YTB IS 'ILLEGAL PYRAMID SCHEME,' CLAIMS NEW CLASS ACTION -
June 15, 2010
A group of multi-state plaintiffs filed a putative class action lawsuit
against YTB International and its officers, charging the company is
operating an illegal pyramid scheme.
MURKY COVERS: UNSCRUPULOUS SCHEMES TO SELL INSURANCE PRODUCTS CONTINUE
UNABATED - June 2, 2010
More and more dodgy schemes to sell insurance policies keep crawling out
from the woodwork. But a number of insurance companies have preferred to
maintain a deafening silence on these devious activities.
DIRECT-SELLING CHEATING CASES DOWN LAST YEAR -
June 1, 2010
There was a sharp drop in cheating cases involving direct selling and
scratch-and-win contests from 2009 to May this year.
ZER01 SLAPPED WITH $43 MILLION JUDGMENT - May 25,
2010
Global Verge, a multilevel marketing firm, has won a US$43 million
judgment against Zer01, the company that once promised to deliver an
unlimited voice and data cell phone service.
JUDGE DENIES DEFAMATION CLAIMS AGAINST MELALEUCA -
May 12, 2010
The chief executive officer of Idaho health-care products maker
Melaleuca Inc. is claiming vindication after a state judge dumped claims
by the company's former chief salesman that he had been defamed.
CREATIVE MEMORIES CUTS 6% OF WORK FORCE - May 12,
2010
Local scrapbook maker Creative Memories has cut 30 jobs from its
payroll, most of them at its St. Cloud offices, said Chris Veit, president
and chief executive officer.
DMC TOLD TO STOP ALLEGED FREE RENT SCHEME BY MARYLAND ATTORNEY GENERAL
- May 10, 2010
Maryland Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler has ordered a
Baltimore-area business to stop promising investors profits and use of an
apartment for a year -- or a car -- if they bought into its program.
NOW,
MULTI-LEVEL MARKETING TO ENTICE INVESTORS IN FOREX TRADING -
May 10, 2010
Maximus Trades Inc (MAXFOREX), a Mauritius-based company which provides
a trading platform in foreign exchange through an e-portal, is encouraging
high-risk investment through an MLM model.
INSURANCE BROKING FIRM OFFERS ASTRONOMICAL REWARDS UNDER MLM SCHEME
- May 6, 2010
Jeevan Suraksha, an insurance broking firm that has tied up with
various leading insurance companies, is actively running an MLM scheme in
general and life insurance products.
MANNATECH BEGINS COUNTDOWN TO LAUNCH OF BUSINESS IN MEXICO -
May 5, 2010
Direct Sales Leader of Science-Based Solutions Announces Official
Launch Date and Pre-Launch Activities for Mexico.
PREYING ON THE FAITHFUL - May 2, 2010
Though Mormons often victims, LDS Church skips fraud-prevention event.
AVON'S PROFIT DROPS, HURT BY CHARGES; SALES UP -
April 30, 2010
No. 1 direct seller of beauty items Avon Products Inc. said Friday that
its first-quarter profit fell 64%, hurt by restructuring charges and a
currency devaluation in Venezuela, as demand in Latin America and Europe
picked up.
USANA SAYS 1Q REVENUES WERE UP 22% - April 30,
2010
Usana Health Sciences Inc. reported record revenues in the first
quarter of this year.
KY. COMPANY TO PAY NEARLY $1M SETTLEMENT IN MONT. -
April 23, 2010
A Lexington, Ky.-based company has agreed to pay nearly $1 million to
settle an allegation that it was operating a pyramid scheme in Montana.
TUPPERWARE PRESERVES GROWTH IN EMERGING MARKETS -
April 23, 2010
Tupperware broke out on Wednesday more than 11.5% on a very bullish
first-quarter earnings report.
AMWAY
LEVERAGES DISTRIBUTION NETWORK TO SELL INSURANCE PRODUCTS
- April 21, 2010
The firm, which is
into ‘network selling’, has tied up with Max New York Life Insurance Co Ltd
and Royal Sundaram Alliance Insurance to market insurance products via a
subsidiary, through its more than four lakh distributors.
AVON HAS PLAN TO REVIVE U.S. SALES -ANALYSTS -
April 15, 2010
Avon aims to reduce non-beauty item sales in United States.
RELIANCE INSURANCE AGENT INVOLVED IN CHAIN-MARKETING SCHEME
- April 19, 2010
Hyderabad-based Jeevanseva Infotech is actively engaged in
chain-marketing a personal accident policy in Amravati, Mumbai and Pune.
LEGITIMATE AGENT RUNS MLM SCHEME UNDER A MURKY COVER
- April 16, 2010
Team Life Care Co, an authorized corporate agent of Bajaj Allianz Life
Insurance, is carrying on a multi-level marketing scheme under a sister
entity called TLC Insurance (India) Pvt Ltd, in open violation of the law.
