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Can I Pass the Costs of Website Development, Marketing Materials, Sales Kits, etc. Down to Consultants?

Charity — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 22:45:48 +0000

A company should only pay commissions on products and services offered to the general public.

Generally, network marketing companies mandate an upfront sales kit cost, typically in the $49-$99 range. This is an at-cost fee for sales and marketing materials support. The reimbursement cost is passed on to distributors. It is not a profit center for the company and no commissions are paid on such required fees. Almost all regulatory agencies and MLM statutes recognize and validate this practice. Beyond the at-cost sales kit, companies typically offer optional sales tools to distributors. Because support products are optional, they do not need to be at-cost, but any sales support tools should not be commissionable. A company should only pay commissions on products and services offered to the general public.

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MLMLegal.com Launches the Innovation Campaign for the February 27th & 28th, 2014 MLM Startup Conference!

Charity — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 21:09:04 +0000

MLM Startup Conference in Las Vegas – February 27 & 28, 2014!

Fill out the short survey here to receive two free tickets (worth $345.00!) to the next MLM Startup Conference in Las Vegas!**

For over 26 years MLMLegal.com and Babener & Associates has hosted the most prestigious MLM conference for executives of startup and existing direct selling companies. In celebration of our 66th conference, we are offering two complimentary tickets* – worth $345.00! – to attend the esteemed event in Las Vegas, Nevada.

In our ongoing effort to offer the absolute best network marketing conference available, we invite you to participate in our February 27th & 28th, 2014 Innovation Campaign. To receive your two free tickets, fill out our Innovation Campaign form below.

We invite the input, ideas and innovation from the very MLM company owners who are in the startup and launch phases of their companies. We strive to offer the best conference in the United States. MLMLegal.com always covers current issues and events at all of our conferences, but this time it is different! We want your input in the Innovation Campaign!

Are you an owner or executive of a startup of existing direct selling company? Do you want to attend the 66th Starting and Running the Successful MLM Company Conference for FREE?! Fill out our short survey below! Share with us your experience as a network marketing entrepreneur!

Fill out our Innovation Campaign form to receive your two free tickets today (via james)! Also visit this page for additional information on the February 27 & 28, 2014 MLM Startup Conference.

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*Innovation Campaign Survey Participants will receive two free tickets to attend the February 2014 Starting and Running the Successful MLM Company Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. This offer does not include hotel, flight or other travel expenses.

***This offer is only available to potential attendees who are eligible to attend the Conference, i.e., executives of a startup or existing MLM/Direct Selling/Network Marketing/Party Plan companies.

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Common Questions from MLM Executives: What do I do with distributors who go passive?

Charity — Fri, 18 Oct 2013 18:17:30 +0000

What is most important is that a MLM company use its time with its distributors to demonstrate great products and great service.

It has long been recognized that there is high attrition rate among MLM distributors, perhaps as high as 80-90%. The vast majority of MLM consultants are part time and they join and leave for many reasons. The fault is not necessarily with the network marketing company. In fact, a MLM company is competing for the consultant’s time. Companies often compete with the PTA, little league, another part time job, family demands, shifting duties as work, etc.

What is most important is that a MLM company use its time with its distributors to demonstrate great products and great service. Surely, it is important to try to keep distributors active; but if they do go passive, hopefully they will continue to buy products and services in the same fashion as preferred customers. Whether or not that happens is dependent on whether the distributor has truly bonded with the quality of product and service. At that point, MLM companies should take a lead from online sellers such as Amazon to determine what drives customers to continue coming back again and again. And at some point in the future, when the time is right, the passive individual, who has a continuing positive experience, may well be back again as an active distributor.

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Press Release – MLMLegal.com and Babener & Associates Announces its 65th National Starting and Running the Successful MLM Company Conference

Charity — Thu, 12 Sep 2013 23:26:11 +0000

The 65th National MLM Startup Conference in Las Vegas

MLMLegal.com Press Releases

12 Sep, 2013 17:48 CET

The conference will be held October 24th & 25th, 2013, which is quickly approaching!

For more than 25 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.

The next MLM Startup Conference takes place October 24th& 25th, 2013in 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, the most
knowledgeable experts, and the most practical advice from qualified experts.

