As 2014 comes to a close, Trévo, a nutritional supplement company based in Oklahoma City, Okla., is looking back on yet another year of explosive growth.

In just 27 months of being in full operation, Trévo Life and Health Coaches are out earning longer-tenured leaders from other direct sales companies all over the world. In fact, in under three years Trévo has already seen five of its leaders become $1 million earners, and 300 leaders are earning $10,000 or more each month! As Trévo continues its rise up the MLM ranks, those numbers are growing exponentially.

“We started this company with the purpose of seeing lives changed, both through our product, and through the countless opportunities that come from being a part of the Trévo team,” Trévo CEO Mark Stevens said. “Our numbers speak for themselves. We enter 2015 knowing that we are carrying out that purpose, and that this is only the beginning.”

Despite being one of the youngest companies in the industry, Trévo has already done plenty to put its stamp on the MLM market, and is showing no signs of slowing down. In a recent poll of over 600 direct sales companies, Trévo checked in at #21. The company has also already opened offices in 16 countries, and plans to add to that number in 2015.

Although a year behind in reporting, the results are positive.

End of year results for DubLi in 2012 had a gross income of $3.75 Million and showed an increase to $15.25 Million. Net income in 2012 showed in the red of $27 Million and end of year for 2013 showed a positive of $3.8 Million. Since the reporting is a year behind, this is reflective of the change from an auction site that DubLi launched as into an online shopping mall, which has clearly taken it into the positives. 

Shares have remained relatively the same with a few ups and downs, but no significant changes. 

Based on wide associate promotions in 2014, the estimate is that revenue will continue to show an increase, especially in North American sales. The forecast is promising for DubLi. 

DubLi Inc through its subsidiaries, provides Cashback rewards and value-based travel, shopping, and entertainment portals to online customers, through DubLi.com, worldwide. The companys DubLi.com, which features various brand name stores and travel companies, enables consumers shop, find the deals, and then earn Cashback with each purchase. It also operates DubLi Network (Dublinetwork.com) that offers the entrepreneurs an opportunity to create their own distributor organizations.

DubLi Inc was at $0.125, showing a -23.78% decrease. Around 1.24 million shares have been traded, versus an-average trading volume of 341,607.00 shares. The company is now valued at around $46.48 million.

Celebrities converged for a night of glitz and glamour as Unlimited Network of Opportunities Inc. International (UNO Intl.) introduced its newest brand for the highend market, UNO Premier. Held at the Enderun Colleges at the Fort, among the celebs spotted were Jean Garcia, Vivian Velez, basketball player Don Allado and many others.

The affair started with audiovisual pre sentations about the milestones of its mother company, UNO, and the introduction of its new, luxurious and highquality product line under the UNO Premier brand. The company is proud of its tradition as the leading network marketing company in the country, dwarf ing other competitors with its over 500,000 strong members/ distributors worldwide.

The collective presentations of trailblazing UNO Board members William Barbo, Oliver Chua and Herbie Chua also showcased the new digital media arms of the company such as the UNO Premier website, UNO Apps and Facebook page. They also highlighted a new, prestigious office address at The Fort, Taguig.

Oliver Chua introduced Le Jeune Cosmetiques, a luxurious makeup line that includes Le Jeune Minerals, cosmet ics infused with the opulence of 24karat gold microparticles, and delivered with the finest natural ingredients sourced from Japan, Switzerland and Germany. The line also includes Mineral BB Foun dations, Multipurpose Mineral Eye shadows, Mineral Lip Lacquer, Mineral Lip and Cheek Tint. Each set contains a powder brush and dual eyeshadow/ eyeliner brush made of the highest qual ity softest vegan hair, to ensure precise and perfect application.

He also unveiled the Sante 8 Berries, a natural powerful antioxidant that contains various extracts, including green tea and watermelon and ProCardio, a product that contains Nattokinase, an enzyme that helps to lower blood pressure and cholesterol.

Chua unveiled the Nutrifab product, which is a first for a network marketing company. “Nutrifab is a pickled plum which contains many nutritious active ingredients. Nutrifab has a lot of health benefits such as blocking the production of fat or belly fat, increased metabolism, and lowering of bad cholesterol levels. This product is very effective because it contains Garcinia Cambogia extract. This extract car ries a large amount of a natural substance called Hydroxycitric Acid (HCA), which promotes massive weight loss.”

Herbie Chua revealed a new, sleek UNO website. “The aesthetics of the website is specifically designed to reflect the more refined taste and mentality of UNO Premier’s market. The clean and minimalist style serves as the perfect backdrop that allows its visitor to focus more on the content of what the UNO Premier website has to offer.”

Chua also announced the complete suite of UNO Premier digital media such as the firstever UNO Premier application for An droid, which one can freely download from the Google Play Store. UNO Premier also launched a Facebook page for announce ments and promos.

UNO Premier’s president William Barbo said, “When people ask me what is one of the methods of achieving success, I simply say, success first is found within oneself and the desire to take action to achieve it.”

