Asma Ishaq describes her job as “helping wonderful people to see the wonder in themselves.”

The gift of a candle over 100 years ago ignited a culture of charity that still permeates the PartyLite philosophy today.

Start small, work smart and embrace opportunities. That seemed to be Debra S. Waller’s philosophy when she founded Jockey Person to Person® in 2004. Today the mighty engine of direct selling has made the latest Jockey division the fastest-growing part of the company.

Job creation, skills development and social upliftment are vital elements of much needed economic growth in our country, and it is these keywords that are synonymous with direct selling worldwide.

This week we saw the release of three major economic reports—overall economic growth, unemployment, and personal income and consumer spending. The results of these reports point to the need for some major changes in the way we live.

Inc. magazine has announced its 31st annual Inc. 500|5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy—America’s independent entrepreneurs.