Office Depot’s second annual Women’s Small Business Survey, which polled 1,000 women small business owners, found that 70% of women enjoyed being their own boss above all, a 4% increase from last year.

Direct selling companies are preparing strategies that promise growth and innovation. DSA members are at the forefront of creating transformational eCommerce experiences while maintaining the core values of relationship-based businesses. Many of the most innovative programs were highlighted during the Digital Awards ceremony.

The Direct Selling Association submitted comments to the Federal Trade Commission, stating the FTC should solidify its rulemaking as pertaining to earnings claims before it moves forward with any updates to the Business Opportunity Rule.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed a new rule that would ban employers from imposing noncompete clauses on workers. The proposed rule is based on the FTC’s preliminary finding that noncompete clauses constitute an unfair method of competition, which is in violation of Section 5 of the FTC Act.

According to a new study commissioned by Herbalife Nutrition, almost half of Americans planned to make a New Year’s resolution. Just a few weeks into January, 1/3rd say they already have doubts they will stick to those lofty goals.

The Direct Selling Association, in conjunction with Multibrain, is holding a workshop today to discuss the state of social media and its use in the direct selling industry in 2023.