“Through UNO Premier, you will harvest success in yourself through its resources. UNO Premier is pioneering a new business innovation, starting with the expansion of its new line of introductory products such as Nutrifab. Its mother com pany UNO started from the introduction of household goods, beauty products and food supplements — UNO has everything you could ever need. Its various products also boast of national and international certifications, assuring you and your con sumers of its safety and legitimacy.”

He also said that quality products could only do so much, so UNO Premier developed a bulletproof marketing and business development system that consists of a “10 Ways to Earn” marketing plan and UNO Premier AllAccess Card to increase the members’ capacity to earn more.

UNO Premier has brought onboard respected and popular International Motivational and Application Success trainer and coach Johnny Scofield, who is now one of the key members and exclusive corporate consultant for UNO Premier. “In 22 years of being in this wonderful industry there are only a very few moments in time you will encounter a small window of opportunity that will open up to you that can truly trans form your life and make you a millionaire, and it just so happens that UNO Premier is one of them,” Scofield said.

On its eighth year, mother company UNO now has a nationwide and world wide presence due to its everincreasing international business centers which started in Hong Kong and Macau, followed shortly by Singapore, United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi and the United Kingdom. They are set to expand soon to the US, Nigeria, Canada and Europe.

On the roster of members is global boxing sensation Manny Pacquiao.

The company has produced over 800 millionaires within its eight years of exis tence. It has won numerous awards and citations from different awardgiving bod ies and it is the only ISOcertified network marketing company in the Philippines.

The second worst-performing stock outside the oil and gas exploration sector was Avon (AVN). The direct-selling company is facing soft consumer spending issues at home, and a host of problems abroad, including an economic slowdown in Brazil, a main profit center for the company.

Avon also recently settled a case with the Justice Department for $135 million over bribery allegations related to its business in China.

Avon shared the worst investment rankings with Mattell and Genworth Financial. 

Avon Products, Inc, known as Avon, is an American international manufacturer and direct selling company in beauty, household, and personal care categories. As of 2012, Avon had annual sales of $10.0 billion worldwide in 2013.

It is the fifth-largest beauty company and second largest direct selling enterprise in the world, with 6.4 million representatives. Avon Products is a multi-level marketing company. The company's CEO is Sherilyn S. McCoy, who was appointed to that position in April 2012. The former CEO, Andrea Jung, became the executive chairman of the board.

The company’s CEO, Dr. Jens M. Abend, will transfer from Operational Management to the Advisory Board of the LR Group. The managers Patrick Sostmann, Tilo Plöger, Dr. Andreas Laabs and Thomas Heursen, will conjointly lead the company along the existing growth and internationalization strategy.

Patrick Sostmann (40), since 2006 with LR and responsible for Global Sales, will resume additional responsibilities as new spokesman of the Executive Management. Tilo Plöger (47), since 2007 in charge of Marketing and Operations at LR, will take over Human Resources. Dr. Andreas Laabs (41), who joined the Executive Management as CFO in summer 2014, will be responsible for the E-Commerce and IT department.

The area of responsibility of Thomas Heursen (52), with the company since 1992 and responsible for the Global Partner Relations segment, will remain unchanged.

Dr. Jens M. Abend started his career with LR in 2006 as CSO (Chief Sales Officer) and in April 2007 was appointed CEO of the LR Group. Under his leadership the company transitioned from a family run business into a modern management-led company with professional structures and processes. Specific investments in the market and strategic positioning as well as decisive internationalization initiated a new period of growth. Moreover, Dr. Jens M. Abend was responsible for the change in ownership from APAX to the Quadriga/Bregal consortium in 2012 and thus laid the foundations for continuing the LR success story.

"Dr. Abend played a decisive role in the company’s success. We would like to express our sincere gratitude for his outstanding commitment and appreciate that we can continue to build on his expertise in the Advisory Board. At the same time we are happy to have such an experienced management team under the guidance of Patrick Sostmann continuing the success story of LR," said Dr. Andreas Fendel, CEO Quadriga Capital and Co-Chairman of the Advisory Board of LR Group.

About LR

LR is one of Europe’s leading direct sales enterprises. Over 300,000 independent LR partners worldwide enjoy an attractive extra income with LR. Read more about the industry and your benefits with LR.

Zeek Receiver Kenneth Bell has filed on 29 December a Federal lawsuit entitled “Bell v. Bjerring et al”.  Gert Bjerring is the largest fish in the pool with $826,000+ in Zeek Rewards commissions.

How an USA court has jurisdiction over Australian citizens has to be proven, however Australian Zeek Rewards net winners are most likely not pleased, the USA is going after them…

According to the lawsuit:

"Because Zeek’s net winners “won” (the victims’) money in an unlawful combined Ponzi and pyramid scheme, the net winners are not permitted to keep their winnings and must return the fraudulently transferred winnings back to the Receiver for distribution to Zeek’s victims".

