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MLM Distributor Success – Knowing the Basics

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Charity

This blog post is the companion post to the video: The Major Players – Successful MLM Companies, in which MLM Attorney, Jeffrey Babener, discusses what makes distributors successful in the MLM industry. There is no question that, over time, the … Continue reading →

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MLM Company and Distributor Training on the Direct Selling Industry

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Charity

This blog post is the companion post to the video: Jeffrey Babener: Company and Distributor Training on the MLM Industry, in which MLM Attorney, Jeffrey Babener, discusses distributor training and why distributors join and stay with MLM companies. Is the … Continue reading →

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Learn What is Needed to Recruit Top-Selling Distributors for Your MLM Company

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Charity

The following is presented by Jeff Babener, the editor of MLMLegal.com. He discusses recruitment capability below. You need to be honest with yourself. Do you, or those who are key owners in the business, have a MLM recruitment background? Without … Continue reading →

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Interview with Expert MLM Attorney – Are Earnings Calculators Legal?

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Charity

Expert MLM Attorney, Jeff Babener, explains when it is legal for direct selling companies to use earnings calculators to make earnings claims. Interview with Expert Attorney – Are Earnings Calculators Legal? Interviewer: Jeff, talk to us about earnings calculators because … Continue reading →

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Why do companies restrict the type of advertising carried on by their distributors?

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Charity

The question below is taken from one of Mr. Babener’s client’s distributors’ Q&A pamphlets: Q: Why do companies restrict the type of advertising carried on by their distributors? A: Company rules regarding advertising are usually very detailed. Companies are zealous about … Continue reading →

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The Role of Taxes in the Network Marketing Industry

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Charity

Our law office is often asked what the role taxes play in the direct selling, network marketing, MLM industry. There are usually two tax subcategories that seem to impact our industry the most. The first is independent contractor status and … Continue reading →

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Statistically, the Majority of Direct Sellers are Women

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Charity

According the the Direct Selling Association‘s (DSA) recently released 2011 Fact Sheet [PDF] on U.S. Direct Selling, in 2011 the majority of direct sellers are women. Here are the statistics released by the DSA: In 2008, 86.4 percent of direct … Continue reading →