SEC DEMANDS MORE DOCUMENTS FROM PRE-PAID LEGAL SERVICES
- April 15 ,2010
Federal regulators have expanded their investigation into Pre-Paid
Legal Services Inc., demanding the company supply more information about
its practices, including the recent resignation of two insiders, the Ada
company disclosed today
DING-DONG! AVON LADIES ARE BACK - April 13, 2010
Many find part-time work helps pay bills.
AVON SUSPENDS FOUR EXECS IN CHINA BRIBERY PROBE -
April 13, 2010
Avon suspended four executives pending an internal investigation of
bribery allegations in China, sending its shares down 8 percent
.WHY
AMWAY AND CHINA ARE A GOOD FIT
- April 8, 2010
The company's culture blends with China's entrepreneurial bent, making
the mainland its top market.
MORE PEOPLE TURNING TO DIRECT SELLING TO EARN EXTRA MONEY
- April 6, 2010
More people are resorting to direct selling distributorships to support
themselves in the current economic climate.
VIETNAM LAUNCHES MULTI-LEVEL MARKETING ASSOCIATION - April 1, 2010
Vietnam launches its own multi-level
marketing association.
SLOW ECONOMY FAILS TO PUT A CREASE IN ETERNAL DESIRE TO LOOK YOUNG -
March 29, 2010
Direct selling company, Nu Skin does well in
the down economy.
INDIAN WOMEN GETTING 'EMPOWERED' WITH DIRECT SELLING - March 28,
2010
Direct selling is becoming a viable career
option for Indian women.
SCENTSY HOSTS NATIONAL DIRECT SELLING ASSOCIATION IN DOWNTOWN BOISE
- March 17, 2010
Scentsy hosts national Direct Selling
Association in Downtown Boise
MONTANA STATE AUDIT0R: PYRAMID SCHEME STOLE $1.8 MILLION FROM MONTANA
RESIDENTS - March 15, 2010
The State of Montana issued a cease and
desist order against Fortune Hi Tech Marketing for operating a pyramid
scheme which stole $1.8 million from residents.
A YEAR LATER, ZER01'S WEB SITE DISAPPEARS - March 12, 2010
After aligning itself with the MLM company,
Global Verger, Zer01’s website disappears.
YTB NAMES SAUNDERS TO BOARD, BOOSTS VAN PATTEN'S PAY - March 8, 2010
YTB International, Inc. names Burt Saunders
to the board of directors.
PRE-PAID FOUNDER TO RETIRE IN APRIL - March 4, 2010
Harland C. Stonecipher is stepping down as
Founder and CEO of Pre-Paid Legal in April, 2010.
COMPANY CLAIMS RECORDING CAR TAGS CAN LEAD TO PROFIT - February 11,
2010
Narcthatcar.com claims representatives can
earn cash by collecting license plate numbers.
YTB CFO CLAGG RESIGNS - February 4, 2010
John Clagg, CFO of YTB International
resigns.
BBB
ISSUES WARNING - February 4, 2010
The Better Business Bureau issues a warning
to consumers to keep an eye out for a Jacksonville scam that urges people
to make money by collecting license plate numbers.
KEY SUSPECT ARRESTED IN NATION'S LARGEST MULTILEVEL FRAUD
CASE: POLICE - January 31, 2010
A key mastermind to the largest multilevel
marketing fraud in Seoul is captured.
MAN CAVE SALES PARTY, MAN'S WORLD BREAKTHROUGH - January 29, 2010
MLM companies that are geared toward men.
BBB WARNS CONSUMERS OF ILLEGAL PYRAMID SCHEMES - January 28, 2010
The Better Business Bureau warns consumers
about being victimized by illegal pyramid schemes during the recession.
DIRECT APPROACH WORKS FOR AVON - January 13, 2010
Direct sales works for Avon and many other
direct selling companies.
AVON'S LITTLE SISTER IS CALLING - January 13, 2010
Avon’s pilot program, Mark, helps students
pay off student loans.
DIRECT SELLING INDUSTRY WITNESSES BLAZING GROWTH - January 12, 2010
Despite difficult economic times, the direct
selling industry reports excellent growth.
UPDATE 1 - TUPPERWARE SAYS VENEZUELA MOVE WON'T HURT '10 VIEW -
January 12, 2010
Tupperware reports that Venezuela’s devalued
currency won’t hurt its 2010 earnings.
MARY KAY HELPS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS IN SAN DIEGO
- January 11, 2010
Mary Kay consultants demonstrate their
support for domestic violence survivors.
HOW TO MAKE A MILLION IN YOUR PAJAMAS - January 8, 2010
Home-based business owners and distributors
find success working from home.
YTB FACES NEW MLM LEGAL CHALLENGE
YTB International faces a class action
lawsuit alleging it is operating as an illegal pyramid scheme.
SELL OLD GOLD FOR CASH - January 5, 2010
Selling gold through direct sales – Is it
worth it?