The accused:

• Gert Bjerring of Queensland, Australia, $826,801.73
• David Mitchell of New South Wales, Australia, $298,802.10 
• Nicola Holloway of Queensland, Australia, $273,009.36 
• Sam Fawahl of Victoria, Australia, $232,564.55 
• Warren Hickey of Queensland, Australia, $159,757.73
• Paul Mandelt of Western Australia, $128,913.02 
• Kelvian Hansen of Queensland, Australia, $111,799.43
• Anni Thompson of Queensland, Australia, $95,566.00 
• Ann Audrey Hickey of Queensland, Australia, $83,487.05 
• R&J Thumm Family P/L as Trustee for Thumm Investment Trust, Australia, $80,130.26
• David Cane of Queensland, Australia, $77,296.57 
• Donna Walton of Queensland, Australia, $76,730.36 
• Michael Georghiou of Victoria, Australia, $74,968.93 
• Thomas von Eitzen of Queensland, Australia, $74,854.07 
• Bradley Ferries of Queensland, Australia, $72,325.96 
• Robin Reid of Queensland, Australia, $61,114.41
• Linda Welch of Queensland, Australia, $60,274.22 
• Maureen Fisher of Queensland, Australia, $55,797.49 
• Barry Goodsell of Western Australia, $53,650.26 
• David Joseph of Western Australia, $52,581.70 
• Birthe Seaton of New South Wales, Australia, $52,477.31 

Gert Bjerring – Australia

For those that have been following international direct-selling news will be happy to hear that India is finally putting some measures into place to progress the direct-selling industry in their country, which has been sorely lacking the support. Although a small baby step toward the results needed, it is a step in the right direction. 

Welcoming the formation of an inter ministerial committee to look into their issues, direct sellers have asked the government to frame a separate regulation after consulting all stakeholders in a time-bound manner for the sector. 

The India Direct Selling Association (IDSA), which falls under the Prize Chits & Money Circulation Schemes (PCMCS) (Banning) Act, has been asking for a separate legislation for some time. 

"We welcome the much awaited action taken by the government. We hope the government will draft an inclusive legislation in consultation with the industry stakeholders. We expect the government to give out time-bound legislation," IDSA Secretary General Chavi Hemanth said. 

Last week, MoS Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Raosaheb Patil Danve has informed Parliament that the government has set up an inter ministerial committee to consider separate legislation for direct selling/ multi-level marketing companies. 

"At present, in the absence of any separate regulatory framework business models like direct selling/ multi-level marketing come under the purview of the PCMCS Act administered by Department of Financial Services," he said. 

It has been suggested that instead of incorporating theses models into the PCMCS Act, the need for a separate legislation may be examined by Department of Consumer Affairs in consultation with all stakeholders concerned including global practices in operation, he added. 

The committee would examine the nature and growth of direct selling firms over the last five years and their features that distinguish the above models of business strategy from Pyramid, Money Circulation Schemes. 

This year Amway Managing Director & CEO William S Pinckney was arrested under the PCMCS Act and the IDSA had contended that it was due to lack of clarity in the policy. 

The association is contending that direct sellers are harassed by the authorities under PCMCS Act as the present act does not distinguish between the genuine and sham firms.

Ambit Energy Holdings LLC was hit with a putative class action in New Jersey federal court, claiming the energy company lured customers into switching providers with promises of lowered gas and electric bills, then slammed them with exorbitant rates. 

Michael Urbino, a New Jersey resident, and Brian Whitney, who hails from New York, filed suit against the Dallas-based utility, claiming the company has taken advantage of its customers in their states and others by shifting the risk of the volatile gas and electricity markets with variable rates that can spike quickly and leave customers promised lower rates holding the bag.

“Like the risky adjustable-rate mortgages that contributed to the financial crisis, Ambit's variable energy rates can fluctuate rapidly and have no ceiling,” the complaint said. “Yet Ambit conceals this financial risk with an extensive marketing campaign that bombards consumers with promises of consistency and savings while failing to warn consumers of the factors affecting Ambit's variable energy rates and that those factors can drastically turn.”

According to the complaint, Whitney was wooed into switching his gas and electric accounts to Ambit in January 2011, while Urbino switched carriers in early 2012. Both had been convinced they would see savings, the documents said, but Whitney was shocked to receive a bill $500 higher than his service from National Grid PLC, while Urbino received bills as much as 60 percent higher than the ones he was getting from Public Service Electric & Gas Co.

Whitney and Urbino are representing a class of as-yet-undetermined size, but one that would include all Ambit Energy customers in New Jersey, New York, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, Virginia and Washington, D.C.

The suit includes a count of violating the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act, four counts of violating the New York General Business Law, a count of breaching the covenant of good faith and fair dealing and one of unjust enrichment.

The plaintiffs are seeking actual and statutory damages with trebling as applicable, plus punitive damages, attorneys' fees and court costs. The plaintiffs also seek declaratory and injunctive relief deeming the variable rate policy unlawful.

