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Are you interested in expanding your network marketing business? Are you curious as to know what the best MLM companies are doing to achieve success? Do you want to make sure that you have the right product and marketing practices?
The fastest growing network marketing companies all share the same characteristics. The following are four key factors that determine growth of network marketing companies
The fastest growing network marketing companies all share the same characteristics. The following are four key factors that determine growth of network marketing companies:
1. Find the Right Niche Market
Finding a niche market is the first prerequisite for significant MLM corporate growth. A product that is similar to dozens of others will be very difficult to position properly in the network marketing industry.
The fastest growing network marketing companies are innovators. Successful MLM companies find an empty niche market or they create the need for a new market. This way, MLM companies are capable of guaranteeing their market positioning. Having to compete against well-established and well known direct selling companies is going to make your startup endeavor more difficult.
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Although it would be nice to think that venture capital firms were salivating to fund direct selling companies, this is not the case. First, the amount needed, which often is merely a few hundred thousand dollars is “too small potatoes” for most venture capital funds. Even the best MLM companies are often started by inexperienced business persons. Venture capital firms are not comfortable in this context.
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Our conference is not a vendor event. It’s an educational event. Our conference offers you the chance to speak with all of the industry experts at one time and walk away with a wealth of information.
Did you miss the February MLM Startup Conference? In attendance were over 100 people, representing 65 companies from 20 states and five countries (Canada, South Africa, Mexico, Brazil, and the United States). The companies in attendance represented the entire spectrum of company ages, from startups to established companies. All attended to learn more about the network marketing industry, to grow their companies, to meet experts in the industry, and to educate themselves on the MLM industry.
If you didn’t get a chance to attend February’s conference, don’t fret! Our next conference takes place May 14 and 15, 2015 in Las Vegas. At the conference, you will learn how to structure your compensation plan, build a legal MLM company, recruit key consultants, write a business model, generate leads, find funding, build your website, develop your back-office software, and so much more.
In addition, attendees get the opportunity to chat one-on-one with industry experts representing their specific field (i.e. legal, software, technology, recruiting, etc.). You choose who you’d like to spend valuable one-on-one time with and they will answer the questions you have that are specific to you and your company.
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Learn how to get two free tickets to the February 26 & 27, 2015 conference!
The Starting and Running the Successful MLM Company Conference is just around the corner! For over 27 years we have hosted over 69 national conferences to educate startup and existing MLM company executives. All executives/owners of MLM, direct selling, network marking, and party plan companies are welcome to attend. This is the original MLM Startup Conference, hosted and perfected by direct selling industry expert, MLM Attorney Jeff Babener.
To learn how to get TWO FREE TICKETS to attend this valuable event, click HERE!
WHO ARE THE SPEAKERS?
Direct Selling Attorney, Jeff Babener, Founder of Babener & Associates and Sponsor of the MLM Startup Conference, has over 25 years of experience in the industry, representing companies such as Avon, Nikken, Melaleuca, Discovery Toys, Usana, and NuSkin.
MLM Industry Consultant, Mike Sheffield, with The Sheffield Group and Co-Sponsor of the MLM Startup Conference, has helped launch over 800 companies over the last 27 years.
Over the course of two days, you will hear from many leaders in the direct selling industry, who include:
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February 27th & 28th, 2014 - The MLM Startup Conference in Las Vegas
The next Starting and Running the Successful MLM Company Conference is already scheduled for next year! On February 27th & 28th, 2014 we are hosting the MLM Conference for the 26th year! This is now our 66th annual conference (held almost consistently three times per year over the last 24 years). All executives/owners of MLM, direct selling, network marking, and party plan companies are welcome to attend. This is the original MLM Startup Conference, hosted and perfected by direct selling industry expert, MLM Attorney Jeff Babener.
WHO?
Direct Selling Attorney, Jeff Babener, Founder of Babener & Associates and Sponsor of the MLM Startup Conference, has over 25 years of experience in the industry, representing companies such as Avon, Nikken, Melaleuca, Discovery Toys, Usana, and NuSkin.
MLM Industry Consultant, Mike Sheffield, with The Sheffield Group and Co-Sponsor of the MLM Startup Conference, has helped launch over 800 companies over the last 27 years.
Over the course of two days, you will hear from many leaders in the direct selling industry, who include:
Jeffrey A. Babener, of Portland, Oregon, Conference Chair and Sponsor, www.mlmlegal.com, is the principal attorney in the law firm of Babener & Associates. He represents leading U.S. and foreign companies in the direct selling industry. He has been advisor to such companies as Avon, Discovery Toys, Nikken, Shaklee NuSkin, Excel, Usana, Fuller Brush, Cell Tech, Kaire, Sunrider, Melaleuca, etc. He is a frequent lecturer and has been interviewed on the industry, and published, in such publications as Money, Inc., Atlantic Monthly, Success, Entrepreneur, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, Home Office Computing, Business Start-Ups, Wealth Builders and Money Maker’s Monthly. He is editor of the industry publication, Direct Sales Legaline. Mr. Babener is also the author of the books, Tax Guide for MLM/Direct Selling Distributors, Network Marketer’s Guide to Success, The MLM Corporate Handbook, Network Marketing: Window of Opportunity and Network Marketing: What You Should Know. He is editor of one of most frequented network marketing educational web sites, www.mlmlegal.com.
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Starting and Running the Successfu MLM Company Conference - October 24 & 25, 2013
The next Starting and Running the Successful MLM Company Conference is just around the corner! On October 24th and 25th, 2013 we are hosting the MLM Conference for the 25th year! This is now our 65th annual conference (held almost consistently three times per year over the last 24 years). All executives/owners of MLM, direct selling, network marking, and party plan companies are welcome to attend. This is the original MLM Startup Conference, hosted and perfected by direct selling industry expert, MLM Attorney Jeff Babener.
WHO?
Direct Selling Attorney, Jeff Babener, Founder of Babener & Associates and Sponsor of the MLM Startup Conference, has over 25 years of experience in the industry, representing companies such as Avon, Nikken, Melaleuca, Discovery Toys, Usana, and NuSkin.
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Surprisingly, many of the giant direct selling companies in the industry today had humble beginnings, often with one individual’s dream. That individual usually had little or no money and became a MLM mogul after years of dedication; stirring laundry detergent in their bathtub or selling bibles door-to-door. Some were lucky enough to grow their companies without the financial backing of investors, but others were not. (Like the rest of us!)
Many MLM entrepreneurs are lucky enough to have a dream to start a MLM company but lack the capital needed to fund the project. Most people turn to family and friends, to co-workers, then to angel investors, and finally to private placement venture capitalists to find the money they need to grow their business. Investors may listen to the presentations, but the money is never a guarantee.
Searching for MLM Startup Capital – Funding the Direct Selling Company
What is the first step in the process to secure capital to fund the MLM startup dream? It is the business plan, of course! Before any sophisticated investor or angel financier will consider funding your marketing program, they will look for an organized presentation of your ideas, projections and abilities. A good business plan will be the backbone for any private investment of capital and will also help to bridge financial gaps as your company grows.
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