PARTY ON - December 17, 2009
Representatives find selling more simple through direct selling during
hard economic times.
AMWAY TO BEEF UP PRESENCE IN DIRECT-SELLING MARKET - January 20,
2010
Amway is looking to beef up its sales overseas.
MLM LEAD MACHINE LAUNCHES, TACKLING COMMON MLM LEAD GENERATION DILEMMA
- December 30, 2009
New MLM business model is launched by MLM Lead Machine.
SELLING SUCCESS - December 28, 2009
Gulf News presents the success of Mary Kay representative Debbie
Parsons.
'DOUBLE YOUR MONEY' FRAUD: EOW MOVES AGAINST FIRM - December 28,
2009
Direct selling fraud is on the rise in India.
DIRECT SELLING FLOURISHES IN CHINA - December 25, 2009
Direct selling is on the rise in China.
GOLD IS THE NEW TUPPERWARE AND YOU'RE INVITED TO THE PARTY -
December 21, 2009
The gold party is the new success in direct selling.
NORTH DAKOTA SHUTS DOWN FIRM LINKED TO MILES - December 17, 2009
The North Dakota Attorney General’s Office has shut down a
Kentucky-based multilevel marketing company, Fortune Hi-Tech Marketing.
DIRECT SALE IN COSMETICS GROWS - December 17, 2009
Direct selling and cosmetics products grow as people look for ways to
gain economic security in the recession.
FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE AND FREEDOM FOR MEN - December 17, 2009
Direct selling attracts men.
AVON CALLING: MORE US WORKERS TRY DIRECT SALES - December 16, 2009
Many Americans are filling the income void by jumping on the direct
selling bandwagon.
MAN CAVE PARTIES SCORE WELL - December 13, 2009
Direct selling isn’t just for women.
MARY KAY REPRESENTATIVES OFFERS "CARE PACKAGES" FOR TROOPS -
December 14, 2009
Mary Kay representatives donate hygiene packages to troops.
MORE TURNING TO AT-HOME BUSINESSES - December 14, 2009
More people are turning to network marketing during hard economic
times.
SYMMETRY BIZ PARTNERS AIM TO INSPIRE PLAINFIELD TEENS - December 15,
2009
Symmetry launches community initiative.
ZER01 MOBILE FACES LAWSUIT FROM FORMER PARTNER - December 15, 2009
Zer01 Mobile faces lawsuit from former partner from Global Verge.
RECESSION-PROOF: ADULT NOVELTIES POPULAR AS INVESTMENT IN RELATIONSHIP
- December 13, 2009
Adult novelties stated to be recession proof in direct selling model.
ARTFEST LAUNCHES ART CHANNEL GALLERIES DIRECT SALES NETWORK -
December 9, 2009
Artfest International, Inc. launches proprietary direct sales network
to revolutionize the
way art and memorabilia
is bought and
sold worldwide.
SPORTS STARS LEND THEIR NAMES TO MULTI-LEVEL CHARITY SCHEME -
December 8, 2009
Give for Life proves to be a multi-level marketing charity scheme.
PLAYING INTO VANITY: UNDER THE RADAR - December 4, 2009
Nu Skin capitalizes on vanity.
STREAM ENERGY RANKS HIGH IN J.D. POWER REPORT - November 17, 2990
Nu Skin announces projected earnings for the fourth quarter to be
between $360-$365 million.
NU SKIN INCREASES FOURTH QUARTER AND 2009 GUIDANCE, OFFERS 2010 GUIDANCE
- November 17, 2009
Nu Skin announces projected earnings for the fourth quarter to be
between $360-$365 million.
AMWAY GLOBAL ANNOUNCES PLANS TO MOVE 93 JOBS TO COSTA RICA -
November 18, 2009
Amway Global plans to move 93 jobs from the corporate office in Ada,
Michigan to Costa Rica.
MARY KAY'S PINK DOING GREEN ALSO CREATES JOBS - November 19, 2009
Mary Kay is teaming up with the Citizen’s Development Center in Dallas
to recycle used cosmetic compacts.
AT SOME PARTIES, NOTHING GLITTERS LIKE GOLD - November 18, 2009
As gold prices rise, home parties rise.
NEWBURY VITAMIN COMPANY GETS BOOST WITH DONALD TRUMP AS PARTNER -
December 3, 2009
Massachusetts based vitamin company gets a boost from Donald Trump.
MLM HOME BASED BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCED AS GVO MALAYSIA LAUNCHES
ONLINE RESOURCE CENTER - November 20, 2009
Global Virtual Opportunities Malaysia launches online MLM package for
would-be entrepreneurs.
DIRECT SELLING ASSOCIATION OFFERS TIPS TO COLLEGE STUDENTS SEEKING EXTRA
INCOME THIS HOLIDAY SEASON - November 21, 2009
The DSA offers advice to college students.
