Monthly Archives: September 2016

British Small Business Awards: Leader of the Year shortlist

The Leader of the Year category is our latest shortlist announcement for the British Small Business Awards. In this category, the judges will consider the small business leader (1-50 employees) that has been most inspirational as the driving force behind the success of the company, with key factors including key business decisions made, contracts won, responsibility for
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Is there a lack of support for SMEs from government?

An international study published by specialist global insurer Hiscox reveals widespread dissatisfaction with government support for SMEs; in the UK the figure of entrepreneurs backing government policies has fallen from 45 per cent in 2015 to 35 per cent for the current year. The eighth annual Hiscox DNA of an Entrepreneur Report finds that more than half (51 per cent) of UK
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Construction sector urged to create more apprenticeships

For one in six people (16 per cent), it took more than three weeks to find a suitable tradesperson, while 13 per cent say it took up to two weeks. Almost a quarter (24 per cent) had to search for a week to get someone on board, according to a study by IronmongeryDirect. Two thirds of respondents noticed a
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American Red Cross Bestows 2016 Award to Sunshine And Dave Briskie Of Youngevity

 
Youngevity International, Inc ( OTCQX : YGYI ) (www.YGYI.com), a global direct marketer of nutritional and lifestyle products, and also a vertically integrated producer of gourmet coffees for the commercial, retail, and direct sales channels announced that the American Red Cross, Broward County Chapter, honored Lisa “Sunshine” Briskie, Director of Youngevity Be the Change Foundation, and Dave Briskie, President and CFO of Youngevity International as recipients of the 2016 American Red Cross Humanitarian Award. 
The event, called Dine and Dock, was held last night at the Hyatt Pier 66 Hotel featuring a VIP Reception aboard a luxury yacht and a VIP Celebrity Auction with all proceeds benefitting the American Red Cross.
For more than three years Youngevity’s Be the Change Foundation, under the direction of Sunshine Briskie, has worked closely with the American Red

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Nerium Appoints Deborah K. Heisz As President And COO

 

Nerium International’s Deborah K. Heisz has been named company President, in addition to her current role as Chief Operating Officer.
For the past several months, Heisz also has chaired Nerium’s global steering committee, helping to position the skincare company for new growth.
“Having more than 20 years of leadership experience in a variety of roles within the direct selling industry, Deborah is uniquely qualified to direct the company as it enters its next phase,” Jeff Olson, Founder and CEO, said in the company’s announcement.
In past leadership roles, Heisz has overseen new business development, product development, IT, creative services and publishing within the direct sales channel. She also remains CEO of Live Happy LLC, the positive lifestyle brand and movement behind Live Happy magazine.
Next month, Heisz will be inducted into the Happiness Hall

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WorldVentures Announces Partner-Membership With Success North Dallas

 
WorldVentures , a leading direct seller of travel and lifestyle community memberships and a two-time Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private company inductee, announces its partner-membership with Success North Dallas, a prestigious networking group.
Success North Dallas comprises high achievers in business who convene monthly for presentations by world-class speakers on topics in industry, economics and politics.
WorldVentures fosters an environment where independent-minded entrepreneurs can build their own businesses, set their own direction and define their own future. The alliance supports the company’s mission to help its Independent Representatives, DreamTrips Members and employees achieve more fun, freedom and fulfillment in their lives.
“We are committed to the personal development of our employees,” WorldVentures CEO Dan Stammen said. “And providing them an opportunity to learn from speakers and local business leaders is a great step toward that

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