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Russia’s currency crisis is not just Vladimir Putin’s problem, it’s also the Avon Lady’s.
BMO downgraded Avon Products on Tuesday to “underperform” from “market perform” on concerns the falling ruble will destabilize the region, seriously hurting door-to-door sales in Eastern Europe.
Russia alone accounts for 5 to 6 percent of Avon’s sales, BMO estimates. Central and Eastern Europe hold 12 to 14 percent of Avon’s sales, according to the company.
“Avon needs to raise prices significantly to offset currency weakness at a time when consumers, in the midst of a credit crunch, have less money to spend,” analyst Connie Maneaty wrote in the report.
BMO lowered its target price to $7 from $10 on the assumption that Avon will trade at 12 times its 2015 earnings estimate. Avon shares opened slightly lower Tuesday at $9.31.

“Direct selling can be an income-generating opportunity in difficult economic conditions, and as it has done in the past, Avon may step up recruiting,” Maneaty wrote. “But there are risks.”

It’s been a rough month for Avon investors. Last Thursday, it agreed to pay $135 million to settle criminal and civil charges relating to a bribery scandal in China.
Originally reported by: CNBC

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Lia Sophia Creating Problems As Company Shuts Down

by Tina Williams • December 23, 2014 • 0 Comments

Earlier this month, Lia Sophia abruptly announced that they would be closing their doors. Up until that moment they had been signing individuals up to be distributors. We were one of the first to break the story about the Lia Sophia announcement.
Since the announcement Lia Sophia has posted all of their items at clearance rates. Unfortunately, customers are fuming. The Lia Sophia page is riddled with angry customers who have waited past the quoted shipping time. Customer service is practically non-existant as no phone calls are being answered or returned, emails are going ignored, and a large percentage of customers are still waiting on Christmas orders placed three weeks ago, even though tomorrow is Christmas eve.
The closure and post handling of the companies collapse is, unfortunately, leaving a bad taste in the mouths of individuals for an industry that’s already under a lot of scrutiny. There’s very little accountability in said events, leaving customers and distributors very little control over the outcome of their own business.
Messages to Lia Sophia for a statement have also been ignored by this publication. Posts on their Facebook advertise discounted items and have a ‘cheery’ tone, but comments under the posts sing a different tune.

One

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Isagenix Celebrates Its 128th Millionaire, Scott & Gina Mote

by Tina Williams • December 23, 2014 • 0 Comments

At 40 years old, Gina did not know if she would make it past 45. Her health was in shambles.

“I had a really challenged body and my health was a wreck,” she remembers. “Everything hurt. I felt defeated.”

A Fresh Outlook
Gina was looking into the idea of cleansing as a way to improve her health. In 2006, she met Carol, who introduced her to Isagenix.
Gina agreed to start a 30-Day System, complete with a cleanse, to see how it would benefit her body. Not only did she lose 4 dress sizes after using the products,* but her overall health also began to improve.
While initially unreceptive of Gina’s new discovery, her husband Scott eventually agreed to try Isagenix with her.

“I started three months after she did because you couldn’t argue with the results,” recalls Scott. “It was like I got a new wife. She was totally healthy and feeling good.”

In the following three months, Scott lost stubborn inches around his waist* and had returned to his college weight.
“I was very happy about that,” he shares. “I’m healthier at age 55 than I was at age 35.”
An Accidental Start
Even while Scott and Gina grew an appreciation for the products, the Idaho couple believed

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Midsize Wineries Getting Into Tupperware-Style Home Parties

by Tina Williams • December 23, 2014 • 0 Comments

Would you go to the wine equivalent of a Tupperware party? This is a serious question. When a major wine producer embraces the Tupperware selling model, an at-home wine-buying party just might be in your future.
“It’s the social marketing way of selling wine, friends to friends,” says Jean-Charles Boisset, proprietor of the Boisset Collection, his family’s group of 20-odd wineries in California and France. He started testing the idea about a year and a half ago with his new venture, Boisset Wine Living. Now, based on its success, he’s aiming to expand.

