Category Archives: MLM Startup

6 Direct Selling Companies with Humble Beginnings

Posted on April 23, 2017 by Charity

Aerodynamically, the bumble bee shouldn’t be able to fly, but the bumble bee doesn’t know it so it goes on flying anyway. –Mary Kay Ash Humble Beginnings Can you become the “million-dollar earner?” Don’t sell yourself short just because you’re starting … Continue reading →

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4 Tips to Become a Top-Selling MLM Distributor

Posted on April 8, 2017 by Charity

Let’s face it. Sales isn’t easy. It’s no different in multilevel marketing. But that’s you goal! You want to become a top-earning distributor in your MLM company. It’s not impossible. After over 30 years in the legal MLM business, we’ve … Continue reading →

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2 Ways Distributors Earn Income in MLM

Posted on March 15, 2017 by Charity

How do distributors earn income? Distributors working for MLM companies earn income slightly differently than a typical employee. Here are two basic ways that distributors earn income in MLM: 1. Retailing – They buy products from their companies at wholesale … Continue reading →

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13 Ways Direct Sellers can avoid the Dreadful Audit

Posted on February 16, 2017 by Charity

The deadline is nearly here. It’s tax season! Are you’re overjoyed or pulling your hair out? Regardless of your perspective, nothing could rain on your parade more than being audited. You probably do your best to remain inconspicuous, which is … Continue reading →

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10 Tips to Sponsoring Long Distance Recruits Successfully

Posted on January 31, 2017 by Charity

In the digital age, one thing is for sure, your network of friends, relatives and online acquaintances will reach far beyond your own city limits – even beyond your country! Even if you don’t call yourself a “technology person,” the … Continue reading →

Posted in Direct Selling, Distributor Education, Distributors, Home-Based Business, Just for Fun, MLM, MLM Articles, MLM Companies, MLM Startup, Network Marketing, Part Time, Party Plan, Recruiting, Sales Tools / Kits, Sales/Selling, Social Networking, Startup, Success, Training | Tagged budget, business plan, downline, global, long distance, marketing materials, mlm, Multilevel marketing, network marketing, party plan, recruiting, Sales, selling, sponsoring, support, videos, world of opportunity, worldwide sponsoring | Comments Off

21 Ways to Provide Legal and Ethical MLM Training to Distributors

Posted on December 17, 2016 by Charity

You can look at MLM companies from several perspectives to get an idea if they are running a legal business or a pyramid scheme. In this post, we cover how legal MLM companies approach training their distributors. Legal direct selling … Continue reading →

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9 Characteristics of a Successful Network Marketer + Videos!

Posted on November 30, 2016 by Charity

Not every person is right for the direct selling business. Are you right for MLM? Here is a list of 9 characteristics of a successful network marketer: 1. You must be able to meet people! This is a people business. … Continue reading →

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Watch out for Pyramid Schemes! Some Warning Signs

Posted on November 10, 2016 by Charity

How can you tell if a company is an pyramid scheme, unintentional cash gifting pyramid scheme, or otherwise downright illegal? Well, there is no single authority on the on the subject. There’s not really one single definition either. However, there … Continue reading →

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Create a Prospect List!

Posted on November 10, 2016 by Charity

Potential Distributors are quite literally all around you. Friends, relatives, neighbors, PTA, people you run into at the post office and grocery store. They are everywhere! Consider using this list to develop your own prospect list, and remember, these folks may … Continue reading →

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10 Questions Distributors Must Ask to Meet their Sales Objectives

Posted on October 1, 2016 by Charity

As a distributor, you must decide what your objectives are when beginning your network marketing, direct selling, MLM business. Here are ten questions to ask yourself in order to help you meet your sales goals and reach your full sales … Continue reading →