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Skin care and nutrition company, It Works!, has recently seen record-breaking growth. The company’s expansion into New Zealand represents the 19th country where It Works! will be distributing its popular products via its direct selling channel of “wrapreneurs” or Independent Distributors.

“We’re excited to share our exclusive product line and opportunity”
“We’re eager to welcome New Zealanders to our team and help spread black, green, and bling across the world,” said Mark Pentecost, It Works! CEO.

The company will formally launch New Zealand on 1 November with an event in Auckland led by Pam Sowder, Chief Networking Officer, for It Works!. The event is open to the public, who will be able to learn more about It Works! products and how to make extra income by sharing the flagship product, that crazy wrap thing.

“We’re excited to share our exclusive product line and opportunity,” said Janne Heimonen, newly appointed President of International Operations. “New Zealand will be a welcome addition to our expanding international operation.”

The company first expanded into Canada in 2009, then continued growing by entering Australia and select areas of Europe. It Works! plans for continued international expansion over the next five years.
About ItWorks!
Founded in 2001, It Works! is one of the fastest-growing skincare

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ForeverGreen Launches New eWallet For Members

by Nicole Dunkley • November 3, 2014 • 0 Comments

ForeverGreen Worldwide Corporation, a leading direct marketing company and provider of health-centered products, announced the availability of its newest online tool, the eWallet, for members.
Many of the countries in which ForeverGreen has customers lack a strong banking system or the ability to complete standard credit card transactions. The eWallet, accessible through members’ web office, allows the company to deposit certain funds into the online account, which can then be used by members to pay for shipments of ForeverGreen products. The new eWallet alleviates the issues surrounding shipment and streamlines the payment process.
The eWallet is an in-house, secure account. “An eWallet account is only accessed from a member’s web office or via our Customer Service interface. Transactions into and out of the eWallet are identical to those made in and out of a bank account or pay card account and are held to the same security protocols as those methods,” said ForeverGreen Vice President of IT, Vince Romney.
The eWallet is also active in all 174 countries where ForeverGreen does business. “The eWallet is the perfect payment method for high growth, developing markets, where credit card payments aren’t always an option. With both enrollment and autoship eWallet options available, this is the

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Amway Opens New Experience Center In China

by Tina Williams • November 3, 2014 • 0 Comments

Amway Corp, the world’s largest direct selling company, on Friday opened its first experiencecenter in Shanghai as part of its efforts to further expand its presence in China.
The company said the new center will play a big role in upgrading its image, branding andprovide more transparency and understanding in connecting with customers.
The center, located in the central business district of Shanghai and covering 7,500 squaremeters, was designed by architects from South Korea. It features high-tech and green-styleimmersion experiences of various business units of Amway.
The retailer plans to set up a similar center in Shenzhen in South China’s Guangdongprovince later this year and another one in Beijing next year. More centers could be opened inother big cities to upgrade the company’s traditional shops that mostly offer transactions withdistributors.
The next generation of Amway shops will be upgraded to serve as the branding, culture andcommunication unit of the company, it said.
Doug DeVos, president of Amway, who is slated to take over as the new president of theWorld Federation of Direct Selling Association next month, said his main agenda will be tomake the direct selling business more transparent and widespread.
About 50 direct selling companies have got licenses to conduct businesses in China andthere are growing expectations that they would soon be connected through an industryassociation.

He said the global direct selling industry has been growing steadily. “Our efforts would be topromote the industry, build transparency and make everybody understand the direct sellingbusiness,” said Devos.

Though direct selling is in essence a simple business, there are still lots ofmisunderstandings, said Devos, adding that companies must simplify their messaging andenhance innovation and creativity to further improve the quality of their products andcustomer experiences, especially in markets where direct selling is relatively new.
The Michigan, US-based company posted sales of about $11.8 billion last year.