Over the course of two days, attendees will hear from scores of 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.

How do you find out more information?

Visit our website:

www.mlmlegal.com

Visit our blogs:

http://mlmlegal.com/MLMBlog/

http://mlmattorney.com/blog/

Watch the Conference videos:

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

The next MLM conference will be held February 2014 in Las Vegas (keep a look out for the May and October
conferences as well). Each day will begin at 9:00AM and end at 4:00PM, when the one-on-time will begin and end
around 7:00PM. For more information visit: http://www.mlmlegal.com/srs2.html or call 800-231-2162/503-226-6600.
Registrations are taken by phone and questions are always welcome.

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

About Attorney Jeffrey Babener: Conference Host and Chairman, Editor of www.mlmlegal.com, as well as the
leading direct selling attorney in the United States – With over 25 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, 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 64
national conferences on direct selling.

Contact: Babener & Associates/MLMLegal.com
Telephone: 503-226-6600/800-231-2162
http://www.mlmlegal.com

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Get Ready for the Next MLM Startup Conference in Las Vegas! October 24th & 25th, 2013

Charity — Thu, 22 Aug 2013 19:22:31 +0000

The next MLM Startup Conference the Executives of Startup and Existing MLM Companies takes place October 24th & 25th, 2013!

WHAT?

The next Starting and Running the Successful MLM Company Conference is quickly approaching! On October 24^th & 25^th, 2013 we are hosting the MLM Conference for the 25^th year! This is now our 65th annual conference (held almost consistently three times per year over the last 24 years). All executives/owners of MLM, direct selling, network marking, and party plan companies are welcome to attend. This is the original MLM Startup Conference, hosted and perfected by direct selling industry expert, MLM Attorney Jeff Babener.

WHO?

Direct Selling Attorney, Jeff Babener, Founder of Babener & Associates and Sponsor of the MLM Startup Conference, has over 25 years of experience in the industry, representing companies such as Avon, Herbalife, Nikken, Melaleuca, Discovery Toys, USANA, and Nu Skin.

MLM Industry Consultant, Mike Sheffield, with The Sheffield Group and Co-Sponsor of the MLM Startup Conference, has helped launch over 800 companies over the last 27 years.

Over the course of two days, you will hear from many leaders in the direct selling industry, who include:

Jeffrey A. Babener, of Portland, Oregon, Conference Chair and Sponsor, www.mlmlegal.com, is the principal attorney in the law firm of Babener & Associates. He represents leading U.S. and foreign companies in the direct selling industry. He has been advisor to such companies as Avon, Discovery Toys, Nikken, Shaklee NuSkin, Excel, Usana, Fuller Brush, Cell Tech, Kaire, Sunrider, Melaleuca, etc. He is a frequent lecturer and has been interviewed on the industry, and published, in such publications as Money, Inc., Atlantic Monthly, Success, Entrepreneur, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, Home Office Computing, Business Start-Ups, Wealth Builders and Money Maker’s Monthly. He is editor of the industry publication, Direct Sales Legaline. Mr. Babener is also the author of the books, Tax Guide for MLM/Direct Selling Distributors, Network Marketer’s Guide to Success, The MLM Corporate Handbook, Network Marketing: Window of Opportunity and Network Marketing: What You Should Know. He is editor of one of most frequented network marketing educational web sites, www.mlmlegal.com.

Michael L. Sheffield is President of The Sheffield Group, a full service MLM consulting firm in Scottsdale, Arizona, and co-founder and Chairman of the Multi-Level Marketing International Association (MLMIA). His company has assisted in over 300 MLM company start ups including such companies as Fuller Brush, Service Master and Home Shopping Network. He has been a frequent lecturer on launch strategies for MLM companies at various MLM conferences as well as the Schools of Business at Arizona State University, University of Cincinnati and Anderson University. He has designed over 100 MLM compensation plans, and has been the guest instructor on the subject at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Co-author of numerous academic papers and research studies, he served as a coordinator of the major academic/corporate conference at the University of Texas, El Paso. Millions of readers have relied on Mike’s popular “Product Of The Month” column in Money Makers Monthly to help evaluate “What’s Hot” in MLM products and services, and he has also serves as “product editor” for Wealth Building magazine.

