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Video – What should today’s MLM business owner look for in a legal advisor?

Charity — Sat, 12 May 2018 16:15:03 +0000

With over 35 years in the industry, Jeff Babener has worked with companies like Amway, Avon, NuSkin, Usana, Melaleuca, and Nikken. Your legal advisor should be there for you 24/7. He’s worked with all kinds of startups, from budgets from $0 to millions of dollars. Experience is key when you’re looking to hire a MLM attorney.

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FTC and Direct Selling Come to the Table as Stakeholders: H.R. 3409

Charity — Wed, 27 Dec 2017 19:20:29 +0000

by Jeffrey A Babener
(First Published in World of Direct Selling)

Everything dies baby, that’s a fact.

But maybe everything that dies someday comes back.

Bruce Springsteen, Atlantic City

By Jeff Babener, Copyright 2017

What a difference a year makes. In a well-received presentation to the November, 2017 DSA Regulatory Conference, FTC Acting Chairperson, Maureen Ohlhausen, struck a totally different tone in regard to forward looking FTC enforcement policy on direct selling, contrasted with the October, 2016 presentation of former FTC Chairperson, Edith Ramirez.

The contrasting messages:

2016: Ramirez: We are the regulator, new rules to live by, just live with it, it’s our way or the highway…

2017: Ohlhausen: We are all in this together…we are all stakeholders…let’s work together for the benefit of both, fostering the success of an entrepreneurial and small business direct selling industry, and protecting the security of consumers.

Came floating on a lemon leaf

Flying in on a jasmine wind

The Band’s Visit, Broadway Show, 2017

What happened? Why the rapprochement? Why the goodwill? Will it take hold? Well, it’s a guess, but there are many factors:

(1) The former chairperson “termed out.”

(2) A presidential election swept in with an anti-regulatory, pro-growth, pro-entrepreneurial and small business message.

(3) The going forward composition of the FTC Commission will be Republican and more likely to be sensitive to the concerns of the “regulated.”

(4) Importantly, the previous FTC aggressive position pushed the industry to seek certainty in their business that could only be achieved by federal anti-pyramid legislation firmly rooted in long standing case authority rather than arbitrary administrative enforcement, i.e., the bi-partisan H.R. 3409 Anti-Pyramid bill was introduced and gaining momentum.

(5) Finally, the FTC may have realized that it had been heavy handed in recently announced enforcement positions.

Point/Counter-Point: Contrasting Punch Lists

It is worthwhile to contrast the “punch lists” of presentations and positions by the 2016 Ramirez and the 2017 Ohlhausen:

Former Chairperson Ramirez’s presentation followed the successful FTC prosecution of FTC v. Vemma and the overly rigid terms of the FTC vs. Herbalife settlement. Although very well-articulated, the presentation warned of potential future FTC guidance that was not rooted in 50 years of case authority, but rather in the newly adopted positions of the Chairperson and FTC staff…… an enforcement policy that that would require a complete overhaul of the model of many leading direct selling companies:

(1) She renounced use of the famous Amway Safeguards Standard, adopted in the landmark FTC case, In re Amway, 1979 as being irrelevant, overrated and not really relied on by courts in pyramid cases. (an unfortunate misinterpretation of case law).

(2) She redefined the famous Koscot Standard to require compensation to upline to be based on sales to nonparticipant retail customers rather than based upon Koscot’s language—ie., commissions must be based on sales to “ultimate users”, effectively reclassifying distributor users as “second class” “ultimate users.”

(3) She pivoted away from a legal analysis in the most recent BurnLounge case, which demanded, in pyramid cases, a factual analysis of the “primary motivation” test in which a court asks “what is the primary motivation for distributors when they make purchases”…instead migrating to a punch list of inflexible operating restrictions imposed on Herbalife in its recent settlement.

(4) She essentially attempted to create a new legal standard, the “percentages test”, an arbitrary new rule in which upline distributors would be limited to receive commission credit for only one-third of sales volume attributed to personal use by downline distributors, whether or not such purchases were reasonable in quantity and for actual use by the distributor “ultimate user.”

