Posts Tagged ‘Corporate’
How to retain distributors
I am not a typical movie-goer. In fact my movie buddy assumes that if I pick a movie, he will not like it. This is not a simple gender bias for “chick flicks.” It’s more that I just like odd things. One of the best movies I have seen in years is “Little Miss Sunshine.”…
Read MoreThe Three Proven Commission Plans: Part 1
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Read MoreMake Sure Opportunity Knocks! By Bob Hipple
In the MLM business, of course, you have to have a great product! That is very, very important. But really, the best product you have to offer is the business opportunity because, at the end of the day, that is what’s driving a direct sales business. What people really want and need from you, even…
Read MoreDirect Sales Software
Direct sales software is an area that will make you or break you. Some well meaning programmers will tell you it is no big deal to build it yourself. You might be tempted to do this. DON’T. When you are a $200 million dollar company maybe. You need to ask yourself what business are you…
Read MoreCan You Support Your Compensation Plan?
One of the most important questions to ask as you are designing your compensation plan is, can you support it? Can you afford the staff, technology and field expenditures necessary to support it? Is it duplicable, and if so, do you have the bandwidth to do what is necessary to get the ball rolling and…
Read MoreUnderstanding Culture In A Direct Sales Company
www.directsellingtoday.com Culture plays a critical role in the success of a direct sales company. Too many people think if they just use social media, have a good product and a great compensation plan, and use direct sales software that they can have a great direct sales company. Yes, these things are important, but until you…
Read MoreGrowing Your Business Organically
In the [last few years], several prominent party plan companies closed their doors, despite having pre-established brand equity and strong financial support from a successful corporate parent. Was there a common factor? Is there an inherent problem with introducing retail brands to the party plan channel? Or are we perhaps applying the wrong standard for…
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