MLM marketing (or Multi Level Marketing) is pretty easy, and that’s what I like about it. Basically, you get something to sell, and find other people to not only buy it, but sell it for you too. Then you all get a share of the profits, so everybody wins! Great, huh? But like I say, there are hundreds of MLM companies out there, so I recommend you do the following to make sure you get hooked up with the best:

* Look at the company’s track record. This is pretty easy to do, but it can save you a whole heap of money. When I was looking for the right MLM company, I made sure I found out how long they’d been going. This is really a no-brainer, since it’s usually the best companies that last the longest.

* Ask about a fixed phone number and a real address. Let’s face it, you and I know that without an address, you’re classed as homeless, and do you really want to give all your money away to a homeless company? Me neither. And unless they have a phone number where I can reach them day or night, they’re not getting my money either.

* Speak to real people. I had seen a lot of “testimonials” by people who’d succeeded at companies while I was looking for the MLM company I wanted to join. But then I thought anyone can write a testimonial, and it could all be made up too! So try and speak to actual people who’ve been successful within that company. It’s pretty easy to do, as well - if it’s a decent company, the owner will give you names of people you can actually speak to.

* Costs. This is one of the biggest things you need to check. Like I say, I’m not rich so I can’t afford to throw money left, right and center. So I made sure I knew what extra costs might be involved, like a monthly subscription or minimum purchases of the things I want to sell.

* Ask what the realistic potential of the business is. Sure, I could tell you that I want to make a million in my first year, but come on - how likely is that? So find out what you need to spend, and how much you should expect back.

At the end of the day, a good MLM company wants you to succeed just as much as you do. After all, any profit I make, they’ll make too. So don’t be afraid to ask questions beforehand - I did, and now I’m making a nice amount to allow me extra vacation this year, and I can’t argue with that!