Board exit bonus
A fixed reward paid to the top member when their board completes.
Board Plan MLM Software
A board plan is an MLM compensation structure in which members join a small fixed board, move upward as new positions fill, and exit from the top once the board completes, after which the board splits into two new boards. MLM.ERP board MLM software automates board filling, splitting, auto-fill, re-entry and multi-stage progression without manual tracking.
- Structure
- Small boards that split
- Payout basis
- Board completion and exit
- Income types
- 4 built in
Who is the Board Plan best for?
Companies running a simple product-linked cycling model that want transparent, rule-based board progression.
How it works
The Board plan in 5 steps
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A board has fixed positions, for example 1 at the top, 2 in the middle and 4 at the bottom.
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New members join the bottom row of an open board.
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When the bottom row fills, the top member exits and receives the board completion reward.
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The board splits into two new boards and everyone moves up one row.
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Exiting members can re-enter or progress to a higher-stage board, depending on your rules.
Income types
How distributors earn in a Board plan
Every income type below is configurable in MLM.ERP: rates, levels, caps and qualification rules.
Stage progression
Movement to the next board stage, which may carry a different reward and size.
Sponsor bonus
A reward to the sponsor when their personally introduced member joins a board.
Re-entry credit
An optional automatic re-entry into a new board after exit, funded from the completion reward.
Worked example
See the numbers in action
Consider a 1-2-4 board with 7 positions. A member enters on the bottom row. As 4 more members join beneath the middle row over time, the board fills and the top member exits with the configured completion reward. The board splits in two, and our member moves up to the middle row of one new board. After two more splits, they reach the top and exit in turn.
Illustrative figures only. Actual results depend on your plan configuration and genuine sales activity. No earnings are implied.
Inside MLM.ERP
Run your Board plan from one admin panel
Configure income types, rates and levels, watch the network grow and approve payouts from the same dashboard. This is a real MLM.ERP screen.
Configurable board sizes
Define rows, positions per row and the number of stages from the admin panel.
Automatic splitting
Completed boards split instantly and members are repositioned using your fill order.
Multi-stage progression
Move exiting members to higher-stage boards with their own entry rules and rewards.
Live board viewer
Members see their current position, empty slots and how many joins remain until exit.
E-pin entry control
Issue e-pins for board entry and track which pin opened each position.
Board history reports
Audit every board that opened, filled, split or closed, with timestamps and members.
Pros & considerations
Is the Board plan right for you?
Why companies choose it
- Very easy for members to visualise progress toward exit.
- Small boards complete quickly when product demand is steady.
- Multi-stage design adds clear long-term goals.
- Strong automation removes disputes about who moved where.
What to design carefully
- Board plans depend on continuous joining; stalled recruitment leaves members stuck on lower rows.
- Cycling models that pay mainly from entry fees can be treated as prohibited money-circulation schemes, including in India.
- Entry must be tied to real products or services with genuine value, and this should be reviewed by legal counsel.
Compare
Board vs Matrix vs Monoline
| Attribute | Board Plan | Matrix Plan | Monoline Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | Small boards that split | Fixed width × depth grid | Single line by join order |
| Payout basis | Board completion and exit | Level-wise volume in matrix | Joins below your position |
| Main income | Board exit bonus | Level commission | Direct referral bonus |
| Best for | Companies running a simple product-linked cycling model that want transparent, rule-based board progression. | Businesses that want a capped, predictable structure where spillover helps newer members fill their positions. | Companies that want an easy-to-explain launch structure where early members see the line grow below them. |
See every plan side by side in the full comparison table.
FAQ
Board plan: common questions
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Ask a questionHow does a board MLM plan work?
Members join the bottom of a small board. As new positions fill, the board completes and the member at the top exits with a reward. The board then splits into two, everyone moves up a row, and the cycle repeats. MLM.ERP handles splitting, repositioning and rewards automatically.
Is a board plan legal in India?
It depends on design. India’s Consumer Protection (Direct Selling) Rules, 2021 prohibit pyramid and money-circulation schemes, so a board plan that pays mainly from entry fees is risky. A plan linked to genuine products with clear refund policies stands on firmer ground. Always obtain legal advice before launch.
What is auto-fill in a board plan?
Auto-fill places new members into the next available position across boards, so no board waits on one sponsor’s recruiting. You can choose whether auto-fill follows sponsor lines or a global queue. The software logs each placement, giving members and admins a clear audit trail.
Can members re-enter after exiting a board?
Yes, if your plan allows it. Re-entry can be manual, or automatic with part of the completion reward used to purchase a new position. MLM.ERP lets you switch re-entry on or off per stage and limit how many times a member can cycle through the same stage.
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