Monthly Archives: March 2017

Number of EU citizens looking for UK jobs plunges in 2017

EU citizens appetite for the UK jobs market is cooling dramatically, according to new data from Indeed. Since the start of 2017 the number of people in other EU countries searching online for UK jobs has slumped by 18 per cent. The drop is the sharpest recorded since the UK voted for Brexit last June, and
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Five tips to help small companies upscale and compete for big business

You’ve taken an idea and built it up into a successful business. What’s next? If you’ve reached stability in your profits and are ready for the next step, you may be wondering how to compete for bigger business, or even upscale your entire venture. No matter how well your small business is doing so far,
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Immunotec To Go Private In Acquisition Deal

 
Supplement maker Immunotec Inc. is set to go private in a cash deal that values the company at roughly $25 million.
Immuno Holding S.A. de C.V. has agreed to pay $0.49 a share in Canadian dollars to acquire all common stock of Quebec, Canada-based Immunotec. The price is a 23 percent premium on the stock’s Tuesday closing price on the TSX Venture Exchange.
Immuno Holding is led by Mauricio Domenzain and Nexxus Capital, one of Mexico’s top private equity firms. Domenzain formerly oversaw North American markets for a prominent beauty and fashion brand in the direct sales channel.
“We believe the time is right to take this next step in the evolution of Immunotec,” said Rod Budd, Chairman of Immunotec’s board. “After undertaking a robust strategic review effort, led by Threadstone Advisors LLC, we

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Isagenix Celebrates 15 Years In Business, $5 Billion In Sales

 
Health and wellness company Isagenix International, recently celebrated 15 years in business.
The festivities kicked off at Isagenix world headquarters in Gilbert, Arizona, where town Mayor Jenn Daniels proclaimed March 23 as Isagenix Day. The company moved into a 150,000-square-foot facility in Gilbert a year ago, becoming the town’s largest business by revenue.
Last year, sales of Isagenix wellness and skincare products amounted to nearly $1 billion. In its 15-year history, the company has generated $5 billion in cumulative revenue through its network of independent Associates.
“Isagenix is proud to be headquartered in the Town of Gilbert and the State of Arizona,” said Jim Coover, Isagenix Owner and CEO. “We appreciate the support we have received from this outstanding community, and we look forward to many more years with our Arizona family.”
Beyond the U.S.,

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Natura Brings New Structure To Brazil Business

 

Natura Cosmeticos S.A. is restructuring its Brazil business amid slipping sales in the domestic market.
The beauty company has carved out distinct business units for its direct sales, digital, and retail activities in Brazil, which accounted for 69 percent of fourth-quarter revenue.
According to a statement issued by Jose Roberto Lettiere, Natura Chief Financial and Investor Relations Officer, the segmentation will allow the company to focus on revitalizing its core direct selling business in the market, while bringing greater autonomy and agility to the digital and retail segments.
Going forward, Natura veteran Erasmo Toledo will head up direct selling in Brazil. Toledo’s past roles with the company have included vice president of international businesses and director of commercial innovation. For nearly six years, he has led Natura’s Latin America expansion as general manager for

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Stream Named ‘Most Innovative Marketer’ At Energy Retailer Conference

 
Stream (Stream Energy), the premier nationwide provider of essential home services, recently announced Stream’s marketing team garnered industry recognition at the recent Energy Marketing Conference for Retailers.
The essential services provider beat out nominees including Green Mountain Energy and Just Energy to win 2016 Most Innovative Marketer of the Year.
The award goes to a company producing standout new programs, products and customer service initiatives. Stream was also up for 2016 REP (Retail Energy Provider) of the Year at the semi-annual Energy Marketing Conference, which took place earlier this month in Houston.
“Every year it is exciting to watch the industry come up with new and innovative ways to reach customers; from their bundling packages to new programs and service lines, Stream has done just that,” said Jack Doueck, Co-Founder of Advanced Energy Capital

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QNET Appoints Trevor Kuna As CEO

 
Trevor Kuna has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Global Direct Selling Company, QNET with immediate effect and will be based at its Regional Head Office here.
Trevor, who was previously the Chief Marketing Officer, will provide leadership and strategic vision to keep QNET and its network ahead of today’s rapid pace of change and will ensure it remains at the forefront of the global direct selling industry.
Trevor, originally from Canada, joined QNET in 2008, bringing extensive marketing experience. He moved to Bangkok to join QNET in 2008 and subsequently relocated to QNET’s Operational Headquarters in Malaysia in early 2015.
“I am very excited to take on the CEO role in in this dynamic organisation that continues to be the growth engine for so many of our global Independent Representatives (IRs) and customers. I

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