MLM News

Sunday, January 28, 2007

MLM Training - Michael Oliver Releases "Mem-Cards" Version Of His Book

Leading MLM trainer Michael Oliver has released a "Mem-Cards" version of his book "How To Sell Network Marketing Without Fear, Anxiety Or Losing Your Friends!"

"Mem-Cards" are a new concept in presenting information in a way that's quickly and easily accessible for the time-pressed Network Marketer and MLM Distributor. In the form of a set of cards, "Mem-Cards" make up a handy summary of a book that's easy to carry around and refer to at any time.

The "Mem-Cards" version of "How To Sell Network Marketing Without Fear, Anxiety or Losing Your Friends!" contains 26 content cards plus 2 general information cards. The content covers the key concepts of Michael Oliver's "Natural Selling" process, including the core principles and his "Conversation Framework".

The "Mem-Cards" are designed as a companion to the full version of the book and will help Network Marketers and MLM Distributors learn and master the approach quicker and more easily.

Michael Oliver is the founder and principal of Natural Selling Sales Training. He has been voted the #1 MLM Trainer in both the 2004 and 2005 polls conducted by the online magazine "MLM Insider".

Trouble In Iceland For MLM Company Herbalife?

MLM company Herbalife is attracting some bad press in Iceland with reports that 6 people have been hospitalized with hepatitis that may have been caused by Herbalife products.

MLM Company Freelife Under Fire In CBC Program

Latest edition of Len Clements' "MarketWave Alert" (#70) discusses a story about MLM company Freelife on the CBC consumer affairs program "Marketplace". The story is fairly negative and raises some awkward questions for Freelife.

Freelife is best known for its Himalayan Goji Juice.

More about "MarketWave Alert" here.

Tuesday, January 23, 2007

New MLM Company Uses Direct Response Campaign

New MLM company "ITV Ventures" offers lead generation via direct response campaigns. The company is an extension of infomercial company "ITV Direct".

The products themselves are a fairly conventional offering in the nutrition field. The interesting thing is the lead generation via infomercials, leading the company to describe itself as a "Direct response network marketing" company.

Sunday, January 21, 2007

UK MLM Company Kleeneze Launches Travel Incentive Program

2007 started with a bang for Europe’s leading network marketing company: Kleeneze is now part of a FTSE 250 company, and recruitment and sales look set to soar as their biggest ever travel incentive launched to an audience of 5,000 delegates at the New Year conference in Birmingham.

Comment: The more interesting thing about this press release is that MLM company Kleeneze is now part of the public company Findel Group.

MLM Newsletter - Latest Issue (#69) "MarketWave Alert"

The latest issue, #69, of MLM newsletter "MarketWave Alert" from Len Clements is now available.

In this issue Len talks about an upcoming article in "Playboy" magazine about MLM company XanGo. From the promo. looks like XanGo could well have to weather a highly negative article.

Saturday, January 20, 2007

MLM Company Amway India Reports Increased Sales For 2006

MLM company Amway India, the direct selling FMCG company, has announced that it closed the year January - December 2006, at Rs 7.38 billion, up from Rs 6.33 billion in the previous reported 12 month period. This represents a growth of almost 17 per cent.

Thursday, January 18, 2007

MLM Company Herbalife Sponsors Finland Hockey

MLM company Herbalife Ltd., a global nutrition network marketing company, announced a three year sponsorship deal with the Finnish Ice Hockey Association (FIHA), designating Herbalife as the official nutrition partner of the league. It is the first major sponsorship agreement of its kind for Herbalife in Finland.

The agreement covers the national team as well as the womens and junior teams, and provides opportunities for branding, hospitality, PR, sampling and the senior and junior teams all currently rank in the top five national ice hockey teams worldwide. As part of the deal, Herbalife will be providing product and nutritional training to each of the players from all three teams.

Tuesday, January 16, 2007

MLM Company Amway Extends Business In India

MLM company Amway India, the wholly owned subsidiary of US-headquartered direct marketing company Amway Corp, plans to enter smaller towns and cities in search of newer markets for its beauty, health and home-care products.

The privately-held company, which claims to have posted a revenue of Rs 738 crore in 2006 through its 74 distribution centres across major state capitals and prominent cities, hopes that branching into newer markets would push its turnover to Rs 1,500 crore by 2011.

Sunday, January 14, 2007

MLM Company Herbalife Appoints New Chief Admin Officer

MLM company Herbalife Ltd., a global nutrition direct-selling company, announced the promotion of Patrick R. Dailey, Ph.D. to the newly-created position of chief administrative officer, responsible for human resources, overseeing the companys real estate portfolio, risk management and corporate travel. Dailey joined the company in August 2005 as senior vice president of human resources.

Dailey came to Herbalife from Hewlett-Packard Company in Palo Alto where he served as vice president, global workforce management. Previously, he was employed at Lucent Technologies. Earlier in his career, Dailey worked at Korn/Ferry International, The British Oxygen Group, and PepsiCos Frito-Lay division.

Saturday, January 13, 2007

MLM Company USANA Expects To Beat 2006 Sales Forecasts

MLM company USANA Health Sciences had positive news to report when it announced that sales were strong and it expects to beat previous forecasts for 2006...

Nutritional and skin care products maker USANA Health Sciences Inc. said Wednesday it expects to beat sales and profit forecasts because of demand for its science-based products.

USANA Health Sciences said it expects to report fourth-quarter profit of 58 cents to 60 cents per share, compared with previous guidance for earnings of 56 cents to 58 cents per share.

For 2006, USANA Health Sciences anticipates $2.18 to $2.20 per share in earnings, higher than previous guidance for earnings of $2.12 to $2.18.

The company expects $101 million in fourth-quarter revenue, versus guidance of $98 million to $100 million.

The company also reported an accounting change in the way sales are reported.

Further comment at StreetInsider.com here.

Sunday, January 07, 2007

Mexico Problems Cause MLM Company Herbalife Shares To Plunge

A 24% plunge in MLM company Herbalife Ltd.'s stock Friday, after the supplement maker's announcement that it expected slower sales growth in Mexico, illustrates the rising importance of foreign markets to the bottom line of U.S. direct-sales companies.

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The company said several Mexican distributors were breaking its rules by selling products in smaller-than-authorized quantities or advertising themselves as retailers. The supplements can be sold only in arranged group settings or by referral. Herbalife blamed rushed training for the problems.

The troubles in Mexico, which also included counterfeit products and unregistered sellers, caused Herbalife to downgrade its 2007 growth forecast to 6% to 10% from a previous forecast of 10% to 15%.

Thursday, January 04, 2007

MLM Company USANA Announces Opening In Malaysia

MLM company USANA Health Sciences has announced that it will officially open for business in Malaysia on Monday, January 8, 2007. USANA sees Malaysia as an attractive market for both new and existing Associates.

MLM Company NutraPower Launches New Compensation Plan

MLM company NutraPower launches new compensation plan plus improved support for distributors.

Wednesday, January 03, 2007

MLM Company Herbalife Extends Charity Program To Japan

The Herbalife Family Foundation (HFF), a private, non-profit organization supported by MLM company Herbalife, announced the establishment of a Casa Herbalife program at Tokyo's Caritas Garden Children's Home to improve the foster home's ability to provide nutritious meals to the children in its care.

This is the 21st Casa Herbalife program HFF established since introducing the program in 2005, and the second in Japan. The Caritas Garden, established in 1954, will use the grant to improve its kitchen facilities in order to provide approximately 55 children from 2 to 18 years with healthy meals and proper nutrition.