Sasaram, the headquarters of Rohtas district and home of Sher Shah Suri's tomb, is a market town where many families run shops, trading businesses and small units. Business owners here who run or plan a product-based direct-selling company often ask one question: "How will the software actually calculate commissions?" This article answers it in plain language. If you are evaluating MLM software in Sasaram, understanding these basics will help you write a clear plan and test the software properly.
Important: all numbers below are example only. They do not show what anyone will earn and are not a recommendation for your plan.
Start With Business Volume, Not Joining
In a lawful direct-selling plan, commissions come from product sales. Each product carries a business volume (BV) or point value (PV). When a distributor or their customer buys a product, that BV is recorded against the distributor and flows up the network according to the plan. The software never pays because someone registered; it pays because products were sold.
Binary Plan
In a binary plan, each distributor has two legs: left and right. The software adds up BV in each leg during a cycle and pays a percentage on the matched (lower) side.
Example only
- Left leg BV this week: 1,000. Right leg BV: 700.
- Matched BV = 700 (the lower leg). If the plan pays 10% on matched BV, the commission is 70 points' worth.
- Carry-forward: the extra 300 BV on the left may be carried to the next cycle if the plan allows it, with a limit.
The software must also apply caps (maximum payout per cycle), flush-out rules and minimum activity conditions, such as a personal purchase in the month. These should all be settings you can see and change with proper approval.
Matrix Plan
A matrix plan limits width and depth, for example 3 wide and 5 deep (3x5). When a level is full, new distributors are placed lower down, which is called spillover. Commission is paid as a percentage of BV generated at each level.
Example only
- Level 1 BV: 600 at 5% = 30
- Level 2 BV: 1,200 at 3% = 36
- Level 3 BV: 1,800 at 2% = 36
- Total for the cycle = 102 points' worth
The software tracks placement automatically, so the admin should define clear spillover rules (left-to-right, sponsor choice or auto-fill) in writing before launch.
Unilevel Plan
A unilevel plan allows unlimited width at level 1 and pays on a fixed number of levels. It is easy to explain, which makes it popular with smaller companies.
Example only
- Personal BV: 200 (qualifies the distributor for the month)
- Level 1 BV: 2,000 at 5% = 100
- Level 2 BV: 1,500 at 3% = 45
- Total = 145 points' worth
What to Test Before Go-Live
- Prepare 15 to 20 sample distributors and orders in a spreadsheet and calculate commissions by hand.
- Enter the same data in the software's test environment and compare results line by line.
- Test returns: when a product is returned within the cooling-off period, the related commission should reverse.
- Test caps, carry-forward and inactive distributors.
- Keep the test sheet as part of your records.
For a Sasaram business, a practical first step is to write your plan on two pages, list every product with its BV, and bring both to the first meeting with any vendor. This simple preparation makes it much easier to judge whether the software calculates exactly what your plan says.
What You Can Expect From the Process
We keep the process plain and documented. It begins with a requirement discussion, in person at our Patna office or over a call, where we go through your plan and products. We then share a written proposal covering modules, timeline, hosting and support. During development you get access to a test version, so you can check screens in English and Hindi and give feedback early. Commission logic is tested with sample data before any real distributor joins. At launch we train your admin staff, and afterwards we handle bugs under support and treat new features as separately agreed changes. You will always know what is being built, why and when.
A Short Note on Legal Direct Selling
One point matters above all: this guide is about lawful, product-led direct-selling companies, and schemes that pay people for enrolling others carry serious legal risk. The Consumer Protection (Direct Selling) Rules, 2021 set the ground rules for direct selling in India, and money circulation or pyramid structures are prohibited, including under the Prize Chits and Money Circulation Schemes (Banning) Act, 1978. A quick checklist we encourage every client to review:
- Income is linked to the sale of genuine products, never to joining fees alone.
- The compensation plan is published in plain language, with no hidden conditions.
- A cooling-off period and a fair return or buy-back policy are in place.
- KYC is collected and verified for every distributor.
- A grievance redressal process exists, with a named contact and response timelines.
- Sales records, GST invoices and payout records are maintained properly.
Rules can change and every business is different, so take advice from a legal or CA professional. Our role is to build software that supports the records and controls your advisers ask for.
Working With Givni
Our team builds binary, matrix and unilevel plans, e-wallets, e-pin systems, payout reports and distributor apps, and we also handle websites, CRM and billing software. We have offices in Kolkata, Noida and Patna (Khajpura), so clients across Bihar can reach us without long travel. We prefer to start with your written plan and your compliance documents, and then design the software around them.
