Is MLM For Real?
People have always asked the question, “Is this industry for real?” “Is MLM a real option for individuals out there?” Keep in mind we have about 15-16 million people in the United States, and more than...
View ArticleWhat Differentiates a Legitimate Direct Selling/Network Marketing Company...
It is true that, from time to time, because of the structure of network marketing plans, there has been confusion in the marketplace as to legitimate businesses versus illegal pyramid, headhunting,...
View ArticleThe Hallmarks of Legitimate Direct Selling/Network Marketing Companies
Some clear criteria for legitimate direct selling/network marketing companies have long been recognized. In determining whether a program is a legitimate direct selling/network marketing opportunity,...
View ArticleAn Interview with Industry Expert and Advocate, Jeffrey Babener
The question below is taken from one of Mr. Babener’s client’s distributors’ Q&A pamphlets: Q: My friends and relatives often ask me if direct selling/MLM/network marketing is a “real business”… I...
View ArticleInterview with MLM Attorney On The Difference Between a Pyramid Scheme and...
Interviewer: Jeff, let me ask you this question, what’s the difference between a legitimate direct sales opportunity and a pyramid scheme? Jeff Babener: If you’re selling a product or service and it...
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How to Tell if a Direct Selling Company is a Pyramid or a Legitimate MLM
This blog post is the companion post to the video: How to Tell if a Company is a Pyramid or a Legitimate MLM. You may have been recruited for a network marketing opportunity or you are a recruiter....
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MLMLegal.com Released Analytical Article Written by Noted MLM Industry Expert...
Herbalife: What Short Sellers Missed on the Way to the Press Conference… The Personal Use Issue in Pyramid Analysis; Who is an Ultimate User? An excerpt from the article and link to the full article at...
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The Unwarranted Negatively Surrounding Network Marketing
Not only is network marketing a proven business, being one of the longest-running business models in the United States. Jody (Coughlin) Greene argues in her Forbes article titled “Is MLM a Bad Word?”...
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Press Release: Belgian Court Ruling Declares Herbalife Legitimate Operating...
Trademark of Herbalife A Belgian appellate court declared December 3, 2013 that Herbalife is in fact operating in compliance with Belgian law, reports Yahoo! news. This ruling is in response to...
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What Regulatory Changes are Affecting Network Marketing Companies? Part Two
When you see that a company has been sent inquiries or investigative demands from regulatory agencies, it’s not always a good idea to jump to conclusions about the legitimacy of its operations. Part...
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