According to the FTC Act, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is to be directed by five Commissioners. Of those, only three can be of the same political party. These Commissioners serve for a seven-year term and may only be removed by the President for what the FTC Act calls “inefficiency, neglect of duty or malfeasance […]

In her June 13, 2026, Washington Post “Color of Money” column, personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary chronicled the devastating impact of a fraudulent scheme that left thousands of participants facing significant financial losses. Her reporting raises an important question: If consumer protection is a shared priority for regulators, journalists, consumer advocates and businesses alike, what […]

This year, social commerce is expected to account for approximately 20% of all online retail sales, according to global data analytics and market research company Statista. This type of selling, which drives purchases through social platforms like TikTok Shop, LTK and influencer links, enables instant shopping for potential customers who can browse and buy without leaving their platform of choice.

The Direct Sellers Association of Canada (DSA Canada) released its results for a recent Independent Sales Consultant (ISC) Survey. The report shared insights into who actively participates in direct selling, why they join and what keeps them engaged over time.

Launching or scaling a small business in 2026 will mean understanding key trends and how to align your organization with these shifts. Upwork, an online marketplace for hiring skilled freelancers, dug into the top trends shaping the small business landscape in 2026 and how adapting your strategy to match could empower you to make more confident decisions, prioritize investments and structure your business for long-term resilience.

The missing ingredient in direct selling’s next chapter. For decades, leadership development was the heartbeat of direct selling. The companies that lasted didn’t just build volume. They built people. They had systems that turned someone new into a builder and eventually into a leader. Those systems weren’t fancy—they were clear, consistent and culture driven. Then […]