May 2008 - Posts

• Shaklee Products Reviewed in SustainableLife

  Shaklee and their line of green products were recently favorably reviewed in SustainableLife: ...After writing a story a month or so ago about Joan Lubar-Alvarez and the Shaklee products she sells, I decided to try Shaklee’s home cleaning line, called Get Clean. I was impressed that all the products are biodegradable, and have been for years before it was popular to call products “green.” Lubar-Alvarez told me that the cleaning products “do not contain harmful chemicals, have been tested and the goal of Shaklee is not to harm a single tissue cell.” The philosophy of the company is to “live in harmony with nature,” she added... Click below for the complete review Posted May 29 2008, 03:00 AM by Npros.com MLM and Home Based Business Newswire

• Arbonne International in the Tribune

  Arbonne gets positive mention in this tribune article: ...Health and wellness are two of the fastest growing businesses in the economy today. Magazine, TV ads and now reality programs show how to get a nip and tuck, a chemical peel and how BOTOX can make a person look years younger. Why the attention on how to look and feel better all of a sudden? The answer is very simple – Baby Boomers. The Baby Boomers are aging and want to look and feel better, and are willing to pay for it and even sometimes endure radical procedures to make it happen. But there is an alternative, a health and wellness company that is quietly slipping into the homes in America and is addressing these issues in a pure, safe and beneficial way. That company is Arbonne International Inc. This 28-year-old company was founded on the basis of promoting health and wellness through the most pure and positive methods using cutting-edge technology. Since the launch of their incredible NutriminC RE9 anti-aging line in 2003 and most recently the new SeaSource Detox Body System, the company has experienced exponential growth. They have six product lines that are all strategically placed within the health and wellness industry and they are delivered through a business model that is also exploding across the country right now. That is network marketing. People are tired of going to the mall or grocery store and buying products that they know little about. Network marketing allows consumers to receive personal attention from trained consultants who can educate them in any of the six product lines that Arbonne features... Posted May 28 2008, 03:00 AM by Npros.com MLM and Home Based Business Newswire

• Pampered Chef Raises over 6 Million for Charity

  Pink is in these days. Everywhere you look, from professional baseball players with pink facial hair and pink maple bats to T-shirts promoting local walks, the effort to raise awareness about *** cancer continues to expand each year. Local businesses have long supported cancer walks by sponsoring teams and offering up goodies, from prize packages and gift baskets to fortifying walkers with food and refreshments. Lisa Michaels, a teacher at Oswego East High School, is joining forces this year with her colleague and walking partner Hilary Simanek. The pair have put a new spin on cancer awareness efforts by forming the Pink Pride team for the Avon Walk for Cancer, which begins May 31 in Chicago. Posted May 27 2008, 03:00 AM by Npros.com MLM and Home Based Business Newswire

• MonaVie Named in Multi Billion Dollar Lawsuit

  A California company has filed a $2.75 billion lawsuit against MonaVie, alleging the South Jordan nutritional products company falsely advertised that its products contained a proprietary remedy. San Diego-based Imagenetix Inc. contends MonaVie engaged in a "scheme and conspiracy" by claiming its products contained Celadrin, an ingredient in remedies marketed by Imagenetix that are designed to ease arthritis pain, joint inflammation and promote joint health. The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in San Diego, names MonaVie founder and president Dallin Larsen, other executives, distributors and employees, and related business entities. Calls seeking comment were not returned by Larsen or attorneys representing Imagenetix. Imagenetix is seeking a jury trial and has asked the court to bar MonaVie from making future claims regarding Celadrin. Posted May 27 2008, 03:00 AM by Npros.com MLM and Home Based Business Newswire

