Do you know what affiliate marketing or direct selling is? How do people make extra money through this form of selling? Direct selling or affiliate selling is a way of making extra money by marketing someone else’s products to potential consumers in their homes, at a central office (many direct sellers hire halls or offices for meetings)or even online. Instead of carrying all the overheads of owning your own business, you receive a percentage of the earnings in a form of commission. Some fantastic affiliate network businesses that have proven their success in the years they have been operating would include Amway, Sportron, Herbalife and even GNLD.

The affiliate marketing and direct selling industry has come a long way over the years, starting out as a business opportunity that was viewed with scepticism and has ended up changing the lives of thousands of people who get involved in it. Many affiliate network businesses have rescued people from the grips of poverty and helped them rebuild their lives. Their fool proof method of creating a huge network of filter through income by introducing new members and earning a portion of their earnings has been helping people all over the world to live the financially free and luxurious lives they have always dreamed of.

Affiliate marketing and direct selling businesses take dedication, hard work and effort. In order to be a success in this industry you will need to treat the business as your own. This type of business is suited to just about anyone; the stay at home mom, the full time secretary looking for some extra money, the student with some extra time each day – anyone. Not many skills are required for affiliate marketing or direct selling, but people skills and confidence are definitely an advantage. Having good communication and literacy skills can also spur one’s direct selling business to success.

Legitimate affiliate marketing and direct selling networks are worked by new members selling products and brands to potential consumers and receiving a commission in return. The selling doesn’t stop here. Each member is encouraged to recruit new members to promote and sell the same products in order to also earn a commission on the products that the new members sell. Affiliate marketing and directly selling are great ways of earning residual income.

If you are serious about getting involved in affiliate marketing and direct selling, then it is to your advantage to have your own computer, internet access and telephone access. The affiliate program you are buying into should be able to supply you with all relevant marketing and promotional materials needed to enable you to get your direct selling business up and running smoothly. Being ready to enter into a state of financial freedom, not without hard work and extra effort means you have taken the first step towards owning and running your own affiliate marketing and direct selling business. Take the plunge and start earning extra money or an extra income today!

Author: Franchise Finder, Online Directory of Franchises and Business Opportunities in South Africa