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Are there MLM company programs that help personal and professional growth within the company?

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Charity

Absolutely. First, it should be noted that this industry boasts some of the best motivational and teaching trainers in the sales business. Just Google “MLM Training” and you will be led to great trainers and systems, such as Zig Ziglar … Continue reading →

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What is “Front Loading” or “Inventory-Loading?”

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Charity

Front loading is when a MLM company requires a consultant to purchase an unreasonable amount of inventory that cannot realistically be resold and/or used within a reasonable amount of time. Apart from general pyramiding accusations, the direct selling industry can … Continue reading →

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What’s a downline? What is an upline?

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Charity

The definitions of “upline” and “downline” can be rather simple to explain even though compensation plan structures are rather complex. Here we have provided a brief and simple explanation of uplines and downlines. Multi-level marketing, otherwise known as network marketing, … Continue reading →

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Why Do Distributors Join, Stay or Leave a MLM Company?

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Charity

If you are a network marketing company or a distributor, you know that recruiting and retention are the lifeblood of the business. What factors make companies successful and the distributors successful? Of course, a competitive compensation plan is a given. … Continue reading →

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Who Owns The Downline?

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Charity

Actually no one owns the downline. Distributors enter into an individual contract with the company. Inherent in the contract is the company’s agreement to pay overrides on the downline sales organization of the distributor. However, downlines are people and no … Continue reading →

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FDA Notification for Permissible Structure/Function Claims for Dietary Supplements

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Charity

MLM Distributors and MLM companies often ask about the notification requirements for permissible structure/function claims for dietary supplements, under FDA rules of DSHEA (Dietary Supplement Health Education Act). Here is summary, directly from the FDA, which may prove helpful: PART … Continue reading →

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MLM Distributor Success – Knowing the Basics

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Charity

This blog post is the companion post to the video: The Major Players – Successful MLM Companies, in which MLM Attorney, Jeffrey Babener, discusses what makes distributors successful in the MLM industry. There is no question that, over time, the … Continue reading →

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MLM Company and Distributor Training on the Direct Selling Industry

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Charity

This blog post is the companion post to the video: Jeffrey Babener: Company and Distributor Training on the MLM Industry, in which MLM Attorney, Jeffrey Babener, discusses distributor training and why distributors join and stay with MLM companies. Is the … Continue reading →

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Interview with Expert MLM Attorney – Are Earnings Calculators Legal?

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Charity

Expert MLM Attorney, Jeff Babener, explains when it is legal for direct selling companies to use earnings calculators to make earnings claims. Interview with Expert Attorney – Are Earnings Calculators Legal? Interviewer: Jeff, talk to us about earnings calculators because … Continue reading →