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Beyond Slim Gains Media Attention From Forbes, NY Weekly And The Frisky

Very few companies in the direct selling space have ever been able to gain media attention outside of the direct selling channel. Beyond Slim, with its record setting growth scientifically validated product, it’s trademarked Social Referral Marketing™ model and great leadership is breaking this mold.
With a mission to help millions of people become fitter, healthier, and happier it takes a massive reach to actually make that kind of impact. Fortunately for Beyond Slim, they are off to a great start and gaining even more momentum thanks to the recent attention they are receiving from outside the direct sales industry.
Beyond Slim is already receiving recognition with articles appearing in impressive publications such as

Forbes.com
NY Weekly, and most recently
The Frisky.

This is just the start, ZipSlim first appeared on the scene in the ‘Forbes.com’ Valentine’s Day Gift Guide, making the list as one of the best accessories for frequent traveler’s, thanks to ZipSlim’s ability to help combat Metabolic Overload and weight gain.
Not long after, Beyond Slim also popped up in a ‘New York Weekly’ write up, sharing how this new paradigm shift is happening and replacing traditional direct selling models.
Ray Faltinsky, Founder and CEO, along with Rachel Kellogg, Vice

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Melaleuca CEO Frank VanderSloot Idaho’s Richest Person With $1.9 Billion

According to an article in Forbes:
Idaho might supply a third of America’s potatoes, but you won’t find its richest resident among the state’s 325,000 acres of potato fields, or even in its capital city of Boise. He’s in Idaho Falls (pop. 60,211), running one of the nation’s largest online retail companies from his headquarters four miles from downtown.
Idaho’s wealthiest person, with an estimated net worth of $1.9 billion: Frank VanderSloot, the 68-year-old founder and CEO of Melaleuca, which bills itself as “the wellness company.”
Melaleuca manufactures more than 450 products ranging from vitamins and health supplements to environmentally-friendly household cleaners. It then sells them direct from the factory to more than 1.8 million consumers every month through its online store.
About two-thirds of customers simply buy products for personal use. But Melaleuca also offers commissions to those who want to refer customers of their own. Most just earn a 3-4% commission on goods purchased by people they have directly referred, but it’s possible — depending on how many people you have referred and how active a role you take in the company each month — to earn higher rates and commissions on purchases made by the Melaleuca customers referred to the business by

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Forbes Reports: Avon’s Resistance To Change Led To Its Downfall

 
Forbes reports: Change is the magic word that seems to decide success in most industries today, and the beauty industry is no exception. Avon Products seemed to have learned the lesson too late when only recently it had spoken about plans to expand its digital channel outside the U.S. and make its representatives sell through the social media. Too little, too late? Unfortunately, that’s what we think. 
What Has Happened To Avon?
An over 70% persistent stock price decline over the last year indicates that Avon might be unable to recover from its weak state, after all. In the past, it was rumored that the company has been trying to sell off the whole or a part of its business. However, there didn’t seem to be many takers. Avon has been on a downhill journey since 2011 (its last profitable

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Forbes: The MLM Industry Is Poised For Explosive Growth

 
Forbes.com Inc., (www.forbes.com) a leading Internet media company, is among the most trusted resources for the world’s business and investment leaders
In an recent article with the heading: “Would You Join A Multi-Level Marketing Company For Retirement Income?” Forbes author Robert Laura is very positibe about the Network Marketing Industry:
Forbes:
At some point in your life you’ve been pitched a multi-level marketing (MLM), direct selling, or network marketing business opportunity.  While the pitch varies from company to company, it basically promises a chance to ditch your 9-5 work schedule, be your own boss, and make lots of money while making new friends in the process.
It all sounds good on paper, yet there is a seemingly endless debate over whether these companies and programs are legitimate business opportunities or not, so I dug in and

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Forbes Recognizes Cindy Monroe, Thirty-One Gifts, As One Of 8 Women To Watch

 
Among mega names like Jessica Alba, Natalie Massenet, and Sandra Bullock, Forbes recognized Cindy Monroe, Thirty-One Gifts CEO, as one of 8 women to watch — giving the company even further credibility for their position in the marketplace. The article, which can be found on Forbes.com, states: 
Here are more details on all eight women entrepreneurs and executives to keep an eye on:
Jessica Alba
$200 million
Age: 34. Residence: Los Angeles, Calif.
The actress has found surprising success in an unrelated industry: household products. In 2011, she cofounded The Honest Company, which makes non-toxic baby gear, cleaning supplies and bath and body products. She owns up to 20% of the company, which saw revenues grow from $10 million 2012 to $150 million in 2014. The company was recently valued at $1 billion.
Sandra Bullock
$200 million
Age: 50. Residence: Austin,

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Forbes Speaks With Amway’s Steve Van Andel

 
Dan Schawbel from Forbes: I spoke with Steve Van Andel, the chairman of Amway, who is responsible for managing daily operations of the company with Amway President Doug DeVos.
Van Andel is the eldest son of Amway Co-Founder Jay Van Andel, who, with Rich DeVos, started Amway in 1959 in Ada, Michigan. Since then, Amway has grown into the world’s largest direct selling company. Over the past two decades, Van Andel has led a strategic transformation of the company with a focus on growth through innovation, driving double-digit growth. Prior to being named chairman, Van Andel served as vice president with responsibility for Amway’s business operations in North and South America. He also served as vice president of marketing.
Recently, Amway acquired the XS Energy Brand, an energy drink brand that has exhibited positive momentum with the next-generation

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Forbes Believes In Avon

 
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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Forbes Believes MLM Is One Of The Most Significant Solutions For Retirement

 
Robert Laura, a contributor for Forbes.com, has recently written an article for the publication, stating that he believes MLM is one of the most significan solutions for retirement and shares why: 
At some point in your life you’ve been pitched a multi-level marketing (MLM), direct selling, or network marketing business opportunity.  While the pitch varies from company to company, it basically promises a chance to ditch your 9-5 work schedule, be your own boss, and make lots of money while making new friends in the process.
It all sounds good on paper, yet there is a seemingly endless debate over whether these companies and programs are legitimate business opportunities or not, so I dug in and got the real scoop.  As a result, I believe that the entire industry is poised for explosive growth and can be one of the most significant solutions to America’s currentretirement savings crisis.
Initially, that may sound like a bold statement, but it’s not if you understand retirement the way I do.  The reality is, making a successful transition into retirement has more to do with psychology than with money… and the same may hold true for multi-level and network marketing.
Don’t get me wrong, money has a role in

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Forbes Living Features MICHE Handbags And Accessories

 
The producers of Forbes Living are excited to announce that MICHE handbags and accessories will be featured in an upcoming segment as part of their “Luxury Living” series. The show is hosted by Forbes Riley, an award-winning TV host in the D2C industry, author, entrepreneur, mother and one of the nation’s leading health and wellness experts.
Handbags are fundamental to every woman’s wardrobe. In addition to being functional, they are a must-have accessory that completes her outfit and polishes her look. MICHE creates a unique, trend-setting, high-quality, and convenient handbag with magnetic interchangeable exteriors. These handbags are easily transformed into entirely new looks in just seconds, without needing to move contents from one purse to another and priced to expand your wardrobe. It’s fashion at the speed of life™.
It all starts by selecting the Base Bag, which MICHE offers in Petite, Classic, Demi, and Prima sizes. Then, the Base Bag can be styled by adding interchangeable outer Shells. Shells come in a wide range of colors, prints, and textures, with new styles introduced seasonally. Shells can be changed in as little as 3 seconds. The look is set with a range of choices in handles, straps, and hardware for a completely customized handbag.

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