Representatives for Ambit did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Ambit isn't the only third-party energy provider facing a lawsuit in New Jersey over wildly fluctuating energy rates.

In June, the New Jersey attorney general’s office announced state court actions against Palmco Energy NJ LLC, Hiko Energy LLC and Systrum Energy, for allegedly luring customers to switch utility providers by falsely assuring them they would save money.

According to the complaints, filed in May in Mercer County Superior Court, the three companies misled customers into believing they would see receive competitive monthly pricing or reductions in their monthly electric or natural gas bills if they changed companies. But instead of saving money, the consumers saw their energy bills skyrocket when the energy suppliers charged them much more than their previous providers, the state alleged.

The state also accused Palmco and Hiko of switching customer gas or electric accounts without the consent or knowledge of consumers — a practice known as “slamming.” About 1,463 consumer complaints were filed about the three companies at the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities and the Better Business Bureau, according to the attorney general’s office.

The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities also teamed up with the state's Division of Consumer Affairs in May to launch a formal probe into energy suppliers' billing practices, with BPU Commissioner Dianne Solomon saying the office had seen complaints about energy suppliers increase tenfold in a year's time.

The plaintiffs are represented by Jonathan Minkove and Lawrence J. Friscia of Friscia & Associates LLC; Charles J. LaDuca, Michael J. Flannery and Beatrice Yakubu of Cuneo Gilber & LaDuca LLP; Seth R. Lesser and Fran L. Rudich of Klafter Olsen & Lesser LLP; and Steven L. Wittels and J. Burkett McInturff of Wittels Law PC.

Representation information for Ambit Energy was not immediately available.

foru International (foru), the leader of personalized health, beauty and wellness products and subsidiary of foru Holdings, Inc. (OTC: FORU), is pleased to announce that Dr. Malikah Murphy has joined their national network of Brand Partners.

"Malikah has generated tens of millions of dollars, rising to the highest ranks of a company that was more than 70,000 distributors strong," said Sharon Tahaney, President, foru International. "We are thrilled to bring her success to the foru team."

Malikah was born and raised in Bronx, NY and moved to Delaware to raise her family in 2005. When her son was diagnosed with sickle cell disease, she left her daytime job to help care for him. During the recession in 2007, Malikah turned to network marketing as a means of survival for her family and has since had incredible business achievements such as elevating herself to the position of a top level marketer.

"I am excited to partner with foru because it is the first product of its kind and I am excited to be at the forefront of a product that is actually going to make history," said Dr. Malikah Murphy. "Truly customized nutrition and skincare was unheard of until now. I am a businesswoman and I know a great thing when I see it."

In addition to her incredible business achievements, Malikah has been able to channel her unparalleled drive into philanthropic endeavors. She formed a non-profit organization called Timmy's Heart for children and families living with sickle cell disease. In addition, she earned a doctorate in humane letters in philosophy this year; all against a background of living through family health issues, domestic violence and divorce. 

"Dr. Murphy is a living example of strength, character and the ability to overcome adversity," added Ms. Tahaney. "Malikah is a true role model. Her success is a testament to her strength of character and tenacity."

About foru International:
Founded in 2012, foru International is at the forefront of personal genetics and wellness. By using a proprietary DNA assessment as a basis for personalizing health, beauty and wellness products, foru International's mission is to provide people with longer, healthier lives. The first company to offer wellness and beauty products personalized based on an individual's personal genetics, foru's products are exclusively available through Independent Brand Partners. 

foru International is a subsidiary of foru Holdings, Inc. (OTC: FORU), a publicly traded company whose mission is to provide greater access to products and services that uniquely enhance the well-being of consumers and give people new opportunities to contribute to and protect the world around them.

SAVI Health International is pleased to announce that Jerry Lopez, formerly an Executive Advisor with LyfeStart, and his Radical Movement Network have joined SAVI in high-profile roles with the Utah-based company.

“Jerry and the Radical Movement Network are exactly the kind of people we want to attract to our company,” said Mike Larkins, president of SAVI Health International. “These leaders have demonstrated their commitment to a mission-first approach to network marketing that perfectly aligns with ours. We look forward to great success together.”

“We are very excited to follow our entrepreneurial vision at SAVI Health while also being true to our ideals of giving back and helping others. This has made the transition of our family teams an exciting one. We couldn't be any happier to be part of SAVI Health and the kind of people they are,” Lopez said.

• “CEO Dennis Webb and the Executive Team at SAVI have put in place exactly what we need to help people build their best life.”

Founded in 2014, SAVI Health International is a mission-first company focused on helping people build their best life. In partnership with Greg Horn, former CEO of General Nutrition Centers (GNC), SAVI has developed all-natural wellness products formulated to address cellular inflammation. The company also provides a safe place for entrepreneurs to start a business of their own and receive personal development mentoring.

