Network Marketing is not a new form of business. It's been around for years and years. Often network marketing is referred to as direct sales. Either way, it's a viable and lucrative way to make a living; especially today. With all the people leaving the corporate sector and moving into the home business arena, network marketing is at the forefront.

Although, it has improved over the years and continues to do so; it is also surrounded by controversy. That controversy is successfully being overcome by the countless business opportunities that are legitimately helping thousands of people successfully leave their day jobs and build their fortunes, one step at a time.

Let's face it. Everything we do involves sales of some sort. Networking with people is the way business has been done for thousands of years. We are not talking get-rich-quick. Network marketing is a distribution system that has the power and ability to bring a product of service into the marketplace from the manufacturer directly to the consumer.

What a great way to introduce new ideas on products and services to the market. Network marketing allows today's employees as well as today's executives to break free from the constraints of a job and plot their own course. Call it direct sales or affiliate marketing, it's all the same. It's an opportunity to build an income so you no longer have to depend on a company for your future.

Network marketing allows you to build your future your way and to the level that you want to. In a world where you can't depend on retirement programs, especially if you don't hold an executive level position, network marketing can help you build a future of wealth and stability.

Your Next question is probably "Where do I start? Fair enough. Here's the short list.

· Find a company that can get behind. In other words, you must believe in what they do or sell or you won't be successful.

· Be enthusiastic for the product of services you're offering. If you don't believe in what you are offering, no one else will. Remember that quickly doesn't mean over night. Usually you should count on a good 6 months or a year. As time passes you will see your network marketing business grow.

· Have the perseverance to get through the beginning and keep working to grow your business.

· Look for something in the market place that needs work. Something that you know can be done better or something that doesn't exist. I you can find a unique product or service to fill a need that isn't currently being handled properly, then you have a home run.

· Doing some research will uncover a lot. Don't jump on the first thing you see. Do your due diligence and look to uncover all the important information.

If you remember nothing else, remember this, Network marketing is one of the things that can facilitate the American dream. Everyone wants more time and more money. Everyone wants the security and control working for someone else doesn't provide. Network marketing can provide this and does for thousands and thousands of families wanted more.