Determining the right or the best home based business can be a bit challenging. After all, there are so many different companies to choose from and a broad range of categories as well.

A large number of people are hoping to make a fast dollar. This is not being limited to just representatives but extends all the way to the company owners themselves! Many companies rarely survive start up and never seem to get it out of the trailer park!! Weve all heard or read the statistics that 90% of network marketing companies and/or homebased business opportunities dont make it past their first year.

Knowing that many companies dont survive, below are some suggestions that may help you to determine the right homebased business opportunities for you. Keep in mind you may find it best to focus on one specific type of business opportunity and not split your efforts between two or more. Some individuals are able to excel in multiple lines or companies, while most do best to get one going and keep it moving forward.

1 ? Look at the leadership. This would include but not limited to owner(s), members of staff and other key individuals brought on board to help grow the company. The saying made famous by John Maxwell states Leadership is everything and everything rises and falls on leadership definitely applies. Many times you will see some of the same people who ran the last company are now creating another one. Usually due to company failure or a split in leadership.