Archives for June 2011
Neil Offen has been a fixture at the Direct Selling Association for 40 years. He has surmounted legislative hurdles, educated the public on direct selling and improved the industry’s reputation. He retires at the end of June, but his legacy will endure.
On April 27, VideoPlus continued its long tradition of equipping direct selling industry leaders with ideas, strategies and tools to promote growth and prosperity.
When we published the DSN Global 100 ranking last year, it was the first time in the history of the industry that a comprehensive list of the top 100 revenue-generating direct selling companies ...
In this issue, we release the final ranking of the Direct Selling News Global 100 for 2010.
The identification of the Top 100 direct selling companies in the world is the culmination of hours of research and the cooperation of dozens of individuals. We extend our acknowledgment and appreciation to all who were a part of this endeavor. The industry comprises many privately held companies that certainly could have chosen not to share any information; however, overall, we found the cooperative spirit that makes this industry so unique and so very different from most. Many readers will benefit from a better understanding of the magnitude of the social and economic contributions that this channel delivers to individuals and communities throughout the world. Transparency will always be an essential component to greater understanding and acceptance of direct selling as a way of doing business. We believe the DSN Global 100 listing contributes to both.
In addition to having loving parents who started me off with firm guidance and an excellent education, it has been my good fortune to have several important mentors in my life.
It’s easy to get into direct selling. It’s easy to get out.
Too many do. This is what you can do about it.
About 60 years ago, two industries really began to flourish in the United States. Both industries contain a variety of products and services that we all use.
Achieving longevity requires that a company embrace change while remaining thoroughly committed to its core corporate principles. So maybe Vorwerk can school us.
In this month’s Executive Connection, Direct Selling News Publisher and Editor in Chief John Fleming speaks with Dr. Jorg Mittelsten Scheid, Chairman of Vorwerk’s Supervisory Board, about leadership, innovation and the power of interpersonal relationships.
Arbonne International LLC, Ampegy LLC, Agel Enterprises, Herbalife Ltd., LIMU