Jack Adamo, writer for Forbes.com has a positive outlook for Avon, as shared in an articles today:
There are few stocks that the market thinks is uglier right now than Avon Products . But this unloved company could turn into a beautiful swan in the next couple of years, and its transformation could start showing up much sooner.
Avon’s third quarter earnings report was very encouraging in some aspects, but left a lot of questions unanswered. While revenues were down 8%, that was entirely due to the change in exchange rates caused by the very strong U.S. dollar. The company has a large South American presence. While that’s still not good news, it is at least not indicative of operational or marketing problems, though perhaps a new CFO would hedge currencies better. The search for one is currently in progress.
Elsewhere on the income statement, operating margins improved dramatically from 2.9% last year to 8.8% this year, although there’s still plenty of room for improvement there. Another positive is that third-quarter net income from continuing operations was $0.21 per diluted share, compared with a net loss of $0.01 last year.
Analysts expect operating or adjusted earnings for full-year 2014 to come in at $0.83 and look
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Rolling Stone Flops When They Discuss MLM Instead of Music
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Rolling Stone is pulling at strings when they hire an in-trouble journalist to write an opinion piece on MLM that contains dated criticism, much like their reputation.
In a post-recession era when many Americans are feeling dis-heartened by the traditional path of school,college, and a 9-5, Caleb Hanna, journalist for Rolling Stone magazine, writes an opinion piece about how a few individuals in Vemma are targeting college kids with a business opportunity, with a less-than-honest approach about the opportunity itself. It’s criticism that was common in the 80’s, when few people truly understood the network marketing opportunity. However, to hear a somewhat reputable publication write an article that questions the tactics with typical media spin techniques, it’s a wonder Rolling Stone isn’t doing so well.
International Business Times, an online publication, calls Rolling Stone ‘a gasping dinosaur’ and RS’s lack of research in having a journalist, who has — not once — but twice, been in journalistic hot water is evident that when reading an article, one should consider the source.
In 2011 public records indicate that Hannan stands accused of “failing to do any due diligence at all on the story.” (In regards to a Seattle Times article)
One thing is certain, Hannan
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4Life Mongolia Celebrates Fifth Anniversary
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November 7, 2014 marked the fifth anniversary of 4Life independent distributor activity in Mongolia.The three-day celebration began with a Leaders’ Forum on Friday that attracted 200 business builders in downtown Ulaanbaatar, the country’s capital.
The recognition celebration was held at Ulaanbaatar’s Independence Palace. More than 600 attendees will be onsite, including International Director Boldmaa Nyamdoo and Vice President of Communications Calvin Jolley—both visiting from 4Life Global Headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.
Business builders attending the events included Mongolian Gold International Diamonds Oyunmaa Banzragch and Narankhuu Rinchinsangi, Singaporean Gold International Diamonds Nadzrul Salim and Nadirah Ahmad, Russian Gold International Diamond Dmitriy Isakov, and Russian President’s Club member and International Diamond Marina Aryaeva.
Field leaders will dedicate Sunday’s activities to service. Participants will visit a daycare facility for special needs children in Ulaanbaatar. While onsite, Foundation 4Life® will make a donation of $3,000 USD to the program.
Nyamdoo: “It’s an honor to represent 4Life’s executive team here in Ulaanbaatar for this fifth anniversary celebration. Distributors in Mongolia and throughout Eurasia remain committed to enhancing lives by sharing the 4Life products and opportunity with others.”
About 4Life
4Life’s leading group of doctors, scientists, and researchers continue to advance immune system science with innovations in product formulation,
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Zija International Wins 7 MarCom Awards
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Zija International recently received several prestigious 2014 MarCom Awards, which recognizes excellence in marketing communications, design, branding, product packaging, etc. Platinum is the highest award possible, followed by Gold. Zija received the following:
PLATINUM
New Product Materials, Zija International
Branding, Améo Essential Oils
Product Launch, Améo Essential Oils
GOLD
Branding, Ripstix Supplements
Product Launch, Ripstix Supplements
HONORABLE MENTION
Integrated Marketing, Améo Essential Oils
Integrated Marketing, Ripstix Supplements
It’s been a whirlwind year at Zija International with the launch of these two exciting new product divisions. We’re honored to have been recognized for our hard work and for the final products.
The competition has grown to perhaps the largest of its kind in the world, with over 6,000 entries per year. A look at the winners shows a range in size from individual communicators to media conglomerates and Fortune 500 companies.
MarCom Awards is administered and judged by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals. The Association oversees awards and recognition programs, provides judges and sets standards for excellence. A complete list of Platinum winners can be found on the MarCom Awards website at www.marcomawards.com.
About Zija International
Although the company has been in business for only a few short years, it has experienced impressive growth year after year and been recognized as one of
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Nerium Celebrates Brand Center Opening In Richmond, BC
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Nerium International™, a leader in age-defying skincare products, celebrated the grand opening of its British Columbia Brand Center with a ribbon cutting ceremony held on Saturday, November 1, 2014. Special guests in attendance included Mayor Malcom Brodie, City of Richmond; Roy Truett, President of International at Nerium International; and Belynda Lee, Regional Vice President of Sales and General Manager of Canada.
The new Brand Center allows consumers interested in Nerium to learn about and purchase the company’s Optimera TM line of products. Since Nerium is a relationship marketing company that sells its products through direct sales, the Brand Center also serves as a resource center for Nerium’s Brand Partners that sell the products, providing them with advanced relationship marketing tools and materials to help them grow their personal businesses. It will also offer multi-lingual customer support. The Brand Center, which is 4,300 square feet, is the first Nerium International Brand Center in Canada.
The opening celebration, which took place at the new Brand Center located at Unit 130 – 11120 Horseshoe Way, Richmond, BC, included a red carpet, ribbon cutting, refreshments, giveaways, gift bags and a lion dance. Speeches were given by Mayor Brodie, Truett, and Lee.
Nerium International first began offering its
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Interview with Heidi Brown – Founder of Options Away
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Tell us a little bit about yourself and your entrepreneurial journey. I was born and raised in Canada. I bounced back and forth between Toronto and a northern lake house, which I am eternally thankful for. I think this lifestyle truly shaped my personality. I love cities and all things urban, but also have a […]
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American Airlines crew reject union contract
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Flight attendants at American Airlines have rejected a five-year contract, forcing the world’s largest carrier and its union for cabin-crew workers into binding arbitration.
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Detroit starts down the road to recovery, respect
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The largest U.S. city to endure bankruptcy has exited insolvency $7 billion lighter in debt and with hopes of improving itself.
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Startup Success Tips from Today's Tech Executives
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Launching a tech startup is easy, but succeeding in today’s competitive market is tougher than ever. Industry veterans share their insights for making it work.
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Philadelphia transit workers ratify new contract
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Philadelphia transit workers have voted overwhelmingly to ratify a new two-year contract, averting a potential strike that could have halted city subways, buses and trolleys.