Over the years it is likely you have run into people who hear the words network marketing or MLM and instantly condemn those home-based businesses as scams or pyramid schemes.

In my case those innuendos started when I first looked at network marketing opportunities over 30 years ago.  Even though those voices were always echoing when the subject arose, I spent a lot of time researching the scam/pyramid scheme claims and derived my own conclusion.

My conclusion ….

Although there are some fly-by-night, get-rich-quick companies promoting themselves as networking marketing companies, there are plenty of legitimate network marketing – direct selling companies out in the marketplace today.  A few of those companies have been in business selling quality products for over half a century!

Do you still have doubts? … Then consider this …

Several years ago, billionaire investor, Warren Buffett’s company, Berkshire Hathaway purchased a network marketing company, The Pampered Chef.

Earlier this year (2009), “The Donald” a.k.a. Donald Trump launched a new network marketing-based health and wellness company.

Need More Proof?

Then watch this video from a top business leader, Robert Kyosaki, author of Rich Dad – Poor Dad, and hear his take why network marketing – direct selling maybe a great fit for many people:

There is little doubt that MLM – network marketing opportunities are not for everyone but those with real product lines are not just viable; they also offer many people the perfect home-based business opportunity.