In this article, we’ll break down the ins and outs of layaway shopping, and how to apply it to one of our favorite eCommerce management platforms, Shopify.

Modern compensation plans for direct selling companies can make or break a company. In this industry, there are few things more critical to the success of a company beyond having quality products. However, a compensation plan that incentivizes the correct behavior is by far a clear differentiator for companies. Because of the importance of proper compensation, a rabid field of brand advocates sometimes spread across the globe, companies invest tens — and sometimes hundreds — of thousands of dollars to come up with a compensation plan that not only fits the need of their culture but also incentivizes the correct behavior.

Today’s GSATi blog post takes a technical turn, as we describe a solution we recently put into place for one of our clients, usinga custom Drupal module.

Most people in the direct sales channel understand how important a company’s website is. It is a company’s hub on the Internet, which also serves as someone's first impression of the company. In direct selling, however, there is a whole other dimension of a company’s website: distributors’ replicated websites. These are essential tools in allowing your distributors to formulate and personalize their business goals, as well as a venue for the company to provide the tools to allow them to achieve those goals.