List Of Multilevel Marketing Companies

The MLM market is global, widespread through different market segments, and confusing for some people to navigate through the information. I have compiled a list of MLM companies to help you understand the MLM market and the competition between companies.

Before you choose an MLM company, make sure that you research the company before you join. Here is a summarized list of 46 companies to get you started:

Feature Profile:

ACN Inc. - Donald Trump endorses ACN by appearing on many of their promotional materials and through his speaking engagements at their special events. ACN is the largest direct seller of telecommunications in the world. They have an impressive 14 year track record, starting with their first year revenues in excess of $2 million.

Alticor - Alticor is the parent company to Amway, Quixtar and Access Business Group. Founded in 2000, they have since posted revenues of $6.3 billion in 2006.

Amsoil - Amsoil is a manufacturer of synthetic lubricating oils that have been on the market since 1972. Their products are distributed through a network of independent dealers through their “Dealership” opportunity.

Amway - Amway was founded in 1959 and coined after the phrase “The American Way”. With revenues in excess of $6.5 billion dollars, they supply a number of products including: cosmetics, personal care items, jewelry, dietary supplements and water and air purifiers.

Arbonne International - Arbonne is a network opportunity that specializes in health and beauty products, including cosmetics. Their slogan is “pure, safe, and beneficial”.

Big Planet - Big Planet is focused on providing technology solutions for people that are not technologically inclined. Their focus is on digital photography and how to integrate photos into other applications.

Basic Research - While this product line is not new, this opportunity is new. Their product line is focused on providing innovative solutions in the areas of skin care, anti-aging, body building, joint health and weight loss.

Bio Performance - While this company has a bit of a shaky history, their products are fuel additives that are often pill based and designed to assist with increasing fuel economy in automobiles.

Cobra Group (Marketing)  - Cobra Group is an experience MLM company specializing in several departments. Allsports specializes in sports club memberships, Appco Direct specializes in telecommunications and energy, and Support Direct specializes in fund raising efforts for non-profit groups.

DXN - Founded in 1993, the company is now publicly traded on the Kuala Lumpur Exchange. The company provides dietary supplements, food and beverages, household products, personal products and water purification systems.

Excel Communications - Although the company has had a shaky financial past, it has been a leader in providing telecommunications services throughout the U.S.

Forever Living Products - For over 25 years, this company has provided natural sources for improved health. Their top product lines include: Foreveraloe2go, clean9 and forever nature’s 18.

Freelife - Freelife distributes Goji juice, a juice made from the berry found in the Himalayan Mountains. Describes as one of nature’s best super foods, Goji juice has been a trend across the world.

Fuel Freedom International - Based in Florida, their 200,000 international distributors sell a product designed to reduce the dangerous fuel emissions caused by automobiles.

GoYin - Founded in 1996, this company provides a multi- fruit and vitamin rich drink. It’s patented formula combines the fruits of several super fruits with herbs.

Herbalife - Founded in 1980 in Las Angeles, this company sells weight loss, nutritional supplement and skin care products. Their estimated revenues are between $1.2 billion-$1.5 billion dollars.

Juice Plus - Juice plus promotes a healthy lifestyle through their promotion of Juice Plus capsules. The Juice Plus product includes 17 different fruits, vegetables and grains in an easy to take capsule form.

Kirby Company - The Kirby company prides itself on the fact that it has offered for 90 years, 1 great product, the Kirby vacuum with the patented Sentia system.

Kleeneze - Based in the U.K., this company has a network that extends into the Netherlands, Ireland and Germany. The products are sold through a catalogue and range from outdoor products to health and beauty.

Mannatech - This company focuses on building associates worldwide to focus on “hope, health and opportunity”. Their product line focuses on health and nutritional products that focus on fitness from the cellular level.

Mary Kay - Mary Kay Ash is considered to be one of the best entrepreneurs in American history. She started the company in 1963 and turned it into a worldwide phenomenon. The company focuses on in home beauty with skin care and beauty products.

