The Guardian reports:
Natura, Brazil’s top cosmetics, fragrance and toiletries maker, this week became the largest – and first publicly traded – company to attain B Corps sustainability certification.
The certification program, which is run by B Lab, is designed to encourage high standards of environmental and social stewardship and transparency among businesses.
Until now, in some ways, B Corps has seemed like a noble – if limited – experiment, a method for ideologically driven companies to pursue sustainability while still surviving in a business environment that is red in tooth and claw.
While the program has had considerable growth – currently, there are more than 1,170 B Corps businesses located across 37 countries – the majority are small and privately owned. The question arises: for all the good that the B Corps does, can it appeal to major economic players?
Natura’s recent move suggests that the answer is yes. And the Brazilian company isn’t the only prominent, well-funded business that has recently sought certification. Earlier this month, crowdfunding platform Kickstarter and energy company Green Mountain Power both announced that they have attained B Corps certification.
Both companies are strong players in their respective fields. In March 2014,Kickstarter passed the $1bn mark in lifetime funding – and over half of that money was raised
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Union calls 3-day strike at German Amazon centers
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A union has launched a three-day strike at five Amazon.com distribution centers in Germany, the latest in a string of walkouts in a long-running wage dispute with the American online retailer.
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CVSL Stock Opens, Closes At $13 In Debut
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CVSL, a holding company for direct sale businesses, debuted on the New York Stock Exchange Friday, uplisting from an over the counter exchange.
Dually headquartered in Dallas and Luzern, Switzerland, CVSL saw its stock traded as high as $19.85 per share on the OTC market in the past year. It hit NYSE under the ticker symbol CVSL and opened and closed at $13 per share.
“We didn’t really anticipate a large change in the pricing, the point was more to be on the stock exchange,” said Russell Mack, vice president of the company. “This was the first step of a long-term strategy.”
Just over 18 months ago, CVSL made its first acquisition, buying Longaberger, an Ohio company that creates pottery and baskets. It now owns eight businesses in the direct to consumer market and want to continue to add to its portfolio. M&A will be the company’s major focus in 2015 as it works to grow geographically and across industries.
“Right now out of our companies we represent nine industries,” Mack said. “What we want to do is build outward and diversify so CVSL represents as many categories of direct to consumer as possible.”
“We also want to expand geographically,” he added. “We’re currently selling in
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Buyer's remorse: Sandy victims regret taking loans now affecting their eligibility for grants
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When Superstorm Sandy left Denise Erickson’s home with a collapsed foundation, a loan from the Small Business Administration looked like the best deal in town.
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Identity theft victims face months of hassle
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As soon as Mark Kim found out his personal information was compromised in a data breach at Target last year, the 36-year-old tech worker signed up for the retailer’s free credit monitoring offer so he would be notified if someone used his identity to commit fraud.
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Your info has been hacked. Now what do you do?
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Criminals stole personal information from tens of millions of Americans in data breaches this past year.
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Concoria Makes Its Debut Across U.S.
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Melissa & Scott Thompson are bringing together their 40 years of combined expertise in Corporate Network Marketing and Internet Advertising to form a powerful partnership as Founding Associates for new Anti-Aging Skincare sensation, Concoria.
Melissa’s experience includes over 20 years in corporate roles at Belcorp, Shaklee, & Avon Products, Inc. Scott, founder and owner of Internet Advertising powerhouse, Astoria Company, has worked in The Online Digital Media Space for 20 years.
Concoria, LLC, is the brilliant marriage of the world’s leading private label manufacturer in prestige beauty for the past 38 years and a founding team with over 200 years of Network Marketing expertise. Concoria is building a community unique to this industry! Picture the most luxurious beauty brand you know venturing into the Network Marketing arena… that is Concoria!
“I have studied companies across our industry for over two decades and I have had the privilege of leading teams of 250,000 Independent Associates; I know first hand the characteristics of a successful business, and I understand what makes this industry tick,” said Melissa.
“It is not everyday you see a new company with the expertise and backing of strong parent company, the prestige exclusivity of a skincare line that is top of
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Aron And Cathy Parker; 12 Years To Become An Overnight Success
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It was some time ago when I heard a leader on stage say, “Would it be worth it if for 4 years if you weren’t successful and then made 6 figures on the 5th year? What if it took 10 years? 15 years? Would it still be worth it?” For most, the answer is absolutely.
Most of us spend decades in our job working only to make progress in baby steps with a ceiling cap looming above us. The promise from network marketing is what keeps people going.
It’s what kept Aron and Cathy Parker going, even though they both started on their own separate paths 12 years ago. Their story has become one that defines what the network marketing industry is about.
What many people earn in a year is what Aron and Cathy have just earned in a single month at DubLi; $41,000*. But it didn’t come easy. There were times in their network marketing career where they were on WIC (a type of government welfare program).
Their decision to sign up with DubLi didn’t come easy. Their network marketing career had picked up momentum in the last couple of years even though they had struggled in it for so long they began to
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Fuxion – The Latin America Company, Fast Growing In The USA
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Mission Accomplished. Once Again, Fuxion, a Latin American company and leader in the wellness industry demonstrates its commitment to its distributors to reward them with world-class bonuses.
This is just one more way of accomplishing Fuxion’s mission to become one of the top companies in the industry.
This time it’s an exclusive trip to Dubai.
Lina Orellana, Fuxion Regional Manager North America says:
“Our top 30 Fuxion Leaders will enjoy an all-inclusive trip to the fantastic Dubai Emirates, where they will have an unforgettable experience at the Burj Al Arab Hotel, a symbol of the country and its world class luxury”.
“Dubai is a unique place and you simply have to be there. Thanks to its privileged location and infrastructure, Dubai has become the leading center of global economic activity in the region and is a symbol of success and development. The breathtaking scenery of vast deserts and spectacular beaches make it one of the most exquisite destination. It is an experience that no leader of our company to be missed “.
The top 30 entrepreneurs of FuXion will be showcased for their achievement of bringing in the most earnings between 2013 and 2014. These 30 leaders are a testimony of FuXion’s growth. This unstoppable growth
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LinkedIn Updates Help You Improve Your Profile
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LinkedIn’s new editing features help users create better profiles and boost opportunities.