It happens every week. You open your email inbox and find another message telling you that people are getting rich in the best MLM business on the planet, and the only person left out is you.

In the world of MLM there are some truly great companies and there are also some real MLM scams out there as well. So the question becomes how do you select the best mlm business? In some respects the answer to this question is somewhat subjective, because so much of it depends on your personality, passions and work ethic; however, there are factors that are common in choosing the network marketing business that is most appropriate for you.

The first thing to consider is the product. Is it something you are using? Is it something you would use? Can you see how the product would meet a need in the life of anyone else? If the answer to these questions is not positive, then this is probably not the correct business for you. All the hype in the world won't move a product or service that does not meet needs in the lives of people.

The next item of consideration is the reputation of the business. Does the mention of their company name bring up positive or negative responses in the network marketing community? Does the public at large have an opinion of the business? Do your homework. Check the Better Business Bureau for complaints. Do a Google search for legal actions involving the company. Remember when you choose to represent a company, not only do your actions reflect upon them, but their actions also reflect upon you.

Company stability is a critical consideration in finding the best MLM business. You do not want to take the time and effort to build a solid business for yourself, only to have the company close up shop a short time later. Do some research and find out how long the company has been in business. What are their sales trends? Are they increasing or decreasing in the number of affiliated distributors? If they are publicly traded, take a look at their financial records and pay attention to changes in upper management.

Beyond these universal factors there are also the more personal considerations. Do you understand the company's compensation plan? How easy is it to move through the distributor levels? Do they offer a website or other marketing tools to their distributors, and if so at what cost? What is the startup cost? Does the company website and promotional material appear professional and well put together? What types of training and coaching are available?

Of course the most important ingredient in any multi level marketing is you. If you will take the time to consider your choice of company carefully and learn the key skill sets needed for success, you will have no trouble finding the best MLM business for you.