On January 14, 2015, Talk Fusion Founder & CEO Bob Reina announced the highly-anticipated launch of the all-new Talk Fusion to thousands of enthusiastic Associates from around the world during a special Dream Builder Broadcast. Co-hosted by VP of Training & Development Allison Roberts, the broadcast offered highlights of the many additions, enhancements and redesigns to the Talk Fusion product and opportunity line-up. These new incentives, websites, and videos were designed to help increase the success of Talk Fusion Independent Associates and their businesses.
Both new and classic Talk Fusion video communication products were re-branded under the company’s CONNECT banner. This included the world-premiere launch of a free public demo of the Video Chat Beta from the company’s new, redesigned corporate site at www.TalkFusion.com. Visitors to the site are now immediately greeted by an eye-opening new product overview video.
As part of the rebranding, innovative CONNECT video products are now even easier and more intuitive for both seasoned pros and first-time users, thanks to a redesigned user interface and guided tour of the CONNECT Dashboard.
After extremely successful closed beta testing, both CONNECT Live Meetings video conferencing and VOICE community blog opened their beta versions to all of their Associates and Customers, with
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Amway Buys California Energy Drink Company
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Amway has acquired XS Energy, a California-based brand of energy drinks and snacks that has been successfully marketed through parties around the U.S. and Asia.
Neither the price or terms of the agreement were disclosed by the Ada-based direct-selling giant in announcing the deal on Wednesday, Jan. 14.
The acquisition of the brand is being described as a strategic move for Amway to leverage XS’ approach of connecting with young entrepreneurs.
Amway, which reported sales of $11.8 billion in 2013, makes Nutrilite vitamin supplements, Artistry cosmetics and eSpring water treatment systems that are sold through 3 million distributors around the world.
The XS Energy brand has been sold as an Amway product since 2003. It’s now distributed in 38 countries, generating annual sales of $150 million. Available in a range of flavors, XS Energy is described by its makers as a sugar-free energy drink loaded with B-vitamins.
The brand’s YouTube videos shows co-founder David Vanderveen and others on stages at rave-inspired gatherings smirking for a camera and crowdsurfing like rock stars.
The parties are “lifestyle branding” which show that work and play can blend together.
Vanderveen will join Amway as vice president and general manager for the XS brand to provide his expertise about connecting with the under-35 crowd.
Before
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Empower Network Launches Mobile App
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Blogging software and Web marketing company Empower Network launched a flexible tool for its users on the go: a mobile app.
The app features four core components to aid in maintaining a successful online business: simplicity, intelligence, urgency and reward.
“We wanted our affiliates to see immediate results, thus driving sales,” said Empower Network CEO Jonathan Cronstedt. “This app allows affiliates to produce revenue and grow their teams faster than they previously could. We want to fully empower our customers for their own advancement.”
App users can share links to opportunities within Empower Network and know exactly when someone views the link and content, providing more insight and enabling greater success.
Empower Network is most known for its viral blogging system and has empowered more than 150,000 people to launch their own businesses and blogs using its system.
Empower Network offers Web, marketing and leadership tools for individuals looking to build online businesses. With these tools, members don’t have to deal with many of the everyday challenges that frustrate most business owners. Empower Network’s main product is a blogging tool that helps its members use the Web to grow their businesses online. The tools help give them full control of their businesses through the use of blogs, direct sales and online marketing.
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Avon Lays Off Workers – Estimated Up To 600
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The trend for Avon is still in a rapidly growing downward spiral. Avon Canada said Monday that it will eliminate most jobs at its distribution centre in Pointe-Claire.
Company spokeswoman Elizabeth Munro declined to specify the number of positions cut. She said that the company would make no statement beyond the press release issued in late afternoon.
A source told the Montreal Gazette that Avon employees were told Monday that most jobs would be gone by April while some jobs would remain until July to allow for training of new personnel. The source, who did not want to be identified, said about 600 jobs would disappear at the Pointe-Claire facility.
Munro said the 600 jobs figure was “way inflated,” but would not provide further details about job losses or how the process would roll out.
The firm said it will outsource the jobs to Genco, a privately-held U.S.-based company that describes itself as a leading “product lifecycle and reverse logistics” solutions provider.
Avon’s announcement made it clear that the Genco jobs will not be permanent. The new jobs under Genco, it appears, will be temporary and respond to demand in any given two-week cycle.
Genco “can support Avon’s supply chain needs by expanding and contracting to meet the
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Foundation 4Life Continues Malaysia Relief Efforts
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Severe flooding has displaced hundreds of thousands of people throughout Malaysia and Thailand. More than 100 4Life distributors in Malaysia have been affected by the catastrophe.
As reported by Newsweek, the North-eastern Malaysian states of Kelantan, Terengganu and Pahang have been particularly hard hit. ABC News has described this as Malaysia’s worst flooding in decades, and attributes dozens of deaths to downpour and flash flooding.
With a 4Life office in Kota Baru, a city in the state of Kelantan, Foundation 4Life is teaming with corporate employees and distributors on the ground to provide immediate support.
4Life General Manager of Malaysia Cher Lyn Tan: “Electricity is down in most areas and water supplies are compromised. The entire region has been devastated; telephone lines are down and the city infrastructure is at risk. We know that the homes of 4Life distributors have been hit. Right now, a food supply channel is critical.”
