Quit Waiting For People To Fail In Their Home Based Business

With more and more people starting up home based business's you would think that it would be supported and welcomed with encouragement. This is rarely the case.

There's often a negative stigma around Direct Sales and Network marketing/ MLM companies. This is because of bad experiences in the 80's with illegal and scammy companies which left a bad taste in peoples mouth's. Since then though, many things have changed and there are many legitimate companies that are professional, have legal and worthy compensation plans, and incredible products/services.

There are things to look for in a legitimate company:
1.Legitimate MLMs don't have large start up costs.
2.Legitimate companies will offer buy back on unused inventory. (even a % back)
3. Legitimate companies care about product qualities and keeping happy customers.
4.Legitimate companies want to sell product and get customers. If they are pushing recruitment more, Run.

 Like anything there's good and bad. Point being, education is key.

Overall I personally feel that being involved in a home based business is extremely beneficial. Not only does it give you a positive sense of being, its enlightening, empowering, and the personal growth involved is life changing. The community of people working together is such an incredible thing to experience, I don't know many other "workplaces" where people lift each other up like in a MLM company. I've learnt and grown so much in my journey.

One thing that I struggle with is like I mentioned, the negative stigma and peoples fears about the industry without being educated on the topic.

Facts aside. Your family member just started a business. This was, more often then not, a scary decision, they are full of excitement and hope to work towards a better future. This should be met with encouragement and support, but often is met with criticism and doubt. Often someone starts a business because they weren't happy, needed a change, want to help people or want to create a  future for themselves and their family.

Do you really think your sister, brother, aunt, daughter, uncle etc. would join a company for the sheer plan to be scammed, or scam you and take your money? ha.

I guess I cant speak for everyone, but in most cases its someone with drive, vision, and energy who wants to work towards creating something incredible, not screw anyone over.

To be clear, I'm not saying you should join the company or buy the products your approached with in any way. But maybe, just be supportive of them in their life and decisions. Perhaps even give them the time to hear about what they are excited and passionate about. If it was a traditional home based business (They start making clothing or something) chances are you'd be far more supportive, this shouldn't be different. More often then not they will have absolutely no hard feelings if your not "into" it but will respect you honesty.

A MLM or Direct sales company is actually a very productive, pay it forward way of business. It has low start up costs, you don't have to worry about product development, website design, or any of the detailed business stuff. You just use the products and share what you love. For someone like myself, who's a stay at home mom who wants to be able to contribute to my family financially, this was the perfect choice for me so i can be both at home with my girls, and earn an income.

That being said, its a simple business, but its not "easy". it requires work like anything else. But I

think it would be easier to be successful without all the negativity. It takes a tough skin to be passionate despite what some may think, but its so worth it. We have to beat the odds.

Its sad to say that only 50% of people who start a home based business continue past a year. Maybe that's because they expected results over night? Maybe because they had people waiting for them to fail? Maybe because they aren't required to invest a lot its easy to walk away from? . That being said, Only 44% of traditional small businesses survive a year. So I guess the odds aren't great either direction.


 It takes hard work, and dedication! people wouldn't be doing it if it wasn't possible to be successful. People who persevere can earn a substantial passive residual income that requires far less time then a traditional business. In addition, it grows you as a person, which is more valuable then any income.

Whether your working a home based business or a side hustle, or your working in a traditional workplace. Point is that we all have different journey's, and as long as someone is happy with the best intentions, we need to meet them will love and respect. I think we can all be more successful in life this way.

Much love, Teesha.