Monthly Archives: November 2015

The chief recommendation here is ‘proceed with caution.’

How an 11-Year-Old Entrepreneur Is Helping People Create Safer Passwords

by Kim Lachance Shandrow • November 11, 2015 • 0 Comments

Sixth-grader Mira Modi is on a roll peddling Diceware passwords, and she says it’s ‘so much better’ than being popular in school.

5 Reasons Why You've Failed as an Entrepreneur

by Christian Martin • November 11, 2015 • 0 Comments

Don’t be afraid to invest in yourself, do the right things and cross that finish line next time around.

Leave Biases Behind. Why Can't We Just Ignore Our Differences?

by Jim Joseph • November 11, 2015 • 0 Comments

Prejudice does not discriminate. But as entrepreneurs, we celebrate defying norms, so this shouldn’t be an issue.

'Candy Crush: The Movie' Isn't Real, But These 7 Game-Inspired Flicks Are

by Carly Okyle • November 11, 2015 • 0 Comments

On ‘Late Show with Stephen Colbert,’ the host and actor Liam Neeson starred in a Candy Crush movie parody, but the idea of making blockbusters out of classic games is not such an outlandish one.

4 Ways to Kick-Start Your Career in Real-Estate Investment

by Steven Kaufman • November 11, 2015 • 0 Comments

It’s never a perfect time to dive into the market for the first time, but these four simple rules will help you when you do.

Mannatech Reports Lower Sales across All Regions in Third Quarter

by mallen@directsellingnews.com • November 11, 2015 • 0 Comments

Mannatech Inc. (MTEX—NASDAQ) on Tuesday reported that quarterly income fell to $100,000, or 3 cents per share, from $5.1 million in the prior year.

Cambridge Weight Plan Distributor Named Direct Selling Star UK

by Ramya Chandrasekaran • November 11, 2015 • 0 Comments

Rose Bunce, aged 54 from Dorchester, has been named the Direct Selling Star of the Year at the first ever UK Direct Selling Awards. Hosted by the trade body for direct selling in the UK, the awards recognised eight of the most outstanding direct sellers in the country at a ceremony held at Whittlebury Hall on 6th November.
With more than 400,000 people now working as direct sellers in the UK, the industry is continuing to grow in prominence as a real alternative to traditional employment. More people make money through direct selling than any other type of part time work.
Rose Bunce, a direct seller with Cambridge Weight Plan, was awarded the title after impressing judges with her tireless work to build her business, improve how she works and help and support new

Hot Business News Today

Stream Donates To Red Cross For Armed Forces Program

by Ramya Chandrasekaran • November 11, 2015 • 0 Comments

Stream, a leading direct selling company and provider of essential services, announces a sizeable donation to the American Red Cross North Texas Region, directly benefitting Red Cross’ Service to the Armed Forces Program (SAF). The donation, made on behalf of Stream’s own honored veterans (both corporate employees and Independent Associates), reinforces Stream’s continued commitment to supporting the veteran community.
Stream’s donation will help Red Cross North Texas kick off a new technology-driven pilot initiative, as part of its SAF program: a comprehensive, national client management system to efficiently leverage the substantial resources that support its Emergency Communications Center (ECC). Over 40,000 nonprofits are dedicated to serving veterans, and ECC helps connect the right people to the right organizations. ECC provides around-the-clock, comprehensive emergency casework and referral services for members of the military, veterans, retirees, DoD civilians