Tag Archives: communication

The Future of Social Media and Direct Selling

Posted on July 19, 2016 by Charity

Every company that is serious about direct selling has tried to figure out the best way for consultants to use social media, such as Facebook and Twitter. Companies are trying to develop rules protocol for their consultants on the web. … Continue reading →

Posted in Consultants, Consulting, Direct Selling, Distributor Education, MLM, MLM Articles, Party Plan, Social Networking, Success | Tagged communication, direct selling, distibutor use, Facebook, future, mlm, Multilevel marketing, network marketing, policies, recruiting, social media, Twitter | Comments Off

How Often Should Companies Renew Their Policies and Procedures to Make Them Relevant in Today’s Marketplace?

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Charity

There are two issues that have surfaced in recent years: 1) social networking and 2) frequent migration of distributors between companies. With social networking concerns, companies have had to decide on positive protocol for consultants who socialize through technology and … Continue reading →

Posted in Compensation Plan, Compliance Guidelines, Consultants, Consulting, Consumer Protection, Direct Selling, Distributors, For MLM Executives, Home-Based Business, Internet Marketing, Legal, Marketing, MLM, MLM Articles, MLM Companies, MLM Startup, Network Marketing, Party Plan, Personal Use, Recruiting, Social Networking, Software/Technology, Startup, Success | Tagged adjustments, changes, communication, Conference, consultants, consumer protection, direct sales, direct selling, distributors, documents, enhancements, FAQ, forms, how often, innovation campaign, internet, legal, mlm, Multilevel marketing, network marketing, party plan, policies and procedures, protecting distributors, Q&A, sales organizations, social networking, Technology | Comments Off

What Should I Look for in a Company When Choosing Back Office Software?

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Charity

Virtually all new startup direct selling companies utilized an outsourced technology solution for managing genealogies and commission payouts. In addition, such technology serves distributors by providing back office access for reviewing sales performance, commissions, etc.; replicated websites; communication tools, etc. … Continue reading →

Posted in Commission, Compensation Plan, Consultants, Consulting, Direct Selling, For MLM Executives, Home-Based Business, MLM, MLM Articles, MLM Companies, MLM Startup, Network Marketing, Party Plan, Sales Tools / Kits, Software/Technology, Startup, Success | Tagged advice, back office, communication, consultants, direct selling, distributors, expert, genealogies, IT, license, mlm, Multilevel marketing, network marketing, party plan, payouts, replicated website, Software, source code, supplier, Technology, tools, vendor | Comments Off

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 →

Posted in Advertising, Compensation Plan, Compliance Guidelines, Consultants, Consulting, Consumer Protection, Direct Selling, Distributor Education, For MLM Executives, FTC, Home-Based Business, Industry Sales and Growth, Internet Marketing, Just for Fun, Law Cases, Legal, Marketing, MLM, MLM Articles, MLM Attorney, MLM Companies, MLM History, MLM Startup, Network Marketing, Party Plan, Personal Use, Products, Pyramid, Recruiting, Social Networking, Software/Technology, Statistics, Success, Tax, Trademarks, Training, Videos | Tagged communication, Compliance, direct sales, direct selling, Direct Selling Women's Alliance, distributor raiding, distributorships, Federal Trade Commission, ftc, funding, legal, mlm, Multilevel marketing, network marketing, noncompete agreements, party plan, personal use, Pyramid Scheme, recruiting, regulatory, responsibility, social media, Startup, trademark, training | Comments Off

The History of Technology and the MLM Industry

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Charity

This blog post is the companion post to the video: Technology’s Impact on the Direct Selling Industry: The History of Technology, in which MLM Attorney, Jeffrey Babener, discusses the impact technology has had on the direct selling industry. The MLM … Continue reading →