(5) She announced that a long time practice of almost all leading direct selling companies, autoship to distributors, should, effectively, be prohibited.

(6) She pivoted away from a well-established component of leading direct selling programs, stating that monthly activity volume requirements may not include any purchases by distributors.

(7) She asserted that the long time practice of established direct selling companies, tracking of performance activity, connected to wholesale purchasing, should be banned.

Acting Chairperson Ohlhausen, on the other hand took the train in a totally different direction, rooting a going forward FTC policy on long established case authority and principles of government/industry collaboration rather than top down directives.

As acting chairperson of the FTC, Chairperson Olhausen underscored her goals for the direct selling industry…Gone were threats to upend long standing direct selling models:

(1) One of her overriding goals, she said, “was to increase the FTC’s support of small business and entrepreneurs.”

(2) She noted: “I recognize that at the heart of the direct selling model are entrepreneurs—those men and women who are out there innovating, taking risks, and trying to generate value.”

(3) She stressed that the direct selling model offers “a lot” to entrepreneurs:

(a) Low startup costs;

(b) Administrative and logistical support from their companies;

(d) Varied and diverse products and services;

(e) Innovations in selling using internet and social media and technology.

(4) She pointed out the importance of flexibility in regulation by the FTC and that it is important that the FTC stay away from rigid application of “one size fits all” regulatory enforcement, looking instead on “our case-by-case” enforcement process of “specific harm” in that particular case.

(5) Consistent with the views of leading companies in the direct selling industry, she applauded industry self-regulation with government oversight as a backup, while at the same time emphasizing that government enforcement powers should be “robust and judicious.” Why judicious? Said Ohlhausen, “Over-zealous government involvement can diminish industry members’ participation in the self-regulatory system, which reduces the system’s effectiveness. Businesses that believe government action is inevitable will not participate or invest in self-regulation.” How true, and what a great prelude to cooperation between the FTC and the direct selling industry.

(6) Chairperson Ohlhausen took the time to lay out several “bright line” markers intended to serve as FTC’s down payment on a cooperative relationship with direct selling:

(a) “The FTC and the DSA have a good working relationship, and for that, I thank you. We’ll continue to cultivate that relationship…”

(b) The FTC took special care to understand the dynamics of direct selling, and exempted multilevel marketing programs from its recently updated Business Opportunity Rule.

(c) Pivoting from Chairperson Ramirez’s comments that the Herbalife settlement terms may be the basis of future FTC guidance or rules, Chairperson Ohlhausen stated unequivocally that settlements and orders do not apply to the entire industry: “The answer to that question is no. Orders arising from FTC settlements are binding only on the entities and individuals identified in the order. The orders may of course, provide industry participants with additional data points on, for example, business structures that the FTC believes comply with the law. But that’s not to say the structures outlined in those orders are the only way the FTC believes companies can comply.”

(d) Does the FTC assume or believe that every multi-level company is a pyramid scheme? Responded Ohlhausen, “The answer to that question is also no…we recognize the direct selling model has a lot to offer the marketplace and consumers.”

(e) After hearing from Chairperson Ramirez in 2016, what the industry heard, or inferred, was that the FTC was abandoning longstanding case authority for its own “punch list” of what does or does not fit within legitimate multilevel marketing vs. pyramid scheme. Not so fast, declared Chairperson Ohlhausen, i.e., the FTC is going back to basics…a refreshing comment from the industry’s perspective and one that is the driving force behind H.R. 3409. Said the Chairperson, “At the risk of getting into too much legalese, the FTC described an unlawful pyramid scheme in our case against Koscot Interplanetary, Inc. back in 1975. Most courts have adopted that description and it’s the description we have used in our recent cases. (Author’s comment: many industry observers might take exception to the observation that this approach has been the guiding FTC enforcement position in recent cases.) Under that description, unlawful multi-level marketing structures are “characterized by the payment of money to the company in return for which they receive (1) the right to sell a product and (2) the right to receive, in return for recruiting participants into the program, rewards which are unrelated to the sale of the product to ultimate users.” (emphasis added)” Citing, In re Koscot Interplanetary, Inc., 86 F.T.C. 1106, 1180 (1975).