Dr. Clifton Jolley, of Dallas, Texas, is President of Advent Communications and has provided communications products and consulting to leaders in network marketing for more than 15years, in addition to teaching communications at the university level both in the United States and abroad. His innovation and skill have been heralded in the Atlantic Monthly, Success Magazine, Wave 3, and numerous other national publications and broadcasts. He has been a frequent contributor to leading magazines and has acted as media spokesman for such major companies as A.L. Williams, Home Shopping Network, Nokia, Sunrider, Quorum, Nikken, Oxyfresh, Network 2000, and dozens of others. His skill in crisis intervention and media relations has been credited with _rescuing_ dozens of Advent clients from media scrutiny. Dr. Jolley’s company is known for state-of-the art graphics production, including distributor kits and manuals and Web site production. Advent Communications also provides its clients award-winning video production, executive communications and distributor programs.

Robert Butwin, of Santa Rosa, California, is the consummate MLM professional. He has built and led large distributor organizations. He is highly respected in the MLM corporate community and juggles his distributor schedule with duties as a mentor on recruiting to corporate management of many leading companies. He is the author of the highly acclaimed Street Smart Networking, available in bookstores everywhere.

Garvin DeShazer, Executive Consultant, The Sheffield Group, has nearly 30 years experience as an entrepreneur. With 26 startups or acquisitions of his own, in industries ranging from alternative fuels to network marketing to fine arts, he has extensive experience in corporate and marketing management and driving sales. Included in his past corporate experience is the founding of a major direct selling company in the home security arena. He has served as a Senior Consultant for more than 60 network marketing companies where he focuses on strategic planning, key distributor development programs, creative writing and project management.

Alfred White is a Senior Management Consultant for Hamilton LaRonde & Associates of San Diego, California and Vancouver, Canada. Mr. White has extensive international experience. For the last twenty-two years, Mr. White has been a management and marketing consultant to the direct selling, multilevel marketing and network marketing industries. Mr. White’s experience includes more than 200 assignments with a wide range of companies both domestic and international. He is highly regarded for his expertise in operations management and compensation plans. Mr. White designed the PDX computerized system for structuring new MLM companies. The PDX system is a very effective system that can bring a company from concept to fully operational at considerable savings in time and money. Above all Mr. White has a love for the MLM/Network marketing industry and devotes time and energy developing systems for the entrepreneur to be the owner of their own network marketing company. He is a featured writer of articles in national journals on the subject of network marketing.

Sandy Elsberg, of Orange County, California, is one of the most successful and admired distributors in the MLM world. She has led huge sales networks over the years. She is sought out frequently by MLM companies and distributor groups to speak and train. She is the author of the best seller, Bread Winner, Bread Baker.

Wayne Hinkle is V.P. of Sales of Trinity Software of Dallas, Texas. Trinity is a leading technology solutions provider to network marketing companies. Prior to becoming V.P. of Sales, Hinkle served 20 years at Nortel Networks where he was responsible for customer service and satisfaction for the entire eight state regions of the SBC operator services division. He is a specialist in customer support and service as well as technical support, training and project management.

Greg White of Vancouver based Hamilton LaRonde has a twenty five year career in meeting management and coordination of MLM sales materials design and production. He has managed every single Starting and Running Conference since the 1980′s, more than 50 conferences, and supervised all of the art work for the conference.

Eugene Argent, of Santa Barbara, California, is President of Alexandria Services. On behalf of startup and established MLM companies, Alexandria specializes in searching out multiple resource options for merchant account processing with established banking and processing financial organizations.

Scott Fitzpatrick, Marketing Director of Pivotal Payments of Montreal, Canada. Pivotal is one of the leading merchant account processors for the Direct Selling/MLM industry, providing solutions for e-commerce online processing as well as traditional credit card, debit card and other processing for sales by direct selling companies and their sales force.

Greg Powers is Managing Partner with Hanna Shea Consulting, Scottsdale, Arizona, which provides Executive Search, Recruitment Process Outsourcing and International Staffing services for Fortune 500 clients. Additionally, Hanna Shea has a specialized search service that is dedicated to MLM and Direct Sales Organizations to identify and recruit top talent as members of the leadership management team.

