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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!

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Charity

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?

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Charity

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 →

Posted in Compensation Plan, Consulting, Direct Selling, Distributor Education, For MLM Executives, Home-Based Business, Industry Sales and Growth, Just for Fun, Marketing, MLM, MLM Articles, MLM Attorney, MLM Startup, Network Marketing, Party Plan, Sales Tools / Kits, Startup, Training | Tagged back office, cloud, communication, compensation plan, digital age, direct sales, direct selling, distributor agreements, forms, high percieved value, mlm, Multilevel marketing, network marketing, online, party plan, policies and procedures, print, product descriptions, replicated websites, sales kits, sales materials, support, terms, training | Comments Off

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

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Charity

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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Why do MLM Companies Require Distributors to Use Replicated Websites Rather than Distributor-Created Websites?

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Charity

Many companies require their consultants to use replicated websites because they are rightfully concerned about unauthorized medical and earnings claims as well as confusion in the search engines. Therefore, many leading companies provide authorized replicated websites to distributors and prohibit … Continue reading →

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MLM Startup Conference Statistics and Overview – February 2014

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Charity

For over 27 years MLMLegal.com and Babener & Associates has hosted the most prestigious MLM conference for executives of startup and existing direct selling companies. We’ve provided some statistics and overview of our last MLM Startup Conference: Our February Conference, … Continue reading →

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10 Social Media Tips for the Network Marketer

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Charity

Social media can be a valuable tool for network marketers; for both network marketing company owners and MLM consultants. Despite popular thought, social media can be complicated and difficult for the busy entrepreneur to navigate. Here are some tips to … Continue reading →

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Free “How To” Manual – Starting and Running the Successful MLM Company for Executives of Network Marketing Companies

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Charity

Visit www.mlmlegal.com for your FREE copy of the Starting and Running the Successful MLM Company manual. The “How To” Manual: Starting and Running the Successful MLM Company – FREE (For qualifying executives … Continue reading →

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Distributor FAQ: In regards to event sales, such as fairs, kiosks, vending machines, etc., am I authorized to sell my company’s products at such events?

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Charity

Most companies would prohibit sales in flea markets, swap meets, kiosks, trade shows, garage sales, or other event locations. It is generally viewed that such locations dilute the value of the company’s products and opportunity. Companies typically prohibit sales in … Continue reading →

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How to Start a Legal Network Marketing Company

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Charity

It is not easy take for an entrepreneur to decide to start a network marketing company. There are hundreds of bullet points to consider when preparing to launch a MLM company; funding, products, consultants, legalities, software, compensation plan, key employees, … Continue reading →

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What is The Typical Price of an At-Cost Starter Kit?

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Charity

Historically, a typical “at cost” sales kit has been priced in the $50 range. Typically, such kits included forms, manuals, brochures, and CDs or DVDs. In recent years, sales kits have gone online and are often provided digitally or merely … Continue reading →