“Our program is like Tupperware’s, but it’s high end,” Boisset said over lunch in New York.

The company’s “wine ambassadors” set up and pour the wine for the in-home tastings. New Yorker Liz Howng, who works in corporate finance, grabs her Boisset Wine Living kit several evenings a month and heads out to pour and talk about Boisset wines for friends of friends at their apartments.
The kit includes Riedel glasses, wine fact sheets and a corkscrew. Because of byzantine U.S. wine regulations, the host orders the tasting package of five or six wines through an ambassador such as Howng, buying one of the eight offered or a custom mix at

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Herbalife Receives “Product Of The Year” Award

by Tina Williams • December 23, 2014 • 0 Comments

Global nutrition company Herbalife (NYSE: HLF) was honored with the “Product of the Year” award for its Formula 1 Nutritional shake in the category of “Efficient Weight Management Nutrition” at a recent ceremony in Moscow, Russia.
The national Product of the Year Awards, sponsored by the Russian Chamber of Commerce and the Moscow International Business Association (MIBA), are in their sixteenth year and recognize the most popular consumer goods products in Russia. They bring together the largest Russian and international manufacturers, retailers and banks, and awards are presented in 50 categories as chosen by consumers.
Herbalife’s weight-management, nutrition and personal care products help support healthy lifestyles in more than 90 countries.
Herbalife International is an American multi-level marketing company that develops, markets and sells nutrition, weight management and skin-care products globally. The company was founded in 1980, and it employs around 7,400 people worldwide. Herbalife reported net sales of US$4.072 billion in 2012, an 18% increase over 2011, and net income of $477.19 million, a 16% increase over 2011. It incorporated in the Cayman Islands, and its corporate headquarters is in Los Angeles, California, United States.
The company distributes its products in 91 countries (as of November 2013) through a network of approximately 3.2 million independent distributors, some of whom earn profit on product sales and additional commission from

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Foru International Appoints New CEO

by Ted Nuyten • December 22, 2014 • 0 Comments

Foru International, the leader of personalized health, beauty and wellness products and subsidiary of foru Holdings, Inc. (OTC: FORU), is pleased to announce that seasoned MLM and direct selling executive Sharon Morgan Tahaney has returned to the Foru team as the new President.
“We are beyond thrilled to have someone with Sharon’s experience, passion, and marketing know-how lead the foru team,” said Gil Peter, Founder, foru International. “Sharon’s proven track record of operational excellence and remarkable leadership capabilities will allow us to further our premium skincare and nutrition products.”
Sharon grew up in a direct selling family and has worked with direct selling companies from both the field and corporate office for more than two decades. She has experience with both start-ups and billion dollar corporations.
Sharon spent eleven years with Tupperware, most recently as Sr. Vice President of Leadership Development. Sharon also served as a creative resource for more than eight years for Mary Kay and was one of the few authorized to write a book for Mary Kay about Mary Kay Ash. Sharon has authored four personal finance books for independent entrepreneurs and a strategy book for direct selling executives.

“Connecting innovative products to consumers through passionate and committed entrepreneurs has

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ViSalus Kicks Off 2015 New Year’s Health Resolution With World’s Largest Simultaneous Group Workout On January 3

by Tina Williams • December 22, 2014 • 0 Comments

ViSalus is jumpstarting New Year’s health and fitness resolutions in record-setting fashion with the World’s Largest Simultaneous Group Workout. The headline-making event will take place January 3, 2015 at 12 p.m. in thousands of locations across 11 countries worldwide.
ViSalus, recognized in 2012 for the World’s Largest Simultaneous Flash Mob with celebrity Alfonso Ribeiro, is determined to break another world record with this historic event that anyone can be a part of by simply showing up.
This event also includes a strong charity component. For every person who participates in the Jan. 3rd event, ViSalus will donate 30 kids meals through their PROJECT 10™ Kids program.