Rod Cook is most commonly known as the MLM WatchDog of the industry. He studies the good of the MLM industry and at the same time tries to stomp out pyramid schemes. Part time he is a consultant who helps people start up new companies so they are a credit to the industry. At MLMWatchdog.com, editor in chief Rod Cook and his field reporters handle hundreds of questions or complaints a week about MLM companies. Rod jokingly says, “I live in the middle of the MLM Information Highway and get run over by trucks twice a day!” Rod is considered the ultimate MLM “marketing” inside information source! His articles have been published in over 30 different publications.

Robert Proctor is President of MultiSoft Corporation, a veteran provider of MLM Software to the Network Marketing Industry for over 25 years. With offices in the USA, Europe and Asia. MultiSoft Corporation provides turn-key and custom MLM software packages from start-ups to mature companies with a focus on “Internationalized” MLM software. Robert has worked with 100′s of companies around the globe and has been involved in nearly every aspect the network marketing industry for 16 years as a developer, designer, distributor, owner, operator and provider to the industry. Robert has built down-line organizations exceeding 50,000 customers and 6,000 distributors. Robert has a diverse background that includes public speaking, radio & television, advertising and marketing, business law, accounting & finance, banking, sales, customer service, compensation plan evaluation, network operations, programming, design, and management.

Jeffery Boyle, of Nampa Idaho, is the CEO of Boyle Network, a focused industry resource specializing in empowerment of distributors and companies through multimedia production on the web and social networking. In addition, he is editor-in-chief of www.networkingstar.com, an educational and informative website profiling the people and issues of the network marketing industry.
WHY?

The information you will gain and relationships that you will build by attending the conference are invaluable. You’ll receive information on how to:

– Structure your compensation plan

– Legalize your company

– Recruit key employees and top-ranking distributors

– Develop a business model

– Generate leads

– Fund your business organization

– Establish your website and technology platforms

– Better understand the direct selling industry

– And, so much more

Read why people have consistently attended the MLM Startup Conference for over twenty years:

We want to get the fundamentals and the basics down… get a good review of what needs to be done to be successful…

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.

[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.

I want to teach other people how to run their own clothing business and have fun doing it. I have a distribution plan. I have a unique product that I need to take nationwide in a couple of months.

I’m here because I want to know more about multi-level and I can replicate that experience in my country (Columbia)… It’s worth it to be here.

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 have a huge to-do list… Once I know what I’m supposed to be working on I won’t spin my wheels.

(The testimonials above can also be seen in the video: MLMlegal Releases New Film on MLM Startup Conference – Produced by Networkingstar.com.)

WHERE?

The MLM Startup Conference will be held in Las Vegas. Call 1-800-231-2162 for the exact location. Why don’t we advertise the exact location? We like to keep vendors, distributors and other solicitors away from the event in order to maintain the conference’s standards. Therefore, only registered guests are given the address. However, if for some reason you cannot attend after registering, we will refund 100 percent of your attendance cost.

WHEN?

October 24^th & 25^th, 2013 – Las Vegas, Nevada.

HOW MUCH?

The price to attend is $195 for the first person and each additional attendee is $150. We accept all major credit cards. Reservations must be made via phone, prior to the event. 503-226-6600 or 800-231-2162.

WHAT ELSE?

Each attendee will receive a FREE copy of the Starting and Running the Successful MLM Company Manual. Some of the chapters include:

Free MLM Startup Manual!

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 An MLM Company
Product
Creating Your Next Million Dollar Product
Treasure Hunting for New Products
Compensation Plans
Comp. Plan Conversion: Direct Sales to MLM
Your Compensation Plan’s Competitive Edge
Communications and Media
Focus on the Mission…Not the Commission!
When the Media Calls… Who Answers the Phone?

Attendees receive over 30 hours of consulting hours with an array of industry experts – all in one location.

HOW CAN I FIND OUT MORE?

Visit the website:

www.mlmlegal.com

Or, read visit our blogs:

http://mlmlegal.com/MLMBlog/ and http://mlmattorney.com/blog/

Watch the videos:

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

BEST BET? Talk to us. Call:

503-226-6600 or 800-231-2162

CAN’T MAKE IT?

As mentioned, our conference has taken place consistently over the last twenty years. We hold each conference three times per year. Join us in February, May or October. Check MLMLegal.com for the most current conference dates.