PRODUCT CLAIMS TO BOOS MILEAGE, HELP ENVIRONMENT - November 19, 2009
Force for Earth launches product which claims to help the environment and
boost gas mileage.
PRE-PAID SEES STOCK'S VALUE FALL - November 20, 2009
Prepaid Legal Services stock’s fall due to the FTC’s concerns that the
business made misleading claims about its identity theft products.
JUDGE VALIDATES KEY MANNATECH PATENTS - October 7, 2009
Mannatech announced today that it has secured a second
injunction in its ongoing efforts to protect its patented glyconutrient
products Ambrotose® complex and Advanced Ambrotose™ formula.
LIFEVANTAGE PLANS TO CUT COSTS
- October 7, 2009
LifeVantage plans to cut costs and focus on
expanding direct selling channel
HARD TIMES DRIVE MANY TO DIRECT SALES CAREERS - October 8, 2009
More Americans are turning to home selling
amid the economic downturn.
EEOC SUES MANNATECH - October 13, 2009
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is suing Mannatech under
allegations of firing a disabled employee.
CHINESE
POLICE FERRET OUT PYRAMID SCHEME SUCKING 1 BILLION YUAN - October
13, 2009
Hong Kong Link World International Sci-tech
Ltd. is accused of acquiring one billion in illegal funds.
PYRAMID SUSPECT FACES ARREST WARRANT
- October 15, 2009
Gideon Mwiti scammed two business women out
of ten million dollars through an illegal pyramid scheme.
THINKING OF TRYING DIRECT SALES?
- October 19, 2009
Direct sales isn’t for everyone.
DO
HOMEWORK BEFORE STARTING HOME BUSINESS - October 19, 2009
People seeking self-employment through
direct selling need to do their homework before launching a company.
LOOPHOLES
IN DIRECT SELLING ACT TO BE PLUGGED - October 22, 2009
The loopholes in the Direct Selling Act in
Malaysia are to be closed.
XANGO TO SPONSOR 3 OPERATION SMILE TRIPS - October 22, 2009
XanGo is sponsoring three Operation Smile trips
abroad.
XANGO
SEMINAR BOOSTS DISTRIBUTORS - October 23, 2009
In Salt Lake City, Utah, distributors are
receiving a boost of confident amid the recession from XanGo seminar.
UNEMPLOYED FIND RELIEF IN ... TUPPERWARE? - October 25, 2009
Home selling thrives in recession
- Direct selling companies thrive during recession which began in
2007.
SOUTH
CONTRIBUTES MOST TO DIRECT SELLING - October 27, 2009
The south of India contributes the most to
direct selling.
JUDGE
RULES AGAINST AMWAY - October 26, 2009
In Grand Rapids, Michigan a federal judge
ruled against Amway in a class-action complaint filed by 27 former
independent distributors.
IS
DIRECT SELLING FOR YOU? - October 27, 2009
ABC News explains why direct selling is so
alluring.
AMWAY
REGISTERS 39% GROWTH IN NORTHEAST - October 26, 2009
Amway reported 39-percent growth in the
northeast of India.
JUDGE THROWS OUT LAWSUIT AGAINST STREAM ENERGY - November 9, 2009
A judge in Houston, Texas threw out a
lawsuit against Stream Energy accusing the company of operating as a
pyramid scheme.
AMWAY CUTTING 93 JOBS; MAJORITY IN ADA
- November 16, 2009
Amway Corp. is cutting nearly 100 jobs in
Michigan.
HOW DO YOU SAY
"PINK CADILLAC" IN MANDARIN? - November 17, 2009
The American company Mary Kay is thriving
in China.
AHEAD OF THE BELL: DIRECT SELLERS UPGRADED - October 9, 2009
The difficult economy is giving direct sellers the upper hand.
BBB HELPS DETERMINE IF DIRECT SELLING IS FOR YOU - October 5, 2009
The Better Business Bureau offers some questions for potential
distributors to ask themselves in order to determine if direct selling is
for them.
LONGABERGER HIRES NEW PRESIDENT - October 2, 2009
Longaberger hires Robin Crossman, a 20-year veteran in the direct sales
industry, as the new company president.
CONSUMER'S EDGE: PYRAMID SCHEME OR LEGITIMATE MULTILEVEL MARKETING?
- October 3, 2009
Amerireach.com LLC was sued by a half-dozen Tampa Bay-area residents
after they claimed the company was operating as a pyramid scheme.
SALLY BEAUTY PAYS $61M FOR SCHOENEMAN - October 2, 2009
Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc’s subsidiary company has purchased
Schoeneman, a company with 500 employees and 100 direct sales consultants.
HARD KNOCKS IN DIRECT SALES - October 4, 2009
As more people decide to migrate into direct selling competition among
distributors rise.
BODY MAGIC: GET RICH, GET THIN -- OR GET REAL? - September 1, 2009
A Nevada based undergarments company holds sought after convention.
