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Steve And Yvette Mitchell Earn Over $100K In Lifetime Earnings Through Visalus

 
Vi UK proudly recognizes 1-Star Ambassadors Steve and Yvette Mitchell for achieving over $100,000 in personal earnings.*
With almost 1,200 Rising Stars behind them, they have rapidly grown their business and generated over £2 million in sales since January 2014. They have also helped 250 Promoters achieve their BMWs and nearly 2,000 people earn their Challenge Kits for FREE. 

“Our #1 reason for joining Vi was the opportunity it gave us to change more people’s lives. Already in a matter of months, that’s exactly what we’re doing, thanks to Vi,” said the Mitchells, adding, “Having fun, making money, helping people look and feel better, and positively changing lives—that’s a great way to live life… that’s the Vi-Life!”

ViSalus, Inc. is a healthy lifestyle company dedicated to Challenging the World… 10 lbs. at a time. Founded in 2005, ViSalus develops quality weight-management products and nutritional supplements that it markets and sells direct-to-consumers through an international sales force of independent promoters. ViSalus markets its products in North America under the ViSalus® brand, and in Europe under the Vi™ brand, through the PROJECT 10 Challenge®.
Having helped millions of people lose millions of lbs., The Challenge is one of the fastest growing weight-loss and fitness platforms in the world today.  Headquartered in Los Angeles, California and Troy, Michigan, ViSalus is majority-owned by Blyth, Inc. (NYSE: BTH).  For more information about

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Cosmetics Veteran, Diane Miles, Joins MonaVie’s Scientific Advisory Board

 
MonaVie announced cosmetics industry veteran Diane Miles has joined their Scientific Advisory Board (SAB). The addition of Diane will help round out the science and research as it pertains to how products can help consumers look and feel their best. In addition, she will play a key role in helping guide product development efforts into potential new market segments for MonaVie.   
Diane brings more than 25 years of experience to MonaVie within the prestigious skin care, makeup, and fragrance sectors. She has exceled in a variety of key roles at renowned companies, including as CEO of skin care company Perricone, MD; president of Bare Escentuals, one of the most successful and fastest growing beauty brands in the United States; and CEO of Benefit Cosmetics, a now billion dollar brand based in San Francisco.
She has also worked extensively with luxury brands Dior (in London and New York) and L’Oreal in various sales, marketing, and management roles. Diane has a degree in Pharmacy from the University of London and is a registered pharmacist and member of the Pharmaceutical Society in the UK.
“The beauty world is changing, and the future of beauty will be a fusion of health and beauty,” said Diane. “Naturally, I’m excited to

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Health-Conscious Japanese Help Grow Mannatech’s Business

 
 
Health-conscious Japanese consumers are helping Mannatech™, Inc.  (NASDAQ: MTEX),  the pioneer of nutritional glycobiology and leading innovator of naturally sourced supplements based on Real Food Technology™ solutions, grow its international business.
According to a report by McKinsey Quarterly, “Japan has been perceived as one of the world’s healthiest societies, thanks to a combination of lifestyle, diet and genetics, and Japanese consumers are increasingly conscious of their health.”
A recent government study by Alberta, Canada notes that, “the Japanese supplements market is the second largest in the world, after the U.S., and that Japanese consumers are among the most health-conscious in Asia.”  
“Japan has been a good fit for our patented products as well as our marketing programs,” said Dr. Robert Sinnott, Mannatech CEO and Chief Science Officer. “Japan is the number two country in the world for marketing programs such as ours and the world’s second largest consumer market. So even though the direct selling field is crowded, our patented products stand out.”    
“After the Tsunami tragedy in 2011, people started to think about mutual cooperation and connectivity,” said Tatsuya Ogami, Mannatech Japan General Manager. “The social entrepreneur culture here is also growing. This makes Japan a great fit for Mannatech’s

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Herbalife Expanding It’s China Facilities