Mini IQ - This product is primarily sold within in-home party settings. Their product line focuses on educational toys, games and other children’s products that are designed to enhance the IQ of a child as well as create interactive opportunities for parents and their children.

National Safety Associates - This company was founded in 1999 as a consumer advocate site. It has evolved over time to become an online source for home based and MLM business. Their reviews are provided to consumers and potential business partners to help in the decision making process.

Neways - This is a privately held company based in the U.S. that distributes its own products into 40 different countries worldwide. The primary consumer products focus on the health and wellness industry.

Nu Skin Enterprises - This company was founded in 1984 and then listed on the New York Stock exchange in 1996 that focuses on cosmetics and nutritional supplements. Big Planet is a division of Nu Skin.

Omegatrend - This company is an Australian based company that focuses on nutritional supplement products around the world. The company is now a part of Direct Selling Associates.

Oriflame - This company is a Sweedish company that was founded in 1967 that sells skin care and cosmetic products. The product is sold in approximately 60 countries with revenues in excess of $900 million per year.

Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc.- This company was founded in Europe in 1907, but has recently taken off in the U.S., focuses on selling a pre-paid legal service for a monthly fee.

Primerica - This company is a subsidiary of Citigroup and is a multi level marketing program that encourages people to sign up to give financial advice to other people. There are approximately 100,000 Primerica agents in North America.

Quixtar - A Division of Amway

Shaklee Energy - This company has changed hands several times, but today it continues to focus on environmentally friendly cleaning supplies. With an estimated 750,000 members, this company is very well established.

Stream Energy (Ignite) - The company was founded in 2004 and quickly became the fastest growing company in history, with a target pace to cross $1 billion in sales within the first 3 years. The division of Stream energy that fuels the MLM side of the company is called Ignite.

Sunrider - This company was founded in 1982 with a focus on providing herbal and health products for its customers. It is currently based in Los Angeles and has 40 offices worldwide.

Tahitian Noni International - The company is famous for its products that are made from the Noni plant. The company employs nearly 1500 people worldwide, and has an estimated annual revenue of over $500 million.

Tupperware - The brand debuted in 1946 and launched into a popular in home party style to sell Tupperware. Tupperware has become a household name for any storage containers. There is a field force of approximately 1.9 million who represent the line today.

USANA Health Services - The company employees more than 1000 people worldwide and grossed over $427 million dollars last year. The company focuses on nutritional supplements, skin care products, vitamins and health care products.

uVme (You versus Me) - uVme is an interactive gaming site that provides a forum for internet games to play, talk and play other people. The site provides some of the most popular internet gaming titles available on the internet.

World Financial Group - The company was founded in 2001 to provide financial services and wealth advisory services to clients in the U.S. and within Canada.

XanGo - The company was founded in 2002 when they launched their drink product called, Xango. The company’s annual estimated revenue was close to $300 million for 2007.

YOR.com - This is an opportunity to jump into the popular VoiP phenomenon by providing telecommunications services to clients.

Questions to ask about the MLM company before becoming a partner:

• What is the start up cost to join the company?
• What training is provided and what ongoing support systems are in place to ensure your success?
• Does it seem like a pyramid scheme?
• Is the company established or new?
• Does the company provide an online solution to help new recruits join?
• Does the company offer both part time and full time opportunities?

Questions to ask yourself:

• Does the opportunity fit within your current lifestyle?
• How much time is required to make the opportunity successful?
• Do you have the necessary time to dedicate to the opportunity?

The downside to MLM:

• The company may have a bad reputation.
• It may be more challenging than outlined to find new recruits.
• The opportunity may be a pyramid scheme. There is a major difference between MLM and a pyramid scheme.
• There may be a start up cost for training, advertising and travel.
• As in any sales position, there will be rejection.

My advice is to find an established online opportunity that is centered around a recent online trend. This selection will allow you to ride the wave to success!

Using the internet is one effective recruiting tool for MLM companies. I conduct all of my business online through blogs, forums and instant messenger programs such as MSM and Skype.

If you need any help, please drop me an email or a comment and I will help steer you in the right direction.