Spread Your Risks
          
          
               Don't forget that 90% of all MLM programs go out
          of business.  That means you have to take your time and
          investigate thoroughly before choosing an MLM
          organization.  Also, just because you have one MLM
          product, don't stop there.  Look for other,
          noncompeting products you can sell through other MLM
          organizations.
               Should you sell for several companies or stick to
          just one?  In one respect it makes sense to focus on
          one line.  Most compensation plans increase the
          commission rate as you produce more volume.  You're
          better off selling 1,000 items for one company than 250
          items for four companies.
               However, there's an old saying about not putting
          all your eggs in one basket.  If you sell for just one
          company and that company fails, you're out of the MLM
          business.
               So you should at least look around.  Even after
          you find one MLM company to represent, keep looking. 
          If you find another company that you like, give it a
          try.  See how it compares with your first company in
          terms of service and promotion; see which product lines
          consumers seem to prefer.  If you represent two or
          three good MLM companies, you'll protect yourself in
          case one goes under.