Visit us at www.mlmlegal.com to learn more.

25 New MLM Company Profiles on MLMLegal.com

Charity — Thu, 01 Aug 2013 19:36:21 +0000

To date, there are over 700 educational and informational MLM company profiles at MLMLegal.com.

MLMLegal.com has worked for over four years to research, write and collect information on MLM, network marketing, direct selling, and party plan companies in order to compose the “MLM Company Profiles” webpage. To date, there are over 700 educational and informational MLM company profiles at MLMLegal.com. The editors of MLMLegal (the website hosted by seasoned MLM Attorney Jeffrey Babener, Owner of the Law Office Babener & Associates) are constantly bringing you updated MLM company profiles, removing companies that have gone out of business, and adding newly-launched network marketing companies. Hundreds of MLM companies have come and gone throughout the years, but many have proven that they have the longevity to succeed. Visit http://www.mlmlegal.com/profiles/index.html to see for yourself. This webpage is for strictly educational purposes. We do not specifically endorse any MLM company.

We’ve taken the time to organize the hundreds of MLM companies alphabetically and by products sold. Each company profile contains

– A logo

– A brief description of the company history

– The company’s impact on the MLM industry

– Products that the company sells

– The company’s opportunity or compensation plan

– The company’s sales and distributor base (if available)

– And, a link to the MLM company’s website

These profiles offer a quick way to compare compensation plans between companies or to find a company that offers a unique product that is perfect for you. Our research has also shown that no product is immune to direct sales (unless the company has no tangible product at all, in which then you should consider reading about illegal pyramid schemes). MLM companies are selling everything from green energy to cosmetic products.

Be sure to check the company’s website for the most updated information. Although we work tirelessly to keep the MLM company profiles up-to-date, the companies are constantly changing, merging, reorganizing, rewriting their compensation plans. So, enjoy this informative webpage we put together for your convenience!

Here are the 25 newest additions to the MLM Company Profiles webpage:

Stem Vida International, Inc

Temptu, Inc.

Southwestern Advantage

Emerald Essentials, Inc

Vidacup

iScentU

Dr. Organics, LLC

Limitless Worldwide, LLC

National Motor Club

Excellent Partners

Diva Girl

Be sure to read the *Editor’s Note which explains how we do not endorse any of these companies, we simply are providing a service of informing the public about direct selling companies in an unbiased fashion.

Are we missing a MLM company that you think we should profile? Reply to this post and let us know! We are always on the lookout for new MLM companies to profile on our website.

And, if you’re the owner of an MLM company on our website, you’ve probably already received a letter from us informing you that we’ve written about your company. If not, connect with us on LinkedIn or Facebook and we’d be happy to send you a copy of the introductory letter electronically (which gives you the option to write your own 200-word statement that we will post on your profile!).

And don’t forget to visit the rest of mlmlegal.com and mlmattorney.com for limitless information about the direct selling, network marketing, MLM, and party plan industries.

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Our next Starting and Running the Successful MLM Company Conference takes place October 24th & 25th, 2013 in Las Vegas. Call Charity before September 1st to receive a discount! 503-226-6600 or 800-231-2162.

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Why do MLM Companies have to Pay Sales Tax?

Charity — Fri, 26 Jul 2013 16:44:53 +0000

This is a long complicated story and not without ongoing legal dispute. Unlike mail order firms which are immune from sales and use tax, direct selling companies are viewed by state officials as having “nexus” (sufficient contacts in a state for sales tax purposes). Their reasoning is based on the fact that distributors of direct selling companies actually promote the product and opportunity and conduct opportunity meetings and training meetings in the states in which they live.

Consequently, their sales are not considered to be in the same category as mail order sales. Distributors must either obtain resale tax licenses or take care of the taxes themselves; or, the company will collect and remit sales and use taxes.

Visit MLMLegal.com and MLMAttorney.com for much more information about the direct selling industry.

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MLM Executive FAQ: Do I have to pay sales taxes in states with sales tax laws?

Charity — Thu, 25 Jul 2013 17:06:26 +0000

Most companies will be registered to pay sales taxes throughout the country. However, most network marketing companies will only register to do business as a foreign corporation doing business in those states in which they have a physical presence, such as having manufacturing facilities, warehouses, offices, or employees. The corporate laws of most states provide that a company is not “doing business in the state” merely because it sells through independent distributors in that state.

