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The Best MLM and Party Plan Startup Conference

admin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:40:19 +0000

If you have a new or young MLM or party plan company, you will learn so much at the Direct Selling Edge Conference! This two-day conference is all about education. You’ll learn about compensation plans, initial recruiting, legal considerations, MLM software, social media, merchant accounts, tax obligations and so much more. Plus, at the end …

MLM Legal: Be PRO(active)

admin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:35:51 +0000

The laws governing the network marketing industry are a complex tapestry involving state and federal statutes and an array of regulations. With all of the legal requirements, it’s not easy for companies in the industry to safely navigate the terrain. Based on my study of the law and countless cases, if a company is solid …

Ask Victoria: Where Do I Need to Charge Sales Tax?

admin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:29:19 +0000

If you think you only need to collect and remit sales tax in the state where your business has an office, you’re mistaken. State and local tax authorities assess sales tax based on “nexus” which means a presence in a state or jurisdiction. It’s true that when you have an office or a warehouse, that …

How To Introduce New And Improved Products

admin — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:42:15 +0000

Product development is not a task you should check off your list. That’s because it should never be completed! What’s New? Independent representatives and their customers expect you will offer new and improved products. Direct selling companies want their representatives to consume or use personally more of their products. Both network marketing and party plan companies …

Ask Victoria: What Is The Golden Rule Of Direct Selling?

admin — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 20:59:48 +0000

Everything worthwhile seems to have a rule attached to it. When I was a child, the golden rule I learned was “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” Treat everyone as you would like to be treated. I liked that rule because it felt good to be good. Later, I learned …

All About Fast Start Programs

admin — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 20:53:16 +0000

The success of all direct selling companies depends on the performance of their new independent representatives. What can companies do to help their reps off to a good start? One of the answers is a Fast Start Program. While network marketing and party plan direct selling companies have much in common, when it comes to …