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MLM, or multi-level
marketing, has come under some criticisms of
late, mostly due to a misunderstanding of what
MLM is and isn’t. Many people believe that an
MLM is no different than a pyramid scheme, but
in fact, it is a legitimate business model. In
fact, it can be a very lucrative business for
any home based business entrepreneur.
MLM is a business model
involving the direct selling of products or
services through the personal recommendation or
endorsement of independent representatives. If
you are the representative, you receive a
commission on the sale for giving the
recommendation or endorsement. Most products
that use MLM are not advertised in the
mainstream media or in stores.
MLM goes on to create an
upline and a downline through recruiting. As an
independent representative, you recruit other
independent representatives to directly sell
those products and services (your downline).
You receive a commission on their sales. Your
upline includes your recruiter, the person who
recruited him/her, and so on. They earn a
commission on your sales. In fact, it is not so
different from multi-tier affiliate programs.
However, this structure is
how most people confuse MLM with a pyramid
scheme. With MLM, the products or services sold
have a proportionate value to the amount
invested. In a pyramid scheme that value is
highly disproportionate or the scheme just
involves the basic transfer of funds up the
pyramid. For instance, the most classic pyramid
scheme is the one where you get a letter telling
you to mail money to the person at the top of
the list, cross it off, and put your name at the
bottom. Then you mail out letters to so many
people and eventually reap the rewards when your
name gets to the top of the list, which it never
does.
It is important to note
pyramid schemes that are disguised as MLM
programs, as there are some people out there
trying to take advantage of those wanting to get
involved in MLM programs. If you are looking to
get involved in an MLM program, then make sure
that your investment is proportionate to the
product or service you will be selling.
Remember, pyramid schemes are illegal, and you
participate at your own risk.
MLM can have a number of
advantages like being able to work from home and
having flexible hours. You are selling an
already manufactured product with a pre-existing
marketing plan. As long as you have a strong
backbone and a good commitment to working hard,
then MLM may be a great business opportunity for
you. Do your research into the product and the
MLM program, and you could reap some great
rewards from your MLM home based business.
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