Is a Multilevel Marketing Opportunity Right for You? Self-Assessment Multilevel marketing (MLM) organizations may seem like a great and easy way to start your own business or generate additional income. However, there are pros and cons to these opportunities. Take some time to answer and reflect on the questions below. They will help guide you through the decision-making process and help you determine if the opportunity is right for you. Motivations and Expectations • What are your goals in joining this MLM? • How do you think this opportunity will help you to achieve your goals? • What are three things about this opportunity that excite or inspire you? • What are three things about this opportunity that scare or worry you? • Are your family, friends or loved ones supportive of your interest in this opportunity? Why or why not? • If you have been part of an MLM before, do you know how this opportunity will be different? • Have you worked alone on a business project before? Or do you prefer to work closely with others? Costs of Entry • Do you know how much money you’ll need to invest in this MLM business? • Do you have funds available for startup costs? • Do you need to borrow from your 401(K), credit card or set up online fundraising to pay for start-up costs? • Can you afford both the costs of running the MLM business and your daily expenses?