Qivana recently announced that it is expanding its global operations into Russia and Kazakhstan – two of the largest and most exciting international markets in the direct sales industry. In its five year history Qivana has consistently expanded into new growth markets that exhibit the best sales potential.
Russia is one of the top 10 markets for Direct Selling and is one of the fastest growing countries in the world.
Founder & Chief Strategy Officer Justin Banner states, “Currently, we are experiencing exponential growth. We know this is due to our long-term strategy for Qivana – international markets represent a key component of our strategic plan. Nearly half of our revenue is now derived from markets outside of North America.
The CIS region is a very exciting area and has explosive growth potential. We’re really excited by the proven leadership that our new partners Doug Wead and Regina M. Noriega have brought into Qivana, with a deep history building in the CIS region.”
Founder & CEO, Derek Hall: “We know that the Russia market thrives on exciting health and wellness companies backed by solid corporate leadership and an exciting compensation plan. Qivana is the company that has all the right pieces, it
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DSA Says They Will Address Avon’s Concerns
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The $32 billion direct-selling industry has gotten criticized for years by everyone from consumer activists to Wall Street tycoons. Now it’s getting heat from within.
Avon Products (AVP), one of the best known multi-level marketers (MLMs), stunned the industry earlier this month when it resigned from the Direct Selling Association, a trade association that it helped found. Avon’s stated reason for leaving the organization is that its ethics standards are not stringent enough.
The standards, which the DSA has argued are so strict that many multi-level marketers are unwilling to join, don’t strike the right balance between recruiting new salespeople and developing a viable business, according to Jennifer Vargas, a company spokeswoman.
“We think the code of ethics needs to be stronger,” Vargas said in an interview with CBS MoneyWatch.
Unlike other multi-level marketers (MLMs), Avon doesn’t require its 6 million independent sales representatives to purchase excess inventory from one another and places limits on the amount of profits they can earn from recruiting other members. Avon only allows representatives to profit from the sales of “three generations” of their organization, meaning people who are recruited by the independent businessperson.
“We do not promise commissions on infinite sales,” writes Cheryl Heinonen, the company’s chief communications officer, in
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Vísi Welcomes Leadership Development Vice President Ben Riley
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Fast-growing Vísi has added a pivotal player to its expanding executive team. The company, best known for its proprietary AC2 technology (Arctic Cloudberry + hydrolyzed collagen-based vitality products) has welcomed sales leader Ben Riley as the Vice President of Leadership Development.
“Ben knows how to help leaders build business fast, strong, and well,” said Vísi Founder and CEO Kent Lewis. “He has incredible network marketing savvy, but also great energy. It’s one more signal of our momentum, to have a talent of his caliber on board.”
Riley is most recently of Avon, where he was Vice President of Sales for the Australia and New Zealand market. He was instrumental in developing market leadership in this juggernaut market, comprising more than $130 million USD annual sales. Prior to Avon, Ben held senior positions in a variety of disciplines, including operations, finance, marketing, sales, and field development for Melaleuca and 4Life Research.
“Vísi was a very intentional choice for me,” says Ben. “The products are unique. They deliver. I’m a big believer in ‘DWYSYWD,” an acronym for ‘Do what you say you will do,’” he adds.
“The products do what they say they will do, and so does the company. To me, that’s a recipe for
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ACN Global Reach Charities Give Over $1Million In A Fiscal Year
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ACN Global Reach Charities has been recognized by Charlotte Business Journal as one of the largest Charlotte area foundations. Since 2011, ACN Global Reach Charities has provided focused management and fundraising efforts to many of the initiatives started by the ACN Co-Founders. The foundation is honored to be ranked 19th by the publication for their $1,292,750 in donations during 2013.
ACN supports a long and ever-growing list of organizations on a global scale, as well as many organizations in Charlotte and the surrounding areas, with our efforts concentrated on those directly impacting children. In fact, since ACN relocated their World Headquarters to Concord, NC, they’ve made it their mission to cultivate roots in the Charlotte area and help the community grow by first growing the children and families throughout the community. Today, ACN supports over 50 local organizations and growing.
ACN partnered with Ronald McDonald House Charities on a global scale in 2008, raising funds for houses around the globe at each of their events, totaling well into the millions. But when ACN discovered Charlotte didn’t have a house, they made it their mission to help change that, making significant contributions locally to open the doors of the Ronald McDonald House of
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Global Wealth Trade Africa Summit Attracts 1,200 Consultants
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Global Wealth Trade is a huge success in Africa – 1,200 people attend the Abuja summit in Nigeria.
Last year we extensively covered how Global Wealth Trade was the first MLM Company to be fully embraced by 26 countries in the Caribbean countries where traditionally the Caribbean is not known to be MLM entrepreneurial.
Ramin Mesgarlou – Founder/CEO stated:
“It was awakening to see 800+ people gather in double Decker stadiums with a dozen dignitaries, top level ministers including Governor General and Prime Ministers attending the official launch of Global Wealth Trade in their countries and give welcome speeches.
Now we see Global Wealth Trade being fully embraced by the African continent led by Nigeria, again not a traditional MLM market.
INSANE is the highest level of accolade you can receive in GWT and Africa; led by Team Nigeria has been just that –INSANE. Over 1200 people attended GWT’s first major Tour night (business presentation) in Abuja and for a new market that is just INSANE”
Ted Nuyten had the honor to cover the African MLM explosion by interviewing GWT Founder Ramin Mesgarlou.
Ramin, tell us about the massively successful Abuja summit, did you expect that type of reception for the first major event?
