Monthly Archives: June 2015

The Supreme Court’s ruling in a discrimination suit brought by a Muslim woman creates a conundrum for employers trying to follow fair hiring practices.

4 Easy Steps to Get You on TEDx Talks

by Jonathan Li • June 10, 2015 • 0 Comments

Lights! Camera! Action! Here’s how to get there.

4 Unexpected Business Lessons From a Japanese Writer

by Alex Iskold • June 10, 2015 • 0 Comments

Haruki Murakami’s genius lies in his discipline, focus and determination. His work is applicable to running a startup.

WFDSA: Global Direct Selling Industry Records New High At $182.8 billion

by Ramya Chandrasekaran • June 10, 2015 • 0 Comments

The World Federation of Direct Selling Associations (WFDSA) has published its 2015 Annual Report, supplying the most comprehensive data on the state of direct selling worldwide.
The industry has continued its steady growth curve in 2014, seeing unprecedented sales and engagement with 6.4% growth generating $182.8 billion.
Asia continues to outpace other markets, accounting for 45 % of global retail sales. The Americas follow at 37 % and Europe at 17%, with Africa and the Middle East representing the final 1%. In the past three years, the industry has seen a compound annual growth rate of 6.5 percent.
Behind direct selling’s positive growth trend are millions of entrepreneurs marketing an array of products and services. In 2014, their numbers swelled to 99.7 million, a 3.4 percent increase from 2013. Asia Pacific accounts for 51.1 million direct

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Visaus’ Molly Dalbec Discusses Making Healthy Family A Priority

by Tina Williams • June 10, 2015 • 0 Comments

Before Vi, Molly and Chris Dalbec were new parents. Molly had always been athletic, but between late night feedings and adjusting to her new role, she lost sight of self-care.

She opted for quick and easy food choices for months before exhaustion and malnourishment kicked in. After consulting with a local nutritionist, Molly realized she needed to make some major changes to her diet—and lifestyle.
She was at a crossroads. Weighing the pros and cons of being a stay-at-home-mom versus returning to her career field as a medical assistant, Molly found the daycare costs compared to what she would be taking home if she went back to work simply weren’t worth the time she would be missing with her young son.

“The good news was I knew about the income potential of running a

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LIMU Promoters Tommy & Linda Liles Surpass $1.5 Million

by Nicole Dunkley • June 10, 2015 • 0 Comments

LIMU continues to celebrate members of its Millionaires Club, as Tommy & Linda Liles have recently surpassed $1.5 Million in earnings. Working with their team from their home base in Jonesboro, Louisiana, this retired couple is making the most of the unique LIMU opportunity.
“What Tommy and Linda have been able to do is truly remarkable,” says Gary J. Raser, Founder, President and CEO of LIMU. “They are a story of perseverance, having come into the industry with no prior experience and building success even in retirement. This is exactly why people enter direct sales, to build true residual income no matter where they are in life. What a great example they set for our company and our industry.”
Tommy and Linda raised their six daughters on first his salary as a teacher and

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Three Women Leaders Become Newest Zija International Diamonds

by Nicole Dunkley • June 10, 2015 • 0 Comments

Zija International recently gained three new Diamond-Ranked Independent Distributors who have found significant success in the company’s lucrative compensation plan. They have also each found their version of Life Unlimited, which is Zija’s overlying theme throughout all that they do. These strong female Distributors and their stories have been highlighted on the company’s website, and they continue to reach new levels of success each week. Read their stories below:
Emiko Saotome:
“When I came across Zija, I knew I would want to share the products and the potential of the company with many people.
Zija has the right information that provides a solution to those who are searching for improved health and wellness. This starts with taking in proper nutrition and being properly educated. I tried a variety of nutritional supplements for myself; however,

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This Dapper Young Entrepreneur Just Schooled Mike Rowe on How to Negotiate

by Kate Taylor • June 10, 2015 • 0 Comments

This pint-sized lemonade stand owner can probably teach you a thing or two about negotiation tactics.

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4 Steps to Attracting and Building Better Customers

by Jana Barrett • June 10, 2015 • 0 Comments

When you’re operating on a budget, you can’t fulfill every whim, so part of the responsibility — and surely thrill — of owning a business is learning to set and then meet your clients’ expectations.