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 proverb …
Category Archive: Startups
Rules of Recognition
As a direct selling company, one of your primary goals should be to attract and retain your independent sales representatives. Distributors and consultants are not employees who report to work each day with regular contact with their supervisors. They are independent contractors who are operating their own businesses. This means that all of what they …
Benefits of DSA Membership
Do you have all the knowledge and resources that you need to operate and grow your direct selling company? Dreams and vision can only take you so far before you need outside help and information. Whatever your current challenges may be, the Direct Selling Association (DSA), its member companies, and its network of experts can …
What About Sales Tax?
If you’re launching a new direct selling company, you should be asking this question! Collection and Remittance Most businesses register for sales tax collection authority, collect sales taxes, and remit collected taxes only in the states where the business has a physical presence (a store, an office, or a warehouse). However, direct selling companies are …
Ask Victoria: Do I Need A Business Plan?
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 (or …
MLM Startup Guide
If you are starting a network marketing or home party plan company, you may be looking for an MLM Startup Guide and the best resources to help you to create, launch and grow your new business. Start Here: A Guide for Starting Your Own Home Party Plan or Network Marketing Company is a 200+ page …