In the Natural State, small business owners are taking a “wait and see” approach to the candidates for both the gubernatorial and Senate races.
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3 Words of Wisdom From a Successful Entrepreneur
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I’m fortunate that I have the opportunity to build Terrible Labs with an incredible team of engineers and designers. In just a few years, we’ve grown from three people with a questionable brand name to one of the most respected design and development consultancies around.
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Mannatech Reports 3.4% Increase in Q2 – 2014 To $46.3 Million
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Mannatech, Incorporated, the pioneer of nutritional glycobiology, leading innovator of naturally-sourced supplements based on Real Food Technology® solutions, and creator of the M5M (Mission 5 Million) social entrepreneurial movement, today announced financial results for its second quarter ended June30, 2014.
Second quarter net sales for 2014 were $46.3 million, an increase of 3.4% as compared to $44.8 million in the second quarter of 2013. Our net sales increased 2.2% in constant dollars, which is a non-GAAP financial measure that excludes the impact of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates.
Net loss was $0.7 million, or $0.26 per diluted share, for the second quarter 2014, as compared to net income of $0.8 million, or $0.30 per diluted share, for the second quarter 2013. The second quarter 2014 earnings were negatively impacted primarily by income taxes due to “tax return to provision” adjustments. Additionally, our income tax expense reflects our uneven performance in various jurisdictions; however, as we work toward being uniformly profitable, we anticipate that our effective tax rate will decrease.
We took charges to the inventory allowance of $0.8 million during the second quarter 2014 which reduced our gross profit margin to 79.0% as compared to 80.6% in the second quarter of 2013.
During
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David Guidroz Is Legal Shield’s Newest $100k Ring Earner
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LegalShield’s CEO, Rip Mason announced David Guidroz of Jackson, Alabama as LegalShield’s newest $100K Ring Earner, earning between $100,000 and $249,000 in a 12 month period.
David is a current Bronze Executive Director and has achieved as high as the Platinum Level. David is also a consistent qualifier of the Power 20 and Performance Club programs. He is also a recipient of the 2,000 Membership Sales level of the Production Achievement Award.
Brian Carruthers of Davidsonville, Maryland is David’s direct upline Platinum Executive Director.
LegalShield is an American corporation that sells legal service products through network marketing in the United States and Canada. The company was originally founded August 8, 1972 as the Sportsman’s Motor Club. In 1976 it was incorporated as Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc., and made its initial public offering in 1984. Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc. was acquired by MidOcean Partners in 2011 and changed its name to LegalShield.
LegalShield develops and markets pre-paid legal service plans through a network of more than 50 independent provider law firms across the U.S. and Canada. The Company also markets an identity theft monitoring and restoration services through its partnership with Kroll Inc. The company’s service plans are sold through network marketing. Products are also sold as an employee benefit through payroll deduction. The company has
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Trévo Continues To Set New Records In Antioxidant Power
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With astonishing ORAC antioxidant testing results, Trévo has, once again, confirmed that its nutrient-dense formula stands alone in a category far and above juice drinks or other types of nutritional products.
ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) is the standard method used in measuring the antioxidant capacities of various foods.
Through continuing implementation of the very latest in nutraceutical technology, Trévo’s previous over-the-top ORAC rating of 373,000 per bottle has been elevated to an even more astonishing rating of 428,640 per 32 ounce bottle! That’s 13,395 per ounce! This record-breaking score has been tested and certified by the scientists at the world-renowned Brunswick Laboratories.
This remarkable score dramatically overshadows the vast majority of “name brand” antioxidant products – including any “juice drink” product on the market – proving, once again, that Trévo is the one nutritional product you need for vibrant, long-lasting good health.
ABOUT TRÉVO
Trévo’s Founders are Mark and Holli Stevens who have a proven track record of over 16 years as owners of a successful network marketing company. Mark and Holli have also been on the “other side of the table” as independent representatives, building organizations with tens of thousands of members. This dynamic duo also possess nearly four decades of combined business
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PartyLite Teams Up With Famous Brand, Johnathan Adler
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PartyLite – whose world-class candles, candle accessories and fragranced home décor are sold around the globe — is unveiling its new designer collection, created by Jonathan Adler. Inspired by Adler’s home — New York City — the collection brings “Big Apple” glamour and style to candle lovers everywhere.
There’s plenty of glowing gold tone for holiday dazzle, from a tall, dramatic gold hurricane to a swanky, softer gold votive holder. There’s a stunning contemporary wall sconce that is especially brilliant when used in pairs. There are sharp red accent pieces, and a cool white ceramic Big Apple candle holder, plus two sophisticated new fragrances (Big Apple by Day and Big Apple by Night) to finish with a wonderful scent.