In response to the natural disaster, employees and distributors joined at 4Life’s Petaling Jaya (PJ) office outside Kuala Lumpur to prepare food deliveries. So far, they have sent 850 kilograms (nearly 2,000 pounds) of canned food, bread, water, medicine, and other basic necessities via air transportation to Kota Baru. They are now working on
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Dr. Hani Soudah Joins Nature’s Sunshine Products’ Scientific Advisory Board
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Nature’s Sunshine Products Inc., a leading natural health and wellness company engaged in the manufacture and direct sale of premium-quality nutritional and personal care products, announced that Hani Charles Soudah, M.D., Ph.D., of the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Mo., has joined Nature’s Sunshine Products’ (“NSP”) Medical and Scientific Advisory Board.
Dr. Soudah is a doctor of internal medicine with a medical practice in St. Louis. He is an expert in the field of obesity management. His service on the Advisory Board will include assisting with research activities, educating and training NSP and Synergy Worldwide distributors, and speaking at various company events.
“We have already been the recipients of Dr. Soudah’s expertise and research, and we look forward to building an even stronger working relationship with him,” said Gregory L. Probert, Nature’s Sunshine Products’ Chairman and CEO. “We are pleased to have him join our growing Medical and Scientific Advisory Board.”
Dr. Matt Tripp, NSP’s Chief Scientific Officer, added, “Dr. Soudah has been instrumental in the recent NSP product launches of AnxiousLess and Equolibrium. His preliminary research with our AnxiousLess formula proved fundamental to the company gaining a solid understanding of how this unique product supports mood and situational
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Trina Mullins Finds Home & Success With Trévo
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In 2010, Trina Mullins was working in an office, answering to other people, and never feeling like she had enough time to see her five children. The “corporate rat race”, as she puts it, was weighing heavily on her as she found herself constantly stressed out and worried about her family’s financial future. She also faced daily health issues, including a severe case of asthma that she’d suffered from her whole life.
“I’d just lost hope of really living life to its fullest,” Mullins says. “But I always knew in my heart there had to be a better way, something more out there.”
When Trina was first introduced to Trévo that year, she saw the nutritional supplement as a way for her to take back control of her health. But she had no idea that it would be the “better way” she daydreamed about – the thing that allowed her to break free from the corporate world and reach levels of success she never imagined.
In the four years since, Trina has gone from living paycheck to paycheck to earning a top executive income and driving a luxury car. She makes her own schedule, which allows her to spend more time with her
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mynt Launched This Weekend
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Developed and backed by MonaVie®, a Utah-based company, mynt™ launched on January 9, 2015, during the mynt “No Limit” Conference at the Green Valley Ranch Spa, Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.
On hand to help usher in the full launch of mynt in the U.S. during this three-day conference (January 8–10) is an incredible lineup of motivational and industry-leading keynote speakers. The list of speakers includes one of the most influential thinkers of our time, a New York Times best-selling author, an U.S. Olympian and the author of an international best-selling book.
The list of keynote speakers includes:
Dr. Paul Stoltz, considered the world’s pre-eminent thought leader on the science of Mindset
Mark Macdonald, New York Times best-selling author of “Body Confidence” and a celebrity health and nutrition expert
Noelle Pikus Pace, former U.S. Olympic Skeleton Racer and motivational speaker
Eric Worre, author of the international best-selling book “Go Pro”
From this unique lineup of powerful speakers to the information that will be provided by top corporate leaders to the new products that will be launched and the educational breakout sessions, attendees will leave empowered to grow or start their own home-based business and/or improve their health in 2015.
“At this conference, attendees will be able to
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MLS Names Advocare As New Official Sports Nutrition Partner
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AdvoCare International, LP (AdvoCare), a premier health and wellness company, today announced a multiyear partnership with Major League Soccer (MLS) to be the league’s Official Sports Nutrition Partner.
This new relationship is the largest sports partnership and the first League partnership for AdvoCare, as the company further establishes itself as a leader in the Sports Nutrition space.
The sponsorship is effective beginning the 2015 MLS season and extends through the 2019 season. As part of the agreement, AdvoCare Rehydrate will be the Official Sports Drink of Major League Soccer and will be featured on the sidelines of MLS games. Part of the AdvoCare Active Line, Rehydrate provides the necessary nutrients to maintain proper metabolism, delay the onset of fatigue, and hydrate the body by re-establishing electrolyte balance.
“We are proud to be the official sports nutrition partner of Major League Soccer,” said Richard Wright, President and Chief Executive Officer of AdvoCare. “This is an incredible opportunity to share the AdvoCare vision of physical wellness with dedicated soccer fans across the nation. Soccer is a rapidly growing sport in North America and our partnership with MLS makes perfect sense as we continue to grow together.”
In the coming weeks, AdvoCare will be announcing individual MLS club partnerships that will integrate
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Singapore Launches An Accreditation Organization For Direct-Selling Companies
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The Consumers Association of Singapore (CASE) and the Direct Selling Association of Singapore (DSAS) on Thursday (Jan 8) announced the launch of their joint accreditation scheme, and more than 10 direct selling businesses have already been accredited.
Direct selling is a practice in which products are sold from no fixed location.
With the launch of the CaseTrust-DSAS Joint Accreditation Scheme, consumers can expect the following:
A cooling off period of seven working days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays), during which consumers may seek full refund of payment made
An order form at the time of sale, with clear and accurate contact details of the direct seller
A well-defined complaint mechanism put in place by the business to address disputes
Besides these, accredited businesses are governed by DSAS’ Code of Ethics, which ensures all direct sellers within their distribution system practice responsible and ethical selling, the press release stated.
Companies must also comply with regulations that regular businesses are bound by, such as the Lemon Law, and detail the terms and conditions of any warranties and/or guarantees clearly.
These terms are on top of DSAS membership criteria, which require companies to at least be registered for a year with the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority, undergo a six-month