Dutch nutritional supplements and chemicals company Royal DSM NV says it is laying off between 900 and 1,100 staff worldwide as part of a reorganization of its businesses.
Monthly Archives: August 2015
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WorldVentures Recognized Again As An Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Company
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WorldVentures, the leading international direct seller of vacation club memberships, ranked No. 915 in Inc. magazine’s 34th annual Inc. 5000, an exclusive ranking of America’s fastest-growing private companies. WorldVentures received its ranking based on growth of 491% in the past three years.
The list represents one of the most important segments of the economy—America’s independent entrepreneurs. Companies such as Yelp, Pandora, Timberland, Dell, Domino’s Pizza, LinkedIn, Zillow, and many other prominent businesses, gained early exposure as members of the Inc. 5000.
“We’re honored to be named to the fastest-growing companies list once again,” WorldVentures Co-founder and Chief Visionary Officer Wayne Nugent said. “We’ve catapulted from 2333 last year to number 915 this year and rank ninth for the top travel and hospitality companies. What a great achievement for our corporate team and
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Four Oceans Launches Explorer Travel Portal
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Founded by industry veteran Robert Oblon who has spent the last 20 years marketing travel, Four Oceans looks to add yet another powerful tool into its already impressive arsenal. These tools include a free online course by well known thought leader Shawn Achor from the field of Positive Psychology and Happiness, over 300 self-improvement videos (formally called TSTN) in an online video library, as well as access to Vacationars™, (known as seminars on vacation) where the company’s educators and trainers provide seminars at 4 and 5 star resorts around the world.
“With the addition of the Explorer travel portal, we can now give our members and customers the ability to access more vacation opportunities at lesser fares than they can find elsewhere online,” said Oblon. “This fits into our strategy of helping people
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4 Ways Stock-Market Volatility Affects Every Business
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Entrepreneurs and small-business owners need to pay attention to market swings, whether they like it or not.
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10 Skills That Make a TV Producer a Great Hire or Partner for Businesses
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Producing a show is a lot like founding and running a business — you need a message, a team, content or service and great execution.
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15 Conference Travel Tips to Reduce Stress and Save Time and Money
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Delayed flights, lost luggage and other travel inconveniences are a small price to pay for the amazing educational and networking experiences conferences provide.
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Apple's Tim Cook Made a Rookie Mistake and Might Face SEC Sanctions
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The CEO of Apple, which is notoriously tight-lipped, selectively released information about his company’s performance. That’s not good.
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How Entrepreneurs Can Capitalize on the Latin American Ecommerce Boom
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Forget Beacons: The Future of Retail May Be Magnetic
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A new technology — which uses a building’s unique magnetic signature to locate not just stores, but also products — aims to transform the way we shop at malls.
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The New Under Armour Ad Speaking to Athletes Will Resonate With Entrepreneurs, Too
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Featuring epic athletes Stephen Curry, Misty Copeland and Jordan Spieth, the visually compelling ad is a prayer to the power of hard work.