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I have lots of experience with multilevel marketing programs, but if you do not have that experience a MLM compensation plan can be a bit confusing, and the Ardyss compensation plan is no different. There is tons of jargon involved in a compensation plan, and while they all have similar ideas each plan will change the specific terms they use, hence the confusion for novices.

Obviously the first portion of the Ardyss compensation plan, or any MLM compensation plan, is the profits that come from retail sales. Like any MLM, Ardyss distributors purchase their products from the parent company, in this case Ardyss, at wholesale price.

The suggested retail mark up for Ardyss products is 40 percent, and that is no small slice. While it might be tempting to try cutting your profit margin in an attempt to boost volume, undercutting is not necessary for boosting sales in multilevel marketing.

With effective marketing you should have no problem moving your product at the suggested retail price. Not only will you not have to worry about upsetting other distributors, you will be increasing your own earnings by boosting your volume without cutting into your profit margin.

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Internet marketing like most areas of life has its own jargon and buzzwords. The term “business systems” is one of these. Commonly cited as a key feature, there is the implication of a benefit. Unfortunately there is no concrete standard. So what is being implied? If you are investigating an opportunity it pays to know what is being said.

Typically, the system will consist of tools, training and support. The best way to find out exactly is to simply ask what the system entails. It could save you from a lot of disappointment later.

(10) Questions you should ask about a business system:

• Can the methods and strategies of this system be duplicated by anyone?
• Does the system include necessary tools such as websites and autoresponders?
• Is the system automated?
• Is there training and to what extent?
• Is there support and to what extent?
• How are you paid?
• Is there any residual income?
• What is the cost?
• What is the product or service specifically?
• What is the current and anticipated future demand of the product or services?

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