Small business costs have continued to rise during 2014 despite falling inflation, research finds.
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Younique Opens In United Kingdom, Fills Triple Digits Club In 26 Minutes
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Younique, a cosmetics direct sales company dedicated to uplifting, empowering and validating women everywhere, opened its virtual doors (October 1, 2014) to the United Kingdom.
Within 26 minutes of the market opening, 999 Presenters had joined the Younique Family in the UK, solidifying the prestigious Triple Digits Clubfor that market. By contrast, it took the successful United States market nine months to reach this same milestone.
“The first 999 Presenters to join the Younique Family in each market are included in what we call the Triple Digits Club for that market,” says Younique Cofounder Melanie Huscroft. “These pioneering Presenters receive a special Triple Digits Club charm with their Presenter Kit, as well as Younique Cash (Y-Cash) to spend on their next purchase.”
The anticipation surrounding a Younique market opening continues to build with each new market launch. “There will no doubt be a lot of talk today, and in the coming weeks and months, about the growth of Younique in the United Kingdom,” says Younique Founder Derek Maxfield. “And numbers do matter, but for one main reason: It means that we are able to reach more people with our mission to uplift, empower and validate women everywhere.”
A Younique Presenter (independent sales representatives) in the United
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ASEA Announces Mid-Year Accomplishments In Public Address
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In a recent public address on the ASEA blog, Charles Funke, CEO, announced their mid-year accomplishments;
We value each of you and recognize that we have the best Associate partners in our industry, and this is evidenced by some impressive accomplishments you have achieved since January.
We have witnessed unprecedented rank advancements this year—more than 350 of you have advanced to the bronze executive rank or above just since our international convention in May.
Our 2014 Amplify convention was sold out, and we registered the highest convention attendance in ASEA history. At convention, we launched our groundbreaking RENU 28 skin health product and since then, you have shared more than 200,000 individual tubes of this incredible product.
At the same time, sales of ASEA continue to increase month over month. During the summer months when sales in our industry typically lag, our sales have continued to surge and have increased by 35% since April. Weekly sales records have been broken again and again throughout the year.
CORPORATE TEAM STRENGTHENED
I am also excited to report that we have remained focused on our commitment to strengthen our corporate team so that we can continue to support our thriving global growth. Since January, we have recruited top talent to
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Zija International Recaps Four-Day Convention In Salt Lake City, Utah
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Thousands of Zija International Distributors and customers from around the world made their way to Salt Lake City, Utah the last week of September for Zija Summit 2014, the company’s biggest and most successful event to date. Zija International officially launched two highly-anticipated new product divisions—Améo Essential Oils and Ripstix Fitness Supplements—throughout the week from the main stage. Below are several highlights from the event:
• Améo Essential Oils were officially launched, including an experiential “oil bar” where attendees were able to sample and learn about each oil from experts. The company introduced the product line with a video that can be seen HERE.
• Dr. Joshua Plant explained Améo’s exclusive CERTI-5 process, which tests Améo Essential Oils to ensure their quality and purity. The CERTI-5 process validates that all Améo Essential Oils are clinical-grade as well as Cell Active and Permeable™. Click HERE to view the CERTI-5 process video.
• Ripstix Fitness Supplements were officially launched, which are aimed at athletes and fitness junkies, as well as anyone wanting to make the most of their workouts. They introduced the new divisions with a video that can be seen HERE.
• Moringa Body Oil was welcomed into Zija’s GenM skin care family, which is part
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Topmodel Tyra Banks Launches Her Own Direct Selling Cosmetics Company
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Tyra Banks, is an American television personality, producer, author, actress, and former top model. She graduated from Harvard Business School’s three-year Owner/President Management Program.
Tyra first became famous as a model, appearing twice on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and working for Victoria’s Secret as one of their original Angels.
Banks is the creator and host of the UPN/The CW reality television show America’s Next Top Model, co-creator of True Beauty, and was the host of her own talk show, The Tyra Banks Show.
Banks is one of four African Americans and seven women to have repeatedly ranked among the world’s most influential people by Time magazine.
Introducing her latest with a flashy video, rife with a jumble of made-up words and humblebrag hyperboles, Tyra heralds her new line as the future of beauty.
Part of Tyra’s cosmetics company is based on a model of direct selling. Representatives, which the model calls “beautytainers,” throw parties or set up online shops where they can sell Tyra-branded products to other people.
Tyra Banks according to her website:
“You can be one of the first Beautytainers by completing 7 easy questions. After that, be on the lookout for emails from me that keep you
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Interview With Jasmine Risso – Co-Founder Simply Real Moms
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Tell us a little bit about your blogging journey. My journey in blogging has been fun and definitely a learning experience. It’s so fun to look back at my posts when I had first started and seeing how much I have grown. I truly appreciate all my blogger friends and clients I have worked with […]
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Youngevity Announces Acquisition of Restart Your Life
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Youngevity Essential Life Sciences, a wholly owned subsidiary of Youngevity International, Inc., announced that it consummated the acquisition of the business of Restart Your Life, a dietary supplement company and provider of immune system support products and therapeutic skin lotions.
