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QNET Empowers Women Entrepreneurs

 
To celebrate Women’s Month, prominent Asian direct selling company QNET hosted an exclusive women lifestyle event at the Radisson Royal hotel in Dubai. With this year’s theme “MAKE IT HAPPEN”, QNET is all out in helping develop women entrepreneurs.
Entrepreneurship is exactly about making things happen and getting things done, and women are well-known to wield this power be it in their households or in the corporate world. One of the cornerstones of QNET’s philosophy is equality.
A famous saying goes, “The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world”. More and more women are finding their true calling in selling because of their intuitive nature. They are natural-born entrepreneurs with the ability to emphatize and listen to the real needs of people around them.
Donna Imson-Lecaroz, Chairperson of QNET, and a successful woman

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Mannatech Appoints New Board Of Directors Member

 
Mannatech, Incorporated (NASDAQ: MTEX), the founder of the M5M (Mission 5 Million) social entrepreneurial movement, the pioneer of nutritional glycobiology and the global innovator of naturally sourced supplements based on Real Food Technology solutions, today announced the appointment of Linda K. Ferrell, Ph.D. to its Board of Directors.
“Dr. Ferrell brings to the Board extensive knowledge in business ethics, marketing and strategic corporate social responsibility in the direct selling industry,” said J. Stanley Fredrick, Chairman of the Board of Mannatech, Incorporated.
“Dr. Ferrell’s work with the Direct Selling Education Foundation provides her with unique knowledge concerning the value of our business model to global consumers, which helps make her a valued asset and member of Mannatech’s Board of Directors.”
As a member of Mannatech’s Board of Directors, Dr. Ferrell joins a strong

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Youngevity Announces Newest Brand Ambassador

 
Youngevity Essential Life Sciences, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Youngevity International, Inc, a global direct marketer of nutritional and lifestyle products and also a vertically-integrated producer of gourmet coffees for the commercial, retail and direct sales channels, announced that the founding editor of Creating Keepsakes scrapbook magazine, author of thirteen books, HSN guest host, and mother of five, Lisa Bearnson.
Lisa has joined Youngevity as its new celebrity brand ambassador, serving as the spokesperson for Youngevity’s memory keeping product category, which includes Heritage Makers and Our Memories for Life.
Lisa Bearnson has been featured in People Magazine and has appeared on “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” “Weekend Today,” “Home Matters,” and the “American Baby Show.” Lisa was also a finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award for the State of Utah.

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LIMU Promoters Justin And Kristina Martin Hit 750K Rank

 
LIMU celebrates our newest Promoters reaching 750K, Justin and Kristina Martin from Louisiana, and congratulates them on achieving that leadership position after just 6 months of full-time work on their LIMU business.
Recently introduced as a brand new pin level at LIMU, achievement of the 750K rank demonstrates noteworthy Promoters who have not only significant personal achievement, but also outstanding stewardship and guidance of broad-based teams.
Justin and Kristina had just recently been married when they first heard about LIMU, and that first invitation came at a perfect time. Justin was only earning minimum-wage at a warehouse while Kristina was working as a nurse, and as Justin says, they were “living on love and Ramen noodles.”
After college graduation, Justin went on to two years of dental school, which didn’t leave much time

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4Life Korea Holds Pre-Convention Success Rally

 
 4Life Korea recently held a success rally in the Daemyung Vivaldi Park in Hongcheon-gun, Gangson-do Korea. Approximately 900 distributors gathered to celebrate recognition achievements and the launch of new product packs.
The event opened with a welcome speech from 4Life Korea General Manager Tony Lee. This was followed by a motivational speech by Platinum International Diamond Dr. Jase Khyeam and a special lecture from Maestro Seo Hee Tae.
In addition to Dr. Jase Khyeam, top distributor leaders attendance included Gold International Diamonds Son Jae Min, Grace Chun and Lee Sun Woo, Kang Ok Nye, Hong Suk Eui and Kim Mee Joung, Choi Ki A, Park Mi Ae, Kwong Han Sung, and Ok M. Kim.
“I have a strong belief in our distributors, and confidence that the field will continue to generate ongoing growth in the

