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There is a thin line, nowadays, between network marketing companies, or multi-level marketing companies, and pyramid schemes. Particularly where the former has a business model that involves attracting sales agents by rewarding them for selling products to their network of friends and family, and setting up teams of other people – who also want to start their own business selling the product – and getting a percentage of their sales revenue.

People end up receiving solicitations from their friends or family to take advantage of a ‘unique opportunity’, with promises of financial independence and the allure of a lifestyle that comes with ‘being your own boss’.

“I really believe that, as an industry, it makes a difference in the lives of people that have few opportunities,” says Ernest du Toit, chairperson of the Direct Selling Association

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Beautycounter CEO Heading to Congressional Briefing On Cosmetics Industry

by Ramya Chandrasekaran • November 16, 2015 • 0 Comments

Experts including Gregg Renfrew, founder and CEO of Beautycounter, are preparing to head to Capitol Hill for a Congressional briefing on Nov.17 in the Senate Dirksen Building in Washington D.C. The group plans to show how “the current cosmetics industry is broken, from the use of harmful ingredients to lack of transparency in the supply chain.”
Additionally, Renfrew will be meeting with Senators to ask for their leadership on cosmetic safety reform.

“Nearly every major consumer category has undergone radical change in recent years – from food to entertainment to transportation. But not the beauty industry, where companies are legally allowed to use ingredients linked to breast cancer, infertility, early puberty and other health issues. Consumers are demanding more transparency and regulation, and I hope to help lead this movement that gets

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QNET Accepted In Indonesia DSA

by Ramya Chandrasekaran • November 16, 2015 • 0 Comments

Asian direct selling company QNet’s Indonesian subsidiary PT QN International Indonesia was admitted to the Asosiasi Penjualan Langsung Indonesia (APLI), which serves as the Direct Selling Association of Indonesia.
APLI partners with the government for the development of the direct selling and MLM industry in Indonesia to facilitate smooth operations for member companies in the country. Membership in APLI also provides companies with access to various governmental and international programs to help with compliance of operations and improve credibility.
Before being accepted all member companies are put through a stringent process of due diligence. Requirements include having a direct selling license and ability to prove that the company is not engaged in pyramiding activities. The company’s code of ethics must comply with the strict requirements of APLI, and the proposed products should be certified safe

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Jeff Roberti – Juice Plus+ Hits $85 Million in Career Earnings

by Ted Nuyten • November 16, 2015 • 0 Comments

Jeff Roberti from Saratosa, Florida, USA is an icon, both within the Juice Plus+ company and in the world of network marketing. He earned his title as NSA’s #1 income earner his first year and never looked back.
During his first three years as a distributor, NSA’s sales went from a million a month to a million a day. He is for decades with the company, NSA – nowadays Juice-Plus. Juice PLUS+ is made from 26 different fruits, vegetables and berries.
His distributorship now spans 24+ countries. Jeff’s story is often used by other distributors and companies to demonstrate the unlimited potential of network marketing.
It is one of the most recognized and published stories in the history of the industry.
Juice Plus+ is generating an estimated $800+ million in revenue and Juice Plus

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Ariix Launches Jouve Skincare Products

by Ramya Chandrasekaran • November 15, 2015 • 0 Comments

ARIIX announced the long-anticipated launch of its new skincare line, Jouvé. The direct selling company is offering two products which it claims are groundbreaking, the Instant Tightening and Restoring Serum and Dark Spot Corrector and Brightening Cream. Both products target the physical signs of aging, such as wrinkles, fine lines, puffiness, dark spots, and blemishes.

“Jouvé is absolutely going to revolutionize the skincare industry,” says ARIIX Founder and Chief Product Officer, Deanna Latson. “We spent years meticulously formulating these products so they not only deliver incredible visible results, they’re also clean, free of harsh ingredients, and actually help improve the quality of your skin.”

