Like every business, it takes one to invest some start-up cash. It depends from company to company as to how much investment is required. If you are a rookie, it is easier to get convinced by the answers given by MLM companies to every question asked. Companies may make it sound so convincing, that one tends to believe that customers are simply going to march in and buy without any persuasion or negotiation. One needs to understand that marketing and strategy are backbone of any and every successful business setup. So TATAs and Birlas, even at this date market their products, although they have been in the country for many decades.
A Word of Caution
Sometimes a MLM adventure, which began as a part time, may stealthily get converted into a full time career, and at times, even an over-time job, on a regular basis. Also, the start up investment may be blown out of proportions due to one’s eagerness to attract more customers, by preparing pamphlets, invitation cards, kitty party announcements, etc. Also since MLM activity has been here for a long time now, one tends to avoid meeting MLM endorsers cum relatives cum friends. There may be even more than 80 % rejection to your products with people turning down them even as you mention the concept. Companies like Avon, Tupperware are some of the names heard and used in the household. But it does not mean that every MLM company can be regarded and vouched for. This industry has a higher swindle rate in comparison to the success rate. So think before you shell out your hard-earned money behind a ponzy scheme. After all, money saved is money earned, right?
