Monthly Archives: May 2012

Value is the “Watchword”

There are many factors to considering when choosing the right network marketing opportunity: from the company’s track record, to its compensation plan, to its management, to its vision. All of which are extremely important. However, if you’re looking for long-term … Continue reading

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Stock Plunge on Internal Consumption: Whose Fault?

Six months before the famous  Pershing/Ackman December, 2012 $1 Herbalife billion short and conference/web assault sent Herbalife stock into a roller coaster trajectory, industry and legal expert, Jeffrey Babener of Babener & Associates, challenged the industry to wake up and … Continue reading

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Direct Selling is the New Plan A

Plan B is the new Plan A for many Americans Historically, a full time job has been Plan A for the average middle class individual. However, the 2009 economic downturn has impacted two groups of people to rethink their strategies.  … Continue reading

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9 Basics to Success in Network Marketing

The CEO of Primemerica, John Addison, likes to tell his distributors: See you at the top, it is too crowded at the bottom. How inspiring. However, the fact is that, just as in all life’s endeavors, in network marketing, no … Continue reading

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Starting and Running the Successful MLM Company Conference – October 25 and 26, 2012

Register for our next MLM conference, in Las Vegas, in October! (Reserved for executives of startup and existing direct selling companies.) Visit our website for more information! www.mlmlegal.com. The Next Starting and Running the Successful MLM Company Conference takes place … Continue reading

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Coty’s Bid to Takeover Avon Withdrawn

Business Week reports: Shares of Avon Products Inc. fell almost 10 percent Tuesday after the smaller beauty products maker Coty Inc. dropped its $10.7 billion takeover bid. A major takeover bid came to a conclusion when the smaller cosmetics company, … Continue reading

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Are the MLM Glory Days Gone in the United States?

Absolutely not. It is true that some of the largest MLM companies, such as Amway, Mary Kay, Avon, Tupperware, and Herbalife are experiencing extraordinary growth abroad. The first wave of mega international success occurred in 1990s Japan. Post 2000, leading … Continue reading

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MLM Attorney Jeffrey Babener’s Youtube Channel Reaches 50,000 Views

View them for yourself on Youtube.

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Where can I find the training I need to start an MLM company?

There is plenty of training for MLM distributors, but where is the training for people who are looking to start a direct selling business? You’ve come to the right place. The MLM industry is blessed with extraordinary professionals who lecture … Continue reading

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What do I do if my Company has heard from the FTC about Product Claims?

Long ago, the federal government passed the FTC Act. The intention of the Act was to prevent deceptive practices in the marketing of products and services. The basic legislation was fairly straight forward and broad in its language. Since then, … Continue reading

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