MLM companies with tangible personal property sales register to collect and remit sales and use tax. Services are generally not taxed, but more states are proceeding in this area. Your CPA will be able to track rates, classifications, and applicability, as well as handle registrations. He/she can also advise similarly on a few states that have been more aggressive, such Washington with its business and occupation tax, or Texas and Pennsylvania with their franchise tax.

For additional information about sales tax, please consult a MLM attorney, such as Jeff Babener.

Visit MLMLegal.com and MLMAttorney.com for much more information about the direct selling industry.

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Next MLM Startup Conference is October 24 & 25, 2013 – Las Vegas

Charity — Wed, 22 May 2013 22:33:01 +0000

MLMLegal.com Announces Its 65th National MLM/Direct Selling Startup Conference! An ACTION CONFERENCE for executives of startup and emerging MLM companies!

The October 24 & 25, 2013 MLM Startup Conference in Las Vegas

For more than 25 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.

The next MLM Startup Conference takes place October 24th & 25th, 2013 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, the most knowledgeable experts, and the most practical advice from qualified experts.

Over the course of two days, attendees will hear from more than a dozen industry experts that have served as “behind the scenes” advisors to many of the direct selling industry’s leading companies. A full list of speakers and their biographies/credentials can be found at http://www.mlmlegal.com/bio.html.

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

How do you find out more information?

Visit our website:

www.mlmlegal.com

Visit our blogs:

http://mlmattorney.com/blog/ or http://mlmlegal.com/MLMBlog

Watch the Conference videos:

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

Contact Us: REGISTER TODAY! 503-226-6600 or 800-231-2162

About Attorney Jeffrey Babener: Conference Host and Chairman, Editor of www.mlmlegal.com, as well as the leading direct selling attorney in the United States – With over 25 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, from Melaleuca to USANA, from NuSkin to Herbalife…. 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 60 national conferences on direct selling.

Contact: Babener & Associates/MLMLegal.com
Telephone: 503-226-6600/800-231-2162
http://www.mlmlegal.com

Visit us at www.mlmlegal.com to learn more.

Free “Direct Selling, Network Marketing, MLM” DVD

Charity — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 22:14:20 +0000

SourceNet Creative and MLMLegal.com present the “Direct Selling, Network Marketing, MLM” DVD. Visit www.mlmlegal.com for your FREE DVD full of MLM advice about starting and running the successful MLM company.

The FREE “Direct Selling, Network Marketing, MLM” DVD for qualifying executives of MLM companies.

The “Direct Selling, Network Marketing, MLM” DVD is FREE (for qualifying executives of direct selling, network marketing, MLM companies only. Click HERE to see if you qualify.)

Some of the Video Segments Include:

Introduction and Basics

Successful Companies

Legal MLM

Success Stories

History and Technology

Not Pyramid Schemes

Debunking Myths

Internet and the Future

This FREE MLM DVD full of excellent advice is courtesy of MLMLegal.com and the law firm of Babener & Associates.

Qualifying executives of Multi-Level Marketing and Direct Selling companies can request a free DVD that includes vital information for starting and running the successful MLM company. Please call our office at 503-226-6600 or 800-231-2162 to see if you qualify. Those who wish to purchase a DVD can do so for $4.95 (Call for bulk pricing). Legaline Publications also offers other valuable books, brochures and materials to aid in the transference of expert knowledge in the direct selling industry.

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The back of the the FREE “Direct Selling, Network Marketing, MLM” DVD.

In order to receive your free DVD, complete the following form. This information is vital to executives of Network Marketing (MLM) companies, whether you are involved at a start-up level or are an emerging company, ready to launch and grow your company. We will confirm with you to verify that you will benefit from the information presented in the DVD and then send you the complete disk for FREE. Call us at 503-226-6600 or 800-231-2162 to see if you qualify.

Industry expert, Jeff Babener represents leading US and foreign companies in the direct selling industry. He has been advisor to such companies as Avon, Discovery Toys, Nikken, New Vision, NuSkin, Excel, Fuller Brush, Cell Tech, Kaire, Sunrider, Melaleuca, and more.

