On May 28, 2015, Talk Fusion Associate Shigemitsu Iwasa will be enjoying his four day trip to paradise in Maui, Hawaii. With dedication and a last minute burst of effort, he achieved the rank of “Diamond” and qualified for Talk Fusion’s Dream Getaway vacation incentive.
It’s a testament to his determination and the power of the Talk Fusion Business Opportunity. While Shigemitsu will be delighting in the island sun and attending powerful motivational sessions held by Talk Fusion Top Leaders, just four years ago things were not looking nearly as bright.
Until 2011, Shigemitsu ran a successful driving school in Japan. Then the Great East Japan earthquake hit. It was the most powerful earthquake ever to hit Japan, and the fourth most powerful ever recorded.
The devastation was catastrophic. All told, over 1,000,000
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Mannatech Reports 2015 Q1Net Sales Up 3.3% To $44.4 Million
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Mannatech, Incorporated, the founder of the M5MSM (Mission 5 MillionSM) social entrepreneurial movement, the pioneer of nutritional glycobiology and the global innovator of naturally sourced supplements based on Real Food Technology solutions, today announced financial results for its first quarter 2015.
First quarter net sales for 2015 were $44.4 million, an increase of 3.3% as compared to $43.0 million in the first quarter of 2014. Mannatech’s net sales increased 7.4% in constant dollars, which is a non-GAAP financial measure that excludes the impact of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates.
Net income was $1.1 million, or $0.40 per diluted share, for the first quarter 2015, as compared to net income of $0.2 million, or $0.08 per diluted share, for the first quarter 2014.
Dr. Robert Sinnott, Mannatech’s CEO and Chief Science Officer, said, “We are
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A Blimpie Franchisee on the Benefits of Franchising as an Immigrant
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David Old used an investor’s visa to move from Mexico City and become a Blimpie Subs and Salads franchisee in Sam Houston, Texas.
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Why You Need to Be Lazier in Your Writing (a.k.a. The Case for Repurposing Content)
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By Sarah Landrum After reading the word “lazier” in the headline, you must’ve thought: “Wait, what? How can you even suggest that? Do you know what you’re asking me to do?” OK, before we get down to the nitty-gritty, let’s clear up a few things first. By “lazier,” I’m not talking about copying others’ content […]
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Mannatech Reports 3.3% Growth in First Quarter
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Mannatech Inc. continues to build momentum on the strength of its international business, according to the company’s quarterly earnings results released Tuesday.
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Judge Halts Takeover of MonaVie Pending Hearing in Shareholder Suit
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On the heels of a lawsuit filed on behalf of MonaVie employees, a federal judge has temporarily halted foreclosure proceedings that would transfer almost all the assets of MonaVie Inc. to Jeunesse Global LLC.
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Longaberger To Close Mall Outlet Stores, Focus On Direct Sales
by Ramya Chandrasekaran • • 0 Comments
The Longaberger Co. has “hit bottom,” but its sales force will benefit from changes made by parent company CVSL, the company stated in a Tuesday conference call.
CVSL, which includes Longaberger as one of its eight direct-selling companies, reported first-quarter revenues decreased by $7.4 million, or 28 percent, compared to 2014.
Longaberger, which has seen its employment fall to 230 total and 68 at its basket-shaped corporate headquarters, has been the main reason for the CVSL revenue decline, according to the CVSL report.
“I think we have hit the bottom at the revenue line,” CVSL CEO and President John Rochon said of Longaberger. “We’re fixing the company. We have a strategy to get the sales back to the sales force.”
CVSL does not report revenues of its individual companies, but did report home decor revenue decreased
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Gano Excel Loses Lawsuit Against Colombian Progal BT
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Gano Excel opposed the use of the Ganogen brand by Progal BT with the Superintendent of Industry and Commerce (SIC) in Columbia, to protect their brand Gano Café.
Both companies make use of the medicinal fungus Ganoderma Lucidum, found in the highland rainforests of Asia and known for its therapeutic benefits, in their portfolio of its products and have been engaged in a lawsuit to defend their respective brands.
The debate began when SIC approved Progal’s application under international class 5 for nutritional supplements and products made of flour under Class 30.
Malaysian origin company Gano Excel opposed the application and appealed the SIC’s decision.
Gano Excel argued that its brand was already registered in 28 countries and the word Gano was also being used by it for its Gano Café brand, hence giving it priority. Additionally, as
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Are Investment Advisors Worth the Investment?
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When choosing how to put your money into the market, ask yourself how much you really want to walk away with.
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5 Common Pitfalls to Avoid When Hiring a Virtual Assistant
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The reality is, hiring a VA isn’t easy — and it isn’t a quick fix for your business’s problems.