Category Archives: MLM History

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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Relationship between MLM and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Charity

A vital question that is often asked of us relates to the relationship between the direct selling, network marketing and MLM industry and the FTC. It has been a bumpy road. I can say that today it is a cooperative … Continue reading →

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The $100M Club – Direct Selling Companies Making Upwards of $100 Million

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Charity

The Direct Selling News‘ (DSN) list of the Top 100 Direct Selling Companies in the World includes the companies that are in the 100 million in net sales (2011) club. Below are the MLM, direct selling, network marketing, party plan … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Direct Selling Companies in the World

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Charity

Direct Selling News (DSN) just released its report of the top 100 global direct selling companies. Here at MLMLegal.com and MLMAttorney.com we will break this list down of 100 companies into more manageable bites of interesting and fun information. Here … Continue reading →

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The Educated Networker: Trademarks and Network Marketing

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Charity

From Nothing to Everything At first, a trademark may be the least valuable of assets. Famous marks such as Coca-Cola, Microsoft or IBM were nearly valueless at one time. However, for a mature company, the brand name may be its … Continue reading →

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Can You Make It By Starting Small?

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Charity

From zero to hero…. Can you make it just by starting small or do you have to start big? The fact is, the most successful direct selling companies of all time all started small. That’s why we have done more … Continue reading →

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MLM Opportunity: Lessons from Kansas

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Charity

Network Marketing: Don’t Sell Yourself Short Obviously, in network marketing, no one starts at the top. On the other hand, it is truly the equal opportunity business channel, and networkers, who sometimes don’t realize the value in the opportunity, often … Continue reading →

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MLMLegal.com Presents Six New Videos – Q&A Series on MLM, Direct Selling Industry

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Charity

Leading MLM Attorney, Jeff Babener, recently added six new videos to his Youtube Channel. The educational, interview-style videos discuss topics such as distributor and MLM company owner compliance, secrets to success in direct selling, MLM industry history, pyramid vs. legitimate … Continue reading →

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Are the MLM Glory Days Gone in the United States?

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Charity

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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