Pampered Chef. These are just a couple of the MLM options that are available so you should consider the following when choosing the one right for you.1. How good is the product quality?A lot of WAHMs find a product they want to sell by attending parties and seeing them there. They might select a product that has value to them. They may even need it and refer others to you. You should be wary of working with an MLM product you are unfamiliar with. Make sure it is a good quality product and that the company will stand by its product.2. What sort of investment is required?To get started in any MLM business you do have to invest some money up front. Usually this is for products or services. Choose a product or service you will enjoy so it is an investment and not a payment. Most companies require you to buy a kit of some sorts that has what you need to start selling. The price of these kits varies among different companies. You are also going to have to think about buying business cards, website costs, and office supplies.3. Does the MLM offer support for representatives?Is there a phone number you can call for support when you are starting out? Can you reach out to other associates for support? Training is very important. Will your multi level marketing company give you full training and support? Most if not all network marketing companies will give you more that enough support to help you succeed. It is important to find a company that will help you when you need it.4. How much time will the MLM require?You have to consider how much preparation work you have to do to get ready for the home parties and other events. Choose an MLM company that will work around your schedule. If the company your interested in requires you to work 40 hours a week and your only available for 20 hours a week you may want to make another selection.5. How much money can you make?Look at the compensation offered by the MLM companies. For the parties that you host what will your profit be on the sales that you make? Always work towards the goal of making more money than you spend on your business? It is not always easy to make money with a MLM company so you need to be careful who you choose.6. Who are your potential clients?Most MLM companies will ask you to promote to your family and friends. This may help you quickly make your first few sales. This is generally known as your warm market as you already have rapport with these people. Many of the people you know will purchase from you based on the product your selling and their knowledge of you. Who do you know that may be interested in what you are selling?The bottom line: choose an MLM to join carefully and do a lot of research!