Ted, first let
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Investors Concerned About Recent Events, Avon Hits 52 Week Low
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Shares of Avon Products Inc. ( AVP ) have lost much of its momentum and yesterday this New York-based global beauty retailer stock hit a new 52-week low of $12.45. We believe that the recently announced resignation of the company’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Executive Vice President, Kimberly Ross, has made investors cautious about the company’s prospects. The resignation will take effect from Oct 2, 2014.
Ross, who joined Avon nearly three years back, proved to be an able leader as she significantly contributed toward the company’s turnaround. Management remains pleased with her work and believes that the company is well on track for the future.
Ross has been able to make significant progress in improvising Avon’s balance sheet through refinancing activities and cost cutting by slashing jobs and exiting operations in the underperforming markets. Consequently, her resignation has made investors apprehensive about the company’s future performance.
Apart from this, Avon Products remains in troubled waters due to continuous loss of active representatives, declining volume, unfavorable exchange rates and reducing margins in mature markets like North America. This has led to the company’s distressed operating results over the past few quarters. Moreover, weakness in the emerging markets, like China as well as regulatory and cash flow
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Nerium International Launches In Mexico, October 2
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October 2, 2014 marks the official launch of Nerium International’s business operations in Mexico. Much anticipated by the direct selling community in both Mexico and the U.S., the energy and enthusiasm welcoming the company and its products to the market is off the charts!
Witness the excitement of Nerium’s entrance into the Mexico direct selling market, October 4 at a launch event like none other in Mexico City. Here, 5,000 Nerium Brand Partners and prospects intending to sign on will get a full tour of Nerium—the philosophy or rhythm of the company, as well as Nerium’s flagship products in the Mexico market: Optimera Day Cream and Optimera Night Cream.
After months of logistical planning, Nerium International launches in Mexico with a full support system in place:
In country, fully staffed office with experienced support staff
Pricing, as well as cash and credit card payments in Mexican currency
Complete web platform, including personalized Brand Partner web sites
Online Business Center
Spanish launch kits and marketing tools
Spanish training sessions
And the complete support of Nerium International
The launch of Mexico comes just four short months after Nerium launched business operations in Canada and on the heels of Nerium’s record-breaking success in the United States. Nerium is proud to offer a seamless
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4Life Recognizes New Platinum International Diamonds
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4Life is pleased to recognize Dr. Jase and Dr. Jinsun Khyeam of California, USA as 4Life’s newest Platinum International Diamonds, the company’s highest distributor rank. Both were recognized during the recent Platinum Pinnacle trip in Hawaii.
Dr. Jase and Dr. Jinsun were introduced to 4Life Transfer Factor® products in 2001. “4Life has given us the opportunity to positively influence people’s lives by following a proven and successful system,” remarked Dr. Jase. “We have been able to build a successful 4Life business by showing people love, care, courage, and leadership.”
President and CEO Steve Tew: “It is my pleasure to recognize Dr. Jase and Dr. Jinsun as 4Life’s newest Platinum International Diamonds. They provide key leadership in many parts of the world, including South Korea, which currently stands as 4Life’s fastest growing market. I congratulate them for their sacrifice, dedication, and success.”
Dr. Jase and Dr. Jinsun are motivated to continue building on their success for their daughter, Sheamin, who is 16-years-old.
Founder and Chairman of the Board David Lisonbee: “Dr. Jase and Dr. Jinsun exemplify what is possible when distributors incorporate 4Life products into their lives and share those products with others. They work with integrity and are committed to superior leadership. Bianca and
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MonaVie Italy Has Officially Launched
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MonaVie announced the official launch of business operations in Italy on Monday, September 29, 2014 (US-MDT).
Consumers in Italy are now able to enroll in MonaVie and purchase the following products:
MonaVie™
MonaVie Active™
MonaVie EMV™
MonaVie Rest™
MonaVie Balance™
MonaVie RVL™ Nutritional Shake Mixes (Chocolate Berry and Vanilla Cream)
This country launch is in response to the tremendous enthusiasm displayed by our valued distributors across the world and our growing distributor force in the European Region. MonaVie products are now being marketed and sold in 39 countries overall.
Direct selling is a large and vital part of European trade with sales volume displaying constant growth over the past 5 years. According to the World Federation of Direct Selling Associations, Italy ranked in the top 10 of billion dollar markets worldwide, bringing in a total of $3.4 billion dollars in 2012 alone.
“We are ready now to compete in one of the most attractive and important markets in the direct selling world!” said Dario Colagiacomo, Vice President of MonaVie Europe. “We are excited for the opportunity to play a key role in this arena.”
Despite global economic strife, direct selling is a growth-oriented multi-billion dollar industry that offers a uniquely poised opportunity for the highly motivated individual who wants to take their life into
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Visalus’ GJ Reynolds Talks About Leadership
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GJ Reynolds has been with ViSalus long enough to witness firsthand how everything rises and falls on leadership. Throughout the past 9 years, this Vi 5-Star Ambassador has seen the good and the ugly that can come from leadership, or lack thereof. This insight has enabled GJ along with his wife, Alita, to build a strong team of leaders from the inside out.
Of course, one might think that after almost a decade of being a top industry veteran and a Vi Millionaire who has transformed thousands of lives, GJ would want to take his foot off the entrepreneurial pedal and cruise a bit. But talk to GJ for even a minute, and you’ll discover that he has no intention of standing still. In fact, GJ would tell you he is challenging himself every day, and is actively leading by example to show what it means to truly live and promote the Vi Life—with no wavering, no noise, no excuses.
Vi: What’s different between where Vi was and where they are today in terms of a leadership culture?
GJ: One of the reasons why we as a company rose so high in 2010 was because of our core leadership and values. Then, we started