If you’re like me, when you want something done by others, you want it to be completed quickly. Compensation plan programming is one of those projects that takes longer than we’d like, usually much longer. If you’ve wondered why, this article is for you. The Process Compensation plan programming is really just one of… [Read More]
MLM Software Advice
This page contains the most valuable unbiased information about software for multilevel marketing and direct selling companies that you will find online anywhere. Use this information if you are sourcing MLM software (also known as direct selling software) for the first time, or if you are working to replace your current system with a better solution. Knowledge… [Read More]
Your MLM Software Company Should Not Design Your Compensation Plan
If your MLM software provider offers to design your compensation plan, you need to know the reasons why this is a bad idea. Conflict of Interest You would like to have a compensation plan designed with your priorities and needs in mind. It should be designed independently of software with the assumption you can get whatever… [Read More]
Ask Victoria: Why Should You Design Your Compensation Plan Before You Get Software?
You know you’ll need them both, but the order of acquisition matters. If you contract for MLM software before your compensation plan has been designed, you may be diving into the water before you know what’s in the lake. There may be unwelcome surprises waiting for you.
What Will I Learn At Direct Selling Edge?
The Direct Selling Edge Conference has become the best and most informative two-day school for new and young network marketing and party plan companies. MLM lawyer Kevin Thompson of ThompsonBurton and MLM compensation plan consultant Jay Leisner of Sylvina Consulting invite owners and employees of network marketing and party plan companies to attend their two-day direct… [Read More]
When Is It Time For A New MLM Software Provider?
Earlier this year, to help people in selecting network marketing or party plan software, I wrote a post that contained important questions to ask while shopping for MLM software. In this post, I compared shopping for software to shopping for a spouse. To choose the right one for you, you need to ask the right questions. Second Marriages… [Read More]
Do This For Project Failure
At some time in your life, you’ve probably read about what it takes for a project to be successful. Equally important, however, is knowing what you should not do. Whether your project is an MLM software implementation, the launch of a new direct selling company or the relaunch of one, a marketing campaign, or anything else… [Read More]
MLM Software Shopping: Questions To Ask
Shopping for software for your network marketing or party plan company is a lot like shopping for a spouse. To choose the right MLM software for your company, you need to ask the right questions. In this post, there are questions you should ask (a) yourself, (b) prospective software providers, and (c) clients of prospective… [Read More]
Ask Victoria: How Do I Make My Website Better?
When I talk with young direct selling companies, I always ask for their website address so I can learn more about their products and more about them. However, I also want to see where they are focusing their efforts and to check if their website reflects their intentions. If you want to concentrate on the… [Read More]
Ask Victoria: Compensation Plan Or Software First?
You need them both, but if you have neither yet, which should you acquire first? The answer may surprise you. The sequence matters. Important Pieces Compensation plan and software are each important pieces in the jigsaw puzzle you’ll complete as you work to build and launch your network marketing or party plan company. The software… [Read More]