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Monthly Archives: November 2014
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Admit It: Hating Your Boss May Not Be So Bad
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Job performance and motivation improve when employees and their supervisors see eye to eye about a bad relationship.
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October 2014, Best Sales Month In 4Life History
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October 2014 represented the best sales month of all time for 4Life. Year-to-date sales have increased by approximately 13% and the company recently opened in its 24th market with an office in Hamburg, Germany — 4Life’s third European office after Spain and Italy.
4Life President and CEO Steve Tew identified ten international markets whose year-over-year sales growth contributed to October’s success.
India 11% • Ecuador 12% • Spain: 13%
Malaysia: 13% • Dominican Republic: 33%
Peru: 36% • Panama: 70% • Indonesia: 72%
South Korea: 126% • Hong Kong: 135%
Tew: “For sixteen years, 4Life distributors have proven what is possible when they commit themselves to sharing the products and opportunity with others. This record month is a testament to the work being done in the field, not only in our top performing markets, but in dozens of countries around the world.”
Earlier this year, 4Life was ranked #41 by Direct Selling News on its Global 100 list of largest direct selling companies.
4Life Founder and Chairman of the Board David Lisonbee: “When my wife Bianca and I launched 4Life in 1998, we knew what was possible. But we also knew that the company could not exist without dedicated field leadership. Ultimately, our corporate growth reflects the growth
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Zija Appoints New Korea Assistant Director
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Zija International is proud to announce that SungAh Lim has been chosen as our new Asst. Director for Korea!
She has nearly 20 years of experience in the network marketing industry and has lucratively launched numerous companies and products.
SungAh has extensive experience in launching global network marketing companies in Korea and most recently was the Senior Executive Marketing Director in a dietary supplement, skin care, and personal care corporation.
SungAh studied food technology and nutrition and received her bachelor’s degree in Seoul, Korea. She went on to complete her master’s degree in Clinical Nutrition.
SungAh has the capabilities and experience to bring success to Zija Korea, where she plans to apply her business development skills by enhancing strength in sales and marketing capabilities.
About Zija International
Zija International, a privately held and privately funded business founded by Kenneth E. Brailsford and run by Rodney Larsen, develops natural health, wellness, nutrition and fitness products. The company operates in more than 50 countries worldwide.
Zija has seen consistent growth every year since it was founded over 9 years ago and was recently named the “Fastest-Growing Company in Utah” by Utah Business Magazine. It has also been recognized on fastest-growing and top-revenue lists by Inc. Magazine, Direct Selling News, and Utah
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Why Your Professional Image Is So Important
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By Danielle Buffardi I know, you’re already thinking — ‘Professional Image? But I run an online business and no one sees me all day.’ Regardless if you don’t physically come into contact with another human life form throughout your workday, you still need to maintain and compile an online image that consumers can easily recognize […]
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Top Industry Leader Princess Fizz Joins Younique
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Top Industry Leader Princess Fizz founded the successful WebTV show called I Have A Dream Show where she interviews high profile entrepreneurs from the Online & Network marketing niche.
She is based in the UK and is a single mom of an 8 year old daughter with her roots in the Arab royal world.
Princess Fizz has been an entrepreneur since years having her own successful web agency and is a multiple figures Income earner. Fizz joined the Network marketing industry looking to expand her network, experience time freedom and help others start their own businesses.
She is teaming up with Amber Voight, one of Younique USA Top Earners.
Younique, is a fast growing international cosmetics direct sales company dedicated to uplifting, empowering and validating women everywhere. Younique’s October 2014 sales topped $35 million per month.
Younique is the first direct-sales company to market and sell cosmetics almost exclusively through the use of social media. Younique Virtual Parties bridge the huge world of social media and the traditional home-party business model.
Princess Fizz – I have a Dream show – uniquely shares journeys and successes of extraordinary entrepreneurs inspiring thousands of people to dream big and work towards achieving their dreams.
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The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly Of Sales and Marketing
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Amazon best-selling novelist and award-winning marketer, T.M. Williams’, new book; The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of Sales and Marketing was released today, November 28th, world-wide.
It is available for purchase on all major retail channels in paperback at a discounted introductory $10.00 rate.
The book will also be made available in e-book in the coming weeks and available in audio early in 2015.
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of Sales and Marketing is the 7th book in print for Williams and the first non-fiction.
With 12 years of direct-selling experience and nearly 15 years of business and marketing experience, this has been a highly anticipated book.
“It made sense, that as a novelist, I put those writing skills to use and share the knowledge I have of the business and marketing world.
The reviews we’ve gotten back from early released copies have been exciting and I’m confident that everyone from the newbie marketer to the veteran entrepreneur will have something to gain from this.”
Making a sale is only a part of the battle. Understanding the psychology of marketing and relationships to build long term success involves a science that only the top income earners understand. Williams discusses
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A look at New Jersey's tax incentives for business
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A look at the details of New Jersey’s tax incentives designed to bring businesses to the state or get them to stay: GROWTH UNDER CHRISTIE: Since 1996, New Jersey has offered $6.3 billion in such corporate tax breaks.
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Vermont clergy seek moral economy, higher wages
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A group of Vermont clergy members has organized an effort to push lawmakers to embrace the idea of a moral economy.
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Small businesses move away from banks towards other finance means
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Small and medium-sized companies continue to shun traditional banking products and are looking towards alternative financial providers, their supply chain or dipping into their own personal funds to finance future growth, research finds.