As a general rule, distributors, consultants, representatives, independent business owners, etc. all describe a salesperson who sells products for a direct selling company.
Is there a correct term for 1099 independent direct selling distributor? Not really. As a general rule, distributors, consultants, representatives, independent business owners, etc. all describe a salesperson who sells products for a direct selling company. However, it is common for party plan companies to use more artistic names such as stylist, artist, beauty consultant, etc.
In typical network marketing companies, independent business owners are generally titled with more generic descriptions, such as distributors, associates, and independent sales representatives.
Party plan companies usually use a group (or party) selling approach whereas network marketing companies use a person-to-person model.
The title of a distributor doesn’t really matter; although it is important, from a legal standpoint, to use the term “independent” in front of the title, to assure proper independent contractor status. As they say, “a rose by any other name still smells as sweet.”
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