April 2008 - Posts

• Herbalife Confirms Resume Error

  Herbalife Ltd. stated Thursday night its President and Chief Operating Officer did not fully complete a MBA degree as it is stated in his biography. It was confirmed by officials at California State University, Los Angeles that Gregory L. Probert was enrolled in the MBA program in the 1980's but he missed all the requirements to obtain the degree. The company will continue further investigation and proceed with the appropriate action, the statement said. Posted Apr 29 2008, 03:00 AM by Npros.com MLM and Home Based Business Newswire

• Oriflame Q1 Profits Rise on Sales

  Oriflame Cosmetics said first quarter pretax profits rose 7 percent, boosted by the introduction of a new operating platform as sales soared by over 20 percent. Pretax profits, including 4.9 million euros of restructuring charges, rose to 37.9 million euros from 35.4 million, the Swedish cosmetics company said. Local currency sales increased by 26.5 percent and euro-denominated sales by 20.7 percent to 324.2 million euros. The operating margin inched up to 15.5 percent from 15.4 percent, while diluted EPS including restructuring costs was 0.58 euros from 0.55. The company reiterated its 2008 guidance for sales growth of well above 10 percent in local currencies, and for higher operating margins. Posted Apr 29 2008, 03:00 AM by Npros.com MLM and Home Based Business Newswire

• Amway India Targets Masses

  Faced with the challenge of slowing growth and the threat of legal trouble to its business in Andhra Pradesh, Amway India, the wholly-owned subsidiary of the US-based direct seller Amway Corporation, is looking to reverse its fortune with the launch of a range of low-priced fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) products aimed at tier II & III cities. The new line, labelled ‘Great Value Products’, is priced 20-30% lower than Amway’s existing range, and includes mass-market categories like coconut oil, hair oil, shaving cream, disposable razors, toothbrushes et al. Though the Rs 800crore Amway India claims it has grown by around 10% in 2007, industry sources say the growth may be closer to 5%. Posted Apr 29 2008, 03:00 AM by Npros.com MLM and Home Based Business Newswire

• USANA Becomes Official Supplier of US Bobsled Team

  USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: USNA), a worldwide leader in science-based nutritional supplements, today announced it has signed a two-year sponsorship agreement to be the official supplement supplier of nationally ranked USA Bobsled Team Radcliff. “I’ve done a lot of research on a variety of supplements and found the absorption rate of USANA’s products into the system is unmatched,” said Ivan Radcliff, 34, a World Cup silver medalist and a member of five world championship teams. “That’s what helped me earn a fourth-place finish at the final race of the season in Lake Placid, N.Y.” Posted Apr 29 2008, 03:00 AM by Npros.com MLM and Home Based Business Newswire

• Tupperware Growth Lead by Beauty Sales

  Tupperware Brands has announced a significant increase in its first quarter sales, driven partly by the strong performance of its direct sales beauty division. Overall sales grew by 19 percent for the full year to reach $543m - helped along by a 15 percent increase in the company's beauty sales and a 21 percent increase in the group sales. The figure was positively impacted by a weakened dollar. In local currencies sales in its international businesses rose 8 - 13 percent. Posted Apr 29 2008, 03:00 AM by Npros.com MLM and Home Based Business Newswire

• USANA in the Salt Lake Tribune

  1st quarter results Usana's sales drop and costs rise; earnings fall 28% Usana Health Sciences Inc. reported lower earnings for the first quarter of 2008, blaming the decrease on higher operating costs and a decline in net sales. The nutritional, personal care and weight management products company said earnings per share fell to 46 cents in the first quarter of 2008 from 64 cents in the first three months of 2007. Net income was $7.7 million the first quarter of this year compared with $11.6 million last year. Usana, a direct sales or multilevel marketing company, said it saw a decrease of the number of people selling its products in North America along with a net sales decrease of 3.5 percent to $62.3 million. In its Asia/Pacific region, however, net sales increased by 8.8 percent to $39.3 million, due primarily to big jumps in Hong Kong and Malaysia. Posted Apr 29 2008, 03:00 AM by Npros.com MLM and Home Based Business Newswire

