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Zija International Recaps Emerging Markets Global Tour

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Zija International recently held it’s biggest series of international events, the Emerging Markets Global Tour, which focused on some of its up-and-coming countries and geographic areas. The tour included several stops in Europe as well as Southeast Asia:
The events consisted of product and business training, recognition, exciting announcements from the stage, giveaways, product tastings, Q&A sessions, and more.
 
Oslo, Norway | October 18, 2014
Hosted by David Moses, Zija Crowne Diamond Elite, and Jacqueline Hekneby, Zija Diamond
Verona, Italy | October 21, 2014
Hosted by David Moses, Zija Crowne Diamond Elite, and Diego Benevelli
Bucharest, Romania | October 23, 2014
Hosted by David Moses, Zija Crowne Diamond Elite, and Tom Wikman, Zija Double Diamond
Stockholm, Sweden | October 25, 2014
Hosted by David Moses, Zija Crowne Diamond Elite
Hanoi, Vietnam | November 12, 2014
Hosted by Bryant Eggett, Zija Director of Southeast Asia & Korea
Jakarta, Indonesia | November 14, 2014
Hosted by Bryant Eggett, Zija Director of Southeast Asia & Korea
Singapore | November 15, 2014
Hosted by Ryan Palmer, Zija Vice President of Sales, Dr. Joshua Plant, Zija Vice President of Research & Development, and Bryant Eggett, Zija Director of Southeast Asia & Korea
One final tour stop will take place in Tokyo, Japan in March at Tokyo Disney Resort.

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4Life Launches 24th Market In Hamburg, Germany

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Last weekend, 4Life opened the company’s twenty-fourth international market in Hamburg, Germany. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was attended by 400 distributors and guests.
Vice President, Europe Rafael Fernández: “4Life Germany is in a strategic location to drive growth and support the field. This office offers great opportunities for our entrepreneurs to develop their businesses and relationships.”
The new office space is designed to provide meeting space for 4Life distributors throughout Hamburg and Germany at large. The 500-square-meter office includes six multi-purpose meeting rooms, a business library/computer lab, and two smaller rooms for individualized training.
“The new office will give a major boost to those taking the 4Life opportunity to people in the German market,” stated Vice President, International Preston Richards. “This office is a big leap forward in Europe and throughout the world.”
The capacity-plus crowd celebrated 4Life’s entry into the market with a recognition ceremony. Gold International Diamonds from Spain Carme Solà Xalabardé and Ángels Muñoz Estape were in attendance.
Foundation 4Life® contributed a donation of €2,000 EUR to the German organization, Kinder Tapfere, to support projects for needy children in Hamburg.
Ángels Muñoz Estape: “The German office staff is well equipped to support the distributors of Germany! This office is a symbol of the investment

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Herbalife Distributors Upset About Recent Company Change

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A handful of Herbalife’s Internet distributors are rebelling against the company’s move to corral them and exert greater control over their sales and marketing.
The weight-loss products company started earlier this month requiring distributors to move their far-flung retail sites to a new corporate-controlled hub, goherbalife.com.
Herbalife portrayed the policy, which went into effect Nov. 15, as an effort to curb bad behavior and prevent independent distributors from making false product claims.
But a few holdouts, including shoptoshape.com, herbal5.co.uk, and herbalhappy.com, had yet to move to the new destination and were still operating stand-alone sites as of Friday.
Some operators of these sites believe Herbalife’s real aim is to keep them from selling products at discounts, which undercuts the company’s recruiting efforts, sources said.
The retailers, which only sell discounted products and do not recruit, have been allowed by Herbalife to sell through their own Web sites and advertising for 15 years, sources said.
The change is just the latest of several that have made it difficult for them to compete, causing the number of independent sites to decline from about 300 in 2012 to about 40 earlier this year, according to sources.
Typically, independent sites advertise Herbalife products at anywhere from 25 percent to 45 percent

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Home Party Companies On The Rose

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Direct-selling parties are enjoying a surge in popularity, according to the Direct Selling Association of Ireland (DSAI). The trade body says about 4,000 people have signed up to become direct sellers over the past year, taking the total number to more than 20,000.
Parties, where self-employed direct sellers showcase products such as cosmetics, jewellery and homewares to a group gathered in a client’s home, now account for a fifth of total direct-selling revenue in Ireland, according to the DSAI, which represents 16 member companies including Amway, Forever Living, Mary Kay Inc and Neal’s Yard Remedies.