(f) And realizing that “there are a lot of nuances” packed in the Koscot Standard and analysis of legitimacy vs. pyramid, Chairperson Ohlhausen, importantly, noted, “I have instructed the FTC staff to meet with the various stakeholders, including the DSA, to discuss those nuances. We anticipate applying the information we’ve gained to issue future guidance, as well as to guide future law enforcement decisions.”

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Create a Prospect List!

Charity — Thu, 10 Nov 2016 18:09:46 +0000

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 know others who are also potential customers!

Workplace Prospects:

– People who need to earn extra income

– People who are intrigued by new opportunities

– People who are in a similar line of work, like sales

– People who are high-energy and gregarious

Neighborhood Prospects:

– College students looking for extra money

– Stay-at-home moms/dads who are looking for extra money

– Landlords/tenants

– Members of Neighborhood Watch

– Retired people looking to supplement their income

– Members of community organizations

– People you commonly run into at the grocery store, post office, library…

Service-Provider Prospects:

– Diaper service delivery

– Dry cleaners

– Meter readers/electricians

– Exterminators

– Firemen/policemen

– Gardeners

– Housekeepers

– Postal employees

– Salespeople

Religious Organization Prospects:

– Minister/rabbi/priest

– Ministers of music

– Religious educational directors

– Youth workers

– Members of the religious organization

– Religious community outreach opportunities

Professional Prospects:

– Accountants

– Attorneys

– Dentists

– Doctors

– Nurses

– Hairdressers and salons

Athletic Prospects:

– Clubs

– Fitness centers

– Teammates

– Athletic partners

– Competing teams and their families

School Prospects:

– Alumni associations

– Co-students

– Parents of other children

– Teachers/PTA

Social Contacts:

– New and old acquaintances

– Friends

– Social media networks

– Website networking

– Online forums and groups

Organizations:

– YMCA

– Lodges

– Boy/girl scouts

– Volunteer groups

Other prospects who may be interested in joining your organization:

– Babysitter/child care center

– Bakery

– Banker

– Builder/contractor

– Carpet cleaner

– Department stores

– Druggists

– Florist

– Gift shops

– Health spas

– And plenty more

Solicit the Solicitors:

– All door-to-door or party plan salespeople

– Other direct selling representatives

Relative Prospects:

– Distant relative

– In-laws

– Extended family members

Newspaper Prospects:

– People who are actively looking for part time work

Potential customers and distributors are everywhere. We hope that this extensive list will help to give you some ideas of where you can start to begin growing your network marketing business.

Just remember, you’re lucky to make one sale out of 10. Don’t get discouraged. Embrace rejection. Hard work and confidence will go a long way in your success!

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PRWeb (PR) – MLMLegal.com Presents the E-Newsletter: MLM News Global – April 15, 2016

Charity — Tue, 19 Apr 2016 21:49:45 +0000

Welcome to the Newsletter: MLM News Global, an industry e-newsletter originating from one of the most trusted and respected direct selling websites, MLMLegal.com.

Portland, Oregon (PRWEB)April 15, 2016

MLM News Global newsletter offers recent news, videos, company profiles, and timely articles. The e-newsletter contains the top news stories from the network marketing industry, the most recent MLM scam alerts, timely articles on the direct selling industry, and so much more. Keep up-to-date on top MLM news headlines or to hear about the latest MLM scam alerts and pyramid scheme accusations. The timely headline reporting will keep subscribers up-to-date on stories that affect everyone in the network marketing industry. In addition, important press releases, directly from MLM/network marketing/direct selling, party plan companies, keep subscribers current on trends and direct selling company developments.