हिंदी में पढ़ें: सासाराम में MLM प्लान की गणना कैसे होती है
सासाराम और रोहतास क्षेत्र में कई लोग दुकान, व्यापार और छोटे उद्योग चलाते हैं। अगर आप प्रोडक्ट-आधारित डायरेक्ट सेलिंग कंपनी चला रहे हैं, तो यह समझना ज़रूरी है कि सॉफ्टवेयर कमीशन कैसे निकालता है। नीचे के सभी अंक सिर्फ़ उदाहरण हैं, किसी कमाई का वादा नहीं।
हर प्रोडक्ट का एक BV या PV होता है। जब प्रोडक्ट बिकता है, तभी BV बनता है, और कमीशन उसी से निकलता है। सिर्फ़ जॉइन करने पर कोई भुगतान नहीं होना चाहिए।
बाइनरी प्लान में दो लेग होते हैं, बायाँ और दायाँ। उदाहरण के लिए, बाएँ में 1,000 BV और दाएँ में 700 BV है, तो मैच 700 पर होगा। मैट्रिक्स प्लान में चौड़ाई और गहराई तय होती है, जैसे 3x5, और हर लेवल के BV पर तय प्रतिशत मिलता है। यूनिलेवल प्लान में पहले लेवल पर कितने भी लोग हो सकते हैं और तय लेवल तक प्रतिशत मिलता है।
लॉन्च से पहले कुछ नमूना डिस्ट्रीब्यूटर और ऑर्डर बनाकर हाथ से गणना करें, फिर सॉफ्टवेयर के टेस्ट सिस्टम से मिलाएँ। रिटर्न होने पर कमीशन वापस कटना चाहिए, और कैप तथा कैरी-फॉरवर्ड नियम भी जाँचें।
बिहार के छोटे शहरों में बहुत से लोग खेती, दुकान या छोटे उद्योग से जुड़े हैं और मोबाइल फ़ोन का इस्तेमाल अब आम है। इसलिए सॉफ्टवेयर ऐसा होना चाहिए जो सरल हो, हिंदी में समझ आए और धीमे नेटवर्क पर भी चले। Givni का पटना (खाजपुरा) ऑफिस होने से आप हमसे आमने-सामने मिलकर अपना प्लान समझा सकते हैं। काम शुरू होने से पहले हम लिखित प्रस्ताव देते हैं और लॉन्च के बाद भी सपोर्ट जारी रहता है।
याद रखें, सॉफ्टवेयर किसी गलत बिज़नेस को सही नहीं बना सकता। यह गाइड सिर्फ़ उन कंपनियों के लिए है जो असली प्रोडक्ट बेचती हैं और Consumer Protection (Direct Selling) Rules, 2021 का पालन करती हैं। पिरामिड या मनी सर्कुलेशन स्कीम भारत में गैरकानूनी हैं। जॉइनिंग फीस पर आधारित कमाई, छिपी शर्तें या किसी भी तरह के रिटर्न का वादा न करें। KYC, रिटर्न पॉलिसी, शिकायत निवारण और GST इनवॉइस को शुरुआत से ही सिस्टम में रखें, और अपने प्लान पर किसी कानूनी विशेषज्ञ या CA की राय लें।
बात करने के लिए Givni को +91 98359 42411 / +91 94304 55055 पर कॉल करें या givniinfo@gmail.com पर लिखें। पटना के खाजपुरा में हमारा रजिस्टर्ड ऑफिस है।
Frequently Asked Questions
Which plan is best for a business in Sasaram?
There is no single best plan. The right choice depends on your products, margins and how simply you can explain the plan to distributors. Discuss options with your CA or legal adviser, then we configure the software accordingly.
Can the software run a hybrid plan?
Yes, combinations such as unilevel with rank bonuses or binary with repurchase income can be configured, as long as the rules are written clearly and commissions are tied to product sales.
Are the example numbers in this article real earnings?
No. They are example-only figures to show how the calculation works. They are not an indication of anyone's income.
How are returns handled in the commission engine?
When an order is returned or cancelled within the policy period, the software can reverse the BV and adjust the related commission in the next cycle, with a ledger entry for transparency.
Talk to Givni
If you run a product-based direct-selling business in Sasaram or nearby and want to discuss software, call +91 98359 42411 or +91 94304 55055, email givniinfo@gmail.com, or send your requirements through our contact page. Share your written plan and we will tell you honestly what the software can and cannot do for you.