EAST AFRICA: NETWORK MARKETER QUESTNET TO OPEN EAST AFRICAN OFFICE -
August 31, 2009
QuestNet, a Hong Kong-based network marketing company, opens office in
East Africa.
BBB: RED FLAGS FLY WITH INTERNET OFFER - September 6, 2009
The Better Business Bureau warns that iJango is operating as a pyramid
scheme.
MAKE YOUR LIFE ONE LONG PARTY - September 14, 2009
Direct selling companies offer a variety of products and startup fees
enabling the individual to earn extra cash within their budget and
interest.
FOUNTAIN HEALTHY AGING INC ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE NATURAL PLANET USA
- September 14, 2009
Fountain Healthy Aging, Inc. announced in September that it will be
acquiring entired issued stock of Natural Planet USA.
HERBALIFE OFFICES EARN LEED CERTIFICATION - September 15, 2009
Herbalife’s new offices at L.A. Live in downtown LA earned the company
the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification.
LIVETHESOURCE(TM) HOSTS COMPANY LAUCH EVENT - September 16, 2009
livethesource (TM) Hosts Company Launch Event While Supporting The
Brent Shapiro Foundation's in the Sofitel Hotel
in Beverly Hills.
DIRECT SELLERS GROUP SEEKING STRICTER RULES - September 17, 2009
A group in the Philippines is seeking stricter rules for the direct
selling industry.
TIENS SAYS IT'S NOT A PYRAMID SCHEME - September 20, 2009
TIENS, a Chinese company that sells medical products, states that it
operates within the law.
PULP FICTION - September 19, 2009
The acai berry is shaping up to be the biggest exotic drink seller yet.
BUSINESS BOOMS AGAIN FOR DIRECT-SALES MERCHANTS - September 23, 2009
Direct selling aids distributors in rough economic times leading to a
boom in sales within the industry.
BBB WARNINGS UNFOUNDED, IJANGO EXECS CONTEND - September 24, 2009
iJango denies the allegations of running an illegitimate business.
MAN CAVE: PARTY SALES FOR THE RED-MEAT CROWD - September 30, 2009
Man Cave is a recently launched direct selling company catering to men
who enjoy cooking on the barbeque.
DIRECT SALES PROVE RECESSION-RESISTANT FOR SPRINGS WOMAN - September
26, 2009
Colorado Springs woman brings in $250,000 a year as a distributor.
AMWAY PLANS AD BLITZ, BRICK & MORTAR PRESENCE - August 4, 2009
Amway plans changes for its 50th year in business.
WOMEN TRY DIRECT SELLING - August 5, 2009
Many women are making extra money through direct sales- Is it right for
you?
TEA PARTIES BREW BUSINESS SUCCESS - August 5, 2009
Modern tea parties bring exciting opportunity and extra income.
DIRECT SALES OFFER WAY TO GET PAID TO PARTY - August 10, 2009
Direct selling offers a way for distributors to party and earn extra
cash simultaneously.
DIRECT SALES POPULAR TO FILL INCOME VOID - August 11, 2009
To make ends meet, women are turning the hobbies and fun into cash.
JOB WOES BOOST DIRECT SELLING - August 12, 2009
During the economic crunch, people all over the world are turning to
direct selling to boost their supplemental income.
DIRECT SALE COMPANIES, LIKE MERIDIAN'S SCENTSY, THRIVE IN DOWNTOWN -
August 12, 2009
Scentsy’s sales rise in the economic downturn.
SPLASH ALLOTS P200M TO PROMOTE NEW SKIN WHITENER - August 13, 2009
Splash Corp promotes new skin whitener cream through direct sales.
MONAVIE LANDS ON INC.'S TOP 500 LIST - NO. 1 IN FOOD AND BEVERAGE CATEGORY
- August 13, 2009
MonaVie lands several top ratings on Inc.’s Top 500 List.
RODAN + FIELDS DERMATOLOGISTS LAUNCH NATIONAL HISPANIC OUTREACH CAMPAIGN
- August 14, 2009
Rodan & Fields enter the Hispanic market.
FUBON SECURITIES SIGNS DEAL WITH KELTI - August 15, 2009
Kelti’s success in the Chinese market leads to proposed expansion.
DIRECT SELLERS TRY TO CASH IN - August 17, 2009
Direct sellers attempt to become millionaires.
ORIFLAME TO LAUNCH 400 NEW PRODUCTS, TREBLE BIZ IN 5 YEARS - August
17, 2009
With Indians growing more beauty conscious, Oriflame plans to add 400
new products to its India market.
MANDURA'S AMAZING GROWTH SENDING SHOCKWAVES THROUGH NETWORK MARKETING
COMMUNITY - August 18, 2009
Many distributors are leaving their downlines in favor of Mandura’s
compensation plan opportunity.
HOW I DID IT: DALLIN - September 1, 2009
Dallin A. Larsen with MonaVie explains how he made his company into a
multi-billion dollar business.