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Industry Leader Kevin J. Owens Joins Talk Fusion

 
Though a network marketing veteran since 2001, new Associate Kevin J. Owen’s first introduction to Talk Fusion was through the innovative CONNECT video communication suite.
“A childhood friend was using the Talk Fusion services and believed it would help me grow my other businesses. It was clear that it could be used as a tool to help others live out their life’s purpose.”
While Kevin saw the immediate benefit of Talk Fusion’s technology and its ability to connect the world with the power of video, it was his experience with direct selling that made him decide to join.
“Talk Fusion is the right opportunity for anyone looking to make a change in their life because we have the best product in the world. But what makes Talk Fusion different from any other opportunity is the

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Does Avon And Mary Kay Test On Animals?

 
According to Snopes.com – the answer isn’t a clear yes or no: 
Animal Testing Resumes For Avon, Mary Kay, And Estee Lauder. Someone has posted this on Facebook and some are claiming it isn’t true. Can you verify this?
  
Origins:   In March 2015, a rumor claiming that cosmetic companies Avon, Mary Kay, and Estee Lauder had resumed animal testing started circulating again on social media sites, stemming from an article published by the Dog Files web site in 2012:
Animal testing for cosmetics is a hot topic in the beauty industry, with most consumers and many companies deciding to avoid products made with animal testing. After more than two decades following a no testing on animals policy, cosmetics giants Avon, Mary Kay, and Estee Lauder have resumed the practice without letting consumers know. 
According to a press release from Rush

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Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Ambit Energy

 
Ambit Energy customers represented by national consumer-rights law firm, Hagens Berman, today filed a class-action lawsuit against Ambit alleging that the provider of electricity and natural gas services illegally operates a massive pyramid scheme, in which Ambit uses customers as consultants to market to friends and family, lures consumers to switch energy providers with the promise of lower rates, and causes the rates to increase, according to the complaint.

“Our investigation has shown that not only does Ambit use deceptive tactics to reel in its customers, but it then exploits them for its own gains – calling them ‘consultants’ and developing more pawns in its twisted scheme for higher profits.”

Attorneys representing the class of Ambit customers state that the energy company has defrauded its 13 million customers, growing its revenue from $1 million in 2006

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Mary Kay Goes After Web Giant RetailMeNot

 
RetailMeNot has prepared a statement claiming it believes to be in compliance with the law, but that the company is prepared to fight back in the suit.

“RetailMeNot, Inc. takes concerns related to third party intellectual property very seriously,” the prepared statement said. “RetailMeNot, Inc. continues to believe that it operates in compliance with law and in the best interests of consumers and its retail partners by aggregating information to help shoppers save money using its websites and mobile apps. 

“RetailMeNot, Inc. believes the allegations in this lawsuit are without merit and intends to vigorously contest this matter.”
Original Post: Cosmetics retailer Mary Kay has filed a lawsuit in federal court against digital coupon giant RetailMeNot, claiming the company is soliciting coupons for the cosmetic company without its consent.
Mary Kay says in the suit, filed on Friday

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Isagenix Celebrates 13th Anniversary And Over $3 Billion In Sales

 
A note from Jim, Kathy, and Erik Coover: 
It’s hard to believe it’s been 13 years since Isagenix began operations from our humble roots in Chandler, Arizona.
Our journey started with a small group of employees and a few dozen Independent Associates who joined together to free people from physical and financial pain with our Solutions to Transform Lives™. In just over a dozen years, we’ve expanded into 13 countries and territories around the globe, with even more to come!
With cumulative sales totaling over $3 billion, Isagenix continues to gain momentum! In 2014 alone, we grew to over 432,000 Isagenix members around the globe!
Last year, we made our eighth consecutive appearance on the Inc. 5000 list, which recognizes the fastest-growing private companies in the United States. We were ranked No. 29 on Direct Selling

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