Thomas Nordlund was one of the major field leaders in Site Talk – Unaico – OPN and the majortiy of the members has been in his team.
In the Top MLM Networker Poll 2013 he ended on the first place together with his son Kenny Nordlund with 20,000+ votes.
Sitetalk management stated in 2012:
“During the past years we have had enormous help from Kenny and Thomas Nordlund in their roles as Network Directors.
This has, however, come at the expense of other areas, and we are now pleased to announce that these areas will again be the focus of the company.
The amount of hours Kenny and Thomas have put into their roles as network directors cannot be calculated, but we do know that very few people would have been able to do it.
Thomas and Kenny will both take a step back from the management of the company in order to truly focus on the building of the network. They have requested this change for a while, and we have now agreed that they will do more in the next phase of the company in their new roles. It is very important that everyone understands how relevant they are for the company
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Avon Continues To Struggle After CFO Resigns
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Avon’s stock is falling Tuesday after its chief financial officer resigned to take a CFO job in another industry.
Late Monday Avon Products Inc., which has struggled to turn around its business, said that Kimberly Ross’ resignation is effective on Oct. 2. Avon’s vice president and corporate controller, Robert Loughran, will be interim CFO while the New York company searches for a permanent replacement.
Avon is the world’s biggest direct seller of cosmetics, but its sales have been steadily declining. The company has reduced costs, cut thousands of jobs and left unprofitable markets to try to improve its business.
Ross, who joined Avon in 2011, leaves big shoes to fill, said Wendy Nicholson of Citi Investment Research in a client note. Ross helped sell jewelry company Silpada, exit weak markets and refinance the balance sheet, Nicholson said. But Avon still has a lot of work to do in its turnaround plan, she said, and that’s a problem as it may take a while to hire a new CFO.
“Avon’s overhead costs seem still way too high, its internal controls/systems are still weak, its cash flow is still depressed and too many markets are still in disarray,” she wrote.
The analyst cut Avon’s rating to “Neutral”
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ItWorks! Celebrates 3 Year Growth Of 1565%
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ItWorks! is a direct sales company that markets beauty, wellness and weight loss products. It Works! Global has thousands of independent, direct-selling distributors in the U.S., the EU and Australia and continues to climb the ranks in Inc 5000 to the #290 spot from #436 in 2013, #662 in 2012, and #720 in 2011.
Their revenue climbed from $27 Million in 2010 to $456 Million in 2013 and in the last 3 years they’ve more than doubled the size of their staff. Earlier this year they opened up a $10 Million new headquarters and continue to expand their customer base.
It Works! offers a variety of daily-use, instant-results products, including its signature and unique It Works! Wrap, a contouring product that can tighten, tone and firm any area of the body in just 45 minutes. The company currently pays commissions to more than 60,000 independent distributors worldwide.
In 2013 ItWorks! was named No. 1 for the Highest-Dollar Revenue Growth in the Tampa Bay area on the Tampa Bay Business Journal Fast 50 list. The company was also named No. 56 out of 100 on the Direct Sales Industry Top 100 Global Companies list by Direct Selling News.About It Works! GlobalFounded in 2001, It Works! Global
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Motherhood Rocks Most Women's Careers
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Despite the gains that have been made in workplace equality, women still face many more hurdles than men, new research finds.
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3 Tips to Fill 'Undesirable' Roles
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In general, no position is impossible to fill because there are different types of people who would be happy in different types of roles. A task or role that is tedious to one person can be a gratifying job for someone else.
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Want Better Search Rankings? Start with Your Google+ Profile
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Are you taking full advantage of Google+ for your business? Here’s how to make the most of this social network.
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Peeps on Your Team: Getting Awesome Support People in Place
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By Rebecca Flansburg I love the poem from Maya Angelou called Every Woman Should. A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE one friend who always makes her laugh … and one who lets her cry … Time is a precious commodity and part of being a business owner is knowing when it’s time to call in the troops for […]
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PartyLite Canada VP/Sales Honoured By Direct Sellers Association Of Canada
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Tracie Graham, Vice President of Sales at PartyLite Canada, was specially honoured by the Direct Sellers Association of Canada at its annual conference held in Halifax, Nova Scotia, where the organization also celebrated its 60th anniversary. Tracie received the organization’s Distinguished Service Award.
According to DSA President Ken Mulhall, the award is presented to individuals who have made a significant contribution to the advancement of the DSA through their involvement in the affairs of the association, in their community or in public service.
“It is with great pleasure that the Direct Sellers Association of Canada is presenting a Distinguished Service Award to Tracie Graham, Vice President of Sales for PartyLite Gifts,” said Mr. Mulhall. “Tracie received this award because she masterfully led the Member Rewards Taskforce to sunset our previous program and launch a new and improved affinity program for the association.
“Also, Tracie has been a great ambassador of the DSA through her participation on the DSA Board of Directors. Tracie’s commitment to the DSA was further acknowledged by her moving into the role of Vice Chair during this year’s Annual General Meeting. The DSA is very fortunate to have Tracie on our team.”
PartyLite Canada was also acknowledged at the meeting for its compliance with
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LifeVantage Announces 4th Quarter Results – Up 8%+ to 56 Million
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LifeVantage Corporation (Nasdaq:LFVN), a company dedicated to helping people achieve healthy living through a combination of a compelling business opportunity and scientifically validated products, today reported financial results for its fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended June 30, 2014.
Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2014 Highlights:
Revenue was $56.0 million, an increase of 8.8% over the prior year period;
Revenue increased in the Americas by 12.3% compared to the prior year period;
Operating income was $4.8 million and net income was $2.4 million; and
Successfully launched the TrueScienceTM Skin Care Regimen.
Full Year Fiscal 2014 Highlights:
Revenue was $214.0 million, an increase of 2.8% over the prior year;
Revenue increased in the Americas by 6.1% over the prior year;
Operating income was $19.5 million and net income was $11.4 million;
Cash from operations grew 13.5%; ended the fiscal year with cash of $20.4 million;
Repurchased $46.2 million in shares and reduced long-term debt by $16.2 million; and
Began Real Salt Lake Major League Soccer marketing sponsorship.
Douglas C. Robinson, President and Chief Executive Officer of LifeVantage, stated, “We are pleased to report revenue growth for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year. Our sales results reflect reignited growth in North America, partially offset by lower sales in Japan caused by continued distractions. We were successful in leveraging our general and administrative infrastructure while making important investments in sales and marketing, product development and geographic expansion initiatives. Throughout fiscal year
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Americans Go To Capitol Hill To Share Direct Selling Stories With Congress
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More than 400 independent direct selling consultants representing 28 companies, 30 states, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia met with members of Congress today during Direct Selling Associations (DSAs) second annual Direct Selling Day on Capitol Hill. Participants shared personal stories about how direct selling has helped them achieve business and personal goals to create a better life.
Direct selling empowers entrepreneurs who are building the American economy community by community, said Joseph Mariano, president of DSA. Our industry has a positive story to tell, and Direct Selling Day on Capitol Hill is a great way to explain that our people are the industrys greatest asset.
Participants from all corners of the country related how direct selling which involves the direct sale of products and services person-to-person, through home parties or online through distributor websites has provided them with personal flexibility, the opportunity to own their own businesses and the chance to achieve a variety of personal and professional goals including supplementing their income, receiving recognition for successes and promoting a product or service they stand behind.
Mariano continued, Direct sellers live and work in every state and Congressional district in the country. Its critical that policymakers understand the value that direct