It’s sad but true. The world has had too many failed MLM software implementations. A failure occurs whenever software is inadequately delivered, trained, or used. Fortunately, when you understand the reasons for software implementation failures, you can take steps now to prevent another failure. This post was inspired by a question asked to me by…
Compensation Plan Changes – Best Practices
Whenever a direct selling company or a referral marketing company is considering changing its compensation plan, there are reasons that this is happening. Either there are problems that need to be fixed, goals that need to be met, or both. Does Your Compensation Plan Have Problems? As compensation plan consultants, we can learn about a direct…
When Should I Ask A Direct Selling Business Consultant For Help?
You have put a lot of time, money, and energy into your direct selling, network marketing, referral marketing, party plan, or social selling company. It’s your baby, but it’s not always easy to be a good parent of your company. You may be wondering when is it time to ask a direct selling business consultant…
Before You Replace Your MLM Software – 5 Things You Must Do
If you are thinking about replacing your MLM software, there are five things you must do first. Each of them is a necessary step on the road to getting your software replaced. There are no shortcuts, so don’t look for them. Instead, be aware of these five things so you can do them all. You…
When Is The Best Time To Acquire MLM Software?
As you move forward to build your network marketing or party plan company, you’re probably thinking about sourcing MLM software. Your choice of a software provider is one of those big and important decisions that you need to make carefully and at the right time. So, when is the best time to acquire your MLM…
Why You Should Read Our Book
What is… a map to get to your gold? a bible for all direct selling companies? a consultant in a book? the most valuable $300 you’ll ever spend on your business? Our “Start Here” book is all of these and more. If you are starting or growing a network marketing or a party plan company,…
Who Should 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 very bad idea. Conflict Of Interest You would like to have a compensation plan designed with your priorities and needs in mind. Your plan may have some unique aspects to it because you want…
What’s First? Compensation Plan Or MLM Software?
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. Which Is It? Watch the video below to learn the best answer to this question. If you contract for MLM software before your compensation plan has been designed,…
Have You Outgrown Your MLM Software?
MLM software is a necessity if your company is a direct selling, network marketing, MLM, or party plan company. New companies can live without it for only a short while. The Heart of Your Business MLM software is the heart of your business and replacing your MLM software is much like a heart transplant. Like…
The Importance Of Compensation Plan Documentation
Today I am a compensation plan and direct selling expert. I help companies to launch and grow faster. Prior to starting Sylvina Consulting in 1999, for 13 years I worked as a software developer, business analyst, and project leader for an MLM software company. I can tell you from firsthand experience, that it’s not easy…
Everything You Need To Know About Data Conversion
If you are thinking about changing MLM software platforms, one of the topics you’ll need to address is “data conversion.” Data conversion is a series of steps to bring information from one system into another. The first step is to decide exactly what to convert. In this video, I will share with you the questions…
How To Change Your Compensation Plan
Whenever a direct selling company is considering changing its compensation plan, there are reasons that this is happening. Either there are problems that need to be fixed, goals that need to be met, or both. What are these problems? As compensation plan consultants, we can learn about a direct selling company’s problems with their compensation…