• Agel Sponsors Great Kids Awards Ceremony

  The Provo/Orem Chamber of Commerce will hold the annual Great Kids Awards today at 6:30 p.m. in the ballroom at the Provo City Library at Academy Square, 550 N. University Ave. The event spotlights 60 outstanding elementary students in the Provo/Orem area that have overcome challenging circumstances and have a great attitude and outlook on life. This year's event is sponsored by the Utah-based Agel Enterprises and Rocky Mountain Power. Professional football player Ryan Denney of the Buffalo Bills will be on hand to help present the awards and give each recipient an autographed football. Those in attendance will have the opportunity to hear inspirational stories of local elementary students in the area. Posted Apr 29 2008, 03:00 AM by Npros.com MLM and Home Based Business Newswire

• Mannatech Launches Business in South Africa

  Mannatech,Incorporated (Nasdaq: MTEX), a developer and provider of dietary supplements and skin care solutions, announced today the launch of operations in South Africa. A continuation of Mannatech's success in international expansion, the South Africa opening marks the 11th country where the company does business. "We're anxiously looking forward to introducing our proprietary and patented products in South Africa," said Mannatech's President and CEO Terry Persinger. "Years ago, South Africa was the first country to grant a patent for the technology related to the formulation of Mannatech's flagship product, Ambrotose complex." South Africa's rich legacy of using nature's biodiversity to address wellness aligns well with Mannatech's emphasis on natural ingredients. Posted Apr 29 2008, 03:00 AM by Npros.com MLM and Home Based Business Newswire

• SISEL International Expand Product Line

  Snapp Conner PR Cheryl Snapp Conner and Jamie Kaneko, 801-994-9625 Cheryl@snappconner.com and jamie@snappconner.com SISEL International LLC ("Sizzle") today announced they anticipate their line of liquid nutritionals, nutritional supplements, hair care, anti-aging, skin care and home care products to double in size by the end of 2008. The current line has over twenty products, with many new products including home care and skin care and additional personal care product releases scheduled for the second quarter. SISEL's premiere product, FuCoyDon, contains whole limu moui, a high-powered sea nutrient with regenerative properties. Limu moui's active constituent, fucoidan, is a complex molecule and the subject of over 700 studies. Research shows that fucoidan supports immune, cardiovascular and digestive health. Our beverage, FuCoyDon, is blended with juices known for their antioxidant activity. Posted Apr 29 2008, 03:00 AM by Npros.com MLM and Home Based Business Newswire

• Wealth Pools in New Brunswick Business Journal

  ...The New Brunswick Securities Commission recently approved a settlement agreement with the operators of a pyramid-type investment scheme that was promoted in this province in 2006-07. James Oagles, Jeannie Tracy, Ronald Fulton and their company, Wealth Pools International LLC were named in the settlement. James Oagles agreed to pay an administrative penalty of $10,000 and $2,500 toward the costs of the commission's investigation. Tracey agreed to pay an administrative penalty of $2,000 and $500 for costs. Fulton agreed he would have been subject to a penalty of $2,000 had he not been bankrupt. The three individuals acknowledged their actions caused financial losses to the people they recruited into the scheme and they agreed to be permanently banned from trading in securities in New Brunswick. The commission concluded the three did not intend to defraud their victims but they were involved in illegal activity and ignorance of the law was not an excuse. More than 109 New Brunswick residents had invested more than $440,000 in Wealth Pools. The securities commission urges New Brunswickers who believe they are being solicited with questionable investment schemes to visit their website at www.nbsc-cvmnb.ca. Posted Apr 27 2008, 03:00 AM by Npros.com MLM and Home Based Business Newswire

