If a company has a clear understanding of the importance of brand identity, they will begin to unlock one of the most fundamental truths behind momentum. Knowing who you are, being recognizable and demonstrating transparency, is what earns the trust of customers and entrepreneurs alike.

The Avon Foundation rallies support to raise awareness and find solutions for two causes affecting women worldwide.

In this month’s Executive Connection, Direct Selling News Publisher and Editor in Chief John Fleming speaks with Gregory L. Probert, Chairman of the Board and CEO of Nature’s Sunshine Products, about leadership, empowerment and transforming lives.

We’ve all heard that it’s lonely at the top, or that leadership is the other side of the coin of loneliness. Many have embraced this notion, but I would invite them to closely study—and experience—how direct selling really works. It just might change their minds.

What can science possibly teach us about business? I believe that a healthy dose of the scientific method is good for business.

It’s January 2014, which means that here at DSN we begin our task of compiling the Global 100 list, based on revenue generated by our industry’s top companies during 2013. This will be our fifth year of researching and compiling this list. Your feedback has told us the Global 100 is inspiring, motivating and very helpful in educating the general public about our tremendous industry.