The cosmetics market, which represented 36 percent of global direct sales in 2010, continues to do well in the United States in spite of the ongoing recession.

A new book by Peter Weddle, the former CEO of Job Bank USA, Inc., opines that the standardized testing amped up in schools after the 2002 No Child Left Behind Act has possibly had more negative impact than good on America's workforce.

A recent segment of The Today Show addressed the idea that with the economy still reeling and job opportunities less available, many stay-at-home moms—as well as working women—are considering starting their own businesses.

Amway, the second largest direct seller in the world, was recently presented with the Best Award for 2011 by the Thai Chamber of Commerce.

A recent article posted on Forbes online by Natalie MacNeil with the above headline asserts that a “quiet revolution is taking shape right now among women,” as they are leaving the workplace to go home—not as homemakers, but as entrepreneurs.

Vorwerk Managing Partners Walter Muyres and Reiner Strecker reported a successful 2011 for the Germany-based direct selling company, which closed the financial year 2011 with a 4.2 percent increase in sales and succeeded in boosting its pre-tax profits.