Events are at the core of the direct selling industry and vital to building culture and retention. The past year has undoubtedly thrown major curveballs to events, and certainly to event planners. Many companies were forced to shift from in-person to virtual events. Still, hybrid events are predicted to significantly rise in popularity and necessity as […]

The shift to remote work, whether full-time or part-time, has not only impacted workers, it’s required managers to adapt their styles, develop new skills, and overcome unique challenges. Struggling with trust, adapting to new forms of communication, and finding a balance between providing too little and too much direction seems to be the top issues, according to […]

A new survey shows that, despite uncertainty heading into 2021, small and medium-sized business owners remain positive. A new American Express survey published at the end of October reveals a high level of confidence and optimism from small and mid-sized business owners despite an economic downturn and widespread shutdowns through 2020. The inaugural American Express […]

While virtual meetings have become a necessity in the “COVID economy,” in-person meetings and presentations are slowly starting to re-emerge. They may look and feel a bit different. Still, with proper planning, expectations and safety measures, the positive impact of meeting and building relationships in-person can resume as a fundamental aspect of what makes the direct selling […]

Consumers are becoming smarter, researching products, people, and virtually anything before making a financial decision and the direct sales industry is seeing this affect their business more than almost any other industry. For direct sales companies, it is not uncommon for the vast majority of potential shoppers to first search for reviews and gather information […]

For the past few months, you have seen in the magazine our DSN Digital 100—a comprehensive ranking revealing the social media reach and engagement of top direct selling companies. Four categories include social media size, social media engagement, 30-day unique visitors and 30-day pageviews. Whether it’s on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, these companies employ a […]