Your business is your child; nurture it and watch the growth and development into the success you had always planned for. ‘When you’re starting up, to a degree you’re happy to let your business run away with itself and see where it takes you,’ says James Sandwell, owner of Sunshine Events. But he warns that neglected growth
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WorldVentures In Inc. 5000 With Three-year Growth Of 581%
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WorldVentures, a Triple AAA+ classified opportunity by Business For Home – that sells memberships providing a diverse set of lifestyle products and experiences, rose from its No. 915 to No. 677 in Inc. magazine’s annual Inc. 5000, an exclusive ranking of America’s fastest-growing private companies.
WorldVentures received its ranking based on its three-year growth of 581%.
The list represents what Inc. refers to as “the superheroes of the U.S. economy”—America’s independent entrepreneurs. Well-known companies such as Pandora, 7 Eleven, Toys ‘R’ Us, Zipcar, Zappos.com and numerous other brands have been honored by the Inc. 5000.
“We’re honored to be named to the fastest-growing companies list once again,” WorldVentures Founder and Chief Visionary Officer Wayne Nugent said.
“We continue to gain recognition and earn awards as a growing company as well as one of the top
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doTerra Hit $100 Million Per Month
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According to an article on doTerra.com the company:
hit $1 billion in revenue, and had the first $100 million month in 2016.
The US alone became a $1 billion market.
doTERRA became 100% debt-free.
doTERRA became the World’s Largest Essential Oil Company.
1 million packages a month were shipped in the US.
doTERRA recently announced the grand opening of its new, 4500-square-foot office and product center which is 150 percent larger than the previous office, and will serve thousands of people living in and visiting Victoria.
The state-of-the-art product center, located at Level 1, 271, Wellington Road, Mulgrave, Victoria, Australia, is near the M1 and EastLink freeways, providing convenient, easy access for doTERRA’s independent direct-sales, Wellness Advocate distributers in Victoria. The product center will be open to the public, where locals can experience doTERRA products and learn how essential
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4Life Hong Kong Office Grand Opening
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4Life executives and distributors recently gathered in Hong Kong to commemorate the opening of a new 4Life office. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at the Eaton Hotel and attracted 150 attendees.
A presentation by Chief Financial Officer Mark Ostler highlighted the market’s growth and future growth potential. The celebration included a distributor rank advancement recognition ceremony and dinner gala.
Other corporate executives in attendance included Director of the Greater China Region Jenny Bean and 4Life Hong Kong Office Manager Tommy Chan. Several distributor leaders attended the event including Gold International Diamonds George Fei and Wang A Xian.
Bean: “This office opening is a landmark for the success of each distributor at this event. I am proud to see so much energy among the team members represented. 4Life is based on the three integral pillars of
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Top 200 Most Visited Direct Selling Companies Websites
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Part of a Due Diligence (your research) about a Direct Selling company is to take a close look to the number of visitors a company website gets.
Does is grow or is there a decline? This information can be obtained from a number of research websites such as www.simularweb.com or www.alexa.com
For your convenience we have compiled a list of the 200 most visited Direct Selling Companies websites, based on Alexa Rankings. The nr. 1 website in the world is Facebook. 2. is Google and 3 Youtube.
The first Direct Selling company on the worldwide list is Oriflame at nr. 3258 and receives about 16 million hits per month.
According to Simular web: We reveal the complete picture and provide insights which marketers, analysts, and industry leaders can rely on in their day-to-day work.
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Ambit Energy Expanding Service In Ohio
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Ambit Energy, the world’s largest direct seller of energy and a leading national retail energy provider, today announced enrollment is now open for residential and small commercial gas customers in the Columbia Gas of Ohio service area.
Expansion in Ohio includes an estimated 1.4 million potential new customers for Ambit, who previously entered the state servicing the AEP Ohio area in the fall of 2015.
“We’ve had a tremendous response from Customers in Ohio who have been able to save money versus their incumbent provider, and we are thrilled to extend that reach throughout the state,” said Jere Thompson, Jr., Co-Founder and CEO of Ambit Energy.
“As we continue to grow, we are able to create additional opportunities for our current and future Independent Consultants, who continue to succeed because of the value
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4Life Peru Opens New Office In Lima
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4Life executives and distributors recently gathered in Lima, Peru to commemorate the opening of the new 4Life office.
The office ribbon-cutting ceremony was followed by a business rally that attracted over 900 attendees at the Auditorio del Colegio Médico del Perú that evening.
Corporate executives in attendance included President and CEO Steve Tew, Chief Operating Officer Danny Lee, Vice President of Field Development for Spanish Markets Deborah Dixon, Senior Director of International Daniel Taylor, and 4Life Peru General Manager Manny Castillo.
Many distributor leaders attended the event, including Platinum International Diamond Dr. Herminio Nevárez and local International Diamonds.
Castillo: “We are beginning a new chapter with the opening of this office. I am confident that 2016 will be a momentous year for 4Life Peru.”
Speeches during the event highlighted the history of the company in
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Jamberry Announces UK Launch Slated For April 2016
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Nail wrap seller Jamberry will make its first move into Europe with an upcoming launch in the United Kingdom.
The Lindon, Utah-based company said it will introduce its collection of nail and hand-care products to UK consumers in April 2016.
Jamberry’s independent consultants, more than 40,000-strong, sell the products through home manicure parties and virtual parties on Facebook.
Jamberry was founded six years ago by sisters Keri Evans, Christy Hepworth and Lyndsey Ekstrom. The brand’s flagship product is a do-it-yourself nail wrap, or adhesive, applied to fingernails and toenails.
Two new collections of the wraps are released each year, featuring a wide range of colors and designs.
“It had to be doable for people that don’t necessarily do girly stuff,” Ekstrom said of the product in the company’s release. “The nail wraps had to be
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Melaleuca – 130,000 New Customers in January 2016
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According to Frank VanderSloot’s Twitter account, the CEO of Melaleuca, the company got 130,000 new customers in January 2016.
Frank L. VanderSloot is CEO of Melaleuca, Inc. in Idaho Falls, Idaho, USA.
Since the company began in September of 1985, VanderSloot has directed its growth into an international company that generates more than $1 billion in annual revenue.
This is done through a sales force reaching hundreds of thousands of households across North America, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, China, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, Ireland, and the United Kingdom.
Frank VanderSloot on Twitter:
“Over 130,000 new customers in January! Best growth month in our 30 year history! We’ve been discovered! People love our wellness products!”
About Melaleuca
Melaleuca. Not exactly an ordinary name. Then again, Melaleuca isn’t exactly an ordinary
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Elken To Open Into The Philippines Market
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Leading Malaysian direct selling company Elken is tapping into growth in the Asia Pacific region with its forthcoming entry into the Philippines.
The company coordinated a soft launch in the Philippines in December 2015, hosting public events to introduce its business model and extensive range of products.
The Elken product line, number more than 500 across the categories of cosmetics, personal care, wellness, food and beverage, and home care. An organic spirulina supplement and water purification system are among the company’s top-selling products.
The Philippines is one of the fastest-growing direct selling markets in the world, according to research by the World Federation of Direct Selling Associations. From 2011 to 2014, constant dollar revenue from direct sales increased at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.6 percent, outpaced only by growth in China and