MLM Resources and Links

LINKS: ORGANIZATIONS

Association of Network Marketing Professionals
Peter Mingils, President
www.TheANMP.org

LINKS: PUBLICATIONS

Network Marketing Business Journal
A monthly publication, in newspaper format, has a Legal Section every month. Gerry Nehra is a regular contributor. NMBJ contains lots of industry news, advertising and features that focus on both newer and established direct selling companies. The Publisher, Dr. Keith B. Laggos authored, Direct Selling - An Overview, a respected treatise being used in college marketing courses, and other books described on the website, www.nmbj.com Dr. Laggos is also a respected consultant specializing in marketing strategies and compensation plans.

Direct Selling News
A monthly publication, in magazine format, “serving the direct selling and network marketing executive.” If you are a direct selling or network marketing executive in the USA, you qualify for a free subscription. A regular monthly feature is a full page article by a staff member of the Direct Selling Association. Information at www.directselling news.com.

Start Here: A Guide For Starting Your Own Home Party Plan or Network Marketing Company 
This 250-page guide from Sylvina Consulting explains how to create a direct selling business, where to begin, what to do, when to do it, and why to do it.   Start Here offers answers to these questions and many others.  I recommend it! Sylvina Consulting also offers a comprehensive selection of consulting services.  They have over 23 years of experience working with new and established direct selling companies and give each client personalized and professional care.  Start Here is a significant addition to direct sellers available resources. It can be purchased at the website of Sylvina Consulting at www.sylvina.com/start-here.php or by telephone at 503.244.8787.

Starting an MLM Company?
I recommend this book: One of the best books in the industry on starting a company. Step by step business advice and secrets that come from a leading consultant, Rod Cook. Here is an inexpensive resource for anyone considering starting an MLM or Multi-Affiliate company: "How To Start Your Network Marketing Or Internet Multi-Affiliate Company !" by Rod Cook. I believe the price is $169, which includes an hour of Rod Cook's consulting time. To order, call 210-494-3994 or online www.mlmconsultant.com

Life-raft in the Sea of Legal Jargon
Law Dictionary

The Federal Trade Commission (not the FDA) has published an extensive Guide to the Advertising of Dietary Supplements. It is a must read for companies and distributors marketing those products.

The Federal Trade Commission in October of 2009 has published a revised Endorsement and Testimonial Guide which is a must read. It covers most situations where you want to use what a third party has said about you.

MLM Woman is a monthly online magazine especially for women!

Step Into Success is a monthly magazine focused on the needs of woman direct sellers.

LINK: SALES TAX EXPERTISE FOR DIRECT SELLERS

Professional Tax Services
Professional Tax Services is a highly specialized team of tax professionals who understand all state and local taxes effecting direct selling, multi-level marketing, and network marketing companies. They have helped numerous of my clients “Do Sales Tax Right.” I have known the Principal, Jim Richmond, for over 25 years. Contact him at: 616-669-2954 or info@mlmtaxpro.net or  www.mlmtaxpro.net

LINKS: INTERNATIONAL

Spain and Italy
I recommend Paolo Giuliani, Managing Director, Meridian srl, who specializes in helping companies enter the Spain and Italy market. He maintains offices in both countries, and is very experienced in international expansion. He is reachable at paolo.giuliani5@gmail.com and 39.349.5688311.

Belgium and the Region
My daughter is a life coach and consultant, in business as TRANSFORMING TALENT, which is about defining and pursuing excellence (personal/professional and individual/team). Teresa Nehra writes: “I aspire to facilitate the discovery and transformation of talent. I am energized and motivated when I can observe and measure the positive impact my interventions have had on individuals and teams.” Contact information: transformingtalent@gmail.com and www.linkedin.com/in/teresanehra

LINKS: MISCELLANEOUS