Mannatech expands in Europe Jul 25, 2009
An expanded European footprint will allow Mannatech to offer its products on the direct selling market for these additional countries, which is estimated to be about $8 ... Mannatech sells its products through a direct selling model in which independent sales associates sell products to customers ... It is very rewarding to be able to extend our presence in four additional countries and offer opportunities in an area primed for direct selling growth, especially during these uncertain economic... (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Tupperware Brands Reports Strong Second Quarter 2009 Sales, Profit and Cash Flow; Raises Full Year Earnings Per Share Guidance Jul 23, 2009
Rick Goings Chairman and CEO, commented, "Being a global portfolio of direct selling companies has helped us to provide consistent top and bottom line growth even in a challenging macro economic environment. As we go into the second half of the year we will continue to utilize the levers within our control to help mitigate the impact of these negative externals. We are focused on the key business metrics that will sustain our continued growth and profitability. This includes not only continued... (PR Newswire)
Innovative and Affordable Products Uplift Prospects for Point-of-Use Water Treatment Systems Market in India, Finds Frost & Sullivan Jul 21, 2009
Direct selling remains the best option for water treatment products in India. Retail selling is picking up momentum in India because of the slow but steady acceptance of water treatment products as consumer products. (PR Newswire)
The World's First 24 Hour-a-Day TV Network on the Internet Set To Launch in July of 2009 Jul 17, 2009
It will include home-based businesses, direct selling, franchises, informative, entertaining features, and much more. When Ted Turner started the first 24 hour a day news network, CNN, people thought he was crazy. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Right to the point: Direct selling soars Jul 14, 2009
Last month Valorose staged her first party for lia sophia jewelry, one of more than 200 businesses that are members of the Direct Selling Association ... During a recession, research shows those attracted to direct selling are more serious about making money than typical recruits who usually are looking for ways to obtain the products at a discount for themselves, Offen said ... Direct Selling Firms. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
More choosing direct selling as a result of aggressive marketing Jul 13, 2009
Direct selling stays resilient. PETALING JAYA: Direct selling companies are expected to remain resilient in the present downturn on aggressive marketing activities and attracting more distributors ... People tend to pick direct selling as an alternative choice in a tough economy and, in a turnaround, consumers propensity to spend increases, which would also benefit Amway, executive director Paul Yee told StarBiz in a recent interview. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Coming events Jul 7, 2009
STARTING YOUR BUSINESS ON A SHOESTRING 5-8:30 p.m. Aug. 4, Hawaii Women's Business Center; presentation by Grace Keohohou, who built a successful direct selling business from scratch; non-members $35, members $20. RSVP: 526-1001. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Fashion/Shopping Blog Jul 5, 2009
"Definitely," states Zimmerman, a seasoned entrepreneur, who 10 years ago co-founded a 15-million-dollar consulting firm for the direct selling companies ... " As a lia sophia Advisor for the Exeter and Portsmouth-area, Lacasse is among more than 15 million sales people in the United States who make a living through direct selling. According to the Direct Selling Association (DSA), this group of entrepreneurs accounted for $30.8 billion in sales in 2007. Lacasse recommends that Exeter and... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Air Force pilots relish tricky firefighting runs Jul 4, 2009
This withholding is unfair and unnecessary, particularly for direct sellers who historically have high tax compliance rates, treat their direct selling work as a small business and often find direct selling to be the difference between making ends meet and not being able to pay their bills. While the California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) projects $1. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Stockyards faced more than restrictions (29) Jul 2, 2009
One of the reasons for the decline, said Frank Gilbert, a Sioux City cattle buyer who bought livestock at the Sioux Falls Stockyards from about 1974 to 1981, is direct selling ... There has been a trend, a trend that we just couldn t stop and we could see it coming probably about 40 years ago, is the direct selling. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Natural gas retailer charged in pyramid scheme Jul 2, 2009
Stream said its direct selling methods, like those of Mary Kay, are unquestionably legal. Related Subjects. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Stream Energy Rejects Basis of Class Action Lawsuit Jul 2, 2009
We point to our involvement with the Direct Selling Association (DSA) as a member in good standing as just one proof of the soundness of our network marketing model ... Simply put, the direct selling models used by firms such as Stream Energy have been repeatedly found to be unquestionably legal. (PR Newswire)
Video: Nu Skin Amplifies Business Opportunity with Game-Changing Anti-Aging Approach Jun 23, 2009
" THE ageLOC OPPORTUNITY: Leveraging Socio-Economic Megatrends ageLOC is a powerful platform for Nu Skin distributors as they continue to benefit from significant social and economic megatrends, including a growing aging population and an increase in those seeking ways to supplement or replace income. For example, by 2030 the number of people worldwide over the age of 60 is expected to double to more than 1 billion. By 2015, the anti-aging industry is expected to grow 76 percent in the United... (PR Newswire)
Used-car loans get cheaper Jun 20, 2009
Around a million used-cars are traded every year and a bulk of these deals is dominated by neighbourhood dealers, roadside garage mechanics and direct selling by owners. Used-cars sold by car companies go through a 110-point checklist, bringing higher trust in the business. (India Times)
