Network marketing without stalking your friends

Your communication varies depending on your level of trust … it is important not to “stalk” your friends.

Network marketing is often touted as the answer to running a successful small business - using a simple, proven formula that anybody can do. But it also has a reputation for exploiting friendships and relationships for financial gain. In the network marketing game, some cynics call themselves "NFL members" - that is, No Friends Left!

What's the truth? Is there a way to do network marketing without stalking your friends? Even if you're not involved in network marketing, read Kim Klaver’s free report, "Friends, Lies and Network Marketing". It offers excellent ideas on delivering important messages in ways that are remembered, not rejected. She gives 12 tips for ethical, pressure-free success in network marketing.

Here are five of the tips:

1. Tell them up-front that you're selling.
2. Ask for referrals, not sales.
3. Use enthusiasm, not hype.
4. Recommend the smallest package.
5. Skip the therapy.

How can you use this in your business? What are some other ways you can develop or strengthen trust in your message for your audience?