A year after launching in Mexico, biotech company ASEA is opening its first office in the country and appointing a general manager to oversee the market’s rapid growth.
Monthly Archives: August 2015
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Avon, Mary Kay among Top Beauty Brands for Social Media Buzz
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A newly released research report by social analytics firm NetBase captured social media conversations—more than 2 million of them—to see which brands consumers are talking about when they share their thoughts on beauty and skincare.
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Youlab Global Attracts Top Talent
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Youlab Global, a new social commerce company that is taking the Ageless Living marketplace by storm, has already attracted top industry talent, announcing today that Demond Crump and RRamon Fulcher have joined the team. These two Global Leaders in the multi-level marketing space have helped to ensure that the Youlab Global movement, a movement based on an integrated approach to Ageless Living characterized by progressive, successful, forward-thinking, and socially responsible individuals, will set the bar for a new era in the direct selling market.
“I am thrilled to announce the addition of Demond Crump and RRamon Fulcher to the Youlab Global family,” says John de Vries, Founder and CEO of Youlab Global. “Youlab Global is poised to become a leader in the direct selling market and by bringing on Demond Crump and RRamon Fulcher we are certain that we will
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ForeverGreen Reports 14% Increase In Q2 2015 Revenues To $16.1 Million
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ForeverGreen Worldwide Corporation, a leading direct marketing company and provider of health-centered products, recently announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2015.
“During July we pre-launched our Ketopia product system in two countries and expect this to be a top selling product. We will officially launch this product in January. Management intends to continue to improve its marketing plan to drive overall profitability. Management will continue to scrutinize expenses related to operating activities and order fulfillment to determine appropriate actions to take to reduce these costs as a percentage of sales. We continue to look forward to our bright future,” stated Ron Williams, CEO.
Second Quarter Financial Highlights
Total revenues increased 13.8% to $16,079,017, compared to $14,127,840 in the second quarter last year. The company has deferred revenue of $353,073 versus $162,542
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4Life Appoints New Chief Scientific Officer
by Nicole Dunkley • • 0 Comments
4Life executives recently appoint David Vollmer, PhD, as the company’s Chief Scientific Officer.
Dr. Vollmer joined 4Life in 2013 with more than fifteen years of experience in quality control and analytical laboratory management, primarily in the pharmaceutical industry. Since joining 4Life, Dr. Vollmer has been responsible for numerous quality processes, as well as the implementation of 4Life’s analytical laboratory which validates the potency, purity, and quality of all 4Life products.
President and CEO Steve Tew: “Dr. Vollmer has made valuable contributions to the quality and integrity of 4Life Transfer Factor® and other 4Life products. I look forward to his leadership as our new Chief Scientific Officer.”
Previously, Dr. Vollmer served as the company’s Vice President of Quality and Analytical Services. In addition to responsibilities that included the 4Life analytical laboratory, he also helped oversee cGMP
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Market America & SHOP.COM Host 20,000+ Entrepreneurs At 2015 Convention
by Nicole Dunkley • • 0 Comments
Market America – SHOP.com Annual International Convention in Greensboro, North Carolina, hosted 20,000 plus eager entrepreneurs ready to teach consumers how to convert spending into earning through the revolutionary Shopping Annuity™. Special guest appearances included La La Anthony, Cliff Floyd, Fat Joe, Rohan Marley and Daymond John, star of Shark Tank and entrepreneur, who shared inspirational tips on managing your own business.
The highlight of the events was when President, CEO and Founder JR Ridinger took his keynote speech to new heights, and walked a tightrope pushing a wheelbarrow 15 feet in the air to illustrate the importance of belief to accomplish your dreams.
20,000 Entrepreneurs, Celebrities and Friends witness President & CEO of Market America | SHOP.COM, JR Ridinger, launch The Shopping Annuity while walking a high wire over Niagara Falls while pushing a
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Reliv 2015 Q2 – Net Sales Down 14% To $12.4 Million
by Nicole Dunkley • • 0 Comments
Reliv International, Inc., a maker of nutritional supplements that promote optimal health reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2015.
Net sales for the quarter were $12.4 million, a 14.0 percent decrease from the second quarter last year. Net U.S. sales totaled $9.6 million, down from $10.8 million in the second quarter of 2014. Net sales outside of the United States decreased 22.1 percent in the second quarter of 2015 compared to the prior-year quarter. Foreign currency fluctuation accounted for 8.7 percent of the net sales decline outside of the United States. Net sales in Europe declined 30.7 percent in the second quarter of 2015 compared to the prior-year quarter, with foreign currency fluctuation accounting for 6.8 percent of the decline.
The net loss for the second quarter of 2015 was $846,000
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DreamTrips Vacation Club Named Africa’s Leading Travel Club
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For the second consecutive year, DreamTrips™ Vacation Club was named Africa’s Leading Travel Club by one of the world’s leading travel and holiday club membership organizations.
DreamTrips was recognized for service and product offerings in the African and Indian Ocean regions within the last year during the World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala.
The recognition took place on June 20 during the gala ceremony in front of hundreds of hospitality industry leaders in Mahé, the largest island of the Seychelles
“This is great news for DreamTrips,” said Wayne Nugent, WorldVentures™ co-founder and chief visionary officer. “Our DreamTrips team works relentlessly to curate group vacations to some of the most coveted destinations in the world, while delivering excellent customer service. It’s wonderful that our peers and customers chose our product.”
DreamTrips was identified for its
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Zija To Hold Asia Founder Tour
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Zija International is taking their popular Founder Tour to a global level from August 18-21, 2015. Top corporate and field leaders are headed on a tour throughout many of their Asian markets, which will include product and leadership training, celebration, team building, and more. The company will also hold special meetings in each city exclusively for Zija Distributors with the Rank of Bronze or Gold and above.
Featured speakers include: Founder and CEO, Ken Brailsford; Senior Vice President of Sales and Operations, Ryan Palmer; Vice President of Research and Development, Dr. Joshua Plant; Director Japan Market, Motoshige Karino; Regional Director Southeast Asia and Korea, Bryant Eggett.
TOUR STOPS
AUGUST 18, 2015 – SEOUL, KOREA
Intercontinental Seoul Coex
524 Bongeunsa-ro, Seoul, Korea 135-975
Bronze & Above Meeting 16:00-17:05; Business Opportunity Seminar 17:30 – 20:00
AUGUST 19, 2015 – HANOI, VIETNAM
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Coal company, Montana tribe sign onto Washington coal port
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A Wyoming company has entered a partnership to develop a Washington state coal port for shipments of the fuel to Asia, in a deal that gives Montana’s Crow Tribe the future option of a 5 percent stake in the project.