AVIANCE PITCHES EXPANSION TO ASEAN - August 21, 2009
Aviance pitches to parent company to expand into neighboring countries
by the end of the year.
UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL - August 24, 2009
Beginning entrepreneurs find hope in direct sales.
YOUR TURN: READER REACTION TO STORIES ABOUT FAMILY FINANCES AND MULTILEVEL
MARKETING PLANS - July 19, 2009
Readers submit financial family stories, including those about
multilevel marketing.
AMWAY'S CANDACE MATTHEWS IS BLACK ENTERPRISE MAGAZINE'S CORPORATE EXECUTIVE
OF THE YEAR - August 25, 2009
Black Enterprise magazine places Amway’s Candace Matthews as Corporate
Executive of the year.
KEEN GRADUATES SELL DOOR-TO-DOOR - August 26, 2009
Avon reports higher interest from college graduates in direct sales.
DSWA'S SUCCESSFUL COACH EXCELLENCE SCHEDULES NEXT SESSION - August
27, 2009
DSWA announces the next session of the Coach Excellence School for
direct selling professionals.
EAGER TO
ANSWER QUESTIONS, USANA BRING IN INTERVIEWER LARRY KNIGHT - August
29, 2009
Usana Health Sciences eagerly invites Larry King to ask questions about
the company’s distinction between multilevel marketing and a Ponzi scheme.
BIRTH OF A SALESWOMAN - August 29, 2009
An attorney embraces network marketing.
MARY KAY INDEPENDENT SALES FORCE SURGES TO MORE THAN 2 MILLION MEMBERS
-
July 14, 2009
Company Celebrates Achievements During Annual Seminar - The Dallas
Business Wire reports Mary Kay's seminar in Dallas will celebrate the
company's growth of over two million independent representatives.
MORE CHOOSING DIRECT SELLING AS A RESULT OF AGGRESSIVE MARKETING -
July 13, 2009
The Star Online reports that direct selling is used as a supplemental
income during down times.
TURN DIRECT SELL PASSION INTO CASH - July 6, 2009
ABC News offers quick tips to making cash as a direct selling
consultant.
NU SKIN CHAIRMAN RECOGNIZED WITH 2009 INTERNATIONAL AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING
BUSINESS PERFORMANCE - July 14, 2009
Nu Skin Chairman received international award after largest revenue
year ever.
IS TRUMP NETWORK FOR REAL? - July 16, 2009
Donald Trump is rumored to be planning the Trump Network Marketing
plan, adding an MLM business to his existing empire.
NU SKIN STRATEGY TARGETS FLUE OUTBREAK - July 14, 2009
Nu Skin’s nutritional supplements and food attract consumers who are
concerned with flu outbreaks.
UPDATE: AVON HIGHLIGHTS INITIAL RESTRUCTURING ACTIONS UNDER 2009 PROGRAM
ANNOUNCED IN FEBRUARY - July 22, 2009
Avon highlights restructuring goals for 2009 and its goals under
development.
TUPPERWARE BRANDS REPORTS STRONG SECOND QUARTER 2009 SALES - July
22, 2009
Tupperware Brands Reports Strong Second Quarter 2009 Sales, Profit and
Cash Flow; Raises Full Year Earnings Per Share Guidance Despite
the ailing economy, Tupperware reports strong second quarter earnings.
NEW BOOK
BACKS AUSTRALIAN MUMS "HAVING A GO" - July 22, 2009
Moms in Australian place aside outdated suspicion of direct selling
companies in order to cash in at the bank, a new book reports. Industry
statistics included.
AMWAY SETS TO OPEN SHOWROOMS - July 22, 2009
In order to get closer to consumers, Amway in India is gearing up to
open showrooms across the country.
IN ECONOMIC SLUMP, MARY KAY REPS STICK BY LIPSTICK - July 18, 2009
Mary Kay has seen an increase in recruitments since the economic
downturn.
AMWAY WANTS INDIA TO BE AMONG TOP FIVE GLOBAL MARKETS - July 29,
2009
Amway’s current top markets include the US, China, Japan, South Korea
and Russia, and soon hopes that India will top the list.
A PLAN OF ACTION - July 22, 2009
Network marketing companies do well in economic downturns.
MY VINTAGE BABY ANNOUNCES NEW DIRECT SALES MARKETING CONCEPT - July
23, 2009
My Vintage Baby, a clothing retailer, announces the launch of its new
direct selling program with 18 sales representatives.
SILPADA DESIGNS INCREASES LUSTER DESPITE TARNISHED ECONOMY - July
23, 2009
Silpada Designs, a relatively young direct selling company, focuses on
engaging and retaining highly focused representatives.
THE LONG AND WINDING ROAD - THE ROUTE TO RETENTION - July 2009
Direct Selling News explains the hardships of distributor retention,
yet payoffs are good.
THE RISE OF ALTERNATIVE JOB MARKETS - July 24, 2009
The falling economy offers new opportunities for those willing to take
matters into their own hands.
