Selecting the right network marketing company is one of the most important decisions you will make in your network marketing career.  But most of you spend less time researching a company than you do deciding what to do on Saturday evening!  In fact, most of the time the company selects you and not the other way around.  In most cases, people are presented with the opportunity to become a part of a company from someone they know and trust.  It isn’t necessary to go out and research the hundreds of MLM companies out there today, that is just a waste of time.  But there are some things we should all consider before committing to a business.

The company you decide to commit to does play an important roll in your chances of success.  But there are two distinct questions you need to ask yourself initially before considering a company.  This will simplify things for you a great deal and filter those companies that are not a fit for you.  If a company doesn’t give you a positive answer to both of these questions, you can cross it off the list immediately.

1.  If you were not involved in the business opportunity, would you buy this product or service anyway?

Be honest with yourself.  If the answer is no, then you are not a fit for this company.  If the opportunity is not centered on products you believe in and will personally use, then you will most likely not be successful in this company.  Network marketing is driven by enthusiasm and personal testimonials, which means you have to be a product of the product.

Two of the first things people will ask you are do the products work and do you use them yourself.  If you can’t answer each question with passion and excitement, they are not likely to get involved.

2.  Would you buy the product or service at that price?

If you wouldn’t pay the retail price for the products on the open market, it’s unlikely anyone else will.  People must be willing to pay retail price for your products.  This doesn’t mean the products must be cheaper than other similar products.  It means the products must be of such value that you and other people are willing to pay the price for them.

Most of the time, network marketing companies products cost more than similar products available elsewhere.  But due to their high quality, effectiveness, or concentration, they actually offer better value to the consumer.

This is the first analysis you perform on any company you are considering joining.  There are many other factors that one must consider before making a decision on a network marketing business.  But don’t become to analytical.  If a company passes the questions above you also want to look at the  system to see if it duplicates, the compensation plan, and the leaders.  You just need to find a company that would be a good fit for you and take massive action!  Network Marketing is the greatest income stream for those seeking financial independence.