Tag Archives: Sales Tools

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

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Charity

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 … Continue reading →

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Press Release: MLMLegal.com Releases Trilogy of Articles on Personal Use: Herbalife Belgium; Herbalife and Short Sellers; Burnlounge Music Portal

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Charity

Herbalife Belgium: In a dramatic turn, a Belgian appeals courts reverses a lower court ruling and hold that Hebalife is no pyramid, but is in fact a legitimate direct selling business opportunity. The court validates “personal use” by distributors in … Continue reading →

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Paying Commissions on Sales Tools, Sales Kits, and Training Materials……No!

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Charity

We often hear the question, “Can we pay commission on sales tools, sales kits, and training materials?” The definitive answer is NO! This isn’t appropriate. Think about it, if a company paid commissions on sales tools and training then, conceivably, … Continue reading →