Subscribe and look forward to exclusive videos that laser-focus on industry-educational topics, such as distributor education, industry Q&A, direct selling executive interviews, MLM startup, and pyramid schemes.

The MLM News Global newsletter features industry-related articles in every issue, featuring MLMLegal.com’s perspective on FTC rulings, Burnlounge, Herbalife, Vemma cases, and more.

MLM News Global also highlights featured articles, from industry experts, on MLM industry-related topics, such as pyramid schemes, compensation plans, recruiting, lead generation, consulting, legal analysis, software, and more.

The MLM News Global Newsletter is presented by industry educator, MLM legal expert, and network marketing business consultant and lawyer, Attorney Jeff Babener.

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Presented by one of the most trusted individuals in direct selling and MLM, Jeffrey Babener, Editor of http://www.mlmlegal.com.
About Attorney Jeffrey Babener: Conference Host and Chairman, Editor of http://www.mlmlegal.com, as well as the leading direct selling attorney in the United States – With over 30 years of experience as a direct selling attorney, Jeffrey Babener has advised leading companies in the MLM/Direct Selling industry, ranging from Avon to Nikken, to Herbalife, to Melaleuca, to USANA, and to Excel Communications, Nerium International, plus many more. He has been published in national magazines such as Money, Inc., Atlantic Monthly, Entrepreneur magazine, Direct Selling News, Direct Sales Journal, Success magazine, Money Maker’s Monthly, among countless others. He’s authored several books, including his most popular Network Marketing: What you should know. Mr. Babener has chaired more than 70 national conferences on direct selling.

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prweb (4/14/16) – Renovation of MLMLegal.com- Come Visit the New and Improved Website

Charity — Thu, 14 Apr 2016 20:27:04 +0000

MLMLegal.com is Upgraded: Easy-to-Use Navigation Bars, Stylized Images, Organized Landing Pages for Articles, Videos, & MLM Legal

Portland, Oregon (PRWEB)April 14, 2016

Come visit the new and improved MLMLegal.com! This is the first major renovation of MLMLegal.com. MLMLegal.com’s new face is easy to navigate and full of valuable and educational content, pertinent to direct sellers. And Babener & Associates is working on updating more pages throughout 2016.

A new and easy-to-use navigation bar helps visitors easily find what they are looking for, whether it is the blog, articles, videos, MLM resources, conference pages, or one of the many other resources available on the website for network marketers.

The main homepage image was provided by expert MLM Attorney himself, Jeff Babener, while on a trip to Europe. These beautiful mountains provide the metaphor “Let Us Be Your Guide.” Let the Law Office of Babener and Associates, MLMLegal.com, guide clients through the sometimes difficult MLM industry and its legal climate. As experienced network marketing attorneys, who have been in the industry for over three decades, and who represent companies such as Melaleuca, Avon, Herbalife, NuSkin, USANA, Nerium, Excel, and Team National, our firm has the experience and credibility to help direct selling companies navigate the direct selling industry.

“Let us be your guide” through education provided throughout the website in the form of articles, videos, books, and MLM resources. Or,” let us be your guide” in helping to startup or run your direct selling company; Babener & Associates advises in all of the legal aspects of starting up or running MLM, network marketing, direct selling companies.

The new homepage offers quick and easy-to-find links so that visitors can easily contact Babener & Associates, request a Complimentary MLM Startup Manual, gather information regarding the next MLM Startup Conference, or subscribe to the newsletter, MLM News Global.

The new MLMLegal.com homepage still features new content, such as headline news and relevant articles, this time under their own, clearly-outlined sections.

Scroll down the homepage to find more educational video content and request a complimentary copy of the MLM Startup Manual.

What else is important?

A scrolling carousal provides visitors with images taken of past conferences and directs the eye and mouse directly to the page where one can find out when the next conference takes place and who will be included as expert speakers.

And now, visitors can find all of Jeff Babener’s educational MLM videos (over 140 videos) in one location, the homepage. …Right along with Mr. Babener’s most popular industry articles.