As a result of the business combination, Youngevity distributors and customers will have access to the unique line of high-quality products from Restart Your Life. In turn, Restart Your Life distributors and customers will gain access to more than 1,000 high-quality products offered by Youngevity, including nutritional supplements, sports and energy drinks, health and wellness-related services, weight management, lifestyle products (pets, spa and bath, garden), gourmet coffee, packaged foods, skincare, cosmetics, apparel and accessories.
Joyce Cordell, CEO of Restart Your Life, said, “The Restart Your Life story is one of scientific innovation and excellence in the field of immunology. By joining the Youngevity family we have become an international company with a solid foundation backed by the stability of an established leader in the direct selling industry. This expands the Restart brand globally and we could not be more excited for our entire distributor base. This is a huge win for the Restart Your Life family.”
A.J. Lanigan, Co-Founder of Restart Your Life,
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Arbonne Expands Into Poland
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Arbonne International, LLC (Arbonne) through its subsidiary Arbonne Europe Sarl, officially opens its business in Poland today, marking the 34-year-old company’s entry into continental Europe. With the launch, Arbonne introduces its world–class, botanically based, beauty and health and wellness products for the whole family.
By gently harvesting the best of nature — then formulating with advanced scientific breakthroughs — Arbonne’s premium products are designed to deliver amazing and visual results. That tradition has continued since the company was founded more than three decades ago by Norwegian entrepreneur and visionary Petter Morck.
“Since 1980, we have seen the incredible power of the Arbonne products and opportunity to transform people’s lives and now we are thrilled to share that in Poland, too”
Arbonne’s continued growth in its four current countries is generating positive momentum to carry the company’s culture, sense of community, products and opportunity into Poland. In advance of the launch, Arbonne Poland events were held earlier this month in Sopot, Warsaw and Krakow — with nearly 1,200 excited attendees.
Existing Arbonne Independent Consultants from other countries also attended the pre-launch events to lend their support, experience and enthusiasm. Entry into Poland makes Arbonne operational in a fifth country, along with Australia, Canada,
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4Life Colombia`s Seventh Annual Event Attracts 3,000+ Attendees
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4Life Colombia recently hosted company President and CEO Steve Tew at the Centro de Convenciones y Exposición Plaza Mayor in Medellín for a seventh anniversary celebration and product launch event titled, “Brilla en el Escenario—Shine on Stage.”
The event attracted more than 3,000 attendees, including Platinum International Diamonds Juan and Damaris Rosado and Gold International Diamonds Norma Rocha, Carlos Rocha, Giovanni & Sandra Perotti, Antonio González, Natalya Davydyuk from Russia, Arlette De J. Molina and Osmel Farak, Alfonso Acero and Lina María Orrego, and Edgardo Negrete and Milena Cerpa.
General Manager Nao Lau: “It was amazing to celebrate our market’s seventh anniversary with new products, our President and CEO, and so many star distributors. Our Colombia business builders continue to raise the bar! With all of their work and dedication, there’s much growth to come.”
The day included a leadership breakfast with Tew, recognition activities, business-building presentations, and the launch of 4Life Transfer Factor® RioVida Stix® Tri-Factor® Formula and Multiplex™. Other corporate attendees included Vice President, International Richard Decker and International Coordinator Astrid Najera.
Decker: “4Life distributors throughout the country of Colombia have exemplified what we mean by Together, Building People since launching this market in 2007. It’s an honor and pleasure to serve
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Herbalife To Tour Asia
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Herbalife, a global nutrition company, has announced the launch of its second Asia-Pacific Wellness Tour, which will see six of its Herbalife Nutrition Advisory Board (NAB) members and experts visit a total of 25 cities in Australia, Cambodia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Macau, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.
Building on the success of the inaugural Asia-Pacific Wellness Tour held in April this year, which recorded an attendance of 22,000 across the region, this October edition of the Tour seeks to further amplify public awareness of the importance of balanced nutrition and healthy lifestyles in an increasingly time-strapped world.
“The trends of rising obesity rates, ageing population and mounting health consciousness are not showing signs of slowing down. With the return of the Asia-Pacific Wellness Tour, Herbalife seeks to highlight the impact of these issues, and impart practical, balanced nutrition tips and positive lifestyle habits to help people live healthier lives in today’s busy world. The visiting NAB members and experts will also conduct training for our Independent Herbalife Members, equipping them with nutrition knowledge to better serve their customers,” said William M. Rahn, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Herbalife Asia Pacific.
According to the World Health Organization