Breaking the Cycle of Unemployment

by Amy Bell

As 2011 ends and everyone prepares for the new year, this nation’s shortage of jobs will continue to dominate the political and social conversation. Missing from the mainstream voices, however, is the simple yet brilliant solution available in the direct selling industry—top-notch training and personal-development opportunities offered with astonishing depth, regularity and variety. Read more.

Features

Company Spotlight

AL International Inc.

by Barbara Seale

A Cloud of Opportunity

When race horse owners breed two champion thoroughbreds, they hope to produce the next Secretariat. In direct selling it’s no different for companies. In fact, the merger of two fast-growing companies this summer, plus the infusion of the genes of yet a third, may have conceived this industry’s next version of that Triple Crown winner. Read more.

Young Company Focus

It Works! Global

by Brittany Glenn

Personal Best

Founded in 2006 by Alicia and Jim Storbeck, Initial Outfitters is a small company with a big dream. That dream is to make a difference in people’s lives by helping them achieve their personal best. Read more.

Industry with Heart

Tahitian Noni

by Karyn Reagan

Doing Good Makes Great Things Happen

The Tahitian Noni International community has eagerly joined the cycle of generosity, spreading hope and help throughout the world. Read more.

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FINANCIAL REPORT

Financial News, December 2011
AL International Inc., Avon Products Inc., Herbalife Ltd., Medifast Inc., Nu Skin Enterprises Inc., Primerica Inc., Relìv International Inc., Tupperware Brands Corp., USANA Health Sciences Inc. [more]

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WORKING SMART

The Key Lever to Salesforce Growth: Part II
by Darren Hardy
Targeting personal development toward positive attitude and expectancy, commitment and persistence, personal passion, caring for people, and belief and self-confidence is the game-changer. [more]

NEW PERSPECTIVES

TOP DESK

Cultivating the Next Generation of Direct Sellers
by Aaron Garrity
Success doesn’t happen by chance; it happens by choice. It often happens by a series of choices, linked together by a commitment to lead with bold strides. [more]

DSA News

Update from WFDSA: WFDSA Holds First Regional Meeting in Turkey
by Teresa Day
The World Federation of Direct Selling Associations (WFDSA) was founded in 1978 and is a voluntary global organization made up of representatives from the Direct Selling Associations (DSAs) in individual countries. [more]

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