Have you had a friend, a family member or a co-worker tell you about this fantastic opportunity they are a part of? Or, have you been solicitated to buy a product which can only be purchased directly through their company?If so, then you were probably on their list of potential candidates for their team or as a customer. Network Marketing - Multi level Marketing as in "AMWAY & Mary Kay Cosmetics," or Direct sales as in "AVON & Tupperware," are company's which were built through networking. The products they sell you won't find on the shelves at your local store. The four a mentioned are multi-Billion-dollar company's which have been around for decades. These companies thrive on the folks who work their own business utilizing these company's business model, training and support services.It takes a very motivated individual to overcome the negativity associated with a networking company. However, the very large number of people who have embraced the opportunity have achieved successes on a level that may never have been possible in their job prior to joining a networking team.Networking sales is not for everyone in fact it isn't for the majority. Only a small percentage succeed at the level the person presenting, will tell you anyone can do this. This book is to help you decide if your one of the few."Could a, should a, would a" remember this saying? Hindsight is crystal clear on the opportunities we passed on and if we could go back in time would we have the courage to change our future.I have written this book to outline what's involved in starting up your own business. The risk is high for a small business operator and very few make it past the two- year mark.If you have a desire to be in business for yourself where everything is set up and ready to go then Network Marketing is something to consider. However, it takes a special kind of person to do this business and I have covered the pitfalls as best I can so you will not jump into this uninformed. Network Marketing is an option to get your feet wet as a business owner without the risk of losing everything you own.There is a "Buy-in" to get started, but, it should be a manageable amount of money which you can pay off in a short period of time if you choose to opt out. The thing to keep in mind is that you can walk away from a Network Marketing company, whereas a brick & mortar store front is not so easy to walk away from.I owned a store in the early 1980's one day I was walking down main street where my store was located and a man stopped me, he asked me a question, "Gary, do you remember how difficult it was for you to buy your store and get into business for yourself?" I answered "Yes!" He continued, "Well Son, it will be ten times harder to get out than it was getting in and that's if you can get out." He was right!This man had owned this store of mine thirty years before and he knew what he was talking about. I think he saw my frustration and disillusionment in the trap I had gotten myself into.Owning your own business is a dream many folks have. The key to building a successful business one which will fulfill you and fund the lifestyle you want is to go into it with your eyes open having the facts in hand to make informed decisions. Decisions which will give you the advantage you need to succeed.I have priced this book for a very nominal price. Buy my book, read it front to back as many times as it takes for you to understand every point! It could save you money and heartache in the years ahead.