The Pro and Cons of Network Marketing
Published by James Tan - Jun 9, 2007 at 01:42:55
The field of network marketing is one that many people have tried to enter. The risks are small compared to the actual benefits that you can achieve. However, without determination and persistence, your chance of failure is great. Let us examine some of the pros and cons of network marketing.
Network marketing is a chance to own your own business. You do not have to mortgage your house or your parent's house to start a network marketing business. You can probably get started fairly quickly with a few hundred dollars. This is a definite advantage over traditional forms of business.
Networking also allows you to use what all wealthy people have used throughout their life, which is to leverage on time and other people efforts. It allows you to be paid for your own effort, as well as the efforts of others. If you think this sounds like a pyramid scheme, think of any business that comes to mind. You have middle managers that get paid for the efforts of lower level employees. Then you have upper management and the owner who get paid on the efforts of everyone under him or her. In simple terms, would you rather earn 1% of 100 people efforts or earn 100% of your own effort? Every business is set up this way, but in network marketing, you do not have to spend millions of dollars or many years getting started.
Which market is bigger than the market of India and China combined? The answer is internet. With the emergence of the internet, you can now reach out to prospects like never before. It is no longer with you walking door to door with a brochure or briefcase. You can advertise and reach out to your target market. How fast can you reach a client or prospect overseas? As fast as you can click a mouse! Email is great! This is another major advantage of network marketing.
Network marketing is a great business model for many people. You do not need any prior experience. You can achieve financial independence for you and your family. Being able to achieve time freedom is the most important thing to most people. Imagine doing what you want to do every day for the rest of your life. You will not have an alarm clock blaring in your ear and a boss breathing down your neck. You are in charge of yourself.
On the other hand, if you do not stay motivated, network marketing can seem like a big mistake. The majority of people have a very negative attitude towards network marketing. Why is this? The most likely reason is because it did not turn out for them like they imagined. They were painted a beautiful picture of yachts and mansions, but all they got was frustration and embarrassment.
The most important thing to remember is to play the numbers. Not everyone will want to do what you are doing. In fact, probably 95% will not want to do what you are doing. However, even if it takes you talking to 100 people to get 5, you are still doing great. This will still provide you with money and momentum to keep going. Do not let someone who rejects your business proposal frustrate you. You will also need help from a solid up-line.
Network marketing is a dynamic field with a tremendous amount of growth. With motivation and persistence, you too can succeed in this amazing field.
Author Resource: James Tan is an Internet Home Business Expert who specializes in Online Businesses. He is with a team of enthusiastic online entrepreneurs who are experiencing growth in their home business and recently made a sales of $10,045 in only 24hrs just by sending 5 emails without a list and a web site. Find out how you can get into the action NOW at this web site http://www.MySuccess-eBusiness.com
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