As the nation celebrates Arbor Day, Mary Kay Inc. is receiving the Promise to the Earth Award during the 2015 Arbor Day Awards.
The award recognizes the global cosmetic company’s commitment and contribution to tree planting, conservation and sustainability. The honor is being awarded to Mary Kay Inc. during the awards ceremony held April 24-26 at the Arbor Day Farm in Nebraska City, Neb.
As part of Mary Kay’s corporate sustainability program, the Pink Doing Green? initiative provided financial support for the planting of nearly one million trees across the nation including five national forests in Montana, Idaho, Michigan, Colorado and California.
In partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation, the company also made a 5-year, $500,000 commitment as the lead corporate sponsor for the Lost Pines Forest Recovery Campaign to plant more than
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Isagenix Wins Gold and Bronze at 2015 Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards
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Health and Wellness Company Isagenix Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) has been announced as a Gold Stevie Winner for Best In-House Publication for its quarterly print magazine, IsaNews.
A learning tool for the Australian and New Zealand market, IsaNews is an 80 page professional magazine designed for people interested in seeking detailed product information, business building insights and discovering more about health and wellness and the greater Isagenix community.
Also winning a Bronze Stevie Award, Isagenix ANZ was recognised in the Best Brand Experience Eventcategory for National Celebration, its annual flag-ship event. Held in March, the event brought together 5,500 Isagenix Associates from across the region for a ‘Strength In Momentum’ themed experience that was the largest Isagenix ANZ event in history.
The world’s leading award for achievement in business, The Stevie Award has become a highly coveted prize, recognising achievement
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DubLi Reports $3.5 Million Increase In Revenue During First Quarter
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DubLi, Inc. (OTC PINK: DUBL), a global E-commerce and marketing company that provides consumers around the world with a variety of innovative online shopping and travel opportunities, today reported financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2015 ended December 31, 2014 and fiscal year ended September 30, 2014.
For the first quarter of fiscal 2015, ended December 31, 2014, revenues were $4.7 million reflecting an increase of $3.5 million over the first quarter ended December 31, 2013, due to higher subscription fees. Loss from continuing operations for the first quarter of fiscal 2015 was $1.4 million, as compared to a loss of $1.9 million in the first quarter of 2014. Income from discontinued operations was $0.2 million and $3.2 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2014,
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Tupperware Reports A 12% Loss During First Quarter
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Tupperware Brands Corp. posted a soft current-quarter outlook Tuesday, as first-quarter sales fell 12%, primarily because of the strong dollar.
Still, revenue results beat Wall Street expectations.
For the second quarter, Tupperware said it expected to report $1.14 to $1.19 a share in profit, below analysts’ expectations of $1.23 a share. It also expects sales to be down 11% to 13%. Analysts had expected an 11% drop.
The company’s results continued to rely heavily on sales in emerging markets. For a while, Tupperware had enjoyed double-digit sales growth in those markets, although recently they had slowed to a high single-digit rate.
Chief Executive Rick Goings highlighted developing markets like Argentina, Brazil and China, which contributed to sales growth despite overall “challenged markets.”
In the most recent period, emerging markets accounted for 66% of Tupperware’s top line, with sales growing 8% in
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Scary Mom Makes A Not-So-Scary Attack Against Direct-Selling
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You have to wonder about a person who opens up their article with “I’m prepared to lose friends over this.” Recently, blogger and NY Times best-selling author, scarymom.com released an article attacking the methods of women around the country selling Jamberry, 31 Gifts, Younique, etc. The article, at no surprise, has come with mixed responses. (We’ve decided to omit the article link to prevent any further clicks to it.)
Comments like, I’m not buying any of the crap you’re peddling. The jewelry, the nails, the skincare, the candles, the LIFESTYLE. Now, before you get your $75 CAbi panties in a twist, let me explain: I’ve done my time. I’ve given my money. I used to be nice, too, and I used to say “yes” to the buying of all the stuff.