With Lopez and his Radical Movement Network team on board, SAVI Health is accelerating the development of a meal replacement shake as part of its nutritional product line. When launched, each shake purchase will translate into a meal donated to a hungry child.

About SAVI Health International

SAVI Health International is the creation of entrepreneurs who put values ahead of profit and who have made it their life mission to help others achieve more in health, personal development, and financial wellbeing.

SAVI Health’s mission is to help people build their best life and is guided in this effort by The SAVI Way, 16 principles that keep this mission at the forefront. For more information, please visit SAVI Health at http://www.savihealth.com.

Herbalife (NYSE:HLF)’s share price reached a new 52-week low during mid-day trading on Monday , Analyst Ratings News reports. The stock traded as low as $35.10 and last traded at $35.12, with a volume of 908,464 shares trading hands. The stock had previously closed at $37.58.

HLF has been the subject of a number of recent research reports. Analysts at Buckingham Research downgraded shares of Herbalife from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating in a research note on Monday. Separately, analysts at Barclays cut their price target on shares of Herbalife from $80.00 to $74.00 in a research note on Friday, November 21st. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock. Finally, analysts at BTIG Research initiated coverage on shares of Herbalife in a research note on Wednesday, November 19th.

They set a “buy” rating and a $55.00 price target on the stock. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, four have assigned a hold rating and four have assigned a buy rating to the company. Herbalife has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $64.30.

The stock’s 50-day moving average is $39.7 and its 200-day moving average is $49.23. The company has a market cap of $3.039 billion and a P/E ratio of 10.97.

Herbalife (NYSE:HLF) last announced its earnings results on Friday, November 7th. The company reported $1.45 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.51 by $0.06. The company had revenue of $1.26 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.32 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $1.41 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 3.5% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts predict that Herbalife will post $5.84 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Herbalife Ltd. is a global nutrition company. The Company sells weight management, healthy meals and snacks, sports and fitness, energy and targeted nutritional products as well as personal care products.

Silpada and WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart Diseaseannounce a year-long fundraising campaign to spread awareness for heart disease. Throughout 2015, sales of Silpada's new You've Got Heart Necklace ($49 US/$52 CA) will benefit WomenHeart in advancing women's heart health through advocacy, community education, and free patient support services for women living with heart disease.

Beginning Jan. 15, the necklace will be available for purchase online at silpada.com and silpada.ca, or through the nearly 30,000 Silpada representatives across North America. For every necklace sold at full price, $10 will be donated to WomenHeart on behalf of the Silpada Foundation. Featuring an etched sterling silver heart pendant strung on a leather strand, the You've Got Heart Necklacemakes a lovely gift for Valentine's Day, birthdays or important milestones.

"This beautiful necklace reminds women to take charge of their heart health, and the funds raised provide education and support for women living with this chronic condition," said Mary McGowan, interim Chief Executive Officer, WomenHeart. "We're excited to once again partner with Silpada to support women in their journeys for heart-healthy lives."

The 2015 campaign builds on the companies' partnership in 2014, when they joined forces to raise funds in recognition of American Heart Month.

"Our mission is to empower women to live their best lives," said Kelsey Perry and Ryane Delka, Co-Chief Executive Officers, Silpada. "We are proud to lock arms again with WomenHeart to raise greater awareness for the leading cause of death in women."

About Silpada
Silpada is a family-owned direct sales company dedicated to empowering women through one-of-a-kind jewelry and unique opportunities for fashion entrepreneurship. The Silpada Foundation was established to inspire positive change in the causes that matter most to Silpada women, including children's health, women's health, and education. 

About WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease
WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease is the nation's first and only patient organization supporting women living with or at risk for heart disease—the leading cause of death in women. WomenHeart is solely devoted to advancing women's heart health through advocacy, community education, and patient support services. 

A recent article in Kiplinger shares the following:

Of the many strategies to get ahead financially in 2015, one surefire approach is to make more money. You might be thinking that’s easier said than done. But it isn’t as hard as it might seem, considering the multitude of cash-generating opportunities.

In fact, here are five great ways to put more money in your wallet this year.

Ask for a raise. If you’re an employee, the obvious way to earn extra cash is to ask for it – if you deserve it, that is. So before you barge into your supervisor’s office demanding more money, build a strong case for a raise. Prepare a list of your accomplishments and how they’ve benefited the company, especially its bottom line.

Note any responsibilities you’ve taken on beyond your job description. And get comparable salaries for workers in your position from Web sites such as Salary.com and PayScale.com. Then schedule a time to meet with your boss to present your case. For more tips, including what to do if you’re turned down, see How to Make a Strong Case for a Raise.

Try direct sales. If you have the entrepreneurial itch and want to earn extra cash, you can start a side business selling anything from cookware to clothing to home decor to, yes, even Tupperware. Popular possibilities include The Pampered Chef, Jockey Person to Person and Willow House. With direct sales, start-up costs are usually low (figure $200 or less), your work schedule is flexible and earnings are commission-based (typically 25% to 30% of sales). Often you can increase your take by recruiting others to sign on.

