Did you know that students make the best teachers? In the world of direct selling, you will always be teaching others. Always be open to learning more. Never stop learning. The more you know, the smarter you get. What if you could go somewhere warm and sunny where you could also learn more about how… [Read More]
8 Reasons Why You Need To Have A Compliance Department
Would you rather go to the dentist, or set up your direct selling company’s Compliance Department? Whether you would prefer to go to the dentist or not, this video is for you! Compliance Department There are many reasons why your network marketing, party plan, or social selling company needs to have a Compliance Department. In… [Read More]
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… [Read More]
Is Your Company A Bad Actor Or A Good Actor?
A bad actor is a direct selling company that is operating illegally, unethically or both. How do you know if your company offers a “get rich quick” pyramid scheme or a legal and ethical direct selling income opportunity? One way to find out is to thoughtfully evaluate your company using our “Don’t Do” list. You… [Read More]
15 Reasons To Attend The Direct Selling Edge Conference
Q: What is the Direct Selling Edge Conference? A: This conference is a unique two-day school for new and established direct selling company owners and employees to learn how to better operate their businesses. Q: Who should attend? A: If you currently are, or will be, an owner, executive, or employee of a network marketing,… [Read More]
Legally Speaking: How Many Real Customers Do You Need?
No, this is not a joke title. One of our prospective clients recently asked me how many “real” customers he needed. He asked me this question as he was familiar with the Federal Trade Commission’s actions against Vemma in 2015 and Herbalife in 2016, each of which required sufficient volume from customers who were not representatives… [Read More]
New Problem: Joining For Product Discounts
Not so long ago, network marketing companies wanted people to join their companies just for product discounts. In fact, they set the prices for their starter kits, enrollment fees, and products perfectly so that it was easy to see how it was cheaper to join as a representative and buy products at the rep price,… [Read More]
8 Reasons To Have A Compliance Department
By Donna Marie Serritella, Direct Selling Solutions Would you rather go to the dentist, or setup your direct selling company’s Compliance Department? Whether you would prefer to go to the dentist or not, this article is for you! Compliance Department There are many reasons why your network marketing, party plan, or social selling company needs… [Read More]
Direct Selling: Are You A Bad Actor?
I bet you haven’t been asked this question before. At the Direct Selling Association Annual Meeting in Orlando this month, President Joe Mariano talked quite a bit about bad actors. A bad actor is a direct selling company that is operating illegally or unethically, or both. How do you know if your business is a… [Read More]
Are Simple Compensation Plans Safer?
At our Direct Selling Edge Conference this month, I was asked if simple compensation plans were safer. Before giving my answer, I took a big breath and then gave myself a few moments for an additional pause. This was an important question with an even more important two-part answer. A Legal Perspective Given the regulatory action… [Read More]
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