MANNATECH EXPANDS IN EUROPE - July 24, 2009
The direct selling company, Mannatech, plans to expand to Austria, the
Netherlands, Norway and Sweden in September.
AMWAY WANTS LEGISLATION ON DIRECT SELLING - July 26, 2009
Due to several direct selling schemes in India, Amway is hoping new
legislation will give legal direct selling companies a stable and
long-term climate in which to operate.
FRAUD SCHEME SHADOW OVER DIRECT SELLING - July 27, 2009
Illegitimate pyramid schemes threaten legitimate direct selling
companies.
JOB FAIR FOCUSES ON FREEDOM OF DIRECT SALES - July 26, 2009
People are quitting 9-5 jobs and joining direct sales through job
fairs.
GRADUATES GO DOOR TO DOOR FOR A CAREER - July 26, 2009
With the limited availability of full time lucrative jobs, many college
graduates are turning to direct selling.
LIFEVANTAGE ANNOUNCES PRELIMINARY UNAUDITED FOURTH QUARTER REVENUE -
July 27, 2009
LifeVantage announces a net revenue increase of 1.6 million.
AVON CALLING: FOR MORE SALES REPRESENTATIVES - July 28, 2009
Avon, and many other large direct selling companies, are turning up the
heat for new recruits, and it’s working.
DIRECT SELLERS LOOK FOR LAW, ETHICS CODE - July 27, 2009
India’s direct selling industry regulators are pushing for legislation
and ethics code to protect consumers.
HOW TO MAKE MONEY IN THE EVENING - July 31, 2009
Direct selling helps people make money in the evening or while the
children are asleep.
EXPLORING SOME START-UP BUSINESS OPTIONS - July 27, 2009
No matter what product you are interested in, the direct selling
industry has something for you.
GRADUATES TAKE THE DOORSTEP CHALLENGE - July 28, 2009
Graduates choose door-to-door sales instead of launching their careers
in the weak economy.
A NEW
WOMAN'S NETWORK IS LAUNCHED IN THE DC AREA BY MYLIFECOMPASS.COM -
July 28, 2009
New Women’s Network – MyLifeCompass.com –Launches in the D.C. Area at
"Discover Your Compass" Opportunity Event and Proceeds Benefit the Center
for Human Development
WALLAPA SETS HER AVON GOALS HIGH - July 30, 2009
Wallapa is the first female country manager of Avon Cosmetics in
Thailand.
TUPPERWARE PARTIES AND AVON LADIES ARE BACK IN US - July 31, 2009
The recession and the part time work offered by direct selling helps to
pay the bills once again in the United States.
THE SALES CYCLE: HOW DO SALES REPS REPRESENT YOU? - July 31, 2009
How does your company treat distributors comparatively to sales
representatives?
ZURVITA CONSULTANTS ARE NOW OFFERING CELLULAR SERVICES OF MAJOR CARRIERS AT
DISCOUNTED PRICES - July 31, 2009
Zurvita announces new products among its already extensive product
line.
SKYBIZ PYRAMID SETTLEMENT TO
PROVIDE $20 MILLION FOR CONSUMERS - March 23, 2003
In May 2001, the FTC filed suit in U.S. District Court in Tulsa,
Oklahoma charging that Tulsa-based SkyBiz and its principals promoted a
pyramid scheme with claims of quick riches.
The settlement will provide $20 million for consumer redress and
will bar all the defendants from participating in pyramid schemes or
misrepresenting the amount of sales, income, profits or rewards of any
future business venture.
CAMPAIGN FUNDRAISING, MLM OR
PYRAMID? - February
2, 2002
An Associated Press story originating
from Mobile, Alabama on February 1 reported that Jim Zeigler, a Republican
planning to announce his candidacy for the state auditor position on
February 9, was ordered by the attorney general's office to immediately halt
his fund-raising campaign, labeling it a pyramid scheme.
WEB SHOPPING MALL CHARGED -
January 8, 2002
The South Florida Sun-Sentinel reported
in early January that the U.S. Attorney's Office in Miami is prosecuting a
case involving a purported Internet shopping mall that was revealed to be
an illegal pyramid scheme.
GIFTING CLUBS HELD ILLEGAL -
January 6, 2002
During the past two years, hundreds of
"gifting clubs" have been "cracked" as illegal pyramid schemes by
authorities in nearly two dozen states, according to an Associated Press
article that ran in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch in January.
FTC SUES SKYBIZ - June 18, 2001
The Federal Trade Commission has asked a U. S. District Court Judge to halt the
unlawful operations of SkyBiz.com, charging that the operation that purports to sell
online tutorials on Web-based products is actually a massive illegal pyramid scheme.
FTC v BIGSMART - $5 MILLION SETTLEMENT - March 27,
2001
Operators of an Internet-based business opportunity that promised easy income for
investors in an Internet shopping mall network have agreed to settle Federal Trade
Commission charges that their scheme was an illegal pyramid operation.