Mollie Gee of Charlotte, N.C., became a consultant for direct-sales company Rodan + Fields, which makes skincare products, to earn extra cash while in graduate school and within seven months was making almost as much as she did when she was working part-time as a nurse practitioner. 

Start a blog. You don’t have to be a professional writer to write a blog – you just need to know a lot about a subject or have a special experience you can share. For example, if you’ve had success paying off a lot of debt thanks to all the advice you’ve found on Kiplinger.com, you can share your strategy in a blog. Promote it on social media sites, such as Facebook and Twitter. And reach out to other bloggers who write about a similar topic to see if you can write guests posts for their blogs with links back to yours.

Once you have a following, then you can start making money with ads and affiliate marketing, says Jim Wang, who runs the Microblogger blog that teaches people how to generate income by blogging.

Take care of pets. If you like animals, there is money to be made walking or watching other people’s pets while they’re at work or out of town. You can advertise your services in veterinarians’ offices and on Craigslist. Or you can team up with an existing animal-care operation that handles client recruitment and scheduling, such as DogVacay. Despite the name, the DogVacay service that connects pet owners with sitters in thousands of cities across the U.S. and Canada caters to all kinds of animals – including cats, ferrets, chickens and even snakes, says Nicole Ellis, the company's product manager.

DogVacay pet sitters (or hosts, as they are called), must undergo a five-step vetting process that includes a phone interview and reference check. Once approved, hosts set their own rates and are paid through PayPal. The average rate is $30 a day, and hosts can watch up to three dogs at a time, Ellis says. Rover is a similar service that connects pet owners with pet sitters. Both companies take a 15% cut of payments.

Drive for a ride-sharing service. If you live in a decent-sized city, you might already be taking advantage of ride-sharing services such as Lyft and Uber to get around for less. Not only do these services offer a way to save money, but also they provide a way to make money. To qualify to drive for Lyft, for example, you must be at least 21 years old and licensed, own a smart phone and newer model four-door car, and undergo a background check and vehicle inspection.

Rates vary by city; Lyft keeps 20% of your earnings. But, according to Lyft, some drivers make more than $800 just driving Friday nights and weekends. 

“You can’t get stuck on something that’s beyond your control,” says Carl. “You just move on and keep going.”

That’s the continuous belief and vision of Utah-based couple Carl and Kathy. Between achieving their degrees, and owning and running their own restaurant franchises, to taking the plunge to run their Isagenix business, these two are avid entrepreneurs.

“Part of our goal in life was to get to the point where I could quit my job, move closer to our four kids, and also renovate a house,” describes 53-year-old Carl. “We’ve finally done that and it’s been a fantastic journey.”

Moving the Motivation

The 4-Star Golden Circle couple had owned a few restaurant franchises before being introduced to Isagenix in 2004. Their good friend Lenny introduced them to Isagenix.

“Lenny knew we were into health and fitness,” shares 52-year-old Kathy. “We started on the 9-Day Deep Cleansing and Fat Burning System and had fabulous results.”

Lenny began encouraging the couple to join the business side of Isagenix. But Carl was reluctant after pouring thousands of dollars into the two franchises they had purchased.

“I was taken aback when he told me I could make more money with Isagenix than the other businesses,” claims Carl. “So Lenny takes to me Phoenix to meet Kathy Coover and the top leaders. After that, I immersed myself in the trainings. The more I learned, the more I fell in love with the business and network marketing.”

Carl and Kathy were hooked on the vision, the energy, and the products.

Investing in People

“Our advice would be to use the excitement and momentum you have when you first get in and fall in love with Isagenix to propel you forward,” shares Carl. “Don’t hold back—just get right in there and start talking to people.”

Kathy is personally passionate about investing in their team to build every side of their business. They want to pay it forward like their leaders did for them.

“We now invest in our Isagenix team members by sponsoring events, and nurturing and helping them get to Isagenix Universities and the events because we know they are life changing and will propel their business like it did ours,” says Kathy.

Recently, the couple pursued their dream of building a full-time Isagenix business. They’re now able to live and have more time freedom thanks to Isagenix.

“One thing we say is never let life get in the way of your Isagenix business. Hang in there and be persistent,” says Carl.

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Robert Dean has moved companies again and Kannaway released the following press-release announcing his latest move. The statements in the press-release are of the companies and do not reflect the opinions of this publication. 

Kannaway has started the New Year with a bang. Multimillionaire mentor, author of "The Dean Effect" and world-renowned network marketing sales leader, Robert L. Dean, Jr., has joined Kannaway, the network marketing industry's rapidly growing hemp lifestyle company.

"I am looking forward to the run of my life with Kannaway!" Dean states.