Direct-selling parties “are becoming increasingly more mainstream”, says DSAI director general Lynda Mills.

The days of the stereotypical “Avon Lady” are gone (as is the company itself from Ireland). More than 5,000 direct sellers are men – a quarter of the total – while there are 8,800 people aged 50-plus selling products outside the traditional retail channel, the association says.
Although direct selling is typically a second or casual stream of income, about 13 per cent of direct sellers, or some 2,600 people, work full-time in the industry, which is estimated to be worth more than €50 million. That’s quite a lot of moisturisers and herbal supplements.
first reported by: irishtimes.com

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International Study Reveals Attitudes Toward Self-Employment – Amway

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Are entrepreneurs born or made? And what drives them to start their own businesses?
These questions were posed by the 2014 Amway Global Entrepreneurship Report (AGER), an annual survey that takes the public pulse on the state of self-employment around the world. This year’s report explored entrepreneurship education.
Unique in its broadness and regularity, the AGER fosters global discussion on entrepreneurship and raises awareness of the significant role entrepreneurs play in modern economies. The groundbreaking first survey launched in 2010 as the Amway European Entrepreneurship Report, then expanded worldwide with the 2013 AGER, encompassing 24 countries. This year’s report spans a record 38 markets, with face-to-face and telephone interviews conducted with 43,902 men and women aged 14-99.

“Entrepreneurs play an important role in growing economies,” said Amway Chairman Steve Van Andel. “They create jobs, encourage competition and help communities grow and flourish. As the business environment has changed through the years, so have the reasons people decide to venture out on their own. We hope this report advances the discussion on entrepreneurship and leads to a deeper understanding of what can be done to encourage and better prepare more people around the world to start businesses of their own.”

 
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The AGER reveals that entrepreneurship

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Visalus’ 3-Star Ambassador & New $1 Million Lifetime Earner Neil Bellville On Not Quitting

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Perhaps just as strong as Neil Bellville’s ‘Why’ is his favorite saying: “It’s always too early to quit.” It’s a powerful motivational force that has led this 3-Star Ambassador to achieve over $1 million in lifetime earnings with Vi.
In asking Neil about his success, and how his story embodies each of the three Vi Foundational Pillars of Life, Health & Prosperity.
On Prosperity
To put things in perspective, what took Neil 14 years to make a little over a million in the industry took him just four years to make a million with Vi. He credits his success to his passionate team dedicated toChallenging the World… 10 lbs. at a Time.
“I was taught a long time ago that it takes teamwork to make dream work,” said Neil. In fact, he values his team so much that helping them achieve their goals is way more important than his.
He also believes in Vi events and the impact they’ve had on his life and business—whether it’s on a local, regional or national level. “I do not miss an event, period. It’s the #1 belief-building tool that we can have. It’s filled with positive energy from likeminded people. There’s nothing else that will build the belief tank like an

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John Knox Joins Vemma

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John Knox of Jacksonville, Florida, has recently joined the Vemma family as an Independent Affiliate. John is known as a network marketing phenomenon based on his success.

Mr. Knox said, “Ultimately, our team chose Vemma because we believe culture starts from the top down, and everything rises and falls with leadership. Vemma CEO and Founder, BK Boreyko is a leader among leaders. He has a pulse on this industry like no other CEO we have ever spent time with. What attracted us most is his heart for this industry. It is refreshing to partner with someone that is a true advocate of this industry, and empowers its affiliates through category creating products and award winning technology. A lifelong partnership is what we are looking forward to creating here at Vemma.”
 

