• Section: Money Guide - Category: Home Business
• Written by William Winch

Sometimes it's just as helpful to learn from other peoples' mistakes as it is to learn from their successes. I have 10 years of experience doing the wrong things to get my Network Marketing business going. Perhaps going through all of the trials and tribulations was necessary for me to finally arrive at the success level I am current achieving, but you should not have to do the same.

If you have just begun a home-based business, or are currently struggling with one, you will most likely encounter (or have encountered) the following techniques without any success. These techniques are taught by Network Marketing companies in their attempt to improve their overall business as a company. It is much easier for them to focus on this avenue of training rather than teaching each distributor how to be their own CEO. When the smoke clears, they wind up with the profits regardless of your achievements. Learn from my mistakes outlined in detail below and save yourself a lot of valu

able time, money and energy while building your business.

1. Distributing Flyers and Brochures
Ten years ago I began my business plan by committing to putting 1,000 flyers on car windshields every single day. This tactic did nothing but drain my advertising budget and gas tank. Not to mention the fact that I had to face angry store managers on a daily basis who threatened to call the police if I didn't leave their property. I did achieve some results, but they were minimal at best. A few customers here and there is not worth the time and effort.

The reason this outdated technique didn't work then is the same reason it doesn't work now. You are trying to reach the masses instead of targeting the people who have a want, need or desire for what you are selling. It's like trying to find a needle in a haystack, except every day is like a different haystack and there is no guarantee there are even any needles in them. I say save your luck for the lottery! At least that won't suck up your time and efforts, along with your money.

2. Talking To My Friends And Family
This tactic may get you a few customers and distributors, but it will not make you rich. Let me give you an example. Let's just say you're marketing an anti-aging skin care product line. I'm just pulling this one out of the air to use as an example. So, Ok

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