There are many requirements for achieving success in the multilevel marketing business. And if you are not performing these requirements you're just wasting time. In essence, you're just "talking loud and saying nothing". And acting busy but doing nothing. As the old adage goes and it's true; "successful people take action and continually improve themselves". Taking it a step farther, successful people also help other people improve their lives.

To you learn how to successfully build a home based business, here are a few valuable tips and strategies that will be of tremendous benefit to you. Whether you're currently involved in a home based business or are thinking about starting one these are the minimum requirements.

Spend considerable time in selecting a business that allows you to train others to duplicate your efforts. Duplication is critical to your success. You cannot and will not achieve success alone.

Establish a network with a team of individuals that have goals similar to yours. This is especially important in your first few months to the first year in your learning phase. You can truly learn a lot from people who have already tread the path you're on.

Establish a solid business plan. It is very important to know what it is you want to do in business and how you're going to do it. Having a plan will equip you to meet challenges head on.

Offer a product or service that people will use again and again.

Find a coach or mentor who will support you. Your coach or mentor should already be at the level that you are striving for. He or she will help you gain access to the blueprint of success in your particular industry. You will avoid time-wasting and money-wasting mistakes by having a good mentor

Find a specific blueprint or marketing tool that will work for you 24/7 (even while you are sleeping).

Set time aside everyday to work on your business. You must expect to work on your business every day; even when you don't feel like it. Skipping one day can lead to skipping two days. Skipping two days from working on you business can lead to skipping three days, etc.

Business cards are essential to the success of your business, but stationary may not be necessary if you are doing business primarily online.

Give your business a business specific e-mail address.

Dedicate a specific cell phone number to your business so that you may conduct business from practically anywhere and at any time.

Dedicate a specific area of your home for business and make sure family members treat it as such.

Again these are the minimum requirements for success. Take some time to research each one because the details are critical. Not paying proper attention to any one of these could lead you to failure, even before you get started.

However, if you do them correctly, you'll realize the following personal benefits:

Be your own boss Set your own rules Work whenever you like From wherever you like Take the 20 second commute to work (no more rush hour traffic) Buy what you want, when you want (financial freedom) Live where you want Vacation any time you want Low financial risks Significant tax breaks.

Professionally you'll be seen as a specialist in network marketing and will make even more money showing other how to do it. You will automatically gain the respect of others in the field.