Category Archives: Just for Fun

Gifting Club? Run the Other Way! In Fact, Run and Watch this New Video: What about Gifting Clubs?

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Charity

A gifting club usually begins unintentionally between friends, family and neighbors. Unlike the traditional pyramid scheme, gifting clubs are not promoted as an investment by fraudulent financial advisers. Gifting clubs are usually home-grown. Those involved believe that they are genuinely … Continue reading →

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New Video: How Much Does It Cost to Start a MLM Company?

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Charity

The costs of startup vary widely, depending on the type of product or service and need for infrastructure. It is obvious that a company which is engaged in its own manufacturing, ownership of warehousing and distribution facilities, etc. will expend … Continue reading →

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New Video – What’s the Difference between MLM, Network Marketing, Party Plan and Direct Sales?

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Charity

They all fall under the general umbrella of direct sales. Historically, direct selling only involved direct person-to-person sales, often door-to-door. In the 1950’s, companies such as Amway, Shaklee and Mary Kay introduced to the direct seller the ability to sponsor … Continue reading →

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Looking Forward to 2015 – 63 New Videos Being Launched at MLMLegal.com

Posted on March 12, 2015 by Charity

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (depicted here in true Babener-fashion by Jeff Babener’s grandson, Sammy) are famous for battling petty criminals, evil overlords, mutated creatures, and alien invaders. MLMLegal.com is famous for squashing MLM myths, spreading knowledge about the network marketing … Continue reading →

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Executives of Network Marketing Companies Attend May 14 and 15, 2015 Starting and Running the Successful MLM Company Conference

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Charity

We’ve concluded the February 2015 Conference and scheduled the dates for our next event! The February Conference had in attendance over 100 people, from 65 MLM companies, representing 20 states and five countries (U.S., Canada, South Africa, Mexico, and Brazil). … Continue reading →

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Are there MLM company programs that help personal and professional growth within the company?

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Charity

Absolutely. First, it should be noted that this industry boasts some of the best motivational and teaching trainers in the sales business. Just Google “MLM Training” and you will be led to great trainers and systems, such as Zig Ziglar … Continue reading →

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October 2014 MLM Startup Conference Success!

Posted on November 3, 2014 by Charity

You wouldn’t believe the turnout we had for the October 2014 MLM Startup Conference! Entrepreneurs, executives, founders, and CEOs from 98 direct selling companies registered for the event! Over 160 entrepreneurs registered for the conference! These innovative entrepreneurs represented 31 … Continue reading →

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Did You Miss IT?! Next MLM Startup Conference is February 26 & 27, 2015!

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Charity

The MLM Startup Conference for Executives of Startup and Existing Direct Selling Companies takes place February 26 & 27 in Las Vegas. This is the 70th annual, two-day conference, featuring industry experts and invaluable tools for the MLM startup entrepreneur. … Continue reading →

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What do Startup Companies Think about Long Term Professional Relationships?

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Charity

MLMLegal.com and Babener & Associates have been with many network marketing companies from the very beginning, from startup to stable. We were involved in early stages of a number of leading MLM companies, including some traded on the New York … Continue reading →

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

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Charity

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 →