Working from home, setting your own hours, being your own boss and earning high commissions – who wouldn’t want to work in direct sales? If you’ve been listening to friends, relatives or social media influencers sing the praises of their newfound careers in direct sales, you’re probably wondering if you should get in on the action.
On the flip side, though, every few years it seems like there’s a hugely publicized news story about multilevel marketing (MLM) scams and their unwitting victims who thought they were embarking on a new career path.
If you’re confused and curious about how direct sales careers work, how to tell if a company is legitimate, and how to decide if a career in sales is right for you, check out these FAQs.
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