And don’t forget about the rest of the MLM, network marketing, direct selling content on MLMLegal.com. Use the Law Library to find all of Mr. Babener’s articles, federal and state cases, MLM law in 50 states, MLM business articles, IRS 911 Publication, and so many more article index pages that can be easily navigated.

Hint: Each new webpage now has related video and page content at the end of each webpage.

As does the new homepage. The end of each page has links to related material/videos, or other related pages that we suggest visitors look also to enjoy while at MLMLegal.com.

And finally, at the bottom of each webpage are links to social networking sites. Follow MLMLegal on Twitter. Friend MLMLegal.com on Facebook. Like the Babener & Associates Facebook page. Visit Babener & Associates on LinkedIn or Google+. There are lots of easy ways to stay in touch and now it’s made it easy to find and follow Babener & Associates/MLMLegal.com online.

MLMLegal.com and Babener & Associates thought a lot about visitors when redesigning the new website. MLMlegal.com is now more manageable yet still famous for being full of lots of useful content.

Potential attendees to the Starting and Running the Successful MLM Company conference are welcome to visit the conference page, view the speaker list, or get more details online. All executives/owners of direct selling companies are welcome to attend. Call 800-231-2162 to register.

The next Starting and Running the Successful MLM Company Conference takes place May 20, 2016 in Las Vegas. View the conference flyer and speaker list online. Participate in the Innovation Campaign for a chance to receive TWO COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS to attend the next conference.

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The Starting and Running the Successful MLM Company conference will be held May 20, 2016.

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Presented by one of the most trusted individuals in direct selling and MLM, Jeffrey Babener, Editor of MLMLegal.com.
About Attorney Jeffrey Babener: Conference Host and Chairman, Editor of MLMLlegal.com, as well as the leading direct selling attorney in the United States – With over 30 years of experience as a direct selling attorney, Jeffrey Babener has advised leading companies in the MLM/Direct Selling industry, ranging from Avon to Nikken, to Herbalife, to Melaleuca, to USANA, and to Excel Communications, Nerium International, plus many more. He has been published in national magazines such as Money, Inc., Atlantic Monthly, Entrepreneur magazine, Direct Selling News, Direct Sales Journal, Success magazine, Money Maker’s Monthly, among countless others. He’s authored several books, including his most popular Network Marketing: What you should know. Mr. Babener has chaired more than 70 national conferences on direct selling.

Learn how to receive two COMPLIMENTARY tickets to attend the next Starting and Running the Successful MLM Company Conference by visiting the MLMAttorney.com.

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Press Release: Starting and Running the MLM – A Deep Focus Conference – Las Vegas, Nevada – May 20, 2016

Charity — Thu, 24 Mar 2016 21:09:08 +0000

MLMLegal.com and Babener & Associates Announce the 72nd National Starting and Running the Successful MLM Company Conference. This one-day, deep focus event has limited seating so register today.

Our last conference boasted 71 companies from 23 states and 8 countries, including Canada, United States, Ghana, Israel, Spain, Russia, China, and Germany!

(PRWEB)March 24, 2016

The Starting and Running the Successful MLM Company conference will be held May 20, 2016.

For more than 30 years, leading industry experts have educated the executives of starting and existing MLM, direct selling, network marketing, and party plan companies on how to structure their compensation plans, legalize their companies, recruit key employees and top-ranking distributors, develop business models, generate leads, fund their business, establish their website and technology platforms, better understand the direct selling industry, and so much more.

Did you miss the last MLM Startup Conference? In attendance were over 100 people, representing 71 companies from 23 states and 8 countries (Canada, United States, Ghana, Israel, Russia, Spain, China, and Germany). The companies in attendance represented the entire spectrum of company development, from startups to established companies. All attendees registered for our conference in order to learn more about the network marketing industry, grow their companies, meet experts in the industry, and educate themselves on the MLM industry.

The next MLM Startup Conference takes place May 20, 2016 in Las Vegas. View the conference flyer page at http://www.mlmlegal.com/srs2.html to learn more.

