At a time when legislative gridlock in Congress means fewer regulations created by statute as well as increasing incidents of regulatory rule interpretation and expansion, direct selling companies are wise to step up or step into government affairs and advocacy at this time in order to proactively protect themselves. After all, once the Federal Trade Commission comes knocking, it really is too late.

…That which we call a rose; By any other name would smell as sweet… —William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet Names are essential: They carry meaning derived from the legacy of past actions and an ability to reliably deliver. While names conjure an image that may be easily recognizable, looks alone can deceive. Even Shakespeare notes […]

In Washington, D.C. and across the country, there is an association for everything. Each industry, product or interest group has its own agenda. And there is an association to advocate for each one of those agendas on all levels of government. For Americans, it seems only natural to stand together and advocate for a point […]

With apologies to Franklin D. Roosevelt and the New Deal, it actually is revolution, not evolution on the table. In this case, I’m referring to a revolution of ethics in direct selling.