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Monthly Archives: January 2015
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Interview with Gina Whitehouse – Beachbody Health and Fitness Coach
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Tell us how you got involved with Beachbody. I had my first child in 2011 and a year later I knew I needed to do something to keep off the weight I had lost while nursing my daughter and tone my body. I needed to exercise. I had gym memberships in the past but I […]
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mynt Launched This Weekend
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Developed and backed by MonaVie®, a Utah-based company, mynt™ launched on January 9, 2015, during the mynt “No Limit” Conference at the Green Valley Ranch Spa, Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.
On hand to help usher in the full launch of mynt in the U.S. during this three-day conference (January 8–10) is an incredible lineup of motivational and industry-leading keynote speakers. The list of speakers includes one of the most influential thinkers of our time, a New York Times best-selling author, an U.S. Olympian and the author of an international best-selling book.
The list of keynote speakers includes:
Dr. Paul Stoltz, considered the world’s pre-eminent thought leader on the science of Mindset
Mark Macdonald, New York Times best-selling author of “Body Confidence” and a celebrity health and nutrition expert
Noelle Pikus Pace, former U.S. Olympic Skeleton Racer and motivational speaker
Eric Worre, author of the international best-selling book “Go Pro”
From this unique lineup of powerful speakers to the information that will be provided by top corporate leaders to the new products that will be launched and the educational breakout sessions, attendees will leave empowered to grow or start their own home-based business and/or improve their health in 2015.
“At this conference, attendees will be able to
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QNET Receives CASE-DSAS Accreditation
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Asian Direct Selling Company, QNET has received the CaseTrust Accreditation certificate under a scheme of joint accreditation between the Consumers Association of Singapore (CASE) and Direct Selling Association of Singapore (DSAS).
This milestone accreditation marks QNET’s strict compliance with good business practices.
The accreditation scheme for direct selling businesses was launched in Singapore last Thursday where 13 other direct selling companies also received their accreditation certificates from Mr Lim Biow Chuan, President, Consumers Association of Singapore and Member of Parliament for Mountbatten SMC.
QNET’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Mr. Zaheer Merchant said consumers now have been given greater assurance especially with the oversight and independence in the processes and review which led up to the issuance of all certificates.
“Our commitment to Case and the DSAS sends a strong signal to consumers. QNET supported the establishment of this accreditation scheme with absolute commitment towards its stand for good and proper business practices within the industry,” added Zaheer.
Companies under the scheme have to give consumers a cooling-off period of seven working days, during which they can seek full refund of any payment without being penalized, produce an order form at the time of sale that clearly states the direct seller’s contact details, and put in place
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ViSalus Offers Shares – Equity To Distributors
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The ViSalus Co-Founders, Ryan Blair, Blake Mallen and Nick Sarnicola, have often maintained that “equity” is the most valuable asset one can have in business. Starting in 2015 they made 6% of the shares available for distributors.
According to the ViSalus website:
“Beginning in 2015, the year we celebrate our 10th year, leading Promoters will have an opportunity to earn from a special Founders’ Equity Incentive Plan and share in the company’s future success together.
The Founders Equity Incentive Plan provides Promoters with an ownership opportunity equivalent to 6% of the company, awarded over 2 years (3% allocated in 2015, and 3% allocated in 2016).
The Plan is shared among 4 Equity Groups, based on your Paid Rank each month.
This is a once in a lifetime chance to own your legacy and create something truly great – not only for today, but for your future. By personally reaching and maintaining leadership ranks of National Director and above, then helping your personally enrolled team do the same, you’ll earn equity in the plan and be able to proudly call yourself a Vi Equity Holder”.
Nick Sarnicola Explains The Future of Vi for 2015
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The Founders Equity Incentive Plan provides Promoters with an ownership opportunity equivalent to
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MLS Names Advocare As New Official Sports Nutrition Partner
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AdvoCare International, LP (AdvoCare), a premier health and wellness company, today announced a multiyear partnership with Major League Soccer (MLS) to be the league’s Official Sports Nutrition Partner.
This new relationship is the largest sports partnership and the first League partnership for AdvoCare, as the company further establishes itself as a leader in the Sports Nutrition space.
The sponsorship is effective beginning the 2015 MLS season and extends through the 2019 season. As part of the agreement, AdvoCare Rehydrate will be the Official Sports Drink of Major League Soccer and will be featured on the sidelines of MLS games. Part of the AdvoCare Active Line, Rehydrate provides the necessary nutrients to maintain proper metabolism, delay the onset of fatigue, and hydrate the body by re-establishing electrolyte balance.
“We are proud to be the official sports nutrition partner of Major League Soccer,” said Richard Wright, President and Chief Executive Officer of AdvoCare. “This is an incredible opportunity to share the AdvoCare vision of physical wellness with dedicated soccer fans across the nation. Soccer is a rapidly growing sport in North America and our partnership with MLS makes perfect sense as we continue to grow together.”
In the coming weeks, AdvoCare will be announcing individual MLS club partnerships that will integrate
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Workers in the dark on talks between FairPoint, unions
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More than 1,700 striking workers remain in the dark as mediated talks between FairPoint and its two unions continue.
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Keystone XL pipeline decision back in Obama's lap
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Republicans in Congress and a state supreme court have thrown the political hot potato known as Keystone XL straight back onto President Barack Obama’s lap.
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Drone revolution draws near, but big obstacles remain
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Singapore Launches An Accreditation Organization For Direct-Selling Companies
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The Consumers Association of Singapore (CASE) and the Direct Selling Association of Singapore (DSAS) on Thursday (Jan 8) announced the launch of their joint accreditation scheme, and more than 10 direct selling businesses have already been accredited.
Direct selling is a practice in which products are sold from no fixed location.
With the launch of the CaseTrust-DSAS Joint Accreditation Scheme, consumers can expect the following:
A cooling off period of seven working days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays), during which consumers may seek full refund of payment made
An order form at the time of sale, with clear and accurate contact details of the direct seller
A well-defined complaint mechanism put in place by the business to address disputes
Besides these, accredited businesses are governed by DSAS’ Code of Ethics, which ensures all direct sellers within their distribution system practice responsible and ethical selling, the press release stated.
Companies must also comply with regulations that regular businesses are bound by, such as the Lemon Law, and detail the terms and conditions of any warranties and/or guarantees clearly.
These terms are on top of DSAS membership criteria, which require companies to at least be registered for a year with the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority, undergo a six-month