The Korea Communications Commission is planning to release new guidelines for multi-level marketing for mobile phones within this week. The guidelines signify that multi-level marketing by domestic mobile carriers will be legalized in substance.
Since the implementation of the Terminal Distribution Structure Improvement Act, multi-level marketers in the industry have been forced to purchase terminals and subscribe to the mobile carriers’ calling plans before being paid for the subscribers that they attract. During the course, cases have been exposed where specific phones and more expensive calling plans are forced to be chosen. With regard to this issue, the Korea Communications Commission imposed a penalty of 2.3 billion won (US$2.0 million) on LG U+ in September. The new guidelines are to prevent such illegal practices.
In the meantime, the Fair Trade Commission started its own
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Oriflame Emphasizes Need for Safe Products
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Oriflame is participating in In-cosmetics Formulation Summit in London later this month. Patrick O’Byrne, Category Director for Personal Hair care and Fragrance at Oriflame, speaking ahead of his presentation to Cosmetics Design Europe (CDE) emphasizes the need for safe, legal and relevant products.
Speaking ahead of his presentation on Sustainability and texture: regulatory update and alternatives to microbeads, Patrick O’Byrne, says there are a number of drivers for reformulation, that need to be observed.
He says some are compulsory, such as safety or legislative changes, whereas other reasons are driven by changes in the market, such as competitors’ movement, consumer tastes and habits changing, as well as new materials becoming available.
“Ultimately, to be successful, a product has to be safe, legal and relevant,” he says. O’Byrne also explains that any changes to a formulation can have
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Cambridge Weight Plan Distributor Named Direct Selling Star UK
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Rose Bunce, aged 54 from Dorchester, has been named the Direct Selling Star of the Year at the first ever UK Direct Selling Awards. Hosted by the trade body for direct selling in the UK, the awards recognised eight of the most outstanding direct sellers in the country at a ceremony held at Whittlebury Hall on 6th November.
With more than 400,000 people now working as direct sellers in the UK, the industry is continuing to grow in prominence as a real alternative to traditional employment. More people make money through direct selling than any other type of part time work.
Rose Bunce, a direct seller with Cambridge Weight Plan, was awarded the title after impressing judges with her tireless work to build her business, improve how she works and help and support new
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Stream Donates To Red Cross For Armed Forces Program
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Stream, a leading direct selling company and provider of essential services, announces a sizeable donation to the American Red Cross North Texas Region, directly benefitting Red Cross’ Service to the Armed Forces Program (SAF). The donation, made on behalf of Stream’s own honored veterans (both corporate employees and Independent Associates), reinforces Stream’s continued commitment to supporting the veteran community.
Stream’s donation will help Red Cross North Texas kick off a new technology-driven pilot initiative, as part of its SAF program: a comprehensive, national client management system to efficiently leverage the substantial resources that support its Emergency Communications Center (ECC). Over 40,000 nonprofits are dedicated to serving veterans, and ECC helps connect the right people to the right organizations. ECC provides around-the-clock, comprehensive emergency casework and referral services for members of the military, veterans, retirees, DoD civilians
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Mannatech Reports 2015 Q3 Results
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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, today announced financial results for its third quarter 2015.
Third quarter net sales for 2015 were $43.9 million, a decrease of 21.2% as compared to $55.6 million in the third quarter of 2014. The net sales comparison for the quarter was affected by the launch of the Uth skin care product in our international markets in 2014 and by foreign exchange rates.
Net sales attributable to our Uth skin care product were $1.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2015, as compared to $7.2 million in the same period in 2014. Our net sales would have been $48.2 million in Constant dollars,
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LIMU Announces Opening Of Southeast Asia Markets
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LIMU, the worldwide direct sales leader in Fucoidan-rich products, today announced it will take another major step in its international expansion with the opening of its operations in Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong on November 16. Building on its global growth strategy, LIMU’s latest expansion will extend its business in the region beyond its current markets in Japan and Taiwan, further solidifying its formidable presence in Asia.
“The opening of these new markets in Southeast Asia reflects our continued strong commitment to aggressively growing our international business,” said Gary J. Raser, LIMU’s CEO.
“Powerful momentum and tremendous interest in LIMU’s amazing product line is driving success in all of our key markets, and we know that our strategic positioning in the Pacific Rim countries will capitalize on the growing international demand for our
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Talk Fusion Associate Embraces Culture Of Giving Back
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When Talk Fusion Associate Aleksandr Plohih of Russia speaks about helping others, people listen. That’s because, at times, Aleksandr has needed plenty of help himself.
“I know the true value of life,” he explained, “as I am a disabled person and overcame a lot of operations.”
Diagnosed with cerebral palsy at birth, Aleksandr’s condition was once so severe that he couldn’t even sit up, much less speak. His school lacked proper accommodations for the disabled, so Aleksandr completed training on his own to become a computer programmer. Today, he pursues his passion for technology by sharing Talk Fusion video products with others and helping them attain their dreams.
Aleksandr’s inspiring story doesn’t begin or end with his own condition. Far from it. Talk Fusion’s Business Opportunity and unique suite of video products have given the
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Melaleuca Gives Employees Over $2 million In Bonuses
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Sometimes it pays to be loyal. That’s what nearly 200 employees of one direct selling company learned this week.
Melaleuca gave away over $2 million dollars in loyalty and longevity bonuses to 197 employees.
The bonus is for all full and part time employees, regardless of position or pay level, the only qualification is the employees length of service to the company.
Employees received anywhere between $5,000 to $25,000 depending on how long they have worked at Melaleuca. The first check is given to employees once they have been with the company for five years.
Melaleuca CEO Frank Vandersloot says he believes that employees who have helped build the company should share the wealth, something that employees are grateful for.
“He’s the CEO, he’s been here for 30 years, and he can keep going on with what
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Lindsay Stewart Earns Mary Kay’s Pink Cadillac
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Mary Kay independent sales director Lindsay Stewart of Auburn has earned the use of a Mary Kay pink Cadillac, an iconic symbol of success, the most coveted incentive awarded by the cosmetics giant.
Stewart’s pearlized pink Cadillac SRX — her fourth Mary Kay career car — was delivered through Lynch Chevrolet-Cadillac of Auburn.
Mary Kay independent sales force members earn the use of a pink Cadillac by meeting and exceeding goals set within their Mary Kay businesses.
Stewart began her Mary Kay business as an independent beauty consultant in 2004, and became an independent sales director in 2005. In that role, she provides education, leadership and motivation to other Mary Kay independent beauty consultants and offers her customers the popular line of Mary Kay products.
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IDSA Meets AP Chief Minister To Discuss Direct Selling Legislation
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Indian Direct Selling Association along with Industry Chamber FICCI met Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu to discuss issues the Direct Selling Industry is facing in the state.
The meeting, held in Andhra Pradesh Bhawan in New Delhi, was attended by Rajat Banerji, Chairman, Indian Direct Selling Association along with Shilpa Gupta, Head- Retail, FMCG and Gems & Jewellery Division in FICCI.
Rajat Banerji, Chairman, IDSA shared with Naidu the industry statistics highlighting that the Indian Direct Selling market is a INR 74 billion (2013-14) and has been recording double digit growth of more than 16 percent over the past four years, but was de-growing by 12% in the twin states of AP/Telangana due to lack of regulatory clarification. He also added that growing Indian market has attracted a large number of Indian