Producing more than half a billion dollars in revenue throughout his entrepreneurial career, Dean is poised to have a profoundly positive impact on Kannaway's expanding hemp lifestyle revolution.

Around the world, hemp is known as a "super food," "low THC cannabis" and "industrial hemp." The ancient plant is well documented for its unique capability of producing more than 25,000 products from building materials, clean energy, auto parts, functional foods, personal care products and so much more. The industrial hemp plant is cultivated for its hemp seeds (a.k.a. "hemp hearts"), hemp seed oil, and all-natural cannabidiol or "CBD" oil that cannot get anyone "high" or "stoned."

This is the main difference that is fueling the return of hemp to the domestic economy. As of this year's November elections a total of 34 U.S. states, districts and territories now grant accessibility to some form of cannabis.

A reputable source for evaluating network marketing companies, Dean continues: "There are several reasons why I chose Kannaway to build a future with. First, the extremely strong base of products backed with a tremendous amount of documentation captured my attention. When researching the industry, timing of the hemp lifestyle revolution is perfect.

After learning first-hand about Kannaway's very strong corporate culture, solid management and sound financial position, I was sold on the huge income earning potential today as well as opportunities for long-term growth."

Dean is an example of how success can be achieved in the network and relationship marketing industry. An Atlanta native, Dean was born to humble beginnings and was instilled with the value of hard work to achieve success. A former parcel delivery driver, Dean trail-blazed his way to the top and became a multimillionaire, experiencing the kind of success others only dream of. Using network and relationship marketing as a vehicle to financial freedom, he has helped more than 500,000 network marketing distributors in over 60 countries. His philosophy has created millionaires, has positively impacted lives around the world and is focused on giving back to the community.

"We are extremely excited to announce such a monumental addition to the 'Kannaway Nation,'" states Jeff Rogers, CEO of Kannaway. "Robert L. Dean, Jr., is a well-known and proven network marketing powerhouse. The fact that Robert has joined Kannaway is proof positive that hemp's return to the domestic economy is gaining tremendous momentum in the New Year. We are proud to state that Kannaway is well-positioned for explosive growth in 2015. Those interested in seeing hemp's return to the domestic marketplace need to learn about Kannaway's home-based business opportunity."

Tens of thousands of Kannaway Brand Ambassadors and marketing specialists make up the "Kannaway Nation." The Company's initiative is to educate the masses on industrial hemp's practical applications in the everyday lives of consumers.

About Kannaway, LLC

Kannaway, LLC, is a network sales and marketing company specializing in the sales and marketing of hemp-based botanical products. Kannaway currently hosts weekly online sales meetings and conferences across the United States, offering unique insight and opportunity to sales professionals who are desirous of becoming successful leaders in the sale and marketing of hemp-based botanical products.

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PartyLite is excited that its products will now be available in Turkey. PartyLite is the world's number one party plan company selling candles, candle holders, flameless fragrance and wax warmers, as well as holiday and home décor, predominately through independent business entrepreneurs.

PartyLite reached an agreement in October with Istanbul-based which will have exclusive distribution rights to sell a variety of PartyLite products in Turkey. The opening of the Turkish market means that PartyLite products are now available in 18 countries across the European continent.

Martin Köhler, President of PartyLite Europe, and Luca Pozzoli, PartyLite group general manager for Switzerland and Emerging Markets, greeted more than 150 independent entrepreneurs at a festive opening event held by the distributor in December. Approximately 500 starter kits have already been ordered for 2015 by the distributor.

The distribution company was founded by two enterprising women, Elçin Birben and Hürcan Haydar, who both have several years of experience in direct selling. "We are a young company with a goal to play a vital role in the Turkish direct selling industry," explained Elçin Birben.

Luca Pozzoli, who also serves as PartyLite Vice President of Market Development, said, "Elçin and Hürcan are very ambitious individuals, and we have no doubt that they are capable of growing a successful direct selling business. We are thrilled that they will be the exclusive distributors of PartyLite candles, home fragrances and home decor in Turkey. Their enthusiasm for PartyLite products is remarkable, and their excitement during the entire launch has been evident."

Direct selling plays an important economic role in Turkey with more than 1 million men and women working in the sector. In 2013 direct selling organisations in the country reported revenues of more than USD 1 billion. "Sustained growth, along with the increasing popularity of products sold by direct sellers in the cosmetics and decoration segments, has made Turkey an extremely lucrative market," said Martin Köhler.

The two distribution company owners say they are confident that PartyLite will have an enormous impact on the Turkish market: "The demand here in Turkey for exclusive candles, scented oils as well as for unique candle and home accessories is huge, and we are certain that we will quickly capture the Turkish market with our network of entrepreneurs working to ensure growth."  

About PartyLite Trading S.A.  

PartyLite is the world's number one party plan company selling candles, candle holders, flameless fragrance and wax warmers as well as holiday and home décor predominately through independent PartyLite business entrepreneurs.  

