Traditionally a field dominated by technology and biotechnology, venture investors have developed an appetite for food.
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Few roles for Hispanics in top Hollywood movies
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A new study shows that less than 5 percent of actors in top Hollywood films are Hispanic, and that Latinas are more likely than women of any other ethnicity to appear partially or totally naked on screen.
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Time to Rebrand? Follow These 3 Steps
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One of the first things you must do when you launch a business is develop and market your own unique company brand.
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Time to Rebrand? Follow These 3 Steps
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As your business evolves and grows, its present state may not accurately reflect the brand you built when you started. When this happens, you might need to rebrand.
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The 'No Problem' Problem
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When small business employees say no problem to a customer instead of you’re welcome, it’s a serious problem that over time could be the equivalent of a business death wish.
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Walgreen CFO leaves, replaced with Kraft exec
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Walgreen’s top financial officer is leaving the nation’s largest drugstore chain as it nears a key decision about its future that could involve a politically touchy overseas reorganization.
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For Job Creation, Technology Is a Give and Take Proposition
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Automation in the workplace hasn’t been the job killer many have predicted it would be, new research finds.
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Steve And Yvette Mitchell Earn Over $100K In Lifetime Earnings Through Visalus
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Vi UK proudly recognizes 1-Star Ambassadors Steve and Yvette Mitchell for achieving over $100,000 in personal earnings.*
With almost 1,200 Rising Stars behind them, they have rapidly grown their business and generated over £2 million in sales since January 2014. They have also helped 250 Promoters achieve their BMWs and nearly 2,000 people earn their Challenge Kits for FREE.
“Our #1 reason for joining Vi was the opportunity it gave us to change more people’s lives. Already in a matter of months, that’s exactly what we’re doing, thanks to Vi,” said the Mitchells, adding, “Having fun, making money, helping people look and feel better, and positively changing lives—that’s a great way to live life… that’s the Vi-Life!”
ViSalus, Inc. is a healthy lifestyle company dedicated to Challenging the World… 10 lbs. at a time. Founded in 2005, ViSalus develops quality weight-management products and nutritional supplements that it markets and sells direct-to-consumers through an international sales force of independent promoters. ViSalus markets its products in North America under the ViSalus® brand, and in Europe under the Vi™ brand, through the PROJECT 10 Challenge®.
Having helped millions of people lose millions of lbs., The Challenge is one of the fastest growing weight-loss and fitness platforms in the world today. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California and Troy, Michigan, ViSalus is majority-owned by Blyth, Inc. (NYSE: BTH). For more information about
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Cosmetics Veteran, Diane Miles, Joins MonaVie’s Scientific Advisory Board
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MonaVie announced cosmetics industry veteran Diane Miles has joined their Scientific Advisory Board (SAB). The addition of Diane will help round out the science and research as it pertains to how products can help consumers look and feel their best. In addition, she will play a key role in helping guide product development efforts into potential new market segments for MonaVie.
Diane brings more than 25 years of experience to MonaVie within the prestigious skin care, makeup, and fragrance sectors. She has exceled in a variety of key roles at renowned companies, including as CEO of skin care company Perricone, MD; president of Bare Escentuals, one of the most successful and fastest growing beauty brands in the United States; and CEO of Benefit Cosmetics, a now billion dollar brand based in San Francisco.
She has also worked extensively with luxury brands Dior (in London and New York) and L’Oreal in various sales, marketing, and management roles. Diane has a degree in Pharmacy from the University of London and is a registered pharmacist and member of the Pharmaceutical Society in the UK.
“The beauty world is changing, and the future of beauty will be a fusion of health and beauty,” said Diane. “Naturally, I’m excited to
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Health-Conscious Japanese Help Grow Mannatech’s Business
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Health-conscious Japanese consumers are helping Mannatech™, Inc. (NASDAQ: MTEX), the pioneer of nutritional glycobiology and leading innovator of naturally sourced supplements based on Real Food Technology™ solutions, grow its international business.
According to a report by McKinsey Quarterly, “Japan has been perceived as one of the world’s healthiest societies, thanks to a combination of lifestyle, diet and genetics, and Japanese consumers are increasingly conscious of their health.”
A recent government study by Alberta, Canada notes that, “the Japanese supplements market is the second largest in the world, after the U.S., and that Japanese consumers are among the most health-conscious in Asia.”
“Japan has been a good fit for our patented products as well as our marketing programs,” said Dr. Robert Sinnott, Mannatech CEO and Chief Science Officer. “Japan is the number two country in the world for marketing programs such as ours and the world’s second largest consumer market. So even though the direct selling field is crowded, our patented products stand out.”
“After the Tsunami tragedy in 2011, people started to think about mutual cooperation and connectivity,” said Tatsuya Ogami, Mannatech Japan General Manager. “The social entrepreneur culture here is also growing. This makes Japan a great fit for Mannatech’s