5) What kind of market is out there for their products and services?

Here is a litmus test question for products: Would you buy these products outside of Network Marketing? If you would, you have a good product possibility, and probably a great market for it. If you would not, then you need to see what true size of marketplace is for line of products. And, also, how many other like products are already out in marketplace? Make sure that market for products is big, and available for you to market.

6) What kind of training and tools do they have?

Do their tools look professional? Does website look like a professional website? Do their brochures, cds, and videos look and sound professional? If you are going to market products using these tools, make sure that they are of quality that you can be proud of, and readily hand out. What kind training materials do they have? When are trainings? Do they hold training events? Are there training conference calls and webcasts? Make sure you will have a training path to walk when you join a Network Marketing company.

7) Can you talk to some of successful folks in company?

You can tell a lot when looking at MLM companies, by talking to some folks who are successful. Do they try and hype you or honestly interested in your questions? Do they talk about themselves and all they have accomplished or what you can accomplish? Do they answer your questions, or dance around them? This will tell you a lot about what kind of people this MLM company attracts, and what kind of culture that it has in distributor field. Talk to at least three to five people. That will give you some feel for company.

These are some of things you need to consider when looking at Network Marketing companies. Do your homework, and don't make a totally emotional decision. Do your research.

Here is a million dollar question:

What does your gut tell you about an MLM company? Listen to it. It is usually right, and probably is right on about what you are considering for a Network Marketing opportunity.

blessings...doug PassionFire Intl http://www.passionfire.com (c) 2005/ all rights reserved

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I guarantee that you'll start to hear new ideas which will kick-start your organization's success. With that will come renewed enthusiasm for job. And cycle of success will build from there. You don't need to die with your mouth open. Tips: 1. Give your team credit for having same basic needs and expectations as you have yourself.

2. Shut up once in a while.

3. Ask your subordinates how they'd deal with a problem or situation.

4. Get enthusiastic for game again. There was a reason you took this job.

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