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Category Archive: Business Plans
Pilot Programs, Pre-Launches, and Launches
Tweet If you are launching a new direct selling company, you may contemplating the use of a pilot program and/or a pre-launch, before you launch your company. Pilot Programs A pilot program is a group of activities planned as a test or a trial of a business model. Pilot programs can help direct selling companies …
Top 10 Problems of Direct Selling Companies
Tweet Direct selling companies face and conquer many problems as they launch, grow, and become successful enterprises. As top MLM consultants, we have observed that there are 10 types of problems faced by network marketing, MLM, and party plan direct selling companies. In this post, we will not only list them for you, but also …
Ask Victoria: How much does it cost to start a direct selling company?
Tweet This is a good question to ask, but a difficult one to answer because there isn’t a single magic number to give you. I can tell you that our clients have launched their businesses for as little as $20,000 and as much as $2,000,000. To help narrow the cost, here are some questions to …
Ask Victoria: What Should I Do First?
Tweet If you have an idea for a new direct selling company, you may be asking this question. It’s easier if you have some steps to follow. Here are 12 of them: Chinese proverb: “The palest ink is better than the best memory.” Write down your idea to help give it clarity and as the …
Ask Victoria: Do I Need A Business Plan?
Tweet If you are thinking about or are in the midst of creating a new party plan or MLM company, you may be wondering if you need a business plan. A business plan is like a road map to a specific destination. You’re more likely to get to your destination if you have a map …