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DubLi Celebrates More Vice President Promotions, Including Industry Legend; Sheri Sharman

by Tina Williams • November 2, 2014 • 0 Comments

Jason Cardamone, USA, Aron and Cathy Parker, USA, Donald Haley, USA, ,Kameron George, Canada, and Sheri Sharman, USA who has been in the industry for over 25 years and recently came out of retirement to work with DubLi, all qualified at the VP level in the month of October.
This adds to the growing list of new Vice Presidents for DubLi, which has seen a recent surge in distributor growth in the U.S., as opposed to their extreme customer growth, which has been their primary focus over the last few years.
The Vice President level is a difficult level to reach, let alone accomplish it in one-two months. DubLi awards their VP’s with a property in the Cayman Islands (Grand Cayman) and at the next level, Senior Vice President, the award is a custom built, paid-for, home on that property.
The Vice President level qualification is to have 5 separate legs that each have at least a Sales Director.
DubLi is a cashback shopping network that offers three membership options; a free membership, monthly paid, or the yearly ‘VIP’ option. Depending on the level will reflect the cashback percentage. To become an independent sales distributor with DubLi the options start with a $500+ package.
Only in recent years has DubLi moved to

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Blyth Reports 3rd Quarter Results, Decreased Profits Of 6%

by Tina Williams • November 2, 2014 • 0 Comments

Blyth, Inc. (NYSE: BTH), a direct to consumer company and leading designer and marketer of candles and accessories for the home and health, wellness and beauty products, household convenience items and personalized gifts sold through the direct selling and direct marketing channels, today reported sales and earnings for the third quarter of 2014.
Net sales for the three months ended September 30, 2014 decreased approximately 6% to $90.8 million from $97.0 million for the comparable prior year period.
Blyth’s operating loss for the third quarter was $11.4 million this year versus a loss of $11.5 million last year. Net Earnings Attributable to Blyth, Inc. were $106.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014 compared to a loss of $8.5 million in the prior year period. Diluted Net Earnings per Share Attributable to Blyth, Inc. were $6.57 per share for the three months ended September 30, 2014 compared to a loss of $0.53 per share in the prior year period.
During the third quarter, the Company recorded after-tax expenses of $0.04 per share related to the refinancing of its 6% Senior Notes and an after-tax profit from discontinued operations for ViSalus of $7.16 per share this year and $0.04 last year. Normalized earnings from continuing operations were a loss of $9.0 million, or $0.55 per share, in this year’s third quarter versus a loss of $9.1 million, or $0.57 per share, in

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Herbalife To Settle Class Action Lawsuit, Denies Any Liability

by Ted Nuyten • November 1, 2014 • 0 Comments

On October 31, 2014, global nutrition company, Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE:HLF) entered into a settlement agreement that, if approved by the court, will resolve a class action lawsuit against the company.
The company has been aggressively defending itself against the plaintiffs’ allegations set forth in Bostick v. Herbalife ever since the lawsuit was filed in 2013. Yet, the potential cost, as well as the distraction, disruption and burden of prolonged litigation on the company and its management team, led the company to decide that the terms set forth in the settlement agreement provided the best path for moving forward.
The company notes that the settlement does not contain an admission of liability or wrongdoing and still asserts that the suit has no merit. Additionally, the company notes that the plaintiffs’ counsel acknowledge that a finder of fact could reasonably conclude there is substantial demand for Herbalife product and Herbalife is not in violation of the law.
Mark Friedman, general counsel of Herbalife, stated:

“We are fully confident that we would have prevailed. Settling this matter, however, is in the company’s best interest as it allows us to put it behind us and focus on the future growth of the company.”

About Herbalife Ltd.
Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE:HLF)

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Avon Reports 3rd Quarter Financial Results, Profit Of $91.4 Million

by Tina Williams • November 1, 2014 • 0 Comments

Avon Products Inc. (AVP) on Thursday reported third-quarter profit of $91.4 million.
On a per-share basis, the New York, New York-based company said it had profit of 21 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs and restructuring costs, were 23 cents per share.
The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 16 cents per share.
The direct seller of cosmetics posted revenue of $2.14 billion in the period, falling short of Street forecasts. Analysts expected $2.15 billion, according to Zacks.
Avon shares have declined 36 percent since the beginning of the year, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 index has climbed 7 percent. The stock has declined 51 percent in the last 12 months.
Everyday, Avon brings beauty to the lives of women all over the world. At Avon, beauty means finding the right lipstick shade for a customer; providing an earnings opportunity so a woman can support her family; and enabling a woman to get her first mammogram. Beauty is about women looking and feeling their best. It’s about championing economic empowerment and improving the lives of women around the world.
Avon is a company steeped in tradition, grounded by its core values and principles as

