A good way to determine whether or not you will be able to have long term success with a given network marketing company is to evaluate the initial and ongoing costs associated with joining their company as a distributor. Your ability to generate a profit from your network marketing business has a lot to do with your direct product and marketing expenses. The initial investment required is not just relevant to you. It will also have a significant impact on your recruiting abilities.

Many network marketing companies offer a variety of different packages that are available for purchase when you first sign up. Generally speaking you are better off to select the least expensive one you can that will still qualify you for all commissions and bonuses. In some circumstances though, it does make sense to start with a bigger, more expensive package. The reason it's better if the minimum monthly amount is lower is that it makes it easier for people to sell or recruit enough to cover that expense. The longer it takes for someone to cover their expenses, the less likely it is that they will stick with the business. The longer someone stays in their network marketing business, the more likely they are to be earning a decent income.

Another important factor is the actual products offered by a network marketing company. In some cases they offer a wide variety of products that you regularly use. This makes it easier for you to make a larger monthly purchase as you are not wasting any of the products. This can make your selling job more difficult though since a company that offers a lot of different products often don't have many that are clearly different than the competition. This makes product sales and product focused recruiting a lot more difficult for you. You will also find it much easier to become a product expert if the company only has a few specialized products with clear features and benefits.

You also need to consider your initial investment in time and energy to set up your business. Many MLM companies offer some sort of MLM Training program and online recruiting and lead capture system but most of them are not very good. You should try to find a top distributor that is proficient in developing lead capture, recruiting and MLM Training systems. They can ensure that you will have the quickest transition from first enrolling to profitability. Many people underestimate the value of good systems. In most cases the actual company is almost a secondary consideration after the field leadership and their systems. If you struggle too much while learning how to successfully build a network marketing business then it doesn't really matter what your initial financial investment was. Your time is a much more valuable asset in this business and you need to be cognizant of its worth.

In summary, look for a company with a few distinct products that offers a relatively low minimum monthly purchase amount to fully qualify for commissions. Then look to see if they have quality field leaders with fully developed recruiting and MLM training systems. This is a company you should eagerly join.