Many work-at-home morns try their hands at direct selling as a way to pick up some cash while still spending time with their kids. A direct sales business can, indeed, provide a morn the best of both world―flexible hours and income. However, be careful. Direct sales can be a front for work at home scams, but more than that, you will want to carefully consider whether you will like direct sales. After that, look into some of the business issues outlined below and learn the direct sales industry’s terminology before you make any commitments. First and foremost, do you love the product If the answer is not an unqualified yes, look for a different product for your direct sales business. There are so many choices in direct sales businesses that you should be able to find a product you can get excited about. The beauty of a direct sales business is that this is an industry with fairly low start-up costs. Typically you must buy a sales kit, which can often be less than You may also need to purchase sales aids, business cards, etc. But relative to many other home businesses, costs are low. However, if there are training costs and/or unexplained fees, beware; this could be the sign of a scam. And just like any other business, your direct sales business will have ongoing costs. Expect to pay for gasoline, cell phone and internet charges, paper and toner, gifts for clients, interest on items purchased on credit, childcare costs etc. Plus you have to pay for inventory. Yes, you will likely make back what you invest in inventory, but be sure you have adequate cash flow to cover this investment. How much inventory will you have to sell to make a profit And is the profit enough to cover the time and money you have invested in your direct sales business You may not have a clear idea of the amount of time your business requires up front, so the value of your time may have to be evaluated as you go. But you should have a clear idea on the costs, including any commissions taken by your upline, before you take the plunge. Reputable direct sales companies will buy back 100 percent of unsold, marketable inventory within the first year of purchase at 90 percent of what you paid, if you decide to leave the company. Read the fine print and be sure the company you are signing on with does this. Also be sure your inventory remains marketable. If it is edible, be sure it has not expired.What can be learned from the last sentence of paragraph three A. The work-at-home moms should be alert to the possibility of being cheated.B. The work-at-home morns should not pay training cost and unnecessary fees.C. There are possibly some unexpected fees when starting up the business.D. Some training courses should be given to the work-at-home moms.