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What Are Unauthorized Medical Claims?

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Charity

MLM companies and direct sellers are among the biggest sellers of health and cosmetics products in the world. Some of the largest companies are traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), such as Avon or Herbalife. Because of concerns … Continue reading →

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What are the most important things to remember when you host an employee recognition event?

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Charity

First, we must note that this is a bit out of our area of legal expertise. However, we have attended many recognition events and been involved in meeting planning, from hotel logistics, to program, to meeting planners. And, we have … Continue reading →

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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 →

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

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Charity

MLMLegal.com Launches the Innovation Campaign for the October 23rd & 24th, 2014 MLM Startup Conference in Las Vegas! Fill out the short survey here to receive two free tickets (worth $345.00!) to the next MLM Startup Conference in Las Vegas!** … Continue reading →

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What Regulatory Changes are Affecting Network Marketing Companies? Part One

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Charity

Part One The MLM industry has, during the last 20 years, developed positive working relationships with regulatory agencies such as attorneys general and the FTC (Federal Trade Commission). There was a time, however, back in the 1970s, when the FTC … Continue reading →

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20 New Network Marketing Company Profiles at MLMLegal.com

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Charity

At MLMLegal.com we have collected and summarized over 700 MLM company profiles. We have painstakingly researched each company’s history, impact on industry, products, compensation plan, and sales base. Here are 20 new companies that are newly added to MLMLegal.com: NeverChase … Continue reading →

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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

Raise Capital to Start Your Network Marketing Company

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Charity

Raising capital to fund your network marketing startup can be tricky. In fact, there is no clear cut answer to finding funding. However, there are options available to MLM company owners. There are many giant direct sales companies operating today … Continue reading →

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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 →