 
Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE:HLF), a leading global nutrition company, today announced plans to expand its manufacturing capabilities inChina, as it looks to increase its capacity in line with anticipated growth in this strategically important market. This would add to Herbalife’s existing manufacturing facilities in Suzhou, and its botanical extraction plant in Changsha.
Herbalife has identified an existing, newly built facility in Jiangning High-tech Industry Park (JHIP), Nanjing as the location for its newest manufacturing facility, due to the unique environment it provides for companies operating in the life science industries, as well as the relative speed to operation in having only to renovate an existing facility.
JHIP brings together companies from across the entire industry – research and development; incubation; small- and large-scale manufacturing; and marketing – to create and foster innovation and intellectual collaboration. Herbalife will invest up to $40MM USD in a first phase of development, to bring the facility up to the highest operating standards.
This first phase is expected to be complete and the facility operational by the end of 2015, with the potential for a second phase of development, given the size and flexibility of the facility. This new facility will ultimately provide up to 65% of the company’s total product requirements in China.
Richard Goudis, chief operating officer, Herbalife said, “We are

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Amway Is Now The Exclusive Sponsor Of College Football Coaches Poll

 
Amway™ is now the first-ever and exclusive title sponsor of college football’s Coaches Poll. This unprecedented partnership between Amway™, USA TODAY Sports, and the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) is a perfect fit.
The similarities between Amway Independent Business Owners and college football teams and their coaches is undeniable. Both seek out opportunities to define and own their success. Both set aggressive goals and work hard to ensure they exceed them. And both take advantage of being in the right place at the right time.
The new Amway college football sponsorship brings you a national, high-profile, door-opening conversation starter to engage prospects in something they already love! College Football is the most attended and second most watched sport in the U.S. The fans are smart, passionate, loyal and millions of them are looking for ways to be their own bosses. These are people who are entrepreneurs by nature, especially the younger fans.
Each year millions of people will see Amway’s name in connection to the Coaches Poll. And it isn’t just during the season that Amway will be getting attention. Social media is always buzzing about college football and the integration of your Amway business into social media conversation will create even more

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Avon’s Profits Fall 40%

 
 Avon Products Inc, a direct seller of beauty products, reported a 40 percent fall in quarterly profit as sales were hurt by increased competition in key markets such as Latin America and the United States.
Net income attributable to Avon tumbled to $19 million, or 4 cents per share, in the second quarter ended June 30, from $31.9 million, or 7 cents per share, a year earlier.
Revenue fell 13 percent to $2.19 billion, excluding the impact of currency fluctuations.
About Avon
Avon Products, Inc, known as Avon, is an American international manufacturer and direct selling company in beauty, household, and personal care categories. As of 2012, Avon had annual sales of $10.0 billion worldwide in 2013.
It is the fifth-largest beauty company and second largest direct selling enterprise in the world, with 6.4 million representatives. Avon Products is a multi-level marketing company. The company’s CEO is Sherilyn S. McCoy, who was appointed to that position in April 2012. The former CEO, Andrea Jung, became the executive chairman of the board.
 

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MonaVie Pays Out 500th Week And Over $1.4B In Commissions

 
This week marks a significant milestone for direct selling company MonaVie, who completes its 500th week of paying commissions to its independent distributor sales force. Commissions paid since the company was founded in January 2005 total $1,405,954,677.06.
MonaVie distributors can be found in 39 countries throughout the world. The company pays commissions in 18 different currencies, including: AUD, EUR, BRL, CAD, HKD, HUF, ILS, JPY, MYR, MXN, NZD, PLN, USD, SGD, KRW, TWD, THB and GBP.
MonaVie is proud to help its global distributor sales force achieve A More Meaningful Life through its healthful products and associated opportunity to earn a part- or full-time income. The company has produced 155 millionaires, which averages out to about 15 millionaires per year. MonaVie is set to celebrate its 10-year anniversary this January.
About MonaVie 

Since 2005, MonaVie has developed premium products dedicated to promoting health and wellness worldwide. With distribution in 39 markets, MonaVie addresses four key areas necessary for optimal health—Nutrition, Weight, Energy, and Stress—with products made from the best and rarest ingredients on Earth.
The products, in conjunction with MonaVie VIEW Antioxidant Scanner, empower people to live healthier, more meaningful lives. That greater meaning is revealed through our heartfelt commitment to doing good in

