As you can see, a new and easy-to-use navigation bar helps visitors easily find what they are looking for, whether it be the blog, articles, videos, MLM resources, conference pages, or one of the many other resources we have on our website for direct sellers.

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

Let us be your guide through the education we provide throughout our website in the form of articles, videos, and MLM resources. Or, let us be your guide in helping you start or run your direct selling company; we advise in all of the legal aspects of starting up or running MLM, network marketing companies.

Our new homepage offers you quick and easy-to-find links so that you can easily contact us, request a free MLM Startup Manual, gather information regarding our next MLM Startup Conference, or subscribe to our new newsletter, MLM News Global.

The new MLMLegal.com homepage still features new content, this time under its own, clearly-outlined section.

Scroll down some more to find exactly what you were looking for, such as the free MLM Startup Manual. The articles inside are clearly outlined for you. And, you can click the image or the text links to be taken to the online form request page.

What else is important?

A scrolling carousal provides you with images taken of past conferences and directs your eye and mouse directly to the page where you can find out when the next conference takes place.

And now, you can find all of Jeff Babener’s videos (over 100!) 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! The Law Library is where you can 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 our new homepage! The end of each page has links to related material, or other related pages that we suggest that you visit while you’re here! On the homepage, we suggest that you visit the MLM Startup Conference page, request a FREE copy of the MLM Startup Manual, and visit our Contact Us page.

And finally, at the bottom of the pages at our new website are links to our social networking pages! Follow us on Twitter! Friend us on Facebook! Like our Facebook page! Visit us on LinkedIn or Google+! There are lots of easy ways to stay in touch with us and now we’ve made it easy for you to find us online!

We thought a lot about you when redesigning our new website. We hope you find it more manageable yet still famous for being full of lots of useful content!

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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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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If you’re considering becoming a part of a startup network marketing company, learn how to recognize some red flags

There are ways to make sure that a direct selling company operates as a legal and ethical business. Firstly, contact the industry association websites, such as the Direct Selling Association (DSA), to see if the company is a member and if they abide by the DSA’s Code of Ethics.

Secondly, if you’re considering becoming a part of a startup network marketing company, learn how to recognize some red flags. Is the company offering a tangible product or service? Make sure that the company offers a product or service, and not something intangible, such as prayers or wishes. Does the company ask for an unreasonably-high investment to join? Startup kits average anywhere from $50-$150. If a company is asking for $500 for their startup kit, perhaps you should begin asking more questions. This alone is not a sign of a company operating illegally, but can be a sign to look for additional clues for questionable practices. Does the company focus its mission on primarily recruiting new members and not focus on the sale of product (or service) to the end consumer? A legally-operated MLM company will have a primary focus of selling products (or services) to the consumer, not just in recruiting new consultants.

Be sure to investigate any opportunity that you are considering joining and do your own due diligence. And, if you are starting your own network marketing company, it would be wise of you to hire a credible MLM attorney who specializes in direct selling law who can help you determine if your company is legal.

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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 October 22 and 23, 2015 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.

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