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Monthly Archives: August 2017
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Herbalife Promotes Dave Pezzullo to COO
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Herbalife Ltd., the Los Angeles-based wellness company, announced that Dave Pezzullo has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer (COO).
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Another blow for gig economy as two tribunals find for complainants
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There’s been another blow for the gig economy as Addison Lee becomes the latest company to lose an employment tribunal case regarding employment status. As with Uber and Deliveroo, the Addison Lee business model is that their drivers are self employed but branded with the company’s logo (t-shirts and bags). The Tribunal Judge strongly disagreed with Addison
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Business cards in the digital age
by Ben Lobel • • 0 Comments
Once a defining possession for employees and certainly a prerequisite of any business owner, the business card was part of your armoury as you strode into the meeting room. More than simply housing the contact information you needed to share, it was a physical representation of your professional efficacy. Yet more and more business is
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Germain Vaca Rodriguez From Mexico Achieves Silver Presidential Rank At Mannatech
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Germain Vaca Rodriques from Mexico has achieved the prestigious rank of Silver Presidential.
Mannatech, global developer of advanced nutritional supplements and a BusinessForHome.org Top 100 MLM Company, has implemented, a new, state-of-the-art global seamless compensation plan which is expected to deliver record-setting growth and new momentum for its independent sales Associates all over the world.
In the last year, Mannatech has reshaped itself with a rebrand and the introduction of a variety of consumer-friendly products in some of the fastest growing market segments in the direct selling distribution channel.
And as of July 1, it has completely overhauled its compensation plan with one that offers a business model built on compliance, simplicity, and incentives for proper Associate behaviors that will build long-term and profitable businesses.
“Our new compensation plan is easy to understand and share while giving our Associates a clear path to building successful and sustainable businesses,”
said Alfredo “Al” Bala, CEO and President of Mannatech.
“Mannatech is widely recognized for having the highest quality, science-backed products, and now our opportunity will match our products.
Our new compensation plan will make sure those who are building according to commonly accepted best of class methods to deliver optimal customer and Associate experiences, are suitably and amply rewarded, especially those starting out in their first 90 days.”
For months,
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Vemma CEO BK Boreyko Opens Hong Kong For Bode Pro
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Bode Pro is opening Hong Kong in September 2017.
CEO BK Boreyko stated earlier:
‘What you’re about to experience is what I feel is my best work yet. Countless late nights, early mornings and long days has gone into what you’re about to see. Our very small but talented group of home office staff and very motivated vendors need to be applauded.
They’ve pulled off what many thought could never happen, launch a company from start to opening in 65 days!’
Bode Pro takes a fresh approach to ‘direct to consumer’ influencer marketing. This start up tech company deploys technology, fulfillment infrastructure along with an app that contains a suite of features that empowers the micro influencer social media market with the ability to turn their social media into a social marketplace.
“I want to personally thank you for your belief in me and this crazy new way to promote a tremendous line of products.” states Boreyko.
Given the fact that approximately 80% of social media influencers are female, Bode Pro’s approach to social selling features products with a high interest level to the female demographic. The first three product offerings feature ‘on the go’ solutions for focus and mental clarity with their hugely popular
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How Empowering Their Neighbors Helped Empower This Franchise
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Every business wants its community’s support. These two Buffalo Wild Wings owners earned it by supporting their community first.
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Tim Ferriss Says You Have the Wrong Idea About Fear, and It's Killing Your Dreams
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Business continuity plan: What it is and why you need it
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When it comes to keeping your business in business, it’s important that you have plans in place to deal with both the good and the bad times ahead. Business continuity plans and disaster recovery plans are great way of ensuring that you protect your organisation, however, the two often get mixed up. Many people think
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Will the BBC’s gender pay gap impact the future of the law?
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Following the controversy around the BBC and who is paid what, the broadcaster is under increased public and legal scrutiny. Michelle Gray, head of employment at law firm, berg, discusses the expose and why SMEs should also take note of the increasingly important issue around gender pay gap reporting. With the current wave in employment
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