EQUINOX SETTLES CASE WITH FTC AND EIGHT STATES - April
25, 2000
Consumers who lost money investing in a pyramid scheme they thought was a legitimate
multi-level marketing business, will share in as much as $40 million dollars under the
terms of a settlement between the Federal Trade Commission and law enforcement authorities
from eight states, and William Gouldd and Equinox International of Las Vegas, Nevada.
FTC SEEKS TO HALT ILLEGAL PYRAMID SCHEME
- December 13, 1999
The Federal Trade Commission has asked a U.S.
District Court Judge to halt the operation of a vast pyramid scheme promoted in part on
the Internet, and to freeze the defendants' assets, pending trial, so they will be
available for consumer redress.
MAKING CASH SURFING THE NET IN MLM FORMAT A HIT
- October 11, 1999
According to a report broadcast on MSNBC in
early October, surfing the Internet may now become a lucrative opportunity.
NU SKIN RECEIVES POSITIVE RESPONSE TO INTERNET
INITIATIVES - September 28, 1999
Nu Skin Japan, a subsidiary of Nu Skin
Enterprises, Inc., recently launched "Distributor Plaza," an enhancement to its
web site that allows its independent distributors to place customer orders for products
over the Internet.
FTC, 6 STATES SUE EQUINOX INTERNATIONAL -
August 9, 1999
The FTC alleged that the defendants operated an
illegal pyramid scheme, made deceptive earnings claims, and provided distributors with the
means and instrumentalities to violate federal law.
FTC WINS CASE AGAINST DECEPTIVE ADVERTISING OF
"SUPER-FORMULA" - July 19, 1999
SlimAmerica ordered to pay more than $8.3
million in consumer redress; post bonds before engaging in future weight-loss or other
marketing activities
MARKETERS CHARGED IN CLAIMS ABOUT LAUNDRY
DETERGENT SUBSTITUTE - July 1, 1999
Dallas Marketers of Laundry Detergent Substitute Charged with
Making False and Unsubstantiated Claims Agree to Settlement with FTC and Six States
PYRAMID VICTIMS NAILED - June 7, 1999
Three victims who lost money in a major pyramid scheme that
was busted in Hollywood last month, have been charged with operating their own scam in
Ventura County.
DIETICIANS SUPRESS DIVERSITY IN TEXAS - June
2, 1999
Senate Bill 1525 passed in the Texas Letgislature over the
weekend. Because of last minute amendments, the final version has a substantially
different impact than the one studied by the legislators.
MARKET AMERICA RUMOR IS BOGUS -
May 23, 1999
MLM and direct selling companies have been deluged with
inquiries from distributors concerning a recent federal court decision involving Market
America. Distributors have reported a rumor circulating on the internet and e-mail that,
as a result of the Market America case, MLM companies may not enter into "exclusive
dealing" agreements with their distributors. As it turns out, the decision in the
Market America case does not stand for this proposition, and distributors have been
misinformed. Actual case - April
15, 1999.
PROCTOR & GAMBLE LAWSUIT AGAINST AMWAY DISMISSED
- May 16, 1999
Reuters reports that a federal judge in Houston dismissed a
Proctor & Gamble lawsuit against rival Amway Corp. in mid-May. The suit accused
Amway of instigating "false satanic rumors" against Proctor & Gamble that
cost the company millions of dollars in lost sales.
MICHIGAN ATTORNEY GENERAL'S
OFFICE WARNS AGAINST
INTERNET PYRAMID SCHEME - May
2, 1999
According to a report in the Detroit News,
participants could be charged with a felony for buying into the program which is being
classified as a 'wealth redistribution' scheme. The promotion boasts that
participants can turn $120 into more than $116,000 without selling a thing and goes on to
describe an internet based "business" which has been considered by state
officials to be an illegal pyramid selling scheme.
AVON PRODUCTS SUPPORTS RESOLUTION OF DIRECT SELLING ISSUE
IN CHINA - April 16, 1999
Avon Products, Inc. (NYSE:AVP) today welcomed the agreement
reached last week between China and the United States to remove all market access
restrictions on direct selling in China by January 1, 2003, including the current ban on
direct selling imposed last April.
PYRAMID SCHEME NETS ARRESTS IN LOS ANGELES
- April 27, 1999
The Los Angeles Times reports that five people were
arrested at the Hollywood Palladium on April 26 during a meeting of almost 1,000 potential
participants in what authorities describe as a pyramid scheme. The five were booked on
suspicion of operating an "endless chain", which is a felony according to LAPD
Detective Greg Schwien of the Financial Crimes Division.
DISTRIBUTOR WINS DAMAGES AGAINST HERBALIFE
- November 20, 1998
According to The Arizona Republic, a distributor for
Herbalife International Inc. has been awarded $620,000 in damages and the right to future
income from her business by a Maricopa County Superior Court jury, after a month-long
trial that gained nation-wide attention.
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