Traditional network marketing, things offline, have created an image of Tupperware and lingerie parties in people’s homes and a lot of talk about people who didn’t make it and in the end are forced to buy something for the host/hostess can get a gift!
There is also the experience of friends or family pressuring you to attend a presentation at a hotel where a skilled presenter demonstrates how you can become a millionaire by selling candy, vitamins or creams to your friends and family and getting them to do the same. .
Oh! And there is the fear that your garage is full of things that you have not sold or could not use yourself!
Well, this is not true with online network marketing. It really is a realistic opportunity to earn money from your home computer.
But what should you be looking for? How can you make a wise choice in your search for an online network marketing opportunity to build your business on?
1. Look for an established company – a company that has been around for a while, has an excellent reputation, and has a consistent record of paying its members. Do you believe the company has integrity and an honest approach to its marketing? Cut the hype!
2. What are the products? Are they useful to your customers? You like them? Are they effective? Preferably you want something with information products or online services so there is no stock to deal with! Do you feel comfortable representing them? Are there testimonials of its effectiveness?
3. Is the payment plan generous? Does he reward you fairly? Is trustworthy? Does it offer you some benefits from upline activity?
4. Is the company growing? Are there new ideas and improvements? Are you continually improving your services?
5. Is there the support you need? Can your sponsor offer you the kind of personal support you need to be successful in the short term? Does the company offer you a system that provides training and development and marketing strategies that work. Does your sponsor provide you with these as well?
Features YOU need to be successful:
1. You have to be teachable and willing to listen and learn from mentors
2. You should follow successful strategies that have worked for others – don’t reinvent the wheel
3. Unbalance your life. Be a part time business owner with a full time mindset!
4. Don’t expect miracles and be patient…because it WILL WORK if you keep it longer!
5. Always do something every day to market your business.
6. Learn from mistakes and don’t repeat them
7. Build real, friendly relationships with your upline, downline, and most importantly, every lead you get. Because you can make money from all the people who do NOT join your business, if you build a good relationship with them!
8. Have fun and enjoy your new business! Don’t be so serious that you lose your sense of humor!
Well, some of us have already made these decisions and are enjoying success online. It really is a minimal risk opportunity… but remember, choose your opportunity and sponsorship wisely and then stick with it! This is not a get-rich-quick business and it needs to be a long haul for the real rewards to kick in. Remember, you are sponsoring people just like you! So be a sticker and then your people will stick too!
Peter Chapman
Online Network Marketing Trainer