• Pro Travel Network Releases Third Quarter Results

  Pro Travel Network, Inc. (OTCBB: PTVL) releases the company's fiscal third quarter results, boasting tremendous percentage gains in both gross profits and revenues. Posted Quarterly Revenues are 240% of what they were just a year ago and Gross Profits are 252% of a year ago. In addition, Pro Travel Network reports positive net income applicable to common stock of $273,295 for the quarter ending March 31, 2008. The company also reports having no long-term debt. For the nine months period ending March 31, 2008, compared to the same period last year, the company posted $6,800,084 in Revenues, versus only $2,842,605 for the nine month period ending March 31, 2007. Posted May 27 2008, 03:00 AM by Npros.com MLM and Home Based Business Newswire

• MonaVie on CBS 4 Denver

  Last Friday night seemed pretty typical at the popular Cherry Creek hot spot Ocean, except the martini had been replaced by a new drink of the evening: the Bazitini. Take the booze out of the Bazitini and you have what some fans are calling a wonder drink called Bazi. Steve Rosdal drinks an ounce or two of Bazi every morning and swears by it."I haven't had a cold or the flu in a couple years. I just feel great on Bazi," he said. Bazi is a Colorado product loaded with vitamins and minerals as well as eight different fruits and berries, including the jujube fruit from China and the very popular acai berry. Acai berry drinks have become the new rage on the health food circuit. Early research on the acai berry (pronounced "ah-SIGH-ee") shows it has antioxidant properties. Posted May 27 2008, 03:00 AM by Npros.com MLM and Home Based Business Newswire

• Neways Exec Honored with Executive MBA

  Neways International is pleased to announce that Jim Gibson, Director of Employee and Community Relations, Eddie Mendivil, V.P. of Quality, and Chris Slider, Assistant Controller North America, were awarded with their MBA degrees in recent ceremonies. Gibson and Mendivil received their degrees from the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business. Slider received his degree from Utah State University’s Jon M. Huntsman School of Business. “These recent honors reflect Neways’ industry leadership and the company’s dedication to advancing education, research, and knowledge of our employees so that we can better serve the world and our consumers,” says Eric Larsen, Neways CEO. Posted May 27 2008, 03:00 AM by Npros.com MLM and Home Based Business Newswire

• Natural Health Trends Net Loss Improves

  Natural Health Trends, a direct-selling and e-commerce company, has reported a net loss of $0.7 million for the first quarter of 2008, compared with a net loss of $5 million in the first quarter of 2007. For the first quarter of 2008, the company reported net sales of $11.4 million, compared to $21.5 million in the same quarter of 2007. Gross profit was $8.3 million, compared to $15.82 million in the same quarter of 2007. Chris Sharng, president, said: "Though the company incurred an operating loss of $0.7 million in the first quarter, non-cash items such as depreciation, stock-based compensation and certain accounting charges on the implicit debentures' interest costs, totaled $0.9 million. In the month of March, our business operations were cash positive. We believe that we have regained nascent revenue momentum through certain personnel changes, compensation plan changes and dynamic training sessions." Posted May 27 2008, 03:00 AM by Npros.com MLM and Home Based Business Newswire

• NuSkin Announces Slate of Candidates for Board

  Nu Skin Enterprises Inc. (NUS: News, Chart, Quote ) announced that its Board of Directors have nominated Thomas Pisano, Nevin Andersen and David Ussery to stand for election at the company's annual shareholder meeting on June 25. The company noted that the slate of nominees would also include 8 candidates who are currently serving as members of the company's board of directors. Posted May 27 2008, 03:00 AM by Npros.com MLM and Home Based Business Newswire

• Green Mountain Energy in Yellow Springs News

  Yellow Springs residents will soon have the opportunity to ensure that the cost of their share of household energy use goes to supporting renewable power sources like the sun, wind, waterways and landfill gas. Village Council on Monday, May 19, agreed to initiate a new “green pricing” program that will offer residents the option of paying for the renewable energy production equivalent to their household power consumption. In other words, by paying a little extra on their utility bill, residents can support the production of green energy and reduce demand for fossil fuels to supply the country’s power grid. The green pricing program allows Yellow Springs utility consumers to purchase renewable energy credits (RECs) equivalent to the amount of kilowatt hours of electricity they consume each month. While all energy consumers are using the mix of renewable and non-renewable energy available on the power grid at any given moment, green pricing participants will be paying only for the renewable sources. According to Julia Blankenship, who directs the AMP-Ohio program that will administer green pricing for Yellow Springs, green pricing participants are thereby investing only in renewable energy. Posted May 27 2008, 03:00 AM by Npros.com MLM and Home Based Business Newswire

