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Three reasons to run your startup in Zürich
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In 2016 Switzerland was recognised as the most innovative country in the world by the International Innovation Index, which annually ranks the best global economies in terms of innovation potential and results. The country has always been the home for robust businesses varying from banks to pharmaceuticals to food industries. Basel claims one of the
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Summer jobs bonanza: More than 12,000 positions on offer in the UK
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Opportunities abound for those looking to earn some extra cash this summer, with over 12,000 temporary jobs on offer, according to new research by job search-engine Adzuna. The study, conducted in June 2017, shows 12,427 seasonal roles up for grabs in the UK, as the summer jobs bonanza floods the labour market with opportunities for
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Opportunity to revitalise freelancer confidence with softer Brexit
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With just 18 per cent of freelancers and contractors expecting Brexit to improve their business performance, Qdos Contractor has supported calls for a ‘softer Brexit’ to revitalise struggling freelancer confidence. Research into 1350 UK freelancers and contractors from leading tax adviser, Qdos Contractor, highlights: 18 per cent of freelancers and contractors believe Brexit will have a positive
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EU mobile roaming charges scrapped
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Changes to European Union (EU) law today will abolish mobile roaming charges in EU countries. The new rules mean that citizens travelling within the EU will be able to call, text and browse the internet on mobile devices at the same price they pay at home. The change in law presents an opportunity for businesses
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UK SMES: Flag-bearers for diversity?
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The Aldermore SME Future Attitudes report reveals today that more than half (55 per cent) of all UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) – representing over 3 million firms in the UK with under 250 employees – said they have a diverse workforce, with a further third (36 per cent) stating that improving diversity in the workplace is
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Youngevity Adds Four New Cyber Products To Service Division Offering
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Youngevity International, a leading direct lifestyle company revealed that it is expanding the offering of its Service Division by entering into four new contracts that widens its offering to include Identity Theft Protection, Credit Monitoring, Virtual Tech Support and Data Storage.
These services will be offered individually and in various combinations to give distributors and customers options and price breaks.
Youngevity launched its Services Division last year through an acquisition of David Allen Capital which represents a variety of lenders that provide capital to small businesses. Since being acquired by Youngevity in April of 2016 David Allen Capital has arranged $8 million of loans to small businesses throughout the United States.
On the success of David Allen Capital the services division quickly expanded into Telemedicine via the launch of Youngevity Telecare and shortly added Youngevity Cart Ripple which is an app based shopping assistant that allows its users to earn cash back while finding the most economical prices on line.
“Our goal is to provide a full lineup of business and residential services that will either introduce simplicity and convenience to our customers or a savings on services they are already using”,
said David Rutz, Vice President of Global Services. ”
“We expect to release
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Young Living Essential Oils Wins PRSA Silver Anvil Award
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Young Living™ Essential Oils, the world leader in essential oils and industry pioneer, took home the 2017 Silver Anvil Award for Events & Observances—Seven or Fewer Days (Consumer Events) for “The Lavender Room” at last week’s award ceremony held in New York, which is sponsored by the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA).
The Silver Anvil Awards are among the most prestigious in the public relations industry and recognize the best of the best in brand communications and public relations.
In December 2016, Young Living—a brand passionate about sharing whole-life wellness with the world—was eager to provide New Yorkers an opportunity to “take a breather” during the hustle and bustle of the busy holiday season.
Through a partnership with leading global public relations firm Ketchum, its agency of record, Young Living developed an essential oil-infused pop-up installation along Fifth Avenue at Union Square in New York City.
The Lavender Room—part meditative space and part sampling and pop-up shop—immersed busy New Yorkers in the relaxing bliss of Young Living’s Lavender essential oil and featured a quiet Zen-like room with a forest of more than 5,000 stems of fresh lavender. Passersby were invited inside The Lavender Room to sit for a few moments in peace and
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USANA CEO Elected To Direct Selling Association Board Of Directors
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Kevin Guest, chief executive officer of USANA, was elected to the Direct Selling Association (DSA) Board of Directors, June 3, during the Association’s 2017 Annual Meeting in Orlando.
The DSA is a national trade association of more than 200 leading companies that offer entrepreneurial opportunities to independent sellers to market and sell products and services, typically outside of a fixed retail establishment.
Guest will serve a one-year term, helping the organization achieve its goals of promoting the direct selling industry as well as ensuring that member companies maintain the highest level of business ethics.
“DSA is pleased that Kevin has accepted this position on the board of directors,” said Joseph N. Mariano, DSA President. “Kevin’s dedication to and enthusiasm for direct selling will prove a significant asset not only to the board but for the entire Association and membership. I look forward to working more closely with Kevin on DSA’s strategic initiatives moving forward.”
“I am excited to serve an organization which plays such a crucial role in promoting the innovation and integrity within the direct selling industry,” said Guest.
“The DSA encompasses a wide variety of companies, each offering exceptional products and services to millions of independent distributors and their customers throughout the
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Le-Vel’s First DFT For Weight Management Shatters Company Sales Records
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Le-Vel Brands, LLC, the world leader in human nutritional innovation and the creators of Derma Fusion Technology (DFT) and the Thrive Experience, has introduced DFT Duo, the company’s first product focusing primarily on weight management.
With $7.5 million in sales in 8 hours, DFT Duo becomes one of the best-selling nutritional products for Le-Vel.
The next level of Derma Fusion Technology, DFT Duo offers a dual-application, enhanced formula concentration with significantly greater absorption – a 205 percent concentration increase from Le-Vel’s DFT Ultra – along with a higher lipid metabolism rate and innovative left/right technology for balanced duo release. Its 40 percent larger surface area means DFT Duo packs a bigger punch to help you meet your nutritional and weight management goals.
Worn on both the left and right sides of the body, DFT Duo delivers all-day appetite management, nutritional support, and helps increase the metabolism. DFT Duo is intended to be taken as part of a simple three-step system, alongside Thrive Premium Lifestyle Capsules and Thrive Premium Lifestyle Mix.
All Le-Vel products are manufactured using the best ingredients available, along with technologically superior delivery systems to maximize results and fuel the body with the premium-grade nutrition it needs to meet the day’s demands head-on.