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Herbalife Contacted By Law Enforcement Agencies

by Tina Williams • April 13, 2015 • 0 Comments

Federal law enforcement agencies recently contacted several Herbalife members for information about their own business practices, CNBC has learned.
According to sources familiar with the matter, the inquiries came last week and focused on the activities of 10 or so mostly top Herbalife members.
It’s unclear exactly what law enforcement asked for, or the identities of the specific members in question.
Sources say the company has offered the members assistance in obtaining legal counsel though it’s unclear how many have sought representation.
Separately, Herbalife has also received inquiries recently about irregular trading in its stock as part of a broader investigation into possible market manipulation.
When asked for a comment on Sunday evening Herbalife spokesman Alan Hoffman provided CNBC the following statement:

“Bill Ackman has been engaged in a nearly three-year effort to drive down Herbalife’s stock in

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Melaleuca CEO Wins Prestigious Award

by Tina Williams • April 13, 2015 • 0 Comments

Melaleuca CEO Frank L. Vandersloot, will receive the prestigious Horatio Alger award this weekend during a ceremony in the nation’s capitol.
The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, is a nonprofit educational organization honoring the achievements of outstanding individuals. The group also encourages youth to pursue their dreams through higher education. VanderSloot joins eleven other accomplished business and civic leaders from across North America in receiving the award this year.
Since its establishment in 1947, the Horatio Alger Award is annually bestowed upon renowned leaders who have succeeded despite facing adversity, and who are committed to philanthropy and higher education.
VanderSloot grew up on an 80-acre farm in northern Idaho. He took on a series of odd jobs as an adolescent, and saved his money to be able to pay his own way through college.

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ARIIX Launches South-Korea

by Ramya Chandrasekaran • April 10, 2015 • 0 Comments

ARIIX today announced that it has received its direct selling license for one of the largest opportunity markets in the world, South Korea.
With a booming economy and a robust direct sales market that ranks among the top five in the world, South Korea offers outstanding opportunities for ARIIX Representatives to continue to expand their presence throughout Asia as they introduce life-changing Brands to entrepreneurs and the communities they serve.
This announcement is the latest highlighting ARIIX’s incredible growth streak throughout Asia with offices in Hong Kong, Japan, China and Taiwan, in addition to a presence in Singapore and neighboring Russia and Kazakhstan.
ARIIX Representatives operating in South Korea will have full access to an experienced management team and new corporate offices centrally located in Seoul as they connect, develop and grow their

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Origami Owl Expands To Canada

by Tina Williams • April 10, 2015 • 0 Comments

After only half a decade that’s shown massive growth, Chandler, Ariz. company Origami Owl will expand into Canada.
The jewelry company was created by then 14-year-old Bella Weems, who designed and produced its first line, including the very popular “Living Lockets” colleciton.
Now, Origami Owl has used its social selling marketing plan to commission 60,000 independent sales consultants, called “designers,” and will expand into its first stage of international growth.
According to a release from the company, there are already 1,000 designers on board in Canada.

“We are so excited about the launch of Origami Owl into Canada. Like our Designers here in the US, our Canadian teams are sophisticated and hard working.
I have no doubt with the combination of Origami Owl’s mission and this new opportunity, lives will be changed for the better,” said Origami Owl

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Top 100 Global Direct Selling Companies 2015

by Ted Nuyten • April 9, 2015 • 0 Comments

Since 2004 Direct Selling News has been dedicated to telling stories focused on relating the opportunities direct sellers provide to millions of independent business owners around the globe. So it seemed only fitting for DSN to further recognize the industry by compiling a comprehensive list, starting in 2010, of the top direct selling companies in the world.
The DSN Global 100 list offers a unique perspective on the global impact of the industry on economic and social realms. It provides a range of mutual learning not only for industry members but also for researchers, investors and—most important—those seeking opportunities within the industry.
As Business For Home we have analysed the Sales for 2013 and 2014 based on the DSN figures and you find 2 lists below:
1. Based on 2014 sales with the growth or

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Javita’s Dr. Chi Hits Royal Black Diamond

by Tina Williams • April 8, 2015 • 0 Comments

Since enrolling in Javita a little over two years ago, Dr. Chi has achieved incredible success becoming the company’s first Royal Black Diamond.

“Being first is always an incredible feeling. I never would have imagined myself being the very first Javita Royal Black Diamond. I struggled for five years in my last company, barely making any money during the entire time I was there.
Despite not having any success with that company, I never gave up on my belief in the industry. I was really fortunate to have found Javita. I have succeeded, I have thousands of team Members who have succeeded and together we are all changing lives. If I can achieve Royal Black Diamond, anyone can!”

The Bakersfield, CA native has steadily risen through the ranks of Javita since joining in September

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Herbalife Partners with Global Health Strategies Institute To Improve Children’s Nutrition In India

by Tina Williams • April 8, 2015 • 0 Comments

Herbalife (HLF), a global nutrition company, today announced a one-year partnership with Global Health Strategies Institute (GHSI), to help improve the nutrition of more than 10,000 children ages 5-12 in India, in line with the government’s Mid-Day Meal Scheme (MDM) and School Health Programs (SHP).
As part of its corporate social responsibility efforts, Herbalife will work with GHSI and global vitamin supplier DSM, to help provide access to good nutrition to children in India, a country with a history of malnourished, underweight children. The government-run MDMS and SHP programs are designed to improve the nutritional needs of children by providing food supplemented with adequate quantities of iron, folic acid and vitamin A. However, more fortified foods with essential micronutrients are needed.

Anjali Nayyar, senior vice president, Global Health Strategies Institute, said, “Addressing the nutritional needs

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Blyth Reports Over $12Million In Loss In 4th Quarter

by Tina Williams • April 8, 2015 • 0 Comments

Blyth Inc. (BTH) on Monday reported a loss of $12.2 million in its fourth quarter.
On a per-share basis, the Greenwich, Connecticut-based company said it had a loss of 75 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs and asset impairment costs, came to 88 cents per share.
The candle seller posted revenue of $176.8 million in the period.
For the year, the company reported net income of $86.8 million, or $5.37 per share, swinging to a profit in the period. Revenue was reported as $490 million.
Blyth shares have fallen 23 percent since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Monday, shares hit $7.07, a decline of 22 percent in the last 12 months.
First Nine Months Fiscal Performance
Net Sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 declined 7% to $313.2 million versus $336.0 million for the

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