So you've decided to go into business for yourself. Now you find yourself looking for the top network marketing companies. The truth is that there are a lot of companies that are great. The oldest network marketing companies are still growing to this day. So it is possible to build a successful business in any legitimate company. The real question is are you going to like the business for the long haul. Many people get into network marketing thinking it is a fast fix. The reality is that it takes a time and effort to build a business, any business, and network marketing is not an exception.

The first place you should look to find the top network marketing companies for you is in the mirror. What do you like? Are you interested in health and fitness? Do you like to teach or share information? Do you like environmental products? There are companies that are designed with YOU in mind. That is ultimately the first test in discovering which one will be the best fit. You can find a great list of companies on Yahoo but remember that any compensation plan will only be valuable if you make sales. And the only way you will be successful at making sales is to be passionate about what you have to offer.

The second thing to consider is how you will market the company you choose. The truth is that most of the training offered by companies is lacking. Network marketing has two parts.

1. Networking - The gathering of like minded people to share a common interest.
2. Marketing - The ability to bring a product or service to people who have an interest.

Most people are great with the networking but have no idea how to market. Marketing is a science. Selling is just one form of marketing. Most companies have tried to bring their opportunity to the Internet by providing corporate replicated sites to their distributors(You). The problem is that marketing is about standing out from the crowd. Network marketing worked better in the past because there were not as many network marketing companies. (That's why your looking for a good one...) You could share the opportunity with friends and family and if a few joined you then they could do the same and your business could grow. As you gained experience you could then venture into actually marketing by learning how to. This is the same model you will find in use today.

Its much more difficult to succeed like that anymore. This has created a situation where people hop from company to company trying to find success. There are, however, people in each of those companies that are very successful. So what is YOUR solution. The solution is to learn how to market from the beginning. Quit trying to find the company that is going to fix your problem. It does not exist. I market using the Internet. Its easy. Its fun. And it works.