Ask Victoria: Why Is MLM Software So Expensive?

March 15, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

Unlike Microsoft Office software which is used by millions of people, MLM software is used by a relatively small number of companies. Our estimate is that 1,000 companies are using MLM software in the USA today.

Supply and demand are some of the reasons for the high cost of software, but it isn’t the only one.

Direct selling companies need specialized software to run their businesses. While many software applications support the entry of customers, the management of inventory, and the acceptance and shipment of orders, only MLM software performs these types of functions:

representative enrollment
lineage management
hostess rewards programs and party order submissions, for party plan companies
multilevel compensation plan calculation
representative websites with rep enrollment and order placement features
back office for your reps

Since many direct selling companies operate in countries throughout the world, MLM software needs to support business in multiple currencies and multiple languages.

By their very nature, direct selling companies are frequently reinventing themselves. This puts extra burdens on the MLM software companies in the staffing required to manage and service their client accounts.

From a benefits perspective, what does MLM software do for a network marketing or party plan company?

While you can operate without it, your growth is limited. Really, MLM software is the “heart” of your company. It processes information to keep your business’s assets (sales reps, employees, inventory, bank accounts, etc.) healthy. And, it needs to keep up with your business as your business grows larger and changes over time.

Ask yourself: What would it cost you not to use it?

All of this figures into the price that is paid for the use of MLM software.

For more information about MLM software, go to MLM Software Advice.

Jay Leisner, the President of Sylvina Consulting, is a top compensation plan and direct selling expert, a trusted adviser to new and established network marketing and party plan companies. For more than 30 years, Jay has enjoyed assessing and improving network marketing, party plan and referral marketing companies across the globe.

Jay Leisner and Victoria Dohr authored the top-rated book for new and young network marketing, referral marketing, and party plan companies, "Start Here: The Guide to Building and Growing Your Direct Selling Company".

Available in English and Spanish. This startup guide contains 250 pages of wisdom that will guide you through the right steps to start and continue on your journey to build a successful direct selling company.

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In 1986, Jay began his career in direct selling by working for a major direct selling software provider. First as a software developer and later as a project leader and a business analyst, Jay worked closely with new and established network marketing and party direct selling companies to provide them with software solutions to meet their unique requirements.

Jay contributed in many ways to the success of large implementation projects for many companies. Jay also worked with dozens of smaller companies to assist each of them in various capacities to provide them with the systems they needed to help their businesses to grow faster.

Along the way while working with them, he learned the secrets of successful direct selling companies and the challenges faced by them. In true entrepreneurial spirit, Jay’s decision in 1999 to start Sylvina Consulting as a direct selling consulting company was driven by what he saw was a need for answers, advice, and solutions.

In 2004, 2006, 2009, 2014, and 2018, Jay gave presentations on compensation plans, recognition, and field leadership development at conferences held by the US Direct Selling Association.

He traveled to South Africa in 2015, 2016, and 2017 to conduct workshops on compensation plan design and recognition programs for member companies of the South African Direct Selling Association.

In 2017, Jay spoke at the Canadian Direct Sellers Association Meeting on the importance of recognition.

More than just a compensation plan expert, Jay is exceptionally skilled at advising new and established companies on business strategies. Before offering advice or solutions, he asks important questions to understand each client’s specific concerns and goals.

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