Question
What should I do if a friend offers me an MLM business opportunity?
Short answer: Keep the relationship separate from the decision and ask for written disclosures before paying anything.
Why this matters
A friend may be sincere and still not have complete information about typical outcomes.
Written documents help reduce pressure and give you time to compare income claims with expenses.
Questions to ask before joining
- Can you send the current income disclosure and compensation plan?
- What did you personally spend last year, and what did you keep after expenses?
- Can I take a week to read the documents before deciding?
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Helpful next pages
Sources
- Multi-level Marketing Businesses and Pyramid Schemes, Federal Trade Commission . Accessed 2026-06-14. Support type: Regulator guidance.
- Business Guidance Concerning Multi-Level Marketing, Federal Trade Commission , 2024 . Accessed 2026-06-14. Support type: Regulator guidance.