• Zrii Appoints New Vice President

    Posted August 14, 2009 by System

    Zrii, LLC (www.zrii.com) announced this week the appointment of Marvin Higbee to the newly created position of Senior Vice President, reporting to CEO and Founder William Farley. Higbee will oversee Zrii's sales and marketing functions, with other duties as directed by Mr. Farley. "I am delighted Ma...

  • Silpada Designs on ABC7

    Posted August 11, 2009 by System

    Between the economy and unemployment, more people are taking the direct approach. Direct sales translate into selling products to customers without having a retail store and the large inventory that goes with it. And while the potential for big profits are there, so are some pitfalls if you don't do...

  • Scentsy Mentioned in Idaho Statesman

    Posted August 11, 2009 by System

    It's an interesting concept: wickless scented candles that don't use flame, but rather melt from the heat of a 25-watt bulb in a decorative candle warmer. Even without a salesperson's insistence that "scents bring people together," you might be inclined to make a purchase, just to see what all the f...

  • Market America Expanding into Philippines

    Posted August 11, 2009 by System

    Already in Hong Kong and Taiwan, Market America is expanding further into Asia with plans to start operations in the Philippines by spring 2010.The Greensboro-based company, which markets and sells everything from cosmetics to furniture from its Web site and network of independent distributors, hope...

  • Scentsy New Distribution Center to Create 100 Jobs

    Posted August 11, 2009 by System

    Scentsy Inc., an Idaho-based party plan company, has announced plans to open a new distribution center in Lexington that will create 70 to 100 new jobs by the end of 2009. Scentsy specializes in scented, wickless candles that are heated in decorative ceramic warmers. The company has more than 35,000...

  • Zer01 Service Still Vapor

    Posted August 10, 2009 by System

    PCWorld reports that Buzzirk / Global Verge's Zer01 service is still vapor, and distributors are empty handed a month after the official launch.Further delays and leadership changes have pushed out the launch of Zer01's "unlimited everything" mobile phone service, casting further doubt about whether...

  • LifeVantage Trims Operating Costs

    Posted August 10, 2009 by System

    San Diego-based supplements and beauty products company LifeVantage Corp. (OTCBB:LFVN) has implemented cost reduction initiatives designed to reduce operating costs while increasing efficiency and productivity throughout the company. In February of this year, LifeVantage announced that a 52-person ...

  • Silpada Designs on NBC40

    Posted August 10, 2009 by System

    Silpada Designs received mention on NBC40 in an article about direct sales:...EGG HARBOR CITY-- A business that began with two women setting aside $25 dollars of their grocery money to invest in sterling silver jewelry 12 years ago has transformed into a multi million-dollar direct sales business. J...

  • Pre-Paid Legal Celebrates 10 Years in Canada

    Posted June 14, 2009 by System

    On Saturday, June 20, Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc. (NYSE: PPD) will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the company's launch in the Canadian market in Ontario and the subsequent growth and expansion into three additional Provinces of British Columbia (1999), Alberta and Manitoba (2001).CEO, Founder &...

  • Votre Vu on NBC Dallas

    Posted June 12, 2009 by System

    Harold Zimmerman, the CEO of Votre Vu was recently interviewed by 1st Look New York. The segment was featured on NBC Dallas Fort Worth.Mr. Zimmerman explained that Votre Vu is a family owned natural cosmetics company with an 80 year history of using quality, natural ingredients and boasts the same a...

  • MonaVie Sponsors Dale Coyne Racing

    Posted May 24, 2009 by System

    MonaVie has partnered with Dale Coyne racing and driver Tony Scheckter to highlight their newest energy drink by sponsoring the No. 19 car at this years Indianapolis 500.MonaVie hopes to capitalize on the branding opportunity and the worldwide exposure. "Regardless of how he does, it brands MonaVie...

  • Tony Robbins to Speak at Zrii Convention

    Posted May 14, 2009 by System

    Draper, UT (PRWEB) May 11, 2009 -- Zrii, LLC (www.zrii.com) is pleased to announce that Tony Robbins will be a keynote speaker at the company's upcoming annual convention in June. Robbins is considered by many to be the founder of the life coaching industry and has directly impacted millions of live...

  • Passion Parties on WHSV

    Posted May 14, 2009 by System

    On another site, Craigslist, people can make sales or find work in a wide variety of areas. One local farmer is trying to sell goats. Another wants to hire you to milk cows. Janell Driscoll is using the site to make money after she lost her job selling building supplies in January.By day, she works ...

  • Herbalife Expands Viso Sponsorship

    Posted May 14, 2009 by System

    Indianapolis, Indiana (May 11, 2009) -- HVM Racing, E.J. Viso and Herbalife are taking their relationship a big step further. The three parties are pleased to announce that the nutrition company is extending its personal sponsorship of driver E.J. Viso and beginning a new team sponsorship with HVM. ...

  • Direct Sales on the Rise in Recession

    Posted May 14, 2009 by System

    While he searched for another job, Lapp began working alongside his wife, Lynne, in a business based in their Temecula home, selling nutritional supplements made by the direct-sales company Isagenix. Nearly two years later and with no construction job in sight, Lapp says a one-time sideline has beco...

  • MonaVie Mentioned in Acai Berry Article

    Posted May 14, 2009 by System

    Rising U.S. sales of acai, a purple Amazon berry promoted as a "superfood" on Oprah Winfrey's Web site, are depriving Brazilian jungle dwellers of a protein-rich nutrient they've relied on for generations. U.S. consumers are turning a "a typical poor people's food into something like a delicacy," sa...

  • Brandon Day Rejoins Zrii Management

    Posted May 14, 2009 by System

    Draper, UT (PRWEB) May 14, 2009 -- Zrii, LLC (www.zrii.com) announced today the return of Brandon Day to the Zrii Corporate Family. Brandon previously worked for Zrii in the US Sales department, and most recently with LifeVantage Corporation. Brandon will resume his duties reporting to Vice Presiden...

  • Npros Adds Free Samples Resource

    Posted May 13, 2009 by System

    Npros has added a free sample resource to the Npros.com home based business directory.Companies and distributors may submit info on companies offering free trials or samples of their product or service.Npros will test and evaluate the program before inclusion on the free samples page. Products must ...

  • AdvoCare Disputes Drug Test Ruling

    Posted May 12, 2009 by System

    AdvoCare International is disputing an arbitration panel's finding that a contaminated AdvoCare dietary supplement caused swimmer Jessica Hardy to test positive for a banned performance enhancing substance. With its decision Monday, the panel shortened Hardy's competition ban to one year, from two. ...

  • USANA Wins Three Utah Best of State Awards

    Posted May 12, 2009 by System

    USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: USNA) announced today that it will be recognized on May 30 with three Best of State Awards. USANA will receive an award for the best health and nutrition products, best health and nutrition beverage and best personal-care products in Utah. This is the sixth year ...