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ForeverGreen’s 2015 Q1 Results Up 60% To $17 Million
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ForeverGreen Worldwide Corporation (OTCBB: FVRG), a leading direct marketing company and provider of health-centered products, announced that March 2015 sales exceeded $6.0 million for the first time in company history.
The company estimates revenue for the quarter ended March 31, 2015 to be approximately $17 million. During the first quarter of 2014, revenue was $10.5 million. This represents an increase of about 60%.
The revenue estimate is preliminary and has not been reviewed by the Company’s independent accountants. Significant updates and revisions may be required before the release of the Company’s first quarter financial results in May.
In addition, the Company’s quarterly financial results will include other factors necessary to calculate additional financial metrics, including gross profit and net income.
About ForeverGreen Worldwide
ForeverGreen Worldwide Corporation develops, manufactures and distributes an expansive line of all natural whole foods and
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Stream Energy Set To Host 2000 Attendees At 2015 Event
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Stream (Stream Energy), the premier nationwide provider of essential home services, including energy and mobile, will host its annual Ignition 2015 convention Thursday, April 30 through Sunday, May 3 at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas.
This year’s theme is “Get Connected,” celebrating Stream’s recent launch of Mobile Services by Stream and representing the event’s purpose of bringing together Stream’s valued Associates, partners and employees.
The event is expected to attract over 2,000 attendees and will include top-notch training, networking, recognition and awards. Training sessions will focus on nationwide mobile expansion, with hands-on mobile village demos and workshops on the supporting tools for Associates.
New York Times bestselling author and celebrated speaker Andy Andrews will speak at the Saturday morning Ignition general session.
“I’m looking forward to celebrating Stream’s progress and growth in 2015 with
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mynt Celebrates Rank Advancements
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mynt is celebrating a number of rank advancements. Announcements went out today:
Congratulations to Rob and Tiffanie Moffitt of South Jordan, UT, USA, for advancing to the rank of Diamond Executive!
If Rob and Tiffanie’s names sound familiar that’s because they were recently spotlighted as new Emerald Executives! You can read their previous success story HERE.
For Rob and Tiffanie, reaching the rank of Diamond has been a team effort. Having been in the network marketing profession for 8 years now, they know the importance of a solid team that broadens their circle of influence.
“We invest in relationships,” they said. “As leaders, we don’t focus on protecting our domain. Instead we expand it by investing in mutually beneficial relationships.”
These relationships include “lifters and doers”—people who have a significant impact on their business and lives and help build momentum.
Momentum aside, success truly started to happen
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ForeverGreen’s 2015 Q1 Results Up 60% To $10.5 Million
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ForeverGreen Worldwide Corporation (OTCBB: FVRG), a leading direct marketing company and provider of health-centered products, announced that March 2015 sales exceeded $6.0 million for the first time in company history.
The company estimates revenue for the quarter ended March 31, 2015 to be approximately $17 million. During the first quarter of 2014, revenue was $10.5 million. This represents an increase of about 60%.
The revenue estimate is preliminary and has not been reviewed by the Company’s independent accountants. Significant updates and revisions may be required before the release of the Company’s first quarter financial results in May.
In addition, the Company’s quarterly financial results will include other factors necessary to calculate additional financial metrics, including gross profit and net income.
About ForeverGreen Worldwide
ForeverGreen Worldwide Corporation develops, manufactures and distributes an expansive line of all natural whole foods and
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Take Shape For Life Recognized In Top 100
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Medifast, Inc, a leading United States manufacturer and provider of clinically proven weight-loss and healthy living products and programs, announced today the company’s direct selling division, Take Shape For Life, was named to Direct Selling News’ 2015 Global 100 and 2015 North American 50 lists. Take Shape For Life was recognized as one of the top revenue-generating direct sellers.
“Since its inception, Take Shape For Life has focused on providing our Health Coaches and Clients with products, programs, and tools to help them live an optimal life,” said Meg Sheetz, CEO of Take Shape For Life.
“Ranking among DSN’s prestigious annual list of direct sellers is a great indicator that we are advancing our mission and reaching more people along their weight-loss, weight management, and healthy living journeys.”
The comprehensive list, published in April, 2015,