Archives for March 2012
When Kay Napier took over as CEO of Arbonne International in August 2009, she discovered that poor business practices had left the company on the verge of debt. Five months later, Arbonne officially declared bankruptcy. But even as the company set about restructuring its infrastructure, Napier focused on instilling confidence in her employees and consultants. How did she do it? Through a well-devised crisis communication plan that had everyone excited for the future.
A recent ChinaDaily USA article stated that improved living standards in urban cities and the belief that vitamins contribute to better health have created a huge demand for nutritional supplements in China in recent years.
Herbalife, the global network marketing company that sells weight-management, nutrition and personal care products, recently announced record sales of $105.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2011, as well as record net sales of $3.5 billion for the year ending December 31, 2011.
In this month’s Executive Connection, Direct Selling News Publisher and Editor in Chief John Fleming speaks with Rip Mason, CEO of LegalShield, about leadership, branding and setting high expectations for oneself.
March is always an exciting month for us because we anxiously await the first releases of the previous year’s financial results.
Direct sellers have always known the power of the testimonial to share a product and its key features and benefits. In fact, some might argue the entire industry was built upon the power of this type of sharing.
After 40 years in business, one of direct selling’s most unique and proven companies is quickly becoming an even better version of itself.
Imagine turning the children’s publishing industry on its head through a unique blend of exquisitely created content and beautifully designed products as well as a distribution model that bypasses the traditional distributor model and virtually ignores big-box retailers.
SeneGence Founder Joni Rogers-Kante understands the importance of helping women and children in hardship—she was one.
Princess House Inc., Mannatech Inc., 4Life Sciences, MonaVie
Primerica, Nu Skin Enterprises Inc., Avon Products Inc., Tupperware Brands, Educational Development Corp.
The stock market has begun 2012 with some gusto as the S&P 500 has risen 7 percent through mid-February.