There are even some irresistible white porcelain creatures to add a touch of fantasy to the scene: sculptural peace doves and a charming squirrel. There’s just so much to love and so many ways to “gift” your way into the holidays.
“The new Jonathan Adler for PartyLite Collection delivers the on-trend glamour our global audience will love,” says Rob Goergen, President of PartyLite Worldwide. “These stunning candle holders, pottery pieces and brand new fragrances bring a sense of luxury and excitement to any
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Arbonne International Expands To Poland
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Arbonne International, a skincare and cosmetics company, announced this week that they will be expanding their distributorship to Poland, October 1st, 2014.
About Arbonne International
Founded in Switzerland in 1975, Arbonne International, LLC, creates personal care and wellness products that are crafted with premium botanical ingredients and innovative scientific discovery. Arbonne. Pure, Safe, Beneficial. Arbonne’s personal care and nutrition formulas are vegan certified and adhere to a strict Purity and Safety Ingredient Policy.
Arbonne products are available at arbonne.ca or through an extensive network of Arbonne Independent Consultants in Canada, the United States, Australia and the United Kingdom. Arbonne is a privately held company and is headquartered in Irvine, Calif. Arbonne® and Pure Vibrance(TM) are registered trademarks of Arbonne International, LLC.
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ForeverGreen’s July 2014 Sales Grow over 270%
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ForeverGreen Worldwide Corporation, a leading provider of nutritional foods and other healthy products, announced today that July 2014 revenue exceeded July 2013 sales by more than 270%.
“During July 2014, we had our best sales month ever,” said Jack Eldridge, CFO. “For the second consecutive month, our monthly sales exceeded $5 million. With sales for 2014 of nearly $30 million, we remain on track to exceed our previously announced revenue guidance of $41 – $50 million for the year.
The month of July is traditionally a slower month for many companies within our industry. We appreciate our members’ response to our messaging and products during this usually challenging month. We are very encouraged and foresee a solid August as well.”
About ForeverGreen
ForeverGreen Worldwide Corporation develops, manufactures and distributes an expansive line of all natural whole foods and products to North America, Australia, Europe, Asia and South America, including their new global offerings, PowerStrips and SolarStrips. They also offer Azul and FrequenSea(TM) whole-food beverages with industry exclusive Marine Phytoplankton, the Versativa line of hemp-based whole-food products, Immune Support, weight management products, Pulse-8 powdered L-arginine formula, TRUessence(TM) Essential Oils and Apothecary, 24Karat Chocolate(R) and an entire catalog of meals, snacks, household cleaners and personal
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QNET Touches Hearts In Egypt
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As part of our endeavour to touch hearts and help the less fortunate, QNET handed out Ramadan Bags of essential items in Egypt last week.
The charitable activity was carried out by QNET and a new committee of QNET leaders in Egypt headed by V Parter Adly Hassan and Associate V Partner Ibn Abbas Abdelsalam.
QNET Business Development Manager for Middle East and North Africa, Sherif Zahran says that giving back to the community in QNET in Egypt is an important part of what we do here.
“We understand the current economic situation and the suffering and financial burdens of many poor Egyptian families and this was a genuine token of support to those we met,” says Sherif.
The Ramadan bags were distributed first is an area called Zawyet Elnaggar where families really welcomed our team. And then, the remainder were taken to an Egyptian NGO in an area called Ezbet El Haganna where they were warmly received by a queue of needy community members.
ABOUT QNET
QNET International is one of Asia’s leading Direct Selling companies with a dynamic online shopping and business community comprising around seven million customers and independent distributors around the world. The company offers an entrepreneurial network marketing business opportunity and a portfolio of lifestyle products that have been developed
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Talk Fusion Gives Associate Freedom Of Expression
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As inviting as the “working from home” concept is for many people, for others it is literally the only solution for them to earn income.
Alexander Plokhih was born in Arkhangelsk, Russia with infantile cerebral palsy on April 2, 1992. His condition was so severe that he could not speak; in fact, he could not even sit up.
“Thanks to my parents my physical status finally became better,” Alexander recalls. “I had special treatment including two serious surgeries. I finished special school for disabled children. I wanted to continue my education but our educational institutions have no facilities for people such as me. I couldn’t receive full time education.”
Alexander was determined, however, and took it upon himself to complete computer training courses and became a programmer. Even this accomplishment proved insufficient to help his family deal with his mounting medical bills.
“My invalidity pension is very small, so I worked as a moderator and web-designer. But my father told me that I would never earn enough money in that line of work.”
Alexander sought out Relationship Marketing Companies that would allow him to work from home, but met with constant rejection due to his illness. Then he found out about Talk Fusion.
“In that moment,