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  • Personal Development Week:

    International

  • May 9, 2016

    Expanding into International Markets

    As companies in direct selling and multi-level marketing grow large enough to consider international expansion, there are some important aspects of globalization that should be considered. Doing so will reduce risk and cost during the process. I will share with you the important factors to be evaluated and we... Read more ›

  • May 9, 2016

    International commissions considerations

    A company may start out doing business only in the United States, but it will quickly—usually more quickly than it’s ready to handle—get pressure from its distributors to open operations in other countries. A company must consider the issues that arise when this happens. You can’t know which countries... Read more ›

  • September 7, 2022

    Where in the World are Direct Sellers in 2021?

    Is your company in multiple markets? Do you want it to be? Many direct selling companies do business in multiple countries. On average, the top 50 US-based direct sales companies operate in 33 countries (ranging from 1 to 165 countries). If you run an MLM, chances are you’re operating—or want to operateâ... Read more ›

  • May 16, 2016

    Consumers in Portugal

    When your company enters a new country, the most important step you can take is to learn about that country’s culture, economy, and regulations. Rules of thumb for international operations and commissions can only get you so far. Take time to get to know individual markets. Today, let’s take a look at Por... Read more ›

  • May 24, 2016

    What’s going on in China?

    Expanding into a new country means adapting your commissions and operations to suit the market. Sometimes the adaptations you’ll need to make are small; sometimes they’re big. Entering China means big changes, but their direct selling market is on the rise, so let’s break down their business landscape. ... Read more ›