In this hustle and bustle world of direct sales goal remains same. How do I build my business successfully and make enough to achieve what I have set forth to do? Many have a mentor or someone in their company who helps them along by offering training and direction, however who trains trainer? Most direct sales companies have a training manual and offer "support" at home office, but is this really working? How many times have you seen an email from someone who has "retired" from one company only to join another. How does a person really choose which direct sales company is for them? Is it product? company name? price of products offered? commission structure? Believe it or not, there is a method to choosing which company is right for you. It's same method that one would take when deciding if a neighborhood is where they want to live or if a certain car is one they want to drive. It's called taking time to research company and talk with others involved. Make informed decisions, don't jump because a consultant does an amazing presentation at an event and you want part of it. That is role of a good consultant, to make you desire more. Before choosing a direct sales company, here are a few questions to ask yourself and others:

1. What do I think of products? Not just ones I bought today, but ones I have been using for weeks, months or years? Obviously if you are using products for months or years than it is probably safe to say you are enjoying products.

2. What is price range of these products? Do I know people (as we always start with selling to those we know) that can and will want to purchase these products?

3. How often will products need to be reordered? Will I have returning customers each month because products are consumable? (make-up, food, cards are examples of consumable products), (jewelry, books, clothing are non-consumables).

4. What is discount or commission structure? Do I have minimums or quotas each month? What do I have to do to receive my monthly discount or bonus check?

5. Is there a yearly renewal fee for my membership? If so, how much?

6. How can I advertise this business? Many companies are not internet friendly and therefore if you plan to advertise on internet you may be at a serious disadvantage by not being able to have a website with products on it. However if you are not planning to advertise on internet, then this issue does not need to be a large concern when making decision. Ask about use of company name - can you put a link in your email, sign on your car? Think about what you plan to do and ask if this is something you can do with this particular company.