Avon, Mary Kay ranks boom as a second job Jun 16, 2009
Some 58 percent of became reps as a second job, according to the Direct Selling Association, a trade group that represents 200 U.S. companies ... Companies that are members of the Direct Selling Association are required to have buyback programs where they refund at least 90 percent of costs to sales representatives who get stuck with products. (MSNBC -- Business)
Making up a second income Jun 16, 2009
Some 58 percent became reps as a second job, according to the Direct Selling Association, a trade group that represents 200 U.S. companies ... Companies that are members of the Direct Selling Association are required to have buyback programs where they refund at least 90 percent of costs to sales representatives who get stuck with products. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Enerjii International Announces Search for 12 Future Millionaires, Free Trip to Zanzibar Jun 5, 2009
By taking a unique approach of combining marketing to retail stores with selling on the Internet and traditional direct selling, Enerjii International has formed a new concept called Multi-Channel distribution. "The people I am looking for will be self selecting as we do require them to be a part of our business and to show us that they are entrepreneurs by building a sustainable business to at least $7,500 a month at wholesale. We will train them and show them how. I am hoping we take many more... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Pfizer and Bristol beat forecasts, but sales disappoint May 23, 2009
Field and Inside sales forces - we become your direct selling partner. When it comes to choosing a Southwest FL realtor, Howard K. Harville is the choice. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
GameStop same store sales stumble May 22, 2009
Field and Inside sales forces - we become your direct selling partner. We'll show you how to use this online system. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Zrii Hosts Inaugural Meeting with Company Field Advisory Board May 17, 2009
About the Company Zrii, LLC, is an international wellness company that utilizes the direct selling industry to market an exclusive nutritional beverage. Based primarily on the Indian fruit known as amalaki, Zrii's product is fully endorsed by the prestigious Chopra Center for Wellbeing. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Rising recruits find direct-sales jobs a 'safety valve' in recession May 14, 2009
What to look for in a company if you are considering direct selling ... Businesses belonging to the Direct Selling Association are required to "buy back" unsold merchandise you bought in the previous year at 90% of what you paid ... " The product or service should be something you would use even if you were not selling it. Source: Direct Selling Association at By Charisse Jones, USA TODAY Not long ago, Craig Lapp made his living driving a truck that helped carve Southern California's soil into... (USA Today -- Money)
Dell eyes more SMB business May 1, 2009
Dell, which restructured its business to focus on four segments large enterprises, public sector, SMBs and consumer and changed its go-to-market strategy from a direct selling model to a mix of direct and channel-driven recently, is already seeing its SMB business grow at over 150% in unit terms. Research firm IDC said that Dells market share in the overall Indian SMB market grew to 9% during fourth quarter ended January 2009, up from around 5% during the previous quarter. (India Times)
Report: Drug sales down in US, slower elsewhere Apr 30, 2009
Field and Inside sales forces - we become your direct selling partner. Buyers get 20% of our commission. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Summer Work: Entry Level, Sales, Customer Service Apr 29, 2009
Vector Marketing Corporation belongs to the Direct Selling Association, whose members are leading companies engaged in direct selling in the United States. All DSA members adhere to a strict CODE OF ETHICS and promote a high standard of integrity in our industry. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Vox cuts out low-margin deals Apr 28, 2009
But Vox's innovative direct selling model remained a competitive advantage. The company's size also meant it could be quite flexible. (Business Report, South Africa)
> Business Profile: Bottlenotes is an online wine destination Apr 15, 2009
com will be a pure media play, where revenue would come from generating leads to other retailers, e-tailers and advertising partners, and none from direct selling. BEST BUSINESS DECISION: Building a world-class advisory board and board of directors from the beginning. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
New business plan to transform Sunrider Apr 11, 2009
US-BASED Sunrider International is evolving from a direct selling company into a store operator through its authorised business owner (ABO) plan. The founder and chairman of Sunrider International, Dr Tei Fu Chen, says the company is replicating its successful ABO business plan in China in the other countries where it is operating currently. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Blyth, Inc. Announces Annual Meeting and Record Dates Apr 8, 2009
The Company sells its products through multiple channels of distribution, including the home party plan method of direct selling and one-on-one direct selling, as well as through the wholesale and catalog/Internet channels. Blyth also markets tabletop lighting and chafing fuel for the Away From Home or foodservice trade. (Primezone Releases)
4 Driving Supply-Chain Performance At GM Apr 6, 2009
We have initiatives around direct selling in Brazil so we've been enhancing our Web site to support a direct selling model there ... so a significant amount of vehicles will be sold through a direct selling model. (CIO Information Network)
Dell sees slowdown in IT spending Apr 3, 2009
"We have changed our go-to-market strategy in the last 6-8 months and moved from a purely direct selling model to a mix of direct and retail," Mr Garde said. He refused to comment on whether the Indian arm is on track to achieve its target of $1 billion in revenues this year. (India Times)
