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Why as a nation are we so sceptical towards network marketing even if it means giving in to the credit crunch?

OK, this questions is open to all UK. Why as a nation are we so sceptical towards network marketing when most other areas of the world embrace it as well as being highly successful with it as a concept. You offer someone a legitimate opportunity to make an income for themselves and as soon as you put a network marketing business opportunity in front of them they switch off or become instant financial advisers. Do we have such a negative attitude or just a non-desire to open up to new concepts. It is worth noting that thousands of people in the UK embrace the concept but compared to 40 million or so working age residents this is nothing. So if the offer is 'Have a look at the information on my website below and discover a legitimate way to beat the current credit crunch'. 1. Why would you not want to find out more. 2. If you don't understand the info why would you not ask. What is your opinion of the information below. http://www.moneyme.co.uk Interesting Steve, the practice of a 'Pyramid Scheme' has been illegal in the UK since 1973 but is a common suggestion. Ask most individuals what this is and they have no idea, it's just a term they know. It sounds like you have had a negative personal experience, usually from lack of support or advice, which I feel is always unfortunate. Word of mouth, as per the above I totally agree, it can become apparent how word of mouth can draw skepticism, a negative experience passed on to another etc, etc. mlmwealthcoach, I guess in the UK even requesting or signing up to the info on your website or mine, for example, would raise suspicion. I feel the UK is in between the word of mouth approach, and not trusting enough to request info from websites, your and mine alike, however genuine they may be. I fear we are still in a word of mouth/sceptical stage in our evolution. http://www.moneyme.co.uk

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1. Mainly because it tends to be (yet) another name for 'Pyramid Scheme' ... and, in order to make money, you have to 'suck in' all your friends and relatives .. Once you have helped the con-merchants 'up line' to take advantage of everyone you know, us Brits find it difficult to look them in the eye again ..
2. Well I'm in the US and I find that the skepticism really arises from poor marketing methods that have promised great success. When network marketing was first introduced, WWII was ending and people were much closer to their neighbors, friends and associates. The word of mouth method, as a business marketing strategy made sense then. But now, we live in a highly technical world. Also, there is so much advertising, tv, radio, etc competing for the time and money of our friends, neighbors and associates. As a result of the societal change, word of mouth just isn't as effective as it used to be and many "top producers" still claim it as their pure success strategy. What a bunch of crap I say!! I've been using the net as a means to work my business for some time now and only attract people looking to join me, as opposed to chasing people down. Nobody like to be sold, but everybody like to buy. A much better technique that works solidly. (Just my 2 cents from the states!)