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I am going to start this note by referring to thoughts first brought up in my “From the Publisher” piece in the December 2008 issue. We reflected there on the challenges of a recessionary economy and revisited the discussion in 2010’s December issue, focusing on whether or not the nation was actually moving toward recovery. That conversation still has relevance today as we continue to ask the question about jobs and where they may come from moving forward.
Amway Finalist for Secretary’s Award for Corporate Excellence, Nu Skin to Acquire LifeGen Technologies, Neways Prepares to Launch in Korea, GeneLink Biosciences Agrees to Sell GeneWize Life Sciences, Mannatech and TWU to Head Online Health and Nutrition Program, Celebrating Home Salutes Veterans Day, Woman’s Day Recognizes Top Direct Sales Companies, Signature Homestyles Partners with Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
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.by Barbara Seale
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.by Brittany Glenn
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.by Karyn Reagan
The Tahitian Noni International community has eagerly joined the cycle of generosity, spreading hope and help throughout the world.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.
by Darren Hardy
Last month, I shared with you my views on how investment in your people is the one key lever to focus upon and the one that has the power to propel your already good company into being a great company. 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.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. I celebrate the achievements many of you have made in creating opportunities in both prosperous and difficult financial times, and I offer a few perspectives on what we can do next. We hear many gloomy forecasts—for example, the dismal headlines of 9 percent unemployment and 18 percent underemployment in the United States—but the direct sales community remains engaged to buck these trends and make a difference in the lives touched by our businesses. Nevertheless, we must acknowledge that dramatic socioeconomic changes require us to adjust our approach. Together, let’s reaffirm the series of bold strides that direct sales needs in order to cultivate the next generation of entrepreneurs for our shared success.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.Dear Readers, Welcome to the November edition of Direct Selling News Europe. The year seems to have flown by, and here we are well into the 4th Quarter and with autumn most definitely here!
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by Judith Wojtowicz
Launched less than three years ago, Neal’s Yard Remedies Organic UK was an opportunity to create a new direct selling model from scratch.The UK DSA held a Social Media Seminar on September 28 2011 which was a ‘sell-out’ event, said UK DSA Director General Paul Southworth. He explained that the seminar had been organised in response to many requests from members who were keen to learn more about the commercial opportunities that social media could bring them.
On 21 September 2011, over 100 participants made up from 20 DSAs, the direct selling industry, government and stakeholders’ organisations gathered at the Intercontinental Hotel in Warsaw to celebrate the first Round Table on the Future of Direct Selling. The meeting was jointly organized by Seldia and the Polish Direct Selling Association was held under auspices of the Polish Minister of Economy, Mr Waldemar Pawlak.
by Jo Cross, Head of Marketing Communications, Forever Living Products, UK
The Forever Super Rally is an annual event that invites qualifying Distributors to a different American location each year; this year it was the spectacular city of Washington DC. Our Distributors were whisked to the 5 star Gaylord Hotel which is situated on the Potomac River giving breath-taking views of Washington DC and the old Town of Alexandria.The WFDSA (World Federation of Direct Selling Associations) Regional Conference Istanbul, 5 October 2011.
Nikken has developed a holistic Vital Wellness concept based on the synergy of the four vital elements of life – air, water, nutrition and sleep.
Recruitment and sales are two of the most important elements for any direct selling organisation, from start-up to a more established company. VideoPlus, which offers innovative solutions to all these needs, has seen tremendous growth in Europe as DSOs find their way through the recession.
