Pages
Stay In Touch
More
© 2011 MLMAttorney.com - Sponsored by Jeffrey Babener
Contact Us: REGISTER TODAY! 503-226-6600 or 800-231-2162
MLMLegal.com Announces Its 64th National MLM/Direct Selling Startup Conference! An ACTION CONFERENCE for executives of startup and emerging MLM companies!
For more than 25 years, leading industry experts have educated the executives of starting and existing MLM, direct selling, network marketing, and party plan companies on how to structure their compensation plans, legalize their companies, recruit key employees and top-ranking distributors, develop business models, generate leads, fund their business, establish their website and technology platforms, better understand the direct selling industry, and so much more.
The next MLM Startup Conference takes place May 16 and 17, 2013 in Las Vegas. View the conference flyer page at http://www.mlmlegal.com/srs2.html to learn more.
This is the original MLM Startup Conference – responsible for launching many industry-leading companies – perfected over the course of a quarter of a century to ensure the highest quality of information, the most knowledgeable experts, and the most practical advice from qualified experts.
Over the course of two days, attendees will hear from more than a dozen industry experts that have served as “behind the scenes” advisors to many of the direct selling industry’s leading companies. A full list of speakers and their biographies/credentials can be found at http://www.mlmlegal.com/bio.html.
Continue reading »
This blog post is the companion post to the video Choosing the Right Product for Your MLM Company. The following is the transcript of MLM Attorney Jeff Babener’s own words:
Hi, I’m Jeff Babener of MLMLegal.com, and I’d like to talk to you today about how to get your product right the first time.
If your business is the machine and your software runs the machine then your product or service is, as the French would say, your reason for existence. In looking back on the history of the direct selling industry, a chicken and egg analysis makes it difficult to determine whether the business opportunity or product was the essential reason for commencement of the business. There are instances of both being true. The founders of Avon, Mary Kay, and Home Interiors came from successful experiences in marketing other products. They found a product suitable for their marketing talents. On the other hand, the founders of Nikken, Amazon Herbs, and Shaklee had a passion for bringing uniquely-new products to the world and direct selling became the best vehicle.
Continue reading »
Start the New Year off right! If you are starting or running and existing MLM, direct selling, network marketing, party plan company and need the help of industry experts, you should attend the Starting and Running the Successful MLM Company Conference. Hosted by industry expert Jeff Babener in Las Vegas February 21 & 22, 2013!
The MLM Startup Conference introduces executives of MLM companies to MLM industry experts in the areas of:
- Legal
- Software
- Capitalization
- Recruiting
- Technology
- Ecommerce
- Sales
Continue reading »
Can you make it just by starting small, or do you have to start big? The fact is that the most successful direct selling companies all started out small. That’s why we have hosted more than 60 Starting and Running the Direct Selling Company Conferences, with over 5,000-6,000 attendees who have attended our event.
We’ve worked with companies that have started with nothing to companies that are now doing $5 billion or more. Look at the history of some MLM leaders, perhaps a company like Amway, which does five, six, seven billion dollars a year around the world. This company was started by owners who began by mixing biodegradable soap in their bath tub.
Doris Christopher started Pampered Chef, spending the first few years in her basement. Of course, later on it bought by Warren Buffet and Berkshire Hathaway for a fortune.
Continue reading »
Have you ever wondered if their is a recipe that successful MLM, direct selling, network marketing, and party plan companies have that make them a success? Expert MLM Attorney Jeff Babener knows the recipe for success for executives in network marketing. He shares a few in his new video: Factors that Make an MLM Company Successful.
More new videos are available directly on the MLMLegal.com homepage. Experienced MLM Attorney Babener offers many tips to emerging and startup companies on his website. The article “MLM Consulting: How to Build a Successful Direct Selling Company” and the FREE MLM Startup Manual offer additional information on achieving success in the competitive world of network marketing.
Continue reading »
Direct Selling News (DSN) recently posted the 2011 winners of the Bravo Awards. A round of applause goes to Amway, ViSalus and Nu Skin!
Doug DeVos, President of Amway, won the Bravo Leadership Award for putting people first. This includes Amway’s three million independent business owners. Direct Selling News offered the following statement as to why Amway and President DeVos were honored:
It is for this unwavering commitment to the people of Amway and his leadership role within the direct selling industry on the local, national and international levels, that Direct Selling News presented DeVos with the 2011 Bravo Leadership Award.
“Any time you’re recognized in your industry by your peers, it’s a tremendous honor,” says DeVos. “You want to be part of the team. So this is kind of like my teammates having a vote and saying ‘thanks’ in a very special way.”
ViSalus Science was honored with the Bravo Growth Award. The founders were honored for saving the company from certain death. The DSN stated:
Continue reading »
As you may be able to tell, we are extremely excited to announce our 62nd national MLM Startup Conference! We’ve been hosting the event for over 25 years. We have perfected in such a way that attendees give us great feedback every single time. And, it’s such a valuable learning experience for any MLM, direct selling, network marketing, party plan, etc. company executive. You are welcome to come and join us in Las Vegas for the event. Read more about it below – including about how to register – and don’t forget to follow the links for more information!
MLMLegal.com and Babener & Associates Announces Its 62nd National Starting and Running the Successful MLM Company Conference
The Conference Will be Held October 25th and 26th, 2012, Which is Quickly Approaching!
Continue reading »
WHAT?
The next Starting and Running the Successful MLM Company Conference is quickly approaching! On October 25th and 26th, 2012 we are hosting the MLM Conference for the 24th year! This is now our 62nd 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.
Continue reading »
An Emerging Giant – What is the Difference Between Direct Selling and Network Marketing?
Network marketing – also called multilevel marketing (MLM), person-to-person marketing, and one-on-one marketing – is a form of direct selling. You may already know about direct selling. Avon, Tupperware, Mary Kay, Fuller Brush… these are just some of the direct selling companies that have been household names for decades. Since the 1980’s, new network marketing giants have emerged, including Nikken, Herbalife, NuSkin, Maleleuca, and Prime America.
Direct selling companies market goods and services through networks of thousands of independent distributors. These distributors either buy products from their companies and then resell them to consumers, or they sell products on behalf of their companies for a commission on retail sales.
Network marketing gives direct selling a new spin. In both types of companies, distributors make money by selling products directly to consumers. But in network marketing companies, distributors can also make money by building their own sales organizations and receiving commissions or bonuses on the sales generated by the distributors in the organizations. The term “multilevel marketing” springs from the fact that distributors receive commissions on multiple levels of their organizations. Most direct selling companies today are structured this way.
Continue reading »
Why Millions of People Are Getting Involved
Although network marketing isn’t for everybody, millions of people from all walks of life consider it to be the right opportunity at the right time. The fact is, becoming an independent distributor can fill important needs and fit within the time and money limitations many people face.
Practically No Investment Necessary
Most companies require only the purchase of a modestly-priced startup kit ($25 to $100) to join.
The Chance to Own a Business
Because network marketing can easily be done part-time, and worked around a full-time job, it gives people who work for someone else the chance to own their own businesses and jump into the world of entrepreneurship without the major economic and time investments that traditional business models require. In this world, they are rewarded for risk-taking, and have control over their working environments.
Earn Additional Income and Potential Tax Benefits
Continue reading »
Connect with MLMLegal.com!