We’ve analyzed the data on thousands of direct sellers and millions of their actions. One thing is clear: sales increase when you close the gap. The risks involved with not closing the gap When direct sellers are left asking the question “What’s next,” three clear challenges present themselves. These challenges don’t just kill sales, but […]

Direct selling is big business — $189-billion-a-year big business — with more than 117 million independent distributors worldwide*, representing everything from clothing and jewelry to wellness, nutrition products, and home décor. And with the distributor compensation complexity factored in can cause some complicated tax compliance rules. The Who For starters, who is responsible for reporting sales […]

“Should I outsource my fulfillment?” As a direct seller, you might be reading this and asking this very question. Perhaps it’s a decision that kept you up at night several years ago as you spent countless hours crunching numbers and sifting through RFPs. Or, maybe you’re currently undergoing an RFP process and are having a […]

As part of its evolution and adaptation to market trends, the direct selling business model continues to adopt features of online commerce. While incorporating the strengths of e-commerce is important, the channel still has its own unique strengths—strengths that need to be communicated as part of a strategic and well-implemented communications program. Almost anyone can […]

Consumers have embraced the convenience of the mobile culture, becoming more invested in technology and innately proficient with digital communication.

The memories of a past system outage can be forever seared in your brain.