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Ariix Introduces Patent Pending Industry Changing Compensation Plan

by Tina Williams • November 1, 2014 • 0 Comments

ARIIX announces an unheard-of enhancement to the revolutionary ACTIV8 compensation plan: they are offsetting the rising costs of inflation by giving their Representatives a cost of living increase, that went into effect October 22nd.
They know that inflation affects everyone, and like to look at both sides of the issue: not only the higher prices paid for the ingredients used, but how this inflation affects our Representatives.

“As prices rise, you can rest asssured that we have your back, and will make it up to you every way we can.”

Realizing the hard work and dedication it requires to build a business that provides long-term and healthy residual profits, they also know how rising costs eat away at buying power. They are determined to do something about it. Not only is their cost of living increase designed to give an immediate raise but they are also raising the Team Lead Bonus to $36.50, an 8% increase!

“ARIIX is continually looking for ways to provide the best compensation in the industry. Together with the ACTIV8 Compensation Plan, cost of living increases are another strong step in that direction. We realize you work hard for your money, and want to make sure as much as possible stays in your pocket,” says Dr.

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Reliv International Q3 Results – Down 13.5% To $10.9 Million

by Nicole Dunkley • October 31, 2014 • 0 Comments

Reliv International, Inc., a maker of nutritional supplements that promote optimal health, reported its financial results for the third quarter of 2014.
Net sales for the quarter were $14.3 million, a 13.5 percent decrease from the third quarter last year. U.S. net sales totaled $10.9 million, a decrease of $2.2 million, or 16.8 percent, compared to third-quarter 2013 net sales.
Net sales outside of the United States declined slightly at 0.2 percent in the third quarter of 2014 compared to the prior-year quarter, offset by the European market where net sales increased by 16.1 percent.
Net income for the third quarter of 2014 was $166,000 or $0.01 per diluted share, compared to $293,000 or $0.02 per diluted share in the 2013 third quarter. In the second quarter of 2014, Reliv reported a net loss of $289,000 or $0.02 per diluted share.
Reliv’s sequential profitability improvement is attributable to effective cost reduction measures enacted in the third quarter and the tax benefit related to the liquidation of Reliv’s former entity in Germany. Income from operations for the third quarter of 2014 was $228,000 compared to $402,000 in the same quarter of 2013.
“Reliv has recently completed a series of critical transitions — in our distributor field,

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Nerium Raises $1,000,000 For Big Brothers Big Sisters

by Nicole Dunkley • October 31, 2014 • 0 Comments

Nerium International, a leader in age-defying skincare products, met its goal of raising $1,000,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS), making Nerium the largest corporate workplace giving donor.
To commemorate this event, Nerium presented Big Brothers Big Sisters with a $1,000,000 check symbolizing its yearlong fundraising effort, during the company’s national Get Real Conference in Long Beach, CA on October 24. Nerium’s commitment to BBBS— the country’s largest youth organization— will impact children nationwide, immeasurably enhancing their lives.
“What Nerium and its Brand Partners have accomplished this year is truly exceptional,” stated Pam Iorio, President and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. “We are thankful for their generosity and look forward to continuing to work with a team of individuals who are truly dedicated to the mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters.”
To help reach its $1,000,000 goal, Nerium participated in a number of fundraising initiatives, including “Bowl for Kids’ Sake,” Big Brothers Big Sisters’ signature fundraiser. This year, Nerium raised more than $400,000 for Bowl for Kids’ Sake by providing corporate matching incentives and sponsorships in 17 different markets.
Additionally, hundreds of Nerium Brand Partners— people who own their own businesses through the selling of Nerium’s products— donated over $300,000

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