This is the original MLM Startup Conference — responsible for launching many industry-leading companies — perfected over the course of a quarter of a century to ensure the highest quality of information, most knowledgeable experts, and most practical advice from qualified experts.

Join us May 20, 2016 at our next conference! Over the course of the day, attendees will hear from a multitude of the best industry experts, and if they choose, can sign up to meet with the speakers for individual one-on-one time. A full list of speakers and their biographies/credentials can be found at http://www.mlmlegal.com/bio.html.

The educational information gained by attending this event is invaluable. Here are just a few of the testimonials from past attendees:

“We have a traditional business at the moment and we are looking to take it into the realm where it’s more personalized, it’s more about building people and an experience. It has been absolutely worth our trip. We are looking to take our business to the next level and build relationships.”

“The reason I came to the show was to learn more about how to launch my direct sales company. I’m very comfortable and accustomed to selling through more traditional networks; however, I believe that the product that I’m launching is more suitable for direct sales; to get direct-to-consumer faster and in greater sales.”

“[I’ve] been in network marking for 30 years [but] we are learning a lot of things about how to launch, how to reach the people we need to have, and again, the things that are required to make a successful company, not only for us but especially for our customers and for our affiliates.”

Each attendee will receive a free copy of the Starting and Running the Successful MLM Company Manual.

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MLMlegal Releases New Film on MLM Startup Conference — Produced by Networkingstar.com
The MLM Startup Conference in Las Vegas
MLM Startup Conference — A Must for Executives of Startup and Existing MLM Companies
Since You Are a MLM Attorney, Why Would You Host the MLM Startup Conference for the Executives of Startup and Existing Companies?

The day will begin at 9:00AM and end at 5:30PM, then from 5:30PM-8:30PM there will be one-on-one time with the speakers. For more information, visit: http://www.mlmlegal.com/srs2.html or call 800-231-2162/503-226-6600. Registrations are taken exclusively by phone and questions are always welcome.

Presented by one of the most trusted individuals in direct selling and MLM, Jeffrey Babener, Editor of MLMLegal.com.

About Attorney Jeffrey Babener: Conference Host and Chairman, Editor of MLMLegal.com, as well as the leading direct selling attorney in the United States – With over 30 years of experience as a direct selling attorney, Jeffrey Babener has advised leading companies in the MLM/Direct Selling industry, ranging from Avon to Nikken, to Herbalife, to Melaleuca, to USANA, and to Excel Communications, Nerium International, plus many more. He’s been published in national magazines such as Money, Inc., Atlantic Monthly, Entrepreneur magazine, Direct Selling News, Direct Sales Journal, Success magazine, Money Maker’s Monthly, among countless others. He’s authored several books, including his most popular Network Marketing: What you should know. Mr. Babener has chaired more than 70 national conferences on direct selling.

Lastly, learn how you can receive two free tickets to attend the October 2015 Starting and Running the Successful MLM Company Conference by visiting our Innovation Campaign page.

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Limited-Seating, One-Day MLM Startup Conference – May 20, 2016

Charity — Tue, 01 Mar 2016 17:35:48 +0000

LIMITED SEATING – CALL AND REGISTER: 800-231-2162

May 20, 2016 – Las Vegas, NV

Friday: 9am-5:30pm, 5:30pm-8:30pm one-on-one with the speakers

The 72nd National Conference of:

Sponsor and Chair:

MLMLegal.com and MLMOne.com

Conference Chairperson: Jeff Babener, Babener & Associates

Babener & Associates Law Firm

Conference Co-Chair: Michael Sheffield, The Sheffield Group

Learn it all from those who have advised (and started many), including Avon, Herbalife, Amway, USANA, Melaleuca, Nerium, Excel Telcom, ACN, Team National, Shaklee, etc.

Seven hours of Seminar – 30 hours of one-on-one consultation.

