4. Before you make a purchase ask yourself, "Does this match my wardrobe in terms of color, style and price? Is this on my needs list? How many ways can I wear this item?"

5. Shop first at high-end mass merchants, outlet malls, and off-priced stores for basics such as tees, shirts and pants. You'll then have more money for seasonal updates like jackets or accessories.

All of this sounds good, doesn’t it? But wait a minute, let’s take a look at downside.

1. Maybe you don’t want to work at home. 2. Although you are your own boss that doesn’t mean you can “goof off”. To be successful you must work, so you have to be a self-starter. If you are kind of person who always has to be told what to do and when to do it, this isn’t for you. 3. In network marketing your income is virtually unlimited but you are not guaranteed any income at all. Some people would rather count on a certain sum, however low, every week than to take a chance on making more money. 4. You will probably have to invest some money. Maybe $50 to $500. 5. It is true that some start off making money in network marketing but for most it takes at least a few months for money to begin to come it. 6. To really make a lot of money you must be willing to commit a minimum of 2 to 5 years in this business.

Okay, you have seen some pros and cons about network marketing. Like any other endeavor success you achieve depends on how much you want it. In this business if you are willing to give focused effort, commitment and persistence you have potential to reach any level of success you desire. It is not unreasonable to expect, with these qualities, within a few years to create a residual walk-away from income for rest of your life. There is no other business I know of where this can be done without investing a large amount of money. And in network marketing you don’t have to buy a franchise, rent a building, hire help and deal with payroll taxes. It’s a simple, proven way to make money and is wave of future. Vernon Brabham is a semi-retired optometrist and long-time Entrepreneur with an avid interest in Network Marketing. For more info on him and this timely subject go to http://www.makemoneyandlookyounger.com or email him at mailtoVbrabham@mindspring.com