Hundreds of companies are putting their network marketing programs on world wide web. The best of those programs are called "turnkey" operations. That means as soon as you sign up, they have everything you need ready and waiting in a package for you-like one-stop shopping at supermarket. Your affiliate package might contain banner ads; classified ads; your own website; a library of articles, training materials, sales letters, and other fun stuff.

Some even provide postcards, business cards, sample flyers, and other non-web based marketing materials. Some companies have a basic package and one or more expanded packages, meaning you can buy what you need to get started, then add additional resources as you feel you need them.

And, of course, there are new guys on block. If you really want to start out at top, take a look at possibility of joining a new program.

There's added risk, but potential rewards are much higher. You can lessen that risk by finding an established company that's moving into a new market - new products or new areas of world. Whatever you choose, be sure that it's someone who thinks your success equals their success.

DO THEY HAVE STRONG MANAGEMENT?

Even if company is a financial powerhouse and have been around for hundreds of years, your investigation isn't over. ASK QUESTIONS about who is running show and ESPECIALLY about their experience in THIS particular business.

Apple learned hard way about hiring top people that didn't have a clue about computer industry. Make sure top people in YOUR potential business KNOW what they are doing.

DO THEY SELL WHAT PEOPLE WANT AT A GOOD PRICE?

If they sell what people want, they don't have to be low price leader to succeed. People don't buy on price alone or no one would EVER drive a $50,000 car; they'd ride a bike instead. ALSO, if they have cheapest price in town on pet rocks you won't go very far there either. Make sure you find right product at right time at right price.

Remember, THIS IS YOUR FUTURE. Don't settle for less than best. The questions above are an excellent starting point but no matter how many questions YOU use, don't make a move until you are satisfied that it's RIGHT move for YOU.