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

Posted on March 24, 2016 by Charity

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. (PRWEB)March 24, 2016 The Starting and Running the Successful MLM Company conference … Continue reading →

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What do Startup Companies Think about Long Term Professional Relationships? Watch the Video!

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Charity

MLMLegal.com and Babener & Associates have had long term professional relationships with many direct selling companies, from startup to stable. We were involved in early stages of a number of leading MLM companies, including some traded on the NYSE. We … Continue reading →

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MLMLegal.com has a New Face!

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Charity

How long has it been since you’ve visited MLMLegal.com? Are you someone who’s been visiting our website for years? You’ll be surprised to see that we’ve given MLMLegal.com a new face! And we are working on updating more pages throughout … Continue reading →

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October 2014 MLM Startup Conference Success!

Posted on November 3, 2014 by Charity

You wouldn’t believe the turnout we had for the October 2014 MLM Startup Conference! Entrepreneurs, executives, founders, and CEOs from 98 direct selling companies registered for the event! Over 160 entrepreneurs registered for the conference! These innovative entrepreneurs represented 31 … Continue reading →

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What do Startup Companies Think about Long Term Professional Relationships?

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Charity

MLMLegal.com and Babener & Associates have been with many network marketing companies from the very beginning, from startup to stable. We were involved in early stages of a number of leading MLM companies, including some traded on the New York … Continue reading →

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Why Do I Need an Experienced Network Marketing Attorney?

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Charity

An experienced and seasoned direct sales attorney can be the single most valuable resource that a MLM company can ever utilize. Look for a professional who has represented leading direct selling companies as well as startup companies. As industry experts, … Continue reading →

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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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Your Home-Based Business: The Tax Advantage

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Charity

You must pay taxes. But there’s no law that says you gotta leave a tip. -Morgan Stanley Advertisement Although it may not be tax season anymore, networkers should keep taxes in mind all year long, saving their receipts and keeping … Continue reading →