• BioPerformance Pays Fine Returns as BPI Worldwide

  A rep recently notified us that BioPerformance is back in business as BPI Worldwide. In 2007 BioPerformance and its ownders, Lowell Mims and Gustavo Romero, had assets frozen and were ordered to pay $7 million dollars in compensation to consumers and representatives. According to the press release from the Texas Attorney General, Mims and Romero may continue to operate any legitimate enterprise, but may not deceptively market BioPerformance pills or similar fuel additive products. BPI Worldwide, now located in Salt Lake City, Utah, markets a Bio Petro Improver that is offered in a Pill or Powder form. The executive team and bios for the owners and executives is consistent with the information from the BioPerformance team and bios. Texas Atorney General Press Rlease: AUSTIN - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott today stopped a Dallas-based pyramid scheme from illegally marketing the so-called "top secret gas pill" that it falsely claimed would increase fuel efficiency in automobiles. The Attorney General's settlement with BioPerformance and its owners, Lowell Mims and Gustavo Romero, prevents the defendants from continuing to deceptively market their products and ends the State's eight-month legal action against the company. A combination of the defendants' frozen assets and the dissolution of two trusts created by Mims and Romero will provide more than $7 million in compensation to deceived consumers. Mims and Romero may continue to operate any legitimate enterprise, but may not deceptively market BioPerformance pills or similar fuel additive products. Posted Apr 25 2008, 03:00 AM by Npros.com MLM and Home Based Business Newswire

• Avon Calling Again in New Recruit Drive

  "Ding Dong, Avon's Calling" became a memorable catchphrase following the advertising campaign of the 1960s. Now it is searching for a new generation of representatives through a series of television ads which start next week. Avon, one of the world's largest direct sellers of cosmetics, operates in more than 100 countries. Posted Apr 22 2008, 03:00 AM by Npros.com MLM and Home Based Business Newswire

• Shaklee in the FayObserver

  Practically every Fayetteville store has some sort of Earth Day display on the shelves now, which made it really easy to shop for green finds this week. I tried to narrow my picks to things that were either new to the market or now available because of mass demand. Bed Bath & Beyond has an entire row of all-natural and eco-friendly bed linens in stock. The best are the bamboo linens made from the rapidly growing (and thus sustainable) bamboo plant. A set of queen sheets is about $90 and are soft as silk. And since they are bacteria resistant, they are a good option for those with allergies. Shaklee, the maker of biodegradable cleaners, has an incredible concentrated all-purpose cleaner for practically anything that’s dirty. A 16-ounce bottle of Basic H2 Organic Super Cleaning Concentrate (which creates 48 gallons of solution) is about $12. You can buy it online or from a local distributor to support the local economy. Distributors can be found at www. shaklee.com. Posted Apr 22 2008, 03:00 AM by Npros.com MLM and Home Based Business Newswire

• MonaVie Files to Dismiss Quixtar Lawsuit

  April 16, 2008 -- MonaVie LLC (www.monavie.com), creator of the leading nutritional acai blend beverage, yesterday filed to dismiss a lawsuit brought last month by Quixtar North America, a sister company to Amway Corporation. In the court filing, MonaVie claims that the Quixtar suit is without merit. “Out of our commitment to protect the interests of MonaVie and independent distributors everywhere, we filed a complaint against Quixtar/Amway regarding their aggressive non-compete clauses,” said Dallin Larsen, MonaVie founder and president. “The following day, Amway filed a complaint of its own against MonaVie. We believe that Amway’s claims are baseless, and were made solely in response to the suit that we filed.” Posted Apr 22 2008, 03:00 AM by Npros.com MLM and Home Based Business Newswire

• XanGo Launches INVASION Online Series

  Establishing the market's first-ever online televised series, XanGo, LLC distributor leaders and top executives hosted "Online INVASION 2.0" on XanGo.TV, a 30-minute magazine-style program of major announcements and distributor motivation. The second in a series of online broadcast mobilization events, Online INVASION 2.0 attracted viewers from over 23 international markets. Building on momentum from the first Online INVASION, broadcast in January of this year, viewership for Online INVASION 2.0 again tracked higher than projections, with over 150,000 tuning in for the pilot program. Many distributors hosted group meetings to watch the show and plan their own business growth strategies. Posted Apr 22 2008, 03:00 AM by Npros.com MLM and Home Based Business Newswire