“We’re inviting everyone to join us in making history while kick starting their health and fitness resolutions,” said Blake Mallen, Vi Co-Founder and Chief Sales & Marketing Officer. “What is especially inspiring is how through PROJECT 10 Kids we will continue to help children on their road to better nutrition. We’re encouraging everybody—no matter their goal or fitness level—to join a Challenge group that day and be part of a fun social experience that launches their year in an extraordinary way.”

Challenge Groups offer an array of fun, fitness activities to show how moving toward health and fitness goals can be

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Total Life Changes Announces Weight Loss Product Resolution

by Ted Nuyten • December 22, 2014 • 0 Comments

Total Life Changes set to release your New Year’s resolution
A brand new game changer in weight loss will be released in January 2015 from Total Life Changes. TLC’s exclusive proprietary blend is called Resolution. It flushes fats and toxins from the system and keeps your food cravings away all day.
Unlike the cycles of HCG drops, which recommend little to no cardiovascular exercise or weight lifting, Resolution drops and a two-stage program allows for regular cardio workouts and weight training that will not interfere with your weight loss results.
If you’re looking to lose up to 35 pounds quickly and safely, with little to no change in your daily routine, look to make it happen with TLC’s Resolution drops. When used together with our moniker 1200-Calorie Diet, Resolution supports speedy weight loss, including stubborn belly fat, and reduces the odds of returning weight gain.
TLC’s very own C.O.O. John Licari was one of the first to try samples of the all-new Resolution and the 1200-Calorie Diet Plan:

“I was just a little hesitant to try them because I am an avid runner and I train at least three times a week. I didn’t want anything to interfere with my current regimen. But at

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Hamit Dogan – Mega Holdings Hits $50,000 Per Month

by Ted Nuyten • December 22, 2014 • 0 Comments

Hamit Dogan from Adama,Turkey is 22 years young and has hit the $50,000 per month mark with his Mega Holdings distributorship. For his age an awesome achievement.
He has the top rank of Mega Star.
Mega Holdings is an international Direct Selling company providing online web hosting services.
Mega Holdings is incorporated in Hong Kong and its Management team is headed by Chairman/Founder Michael Cheng, a successful business entrepreneur with rich experience in network marketing and other business investments in several parts of the world.
The pioneering spirit of Michael Cheng, began in mid-1999 in Hong Kong where he launched an online e-commerce company selling websites and hosting services.
This was initiated at a time when e-commerce was still in its infant stage of development. Thus began the journey of adventures and discoveries in e-commerce that spanned over 122 countries worldwide and that touched the lives of hundreds of thousands of individuals across many cultural and national lines in a borderless world.
The catch slogan of ‘Mega Holdings changes the way people network. You change the way they live!’ soon caught on with the direct marketing communities in Hong Kong, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, India and other countries in Asia.
Their

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Mynt Celebrates Newest Diamonds, Travis And Summer Flaherty

by Tina Williams • December 22, 2014 • 0 Comments

Congratulations to Travis and Summer Flaherty of Queen Creek, AZ, for advancing to the rank of Diamond Executive in just four months.
Travis and Summer believe many factors have been instrumental in the success of their mynt business. At the top of that list is their inspiring team and their collective commitment to personal development.

“If you want to attract better people in your business, or just in life in general, you have to become more,” they said. “We have learned that the number one way to grow an organization is to grow the people IN that organization.”
Things haven’t always been easy for Travis and Summer. When they were first introduced to the industry nine years ago, they had to borrow the money to get started in the business. They were completely broke and struggling to pay their bills. “Our lowest point came after losing our traditional business,” they said. “We lost everything. It was a very humbling experience.”

Instead of getting overwhelmed with their setbacks, Travis and Summer saw the opportunity before them and went after it. “We continue to have struggles in our business, even today,” they said. “The difference is we have learned that life’s greatest obstacles often turn out

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