Most people when they think of MLM they relate it to a "get rich quick scheme," a pyramid, or "another one of those things". Before I made the decision to be in the MLM industry I did some research on the industry. I realized that it actually had a history. Some people I have talked to believe MLM is fad and not a legitimate business. I wanted to write this article for the public to gain awareness of the industry and its history. Even though MLM/network marketing is not a traditional business, but it is a business that can earn an individual limitless income with the same hard work and effort as the traditional business.
Network marketing is a multi billion dollar industry which allows the average person to start a legitimate business and earn a substantial income. There is an opportunity to start a business on a part time basis for a nominal start up fee and turning it into a full time business making the average person a millionaire. This industry has a long history which dates back to the 1800's. In those days they were called traveling salesman. They brought goods to customers who were unable to purchase from the local stores. Avon which is was founded in 1886 and earns 10 billion dollars in revenue annually and has over 6 million representatives was founded by a traveling salesman named David McConnell.
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Fuller in 1906. They now carry over 2,000 products such as brushes, household cleaners and hair care. In 1931 Stanley Home Products which was started by Frank Stanley Berveridge and Catherine O'Brien. They also sell household products such as mops, brushes, and cleaning products. They still operate