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Herbalife Executives Buy $1.7 Million In Shares

 
Insiders at Herbalife threw their hats into the ring of the media circus surrounding the multi-level marketing firm.
Three Herbalife top executives bought 30,700 shares for $1,709,467, an average of $55.68 each, on July 31.
Chief Financial Officer John DeSimone bought 10,000 Herbalife (ticker: HLF ) shares for $555,600. He now holds a direct stake of 28,690 shares. DeSimone’s most recent previous transaction was on April 16, 2012, when he exercised options and sold 31,700 shares for $2.7 million, an average of $70.50 each, through a 10b5-1 plan.
Chief Operating Officer Richard Goudis bought 10,700 shares for $597,167. He now holds a direct stake of 166,969 shares. Goudis’ most recent previous transaction was on Nov. 29, 2012, when he bought 180,100 shares for $2 million, an average of $43.89 each.
Finally, President Desmond Walsh bought 10,000 shares for $556,700. He now holds a direct stake of 107,599 shares. Walsh’s most recent previous transaction was on April 3, 2012, when he exercised options and sold 125,500 shares for $5 million, an average of $69.44 each through a 10b5-1 plan.
All the executives hold stakes of less than 1% in Herbalife.
Walsh and Goudis joined Herbalife in 2004. DeSimone joined in 2007.
Herbalife did not respond to a phone call seeking

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Ackman Says “My Bad” On Herbalife Presentation

 
Hedge fund manager Bill Ackman has two words to sum up his Herbalife Ltd. (HLF) presentation last week: “My bad.”
Investors may have missed the point because the event was long and overhyped, Ackman said in an interview. Even the private researcher who helped convince Ackman the company is an illegal pyramid scheme now says the details of a two-year investigation into Herbalife’s nutrition clubs were largely ignored.
Ackman had promised to show an Enron-style fraud during the event. Instead of dumping the stock, investors sent the shares up 25 percent after the presentation, marking the biggest one-day gain in the history of the company. Ackman’s firm, Pershing Square Capital Management LP, bet $1 billion against the stock in 2012.
“It was a PR failure,” Ackman said. “I think we raised expectations. People were looking for the dead body and the smoking gun and instead what they got was a three-hour detailed regulatory presentation.”
The shares declined 6.1 percent to $52.40 at the close in New York.
Lost amid the earlier share gain was research that offers evidence of an elaborate and secretive illegal recruiting system, said Christine Richard, a former journalist who helped Ackman present material at the New York event.
William “Bill” Ackman, founder and chief executive officer of Pershing Square Capital

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ViSalus Honored With Kaltura Innovation Award And Four Telly Awards

 
ViSalus, Inc., the company behind the #1 90-Day weight-loss and fitness challenge platform in North America, took home a Kaltura Innovation Award for ‘Best Designed Video Experience’ for the release of their Vi-Net Pro application as well as four coveted 2014 Telly Awards for excellence in video production.
The Kaltura Innovation Awards celebrate cutting-edge and exciting applications of video, and recognized ViSalus as their 2014 ‘Best Designed Video Experience’ at Kaltura Connect, The Video Experience Conference held June 16-18 in New York City. Kaltura Connect remains at the forefront of video technology and acknowledged the Vi-Net Pro application as an innovative and premier mobile experience. 
The company, whose mission is built around challenging others, took on its own Challenge and competed against 12,000 worldwide entries at the 34thAnnual Telly Awards— and won. For over a quarter century, the Telly statuette has been recognized as the premier award honoring the finest film and video productions, groundbreaking web commercials, and outstanding local, regional and cable TV commercials and programs.
ViSalus was honored with four Telly statuettes in the categories of: Online Video, Infomercial, Sales Program, and Live Event Segment.

“We love to innovate at Vi, and we are proud of creating and producing the highest quality programming

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