10 reasons to start a network marketing business
Posted by Cathy Mahady on Thursday, September 27th, 2007
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1. You love to learn.
A career in network marketing is a college education onto itself. You will have the opportunity to learn so many new things. You’ll learn about your product, your company, the industry, and yourself. You’ll get to learn through reading books and newsletters, listening to audios, and attending company and industry conferences / seminars. You will not be the same person. The opportunity to grow personally and professionally is phenomenal.
2. You need some tax write-offs.
There is no better tax benefit than a small business and a home based business is considered just that. The government wants to reward small businesses because they are who grow the economy. Many things that you would incur as expenses anyways are now able to be deducted as business expenses. Things such as medical expenses, meals, mileage, wages paid to your children, educational materials, and electronic equipment like computers.
3. You want to be recognized for your accomplishments.
Direct sales and network marketing companies are known for the support you receive from your upline and the company. Everyone wants to see you succeed and is excited to reward you for it. Accomplishments are recognized with company newsletter articles, certificates / pins / plaques, bonuses, “on stage appearances” at conventions, award dinners, and special gifts such as spa treatments.
4. You already recommend things you love and use to your friends, family, and co-workers.
That is really all this business is. We use a product we love, we share the information about it with others. Just like when you recommend a movie or a restaurant that you have enjoyed. But with network marketing, you get paid for sharing information and products with others.
5. You like to have freedom of choice.
You choose when you get up in the morning, when you want a raise, when you want a promotion. Your income and title are up to you, not a boss who doesn’t understand your needs. You choose if you want to take a day off in the middle of the week. No need to fake an illness to get to go shopping or play golf. You just do it!
6. You need a flexible work schedule.
A home business is great for students who need to work around a class schedule, for moms and dads who want to be available for their children and their activities, and corporate professionals who want to change careers but need to work it around their jobs at first. You determine how many and what hours you will work.
7. Your boss and co-workers drive you crazy.
You don’t get to choose your fellow workers in a job. They may not have the same work ethic or values as you. And just think about how much time you HAVE to spend with people you may not even like. But in your network marketing business, you are the boss and you get to decide who you will partner with. Many of my business partners have become my best friends.
8. You feel underappreciated.
There is not a more rewarding career than network marketing. The premise is that as a team, every one achieves more. Your upline knows that their success depends upon your success. An atmosphere of respect and appreciation is common. Your contributions are honored, for without them, the team doesn’t move forward.
9. You love to teach / coach / help others.
Those with a passion for helping others do very well in network marketing. The more you help others, the more your income increases. Whether it is to help a customer solve a problem with your product or to help a new partner develop their business. There is a lot of satisfaction in seeing those you have mentored achieve success.
10. You have a dream.
Are there things you want out of life, places you want to go, things you want to achieve? A career in network marketing offers freedom. It can buy you time. Time buys you choices. And choices buys you freedom. Freedom allows you to accomplish your dreams. What is your dream and is it time you started living it?
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Filed in Business Building Tips | One response so far
Donna Abbotton 09 Oct 2007 at 4:22 am 1Hi There !
Cathy, I have been reading through all of your blogs. You are simply an amazing woman and have done incredible work with your business. You are certainly a giver with a desire to help others succeed as well.
You have so much to be proud of yourself for. The accomplishments you have made and the choices you made in which to get you there.
You deserve FULL Acknowledgement and congratulations for all you’ve done and for the distance you’ve come in your business. I’m sure it all started with the choices and changes you made in your thought life and how you were thinking about yourself.
It’s quiet obvious you feel you’ve enriched your life, and I hope you continue with your blogs to help others catch that winning spirit.
I, myself needed it tonight as I am struggling with staying focused due to various trials and issues in my life. Although it wasn’t said in these exact words, the spirit of what has been said has reminded me tonight that my slow and limited beginning and a few heavy set-backs just as I made the decision to start this business CANNOT and WILL NOT STOP ME from going on and forward.
You just have a Super, Super Day Today!
With Deepest Gratitude … For Allowing Me To Be Apart of Your Success!
“YOU ARE A Miracle!”
I’M ON MY WAY with plans to enjoy the journey.
Donna Abbott (Oregon) (My Sponsor is Kathy Schneider on Sept. 18,07)