Mr. Knox has always had a competitive spirit – as a young man, he was a high scoring state champion basketball player, a Florida High School Player of the Year, and Jacksonville University star athlete. He still holds the 3 point and free throw record at his alma mater. Always looking for the competitive edge, he says he’s proud to join a company with real passion, enthusiasm, and momentum. And in doing

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Mynt Takes Diamond Qualified Executives To Hawaii

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mynt Diamond Executives and above, representing 12 countries, spent 5 nights and 6 days on the stunning island paradise of Maui, Hawaii, for Diamond Destination 2014, November 7–12.
Among the group were 150 qualifiers who were attending Diamond Destination for the first time! It was one .f the largest groups of first time qualifiers we have ever had! What’s more, it shows that amazing growth is happening in the field and a new set of leaders is rising.
From the moment all the qualifiers arrived at the Grand Wailea Resort Hotel & Spa, they settled into a serene retreat that granted them the most lavish luxuries the island has to offer in food, entertainment, and relaxation.

“I’ve been to Maui twice before but this was a different experience. Having an all-expense paid trip where corporate pays attention to every little detail to make the trip incredible made all the difference,” said Purple Diamond Executive Rob Sperry, a first-time qualifier. “From the extravagant meals, gifts, a world-class resort, Luau, and fire dance show to the most scenic waterfalls, this was one the best trips my wife and I have ever been on. I will never miss another Diamond Destination trip!”

 

“This trip was one of the best weeks in my entire

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Herbalife Announces New Appointments In Corporate Affairs And Investor Relations

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Global nutrition company, Herbalife (NYSE: HLF), today announced the appointment of Amy Greene to the newly created role of senior vice president, global engagement, reporting to Alan Hoffman, executive vice president, global corporate affairs.
In this role, Greene will work closely with community leaders, non-government organizations (NGOs), industry groups, think tanks and other key influencers to educate them about Herbalife and the important role the company plays in society.
Greene, who has been with Herbalife since 2009, was formerly responsible for all investment community communications, including institutional marketing and interaction. In addition, she had responsibility for the company’s engagement with the NGO community in the U.S.
“This is a key role as we continue to inform and educate the public about how Herbalife is helping people everywhere to improve their lives through our nutrition products and the opportunity we offer for supplemental income,” said Hoffman. “Amy’s knowledge of our business and experience in fostering relationships within multiple constituencies will be invaluable, and I am delighted Amy has agreed to lead our efforts in this important area.”

“Herbalife has a great story to tell,” said Greene. “I have seen first-hand the positive impact the company has on individuals and entire communities, and I am

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Mannatech Recaps Leadership Experience Event

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Mannatech Incorporated, the pioneer of nutritional glycobiology, leading innovator of naturally-sourced supplements based on Real Food Technology® solutions and creator of the M5MSM (Mission 5 MillionSM) social entrepreneurial movement, hosted its annual training event for hundreds of Associate leaders at the Embassy Suites Hotel & Convention Center in Frisco, Texas, November 7-9, 2014.
The event featured internationally recognized speaker, Les Brown, who gave a special presentation Saturday evening on achieving breakthroughs in business and the importance of financial freedom and one’s social contribution. The general sessions were led by various Mannatech leaders who shared personal stories and explained the principles that they themselves have implemented to develop successful teams and businesses. Mannatech executives who spoke included Dr. Robert Sinnott, CEO and Chief Science Officer; Al Bala, President; Ray Robbins, Co-Founder/Board of Directors; and Bob Adam, General Manager U.S.
“This year’s Leadership Experience proved that something significant has happened to Mannatech,” said Dr. Robert Sinnott, CEO and Chief Science Officer. “Associate leaders are teaching other Associate leaders; and they are learning that by implementing our tools and strategic tactics to effectively promote their businesses, they can become even greater leaders and achieve the success they’ve been working for. I believe that each person who

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