In the course of our work as MLM consultants, we regularly make recommendations for our clients to implement.  The path to implementation is often the most challenging aspect of any executive’s responsibility.

Over the months and years of working closely with the greatest MLM companies on the planet, we have to apologize that we’ve not been on our best game when it comes to giving our clients the solutions for reaching distributors with training.  We have simply supposed that clients will create their own training systems into which we can insert our recommended solutions.

Like lights switching on, we have had the bright realization that one of the best ways we can serve our clients is to provide the vehicle that makes training work for them.  So, that’s what we are doing.  Online training tools and resources are tricky.  Our clients learn that the hard way, and so have we.

In coming blogs, I’ll share what I’m learning about the use of web training for MLM companies.  As an MLM consultant, I’m only as effective as our clients who reach their staff and distributors with the training we create for them.  Come back often and I’ll share what I’m learning about web training for MLM distributors.  The good news for readers is that we are actually doing it, and we’ll share everything we are learning with you.

As consultants in the fast-paced world of direct selling, we get a feel for the most-asked questions of MLM consulting firms.  The most-asked question we receive is, “Will my mlm business work?”

Other questions include these:

• How can I find investors for my new MLM company?
• What are the steps to launching my MLM startup?
• Can I start my MLM enterprise in 90 days?
• How do I get my first 500 MLM distributors?

The list goes on.  Importantly, as mlm consultants working closely with mlm consulting issues, I think that the most important question should be asked by us to our client:  “What do you have that others need, that is so valuable and worthwhile that direct selling becomes the most efficient and effective way to get the word out?”

The corollary might be, “What are you absolutely passionate about, and what are you best in the world at doing?”  With vision and leadership, you will really go places.  The direct selling business is booming!

Ask any MLM consultant or consulting firm!  They will agree.

It’s that time of year!  MLM and Home Party companies are gathering around the country in conferences and conventions.  As summer vacations come to a close, MLM and Home Party reps are once again open for business!

MLM and Home Party businesses have fared well during the recession, and September through November are traditionally peak enrolling and selling months of the year.  It’s also the time of year when people begin to stay home and socialize there, rather than going out and spending more money.  In 2009, retail sales fell around 9 percent, according to DSA’s statistics; direct sales fell as well, but only by 4 percent. In 2010, direct sales actually rose slightly, from $28.33 billion to $28.56 billion.

“During a recession, people are spending money, but they’re spending it a little bit differently,” says Amy Robinson, Vice President of Communications for the Direct Selling Association. “A woman who maybe buys a $200 suit every season may decide to buy a $25 necklace to accessorize what she already has.”

At the height of the recession from 2008 to 2009, the number of direct sellers jumped from 15.1 million to 16.1 million, before adjusting to 15.8 million sellers last year.  It’s still a powerful indicator of the strength of direct selling.  Direct selling companies are always hiring!  Startup kits range anywhere from $19 to $199, and a person can get started immediately when the idea sparks their imagination and dreams.

At LaunchSmart, we have seen a steep increase in the number and frequency of visitors and inquiries at our website.  People want to know what it takes to start a company, bounce their ideas against our executive sounding board, and take advantage of all of our resources that have been created to help them start and successfully operate a MLM or home party / party plan company.