Monthly Archives: April 2017

Valentus Sales Up From $3 Million In 2015 To $32 Million In 2016

 
John Haremza, Blue Diamond with Valentus, and author of “Right or Almost Right”, called to give me a quick update on the 2nd annual Valentus conference in Toronto March 31, April 1, which was attended by 1,200 people.
Valentus is on fire and breaking records.  The company was started July 14, 2014 and did $300,000 that year.
Sales $3,000,000 in 2015 and $32,000,000 in 2016. Based on the first 3 months of this year, it is on track to more than double that number to $60+ Million.
The company recognized 9 new first time $100,000 earners. They recognized Ted Wilson, Blue Diamond as the first $1,000,000 earner plus his invaluable contribution to the growth of the company.  Don and Nancy Carson, Blue Diamonds were recognized as Independent Representative’s of the year.
John did mention

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Mary Kay Appoints Lucy Gildea As Chief Scientific Officer

 
Mary Kay Inc., a top beauty brand, and direct seller in nearly 40 markets around the world, announces the appointment of Dr. Lucy Gildea as Chief Scientific Officer at the company’s global headquarters in Addison, Texas. 
Dr. Gildea will lead the Global Research and Development function, developing innovative products and increasing the number of patents to secure Mary Kay’s status as one of the top innovators in the direct selling and cosmetics industries.
With more than 1,300 patents for products, technologies and packaging designs in its global portfolio, and more than 130 patents granted in 2016 alone, Dr. Gildea will develop and execute Mary Kay’s Global Product Strategy and Innovation Pipeline. 
“Dr. Gildea’s proven track record and success to embed high efficacy science in the personal care product industry will enhance Mary Kay’s ability

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Small suppliers still suffer at the hands of big business slow payer ethic

In response to the Duty to Report regulation coming into force today, research from Bottomline Technologies latest UK Payments Barometer Report reveals that UK businesses are still suffering from unacceptable levels of slow payer ethic, and is warning that large businesses can no longer hide behind process and complexity when it comes to payments. This
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