Many stay home for new Valley jobs Apr 1, 2009
The Washington, D.C.-based Direct Selling Association studied the number of direct sellers beginning in 1987. In the three recession years during that time period, the growth rate of new sellers was 8. (Fresno Bee)
Amway to replicate China strategy for biz growth in India Mar 20, 2009
In blue stripes, flanked by his India business head William S. Pinckney and senior veep Jim Payne, DeVos digs the global slowdown and challenges the rulebook of direct selling as Amway bucks the trend by registering record sales, a 15% increase over 2007. The 44 year-old DeVos was a quarterback for the Boilermakers at Purdue School of Management, and a natural at kick-offs. (India Times)
* Taiwan News Quick Take Mar 16, 2009
The visitors are all Chinese workers for the US direct selling giant Amway, which says it plans to send eight more groups from China. During the seven-day tour, they will visit tourist attractions including Taipeis National Palace Museum, Sun Moon Lake and Taroko Gorge. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Nu Skin Enterprises to Present at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch Consumer Conference Mar 7, 2009
A global direct selling company, Nu Skin operates in 48 markets worldwide and has more than 750,000 independent sales representatives. Nu Skin Enterprises is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "NUS." More information is available at. (PR Newswire)
Warts surface in beauty industry Mar 5, 2009
Mary Kay is a direct selling company that sells skin care cosmetic products around the world via more than 33,000 women, known as independent sales directors ... The direct selling company markets personal care products. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
> The Pitch: Compass provides new direction for life coaches Mar 5, 2009
Jane Deuber is co-founder of the Direct Selling Women s Alliance. Jay Fulcher is a technology executive who has worked at Agile, PeopleSoft, SAP, and MSA.. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Smart Papers sells brands to Mohawk; will lay off 250 Mar 4, 2009
Smart Papers said in a separate release that it will continue to manufacture ultra-premium, cast-coated and recycled matte printing papers, and continue direct selling of its coated paper brands to certain accounts, like original equipment manufacturers, laminators and packaging printers. The Hamilton Journal-News said about 200 Smart Papers hourly workers and 50 salaried employees will be laid off as a result of the sale. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
QuestNet, the Power behind MY QI-Meritus.Mahara, Raises Funds and Awareness for Qatar Charity during GP2 Asia Series Grand Racing Weekend Mar 3, 2009
To excel in direct selling and network marketing, one has to think of performance above everything else. To gain maximum performance, one has to focus on the business, be passionate about the business, be able to work in a team and adopt a winning attitude. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Mary Kay seizing opportunity Feb 28, 2009
Dan Howard, professor of marketing with s Cox School of Business, said that in a recession, many workers are lured to direct selling. And local direct-sales companies, including Dallas-based , have seen an increase in interest and even a spike in its work force in recent months. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Sarah Coventry files for bankruptcy Feb 27, 2009
Sarah Coventry billed itself the world s first direct selling company. Reader Comments. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Trends: The corporate novelists Feb 27, 2009
Following the rise of two IIM graduates to the top hierarchy of an American bank, the steamy novel is full of organisational politics, sexual harassment, fraud and a slimy direct selling agent who doubles as a pimp for the banks bosses and wields more power than the CEO.. The Corporate Novelists. (India Times)
ACN Goes Prime-Time with Appearance on Donald Trump's Celebrity Apprentice Feb 26, 2009
CONCORD, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ACN, the worlds largest direct selling telecommunications company, will be featured on an episode of The Celebrity Apprentice, later this season. The Celebrity Apprentice premiere episode is March 1 and will be aired on Sundays, at 9/8c on NBC.. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Reliv International Reports Fourth-Quarter Results Feb 25, 2009
Feb. 25, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reliv International, Inc. (NasdaqGS: - ), a nutrition and direct selling company, today reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2008 earnings. ADVERTISEMENT. (Primezone Releases)
Venezuelan Kidney Expert Joins Herbalife's Nutrition Advisory Board Feb 25, 2009
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE: ), a global nutrition and direct selling company welcomed Jorge Dominguez, M.D., of Venezuela, to its Nutrition Advisory Board. The nutrition advisory board is comprised of leading experts around the world in the fields of nutrition and health who educate and train Herbalife independent distributors and, in China, sales employees, on the principles of nutrition, physical activity and healthy lifestyle. (PR Newswire)
Zhulian to expand despite gloomy market outlook Feb 20, 2009
GEORGE TOWN: Zhulian Corp Bhd, a main-board group specialising in direct selling, is undertaking expansion this year to cater to new markets, despite a gloomy global market outlook. Group managing director Danny M.K. Teoh said the group was investing RM18mil this year to expand its warehouse-cum-marketing headquarters at the Bayan Lepas Industrial Estate. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Medifast, Inc. Responds to False Claims Feb 18, 2009
"Our business practices comply with generally accepted industry standards of the Direct Selling Association," continued Mr. McDevitt ... Take Shape For Life, Inc. the direct-selling division of Medifast, inc. is a member of the Direct Selling Association (DSA), the national trade association of the leading firms that manufacture and distributes goods sold directly to consumers. (PR Newswire)
