Direct Sales, The Best Work At Home Solution

Having been in and out of the direct sales business for the past 20 years, there is a lot that I can say about the industry. There are both the good and the bad aspects of the industry. I must say that the good outweighs the bad by a landslide. The business model offers people from all walks of life the opportunity to either make some money on the side, or a significant amount of money that can offer financial freedom.

What is Direct Sales

Chances are that you’ve either heard about, or had the chance to work in direct sales before. Some of the more distinguishable terms that it goes by are MLM (Multi-Level Marketing) or Network Marketing. There are some older well established companies that have been in business for decades including Mary Kay, Avon and Tupperware. I can actually still remember my mother hosting Tupperware parties when I was 10 years old. Since the business model has worked so well for other companies, there are a lot of newer ones that are appearing on the internet in the past few years.

Why is it the Best Solution

With low start-up costs, a direct sales business is very easy to get into and get started. Furthermore, there are a lot of companies to choose from, so finding one that is right for you is presently easier than ever. Apart from that, you can work your business part-time until you feel that you are ready to make it a full-time endeavor.

You can set your own hours, and work as little or as much as you would like. I’ve seen commissions range anywhere from 20 percent, all the way up to 51 percent for selling products or services. So, as long as you can afford the low upfront costs to get into the business, it is as risk free as you’ll find for starting your own business.

The Downside of the Business

The number one mistake that most people make is that they don’t treat their business, as well, a business. More so, because you can set your own hours and work part-time doesn’t mean that you don’t have to work hard to make money. It is definitely not a get rich quick plan or scheme, and you will have to spend money to make money.

The amount that you may have to spend can vary, and be very little but I’ll cover that in another article. Additionally, most people aren’t properly educated on how to grow their business or down line. In your up line, you may notice a lot of hype to keep you motivated, and you may even attend a few seminars, but there is little guidance. Because of this many people fail at the business.

Also, it is worth mentioning that MLM is not the same thing as a pyramid scheme or scam. A legitimate industry has received a sort of bad rep, due to a few unscrupulous organizations.

Great Opportunity

Despite the downside, direct sales is by far the simplest way to start your own business. With all the upside and potential to make a great living, it represents a great chance for you to be financially independent. With the proper training and education, there is a chance for anyone who decides to enter the field to become successful. Furthermore, as long you are ambitious, it remains one of best ways to earn a significant income from home.

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