Category Archives: Compensation Plan

What Compensation Plans Do Consultants Generally Prefer?

As the French say, “a chaque a son gout.” Translated, this means, to each his own taste. And this is the truth. There is no right or wrong when it comes to types of compensation plans, whether they be unilevel, … Continue reading

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BurnLounge Appeal Decision: Guidance on Pyramid v. Legitimate MLM and the Role of Personal Use in Pyramid Analysis- New Article at MLMLegal.com

BurnLounge Appeal Decision: Guidance on Pyramid v. Legitimate MLM and the Role of Personal Use in Pyramid Analysis By Jeffrey A. Babener © 2016 On June 2, 2014, in the case of FTC v. BurnLounge, the U.S. Court of Appeals … Continue reading

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What are the most important things to remember when you host an employee recognition event?

First, we must note that this is a bit out of our area of legal expertise. However, we have attended many recognition events and been involved in meeting planning, from hotel logistics, to program, to meeting planners. And, we have … Continue reading

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How Often Should Companies Renew Their Policies and Procedures to Make Them Relevant in Today’s Marketplace?

There are two issues that have surfaced in recent years: 1) social networking and 2) frequent migration of distributors between companies. With social networking concerns, companies have had to decide on positive protocol for consultants who socialize through technology and … Continue reading

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What Should I Look for in a Company When Choosing Back Office Software?

Virtually all new startup direct selling companies utilized an outsourced technology solution for managing genealogies and commission payouts. In addition, such technology serves distributors by providing back office access for reviewing sales performance, commissions, etc.; replicated websites; communication tools, etc. … Continue reading

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MLMLegal.com Launches the Innovation Campaign for the October 23rd & 24th, 2014 MLM Startup Conference in Las Vegas! Fill out the short survey here to receive two free tickets (worth $345.00!) to the next MLM Startup Conference in Las Vegas!** … Continue reading

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20 New Network Marketing Company Profiles at MLMLegal.com

At MLMLegal.com we have collected and summarized over 700 MLM company profiles. We have painstakingly researched each company’s history, impact on industry, products, compensation plan, and sales base. Here are 20 new companies that are newly added to MLMLegal.com: NeverChase … Continue reading

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New PR – Video Interview by DSWA — “Legal Hotspots for Direct Selling Companies” and Fill out Survey to Receive Two Free Tickets to Next MLM Startup Conference!

LAS VEGAS, NV–(Marketwired – April 22, 2014) – Nikki Keohohou with the Direct Selling Women’s Alliance (DSWA) hosts the Executive Interview Forum titled “Legal Hotspots for Direct Selling Companies.” The interviewee for this hour is Network Marketing Attorney, Jeff Babener, … Continue reading

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Are Network Marketing Companies Mostly Moving to All-Digital/All-Online Starter Kits? Can Online Starter Kits Be Made in a Way That Ensures a High Perceived Value?

There has been a clear trend in recent years to offer sales and marketing support online and in the cloud. In reality, the developmental costs are equal or more in providing such support. The quality of support is quite significant, … Continue reading

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New Video – Interview by the DSWA of Jeff Babener – “Legal Hotspots for Direct Selling Companies”

Nikki Keohohou with the Direct Selling Women’s Alliance (DSWA) hosts the Executive Interview Forum titled “Legal Hotspots for Direct Selling Companies.” The interviewee for this hour is Network Marketing Attorney, Jeff Babener, Editor of www.mlmlegal.com. View the video on our … Continue reading

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