• Zrii Launch in Salt Lake Tribune

  A new direct-selling company based in Utah on Thursday declared itself ready to compete in the crowded field of nutritional supplements. With a razzle-dazzle display of huge video screens and loud music, Zrii touted the health benefits of its new product, a drink made with a fruit grown at the base of the Himalayas that is endorsed by popular author and speaker Deepak Chopra. About 4,000 independent distributors crowded into the Salt Palace Convention Center to listen to the pep talks and inspirational sales messages from company officials. "This is the largest launch in the history of network marketing," said Bill Farley, CEO of the multilevel marketing company based in Draper. Amy Robinson, vice president of the Direct Selling Association, a trade group for companies that have independent sales forces who sell directly to consumers, said she didn't know of any way to compare the size of the launches of such companies. Posted May 27 2008, 03:00 AM by Npros.com MLM and Home Based Business Newswire

• Amway to Expand Distribution Network

  Amway (M) Holdings Bhd plans to expand its distribution network this year to widen its presence in the country, said executive director Paul Yee. Amway, which offers more than 200 products, currently has 13 distribution centres in Malaysia and Brunei, and some 188,000 core distributors. “Amway expects to aggressively pursue strategies and initiatives that will lead us into the next level of growth,” he said in a statement issued after the company AGM yesterday. It has remained profitable over the past three decades since it started operations in Malaysia. Posted May 27 2008, 03:00 AM by Npros.com MLM and Home Based Business Newswire

• Trademark Suite Against MonaVie Dropped

  MonaVie LLC (www.monavie.com), creator of the leading nutritional açai blend beverage, announced today that the trademark lawsuit brought against it by California-based Imagenetix, Inc. (www.imagenetix.net) has been dropped. The two companies reached an agreement late last week and all claims against MonaVie have been dismissed. “We are pleased to have reached an agreement with Imagenetix and to move forward focusing on our great products,” said Dallin Larsen, MonaVie founder and president. “As has always been the case, MonaVie is committed to conducting business with the utmost regard for integrity and moral principles.” Posted May 27 2008, 03:00 AM by Npros.com MLM and Home Based Business Newswire

• USANA board forms panel to evaluate buyout offer

  Nutritional supplement and skin care products company Usana Health Sciences said Tuesday its board of directors has formed an independent panel to evaluate a buyout offer from its chief executive and largest shareholder. Last Tuesday, investment firm Gull Holdings Ltd., which is controlled by Usana CEO Myron Wentz, offered to take the company private for $26 per share. The committee has retained Morrison & Foerster LLP as a legal adviser and is also in the process of hiring a financial adviser. Posted May 27 2008, 03:00 AM by Npros.com MLM and Home Based Business Newswire

• Oriflame Opens Sri Lanka Office

  Oriflame Lanka, one of the pioneer direct selling companies in Sri Lanka relocates its new state of the art office in the heart of Colombo. “The shifting to new premises is a milestone for Oriflame Sri Lanka. We have through years outgrown our old premises and this is one proof of our success. So it is with great pride that we now can offer our consultants even better service, more convenience and an office to be really proud over,” were the comments of the Managing Director of Oriflame Sri Lanka Mr. Per Gunnarsson. He added “Being in the Cosmetics and Personal Care business, projecting class and elegance is crucial and this location in addition exhibits the global image of Oriflame. Posted May 27 2008, 03:00 AM by Npros.com MLM and Home Based Business Newswire