Thursday, September 18, 2008

Searching For A New MLM Company?

By Sean Hagon


So you have been searching for a new MLM company? Has the company promised you the world in order to make a quick buck? Still frustrated with your current company? You are certainly not alone. Many MLM companies in the industry have been started by those with little to no integrity. They do everything possible to make millions quickly before shutting down.

Unfortunately, among the MLM companies, this has become a popular trend. In turn, it has developed a bad reputation for the industry and has ultimately affected the truly legit MLM companies that are founded by people of integrity and who truly care about their distributors. There are many great and legit MLM companies still available. But you will need to sort through the plethora of them to find a truly great opportunity.

If you need a new MLM company and are looking to align yourself with one, there are some important characteristics to consider before you make a commitment with the company of your choice.

1) Outstanding Reputation

A company with an outstanding reputation is an important characteristic if not the most important. Make sure you conduct extensive research and take the time to thoroughly investigate the program you are looking to join. How can you do this? This can be done by reading online articles and reviews, press releases, online forums, blogs and other media. However, it is important to keep in mind that there will always be some sort of negative review about a company. But you should be able to tell which ones are truly legit and which ones are bogus by the information you obtain. A website that can help you in this search is www.mlmwatchdog.com

2) Look Into New Companies

Why should you consider new companies? While researching a program of longevity will provide some security, you could potentially miss out on a great opportunity with a new MLM program. In addition, getting on board early with a new company will reap you great financial rewards before thousands of members join.

In finding out as much information about the founders as you can, you will safe guard yourself in the newly established MLM company you are interested in. It is important to know where they are from, what are their credentials, and what their reputation is in business dealings and holdings.

By carefully scrutinizing the company, you will be able to make a more informed decision. Companies always plan for customer support which is important to the success of any new MLM company. This is usually achieved through a customer support call center which will aid in handling the large volumes of new distributors.

The support system in place for the company you choose should be comprised of a live customer support system and not the typical automated system. Many of us have experienced the times we have called a company for assistance and have had to go through the growing list of menus before you can reach a live customer representative. A frustrating experience to say the least.

The company should also have high moral and ethical standards for both the company and their distributors. Avoid the hype because sometimes this is all a company is surviving on.

3) Know The Compensation Plan

A reputable company will be able to offer its distributors tremendous income potential with a solid compensation plan and is usually better than other industry comp plans. Compare these compensation plans to other companies so that you can truly evaluate your income earning potential.

With any company, you are not guaranteed that you will be successful. Much depends upon the market, the product, the compensation and especially the individual. However, with careful and scrutinizing research, you can protect yourself from being involved in a potentially bad situation with a MLM company.

Contrary to popular thought, MLM is a legitimate business model, which can earn you a tremendous income. But you need to find a program in which all of the aforementioned characteristics are in place. Looking for a new MLM company requires diligence, education and scrutiny as any other business.

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