For many years, there have been two distinct types of direct selling companies. These two types of companies have often been called network marketing companies and party plan companies. I see network marketing as “red” and party plan as “blue”. You will soon understand why there can be no purple. The business model you…
Is It Wise To Use Another Company’s Compensation Plan?
If you are considering using another company’s compensation plan, exactly the same or with a few changes, you need to watch this video. Watch And Learn As you watch, ask yourself the questions listed. We think you will be surprised by what you discover. 8 Common Compensation Plan Mistakes Too High-Rank Qualifications In setting…
4 Reasons Not To Have A Direct Selling Company
There are many great reasons to start a direct selling company, but what are the reasons not to? Recently, I was asked this question by a prospective client. My answers helped him to confirm he should move forward into direct selling, so I am sharing them with you now because they may help you, too….
To Have A Business Plan, Or Not?
One of the topics I discuss with my clients and prospective clients is the importance of a direct selling business plan. When I bring this subject up, I hear some very interesting reasons why they don’t bother to write one. What Are Your Company’s Reasons? This video will explain why some businesses don’t have a…
Overcoming The 10 Top Problems Of Direct Selling Companies
Direct selling companies face and conquer many problems as they launch, grow, and become successful enterprises. As MLM and compensation plan consultants, we have observed that there are 10 types of problems faced by network marketing, MLM, and party plan direct selling companies. In this video, we will not only list them for you but…
Investors, What Do They Want?
If you have a great idea for a new business, you may need some financial help to get your business off the ground. To get funding, you should think of yourself as a salesperson with potential investors as your customers. The best salespeople believe it’s smart to get to know your customers. If you are…
Do You Know How Much It Costs To Start A Direct Selling Company?
How much does it cost to start a direct selling company? 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….
Why You Should Get Into Your Learning Zone
There are two worlds in which you live – the “Performance Zone” and the “Learning Zone.” In his TED talk, Eduardo Briceño talks about these two zones and why it’s important for you to spend time in both of them. When we go into the Learning Zone, we make a decision to spend some time…
Red And Blue, But No Purple
For many years, there have been two distinct types of direct selling companies. These two types of companies have often been called network marketing companies and party plan companies. In this article, I see network marketing as “red” and party plan as “blue”. You will soon understand why there can be no purple. Both network…
La Guía de Inicio Para Una Empresa de la Venta Directa
Si usted está iniciando o creciendo una compañía de mercadeo de red o reuniones en casa, o seriamente considerándolo comenzar empresa de venta directa, necesita de los mejores recursos para crear, lanzar, y hacer crecer su negocio nuevo. La meta es el éxito, y para ser exitoso necesita hacer muchas cosas bien. Comience Aquí Comience…
Ask Victoria: What Should I Know About My Competitors?
As an entrepreneur, knowledge of the strengths and weaknesses of your competitors can help you to build a stronger business. When you take the time to do research, you’ll learn things you didn’t know, some of which you can use to your advantage. Direct selling companies have three types of competitors: Traditional retail or…
MLM Startup Guide
If you are starting or growing a network marketing or a home party plan company, you need the best resources to help you to create, launch and grow your new business. Your goal is success, and to be successful you will need to do many things well. Start Here Start Here is our 250-page direct selling textbook with forms…