Q: Some friends continue to try to recruit me into network marketing deals that seem like some type of money game or pyramid. Other friends tell me they’re illegal and I’ll get into trouble. How do I ...

As a staff writer for Forbes Advisor, SMB, Kristy helps small business owners find the tools they need to keep their businesses running. She uses the experience of managing her own writing and editing ...

Network marketing, also known as multi-level marketing (MLR), is a business model that relies on person-to-person sales by independent representatives, often working from home. Network marketing ...

Network marketing uses personal networks to sell products, with companies like Amway and Avon prominent. Pros include low startup costs; cons include potential losses if unable to resell products. To ...