Each Attendee Recieves a Free MLM Startup Manual:

Each attendee receives a FREE copy of the Starting and Running the Successful MLM Company manual. Some chapters include:

~ Legal Issues

~ MLM Law in 50 States

~ FDA Health Claims: The Final Rules

~ The Snail that got Mugged: FTC v. Direct Selling

~ Start-up Issues

~ Incorporating the Network Marketer

~ Five Dynamics that Drive a MLM Company

~ Product

~ Creating Your Next Million Dollar Product

~ Treasure Hunting for New Products

~ Compensation Plans

~ Compensation Plan Conversion: Direct Sales to MLM

~ Your Compensation Plan’s Competitve Edge

~ Communications and Media

~ Focus on the Mission… Not the Commission!

~ When the Media Calls… Who Answers the Phone?

Check out our speakers and get more information.

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What You Should Look for in a Technology Company When Choosing Back-Office Software — Watch this New Video!

Charity — Tue, 17 Nov 2015 18:38:54 +0000

Virtually all new startup MLM companies use an outsourced technology solution for managing genealogies and commission payouts. In addition, such technology serves consultants by providing back-office access for reviewing sales performance, commissions, etc.; replicated websites, communication tools, etc. The software is hosted on the server of the technology provider where it is maintained 24/7. As companies grow to substantial size, they typically may purchase a source code license and run the software on company computers.

There are many good software providers in the direct selling industry. For a list of some of various direct selling vendors, see the MLM Resources section at www.mlmlegal.com.

Choosing the right software provider presents an important task because the technology solution is integral to a successful business. Not only should the platform serve all the internal IT needs, but it should also demonstrate that it can integrate with other outside software applications such as eCommerce and sales and use tax compliance.

The search process should be deliberate. It is best to seek the advice externally or internally of an advisor with significant IT experience, preferably in direct selling. Companies should interview multiple software firms to examine the offerings, the service record and the right personal connection. It is recommended that MLM companies seek references and contact those references to learn about past performance record of the software provider before they decide to hire a software provider.

If you are interested in attending the Starting and Running the Successful MLM Company conference visit our conference page, view our speaker list, or get more details. All executives/owners of direct selling companies are welcome to attend. Call 800-231-2162 to register.

Our next Starting and Running the Successful MLM Company Conference takes place February 25 & 26, 2016 in Las Vegas. View our conference flyer and speaker list online. Participate in our Innovation Campaign for your chance to receive TWO FREE TICKETS to attend our next conference.

If you’re reading this blog post and the conference dates above have passed, check our website for the current conference dates.

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Next MLM Startup Conference is February 25 and 26, 2016

Charity — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 18:48:28 +0000

With the costs of the compensation plan, attorney’s fees, software, hiring staff, recruiting consultants, creating/designing products, the list goes on… starting a direct selling company can be expensive and difficult! We understand how complex it is to tackle a MLM startup. That’s why we offer the Starting and Running the Successful MLM Company Conference.

We offer MLM entrepreneurs a way to network with experts from all sectors of the direct selling industry: legal, recruiting, technology/software, compensation plans, funding, generate leads, website and back office, business model, and more – all in one place, for one affordable price ($195 for the first attendee, each additional is $150).

So, if you’re starting a MLM, network marketing, direct selling company, or just thinking about starting a MLM company, come join us at the MLM Startup Event/Seminar in Las Vegas! The Hosts are Business Consultant and MLM Legal Expert, Jeff Babener, and MLM Compensation Plan Consultant, Mike Sheffield.

Our next conference takes place February 25 and 26, 2016 in Las Vegas (who doesn’t want a good reason to go to Las Vegas?). We even offer the Innovation Campaign for those who are on an even tighter budget.

Visit our website, www.mlmlegal.com, or our conference page to learn more and to see the full line-up of speakers. Read testimonials and watch our invitation videos. Anyone who is starting or running a MLM, network marketing, direct selling, party plan company is welcome to attend.

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Top MLM Headlines, Scam Reports, Videos, Articles, and More – September, 2015 Issue of MLM News Global

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