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Attorney Jeff Babener, Discusses Various Topics in a MLM Compliance Training Session NEW!

Earnings Claims and Consumer Protection Laws

Interviews with Expert MLM Attorney, Jeffrey Babener NEW!

Short Course on Network Marketing: Q&A with Jeffrey Babener on Pyramid Schemes NEW!
The Difference Between MLM Earnings Calculators and Earnings Claims
From a Legal Perspective: The Difference Between a Pyramid Scheme and Legitimate MLM
Compliance Guidelines for Direct Selling Companies and Network Marketers
Factors that Make a MLM Company Successful
A View of the Direct Selling Industry: Past, Present and Future
Why Choose the MLM Model for Your Business? – A CEO Interview

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MLM Distributor Education Videos

Jeffrey Babener: Company and Distributor Training on the MLM Industry
U nderstanding the Basics in Order to Succeed In Direct Selling
Recruiting Advice from an Industry Expert
H ow to Tell if a Company is a Pyramid or a Legitimate MLM

Starting a MLM Company – A Video Primer

Profile of a Leading MLM Law Firm – Babener & Associates
In Order to Achieve Success in MLM, One Must Have Passion, Patience, Persistence
R aise Capital in Order to Recruit Key Distributors
Creating Clear Agreements Between Company Owners
Role of Compensation Plan in a Successful Direct Selling Company
MLM Startup Conference – A Must for Executives of Startup and Existing MLM Companies
Choosing the Right Product for Your MLM Company
You Must Possess or Buy MLM Experience
Choosing the Right MLM Software and Technology for your Direct Selling Business
T he Legal Issues of Starting and Running a MLM Company
MLM Startup T ips, Educational Resources, Answers to Network Marketing Questions
L earn What is Needed to Recruit Top-Selling Distributors
H ow Important is Your Company Name? Learn about Trademarking Your Company Name

All About MLM, Direct Selling and Network Marketing

An Introduction to Direct Selling and the Basics of MLM
The Major Players – Successful MLM Companies
The Legal Issues of Starting and Running a Direct Selling Company
Success Stories in the MLM, Direct Selling, Network Marketing Industry
T echnology’s Impact on the Direct Selling Industry: The History of Technology
Not all Direct Selling Companies are Pyramid Schemes
Debunking Direct Selling Industry Myths
The Internet ‘s Effect on Direct Selling and the Future of MLM

About the MLM, Direct Selling, Network Marketing, Party Plan Industry – Q&A

Is the Compensation Plan the Driving Force of Success?
What are the Top Two Reasons why MLM Companies Fail?
How Important Is Recruiting to MLM Company Success?
What is Importance of Merchant Account/Payment Solutions Processing?
Who are the first key Hires for a MLM Company?
Do We Start Local or Go National Immediately?
What is the Driving Force of Success for a MLM Company?
Why Do Distributors join MLM Companies?
Why Do Distributors stay with MLM Companies?
Has Corporate America Discovered the MLM?
What is MLM History with the Government?
Should a MLM Company go International immediately?
Is the MLM Industry “for real” in the Business World?
What is the role of an Experienced MLM Legal Counsel?
Is a MLM Lawyer a Typical Lawyer?
What is the Relationship between MLM and the FDA?
What is the Relationship between MLM and the FTC?
What is the Direction of State Regulation of MLM?
What are the Central Tax Issues for MLM?
Is it Proper to pay C ommissions on Sales Tools and Training?
Do Different Compensation Plans and Products Receive Different Legal Regulation?
How Does a Business Lawyer become a MLM Lawyer?

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And, as always, visit MLMLegal.com, the best MLM resource on the web. The next Starting and Running the Successful MLM Company Conference will be here before you know it! On May 16^th and 17^th, 2013 we are hosting the MLM Conference for the 25^th year! This is now our 64^th annual conference (held almost consistently three times per year over the last 24 years). All executives/owners of MLM, direct selling, network marking, and party plan companies are welcome to attend. This is the original MLM Startup Conference, hosted and perfected by direct selling industry expert, MLM Attorney Jeff Babener. Call 503-226-6600 or 800-231-2162 to register. (Can’t make this event? Keep an eye out for our October and February conferences as well.)

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