Dark Spot Corrector and Brightening Cream is effective at restoring uneven skin tone and visibly improving redness and blemishes. Clinical testing revealed 100% of participants noticed an improvement in fine lines and

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Reliv Reports 2015 Q3 Financial Results

by Nicole Dunkley • November 15, 2015 • 0 Comments

Reliv International, Inc., a maker of nutritional supplements that promote optimal health, today reported its financial results for the third quarter of 2015.
Net sales for the quarter were $12.2 million, a 14.8 percent decrease from the third quarter last year. U.S. net sales totaled $9.8 million, a decrease of 10.8 percent, compared to third-quarter 2014 net sales. Net sales outside of the United States declined 27.7 percent in the third quarter of 2015 compared to the prior-year quarter, with 9.3 percent of that decline due to the impact of foreign currency fluctuation as the result of a stronger U.S. dollar.
The net loss for the third quarter of 2015 was $289,000 or $0.02 per diluted share, compared to net income of $166,000 or $0.01 per diluted share in the third quarter of 2014.

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Vemma Compensation Plan Signed Off By The FTC

by Ted Nuyten • November 15, 2015 • 0 Comments

According to an email to Vemma’s distributor base a revised compensation plan is in place.
We have reached out the BK Boreyko, CEO Vemma, and he stated the FTC (Federal Trade Commission) signed off the rules.
Basically, 51% of sales has to come from customers, if not, a distributor will not get any bonus. We expect other USA based network marketing companies with similar compensation plans as Vemma had in the past, will implement the 51% rule.
Vemma:
“We appreciate your patience as we have restarted operations and want to give you a quick update on our Compensation Plan.
We have attached a link to the new Compensation Plan as well as the revised Terms and Conditions. These documents are also available at Vemma.com. We expect December 2, 2015 to be the first day

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XANGO Recognizes Contributions Of Women In Business

by Ramya Chandrasekaran • November 13, 2015 • 0 Comments

Throughout November, global wellness and direct sales company XANGO is highlighting the impacts of women business leaders, both within its corporate ranks and as entrepreneurs strengthening communities around the world. As part of its campaign, XANGO is inviting people to post to social media video tributes of women who have impacted their lives using the hashtag #WomenofXANGO.

“Women in businesses throughout the world strengthen their organizations and communities, and in our case, their influence reaches all levels of our company and within the homes of people seeking better health and economic stability,” said XANGO CEO and Chairman Aaron Garrity. “The women in XANGO guide our organization and the people who depend on them with purpose, vision and a dedication to service and mentoring.”

Raised by a single mother and mentored early in his career by XANGO

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Direct Sales Enables R+F Leaders To Open Children’s Home In India

by Ramya Chandrasekaran • November 13, 2015 • 0 Comments

More than 18 million Americans make their living from home through Direct Sales and many of them are right here in east Texas. Direct selling can involve a variety of products such as cookware, makeup, energy and vitamins, just to name a few. While some do it for the flexibility and work-life balance, others have found it has afforded them the opportunity to help others. That has been the case for Sarah and Phil Robbins.
Life today for the Robbins is much different than it was just seven years ago.

“I was a shy Kindergarten teacher living in Michigan and when the economy took a turn for the worse I was facing the loss of my job, so I had to look for extra income,” recalled Sarah.

Sarah found herself in Direct Sales as a Consultant for

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LegalShield CEO Joins DSA Board

by Ramya Chandrasekaran • November 12, 2015 • 0 Comments

Jeff Bell, CEO of LegalShield, has joined the Direct Selling Association (DSA) board of directors.
Bell joined LegalShield in July 2014 as Chief Executive Officer and is recognized as a successful and passionate marketing visionary with an extraordinary corporate leadership portfolio. Throughout Bell’s 26-year career he has successfully built brands and grown sales in industries ranging from automotive to entertainment.

“My decision to join LegalShield as its CEO was based on the integrity of our products, LegalShield and IDShield,” said Bell. “Helping to build a positive reputation and integrity for the network marketing industry is why I joined the DSA board of directors. Our customers and associates are at the center of everything we do. I look forward to working with the DSA to help ensure our industry has the right measures in place to make both consumer

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