PartyLite products are available in 23 countries. In 2015, PartyLite celebrates 42 years as the global leader in its category and 25 years as a member of the distinguished Blyth family of direct selling companies. Along with locations in the United States,Canada, Mexico and Australia, its exclusive products are also sold in 18 European countries. With passion, innovation and as world market leader in its category, PartyLite creates opportunities every day. 

Share price of Avon Products Inc.  has been witnessing a downtrend for about over a year as the company has lost its luster due to continuous loss of active representatives, declining volume, unfavorable foreign currency translations and reduced margins in mature markets like North America. Consequently, shares of this New York-based global beauty company hit a new 52-week low of $8.54 yesterday, before closing trade at $8.61. Moreover, the stock has tumbled about 49.6% year over year.

The aforementioned factors have led Avon to produce distressed operating results over the past few quarters. Further, weakness in the emerging markets as well as regulatory and cash flow issues risking dividend are the other negatives.

Additionally, over the last four years, Avon has witnessed a declining revenue trend in North America, especially in the U.S., mainly due to a decrease in active representatives, partly offset by large average order. Total revenue from this region has declined considerably from about $2,293.4 million in 2009 to nearly $1,458.2 million in 2013. Further, revenues from this region have also declined so far in fiscal 2014, reporting an 8% fall in the third quarter. The company’s management is concerned about the decline in revenues and has been constantly striving to stabilize the situation.

Avon also remains affected by the currency devaluation in Venezuela. The Venezuelan government’s measure to combat the rising fiscal deficit and pressure on the Forex market comes at the cost of high inflationary situation in the country. As a result, players like Avon are finding it difficult to maintain profitability due to a rise in raw material prices along with the government’s restrictions on pricing decisions of companies.

This is in turn impacting on Avon’s results as the company generates approximately 5% of its total revenue and 14% of operating profit from the country. The company is facing a similar situation in Argentina.

While this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company is striving to revive its business through strategic initiatives formulated in Nov 2012, we believe that it will take time for these initiatives to turnaround its operating performance. In its latest venture to support the multiyear turnaround plan, Avon made a series of changes in its management structure and launched its redesigned website in the U.S. Other ongoing efforts include refinancing activities to enhance its balance sheet, cutting costs by slashing jobs and exiting operations in the underperforming markets.

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When Zija International launched one of their newest product divisions, Améo Essential Oils, they made a commitment to provide the highest-quality essential oils on the market today.

They have been able to do this through applied scientific advancement.  Zija’s Vice President of Research and Development, Dr. Joshua Plant, says, “While the examination of essential oils are improving, studying their interrelationships and synergies has not been an applied science. Améo Essential Oils have committed itself to delivering the best that nature has to offer through applied scientific advancement.”

Dr. Plant and his team of researchers recently conducted an in-depth analysis of 31 different Améo Essential Oils in what is called a CaCo-2 Assay. CaCo-2 is a vetted mechanism that determines the bioavailability (the amount of the substance entering the body’s cells) of specific constituents across the intestinal track; it can also be used to measure the absorbability of nutrients in different environments.

“In the process of conducting this assay on Améo Essential Oils we made several important and exciting discoveries. For example, we found that there is a subset of constituents in Améo Essential Oils that we now refer to as SuperCarriers,” says Dr. Plant. “They share a unique characteristic that intestinal cells actively absorb or that demonstrate significantly higher kinetic absorption rates than other constituents.”

In some of these SuperCarriers the research team found that the absorption rate was over 200% higher. Additionally, SuperCarriers found in specific Améo Essential Oils showed a dramatic ability to be able to facilitate and increase the transfer of other desirable components across the intestinal membrane.

Due to this discovery, Dr. Plant and his team discovered that Améo users gain the enhanced benefit when SuperCarrier constituent oils are exclusively blended with other oils due to the higher bioavailability in these particular oils. Using the findings in this study, Améo has created three cutting-edge proprietary cell health oil blends: Améo Cell Therapy, Améo Cell Support, and Améo Cell Defense.

The first oil blend, Améo Cell Therapy, can heighten the benefits of the Améo oils they are already currently using in conjunction with Améo Cell Therapy.

The second blend, Améo Cell Defense, is a combination of oils that have high antioxidant activity. This allows the antioxidants in the blend to show strong health benefits across many spectrums.

The third Améo blend, Cell Support, is comprised of essential oils that are rich in SuperCarriers, allowing this blend to help promote normal immune system function.

Dr. Plant says, “These new blends represent a small part of the advancements and applications that Améo has made available in the essential oil space.  By offering a combination of biomedical tools in concert, Améo is leading the way towards developing higher quality standards and more efficacious products. This gives Améo users the confidence that they are getting the most out of what nature has provided by applying the best that science has to offer.”

About Zija International

Zija International, a privately held and privately funded business founded by Kenneth E. Brailsford and run by Rodney Larsen, develops natural health, wellness, nutrition and fitness products. The company operates in more than 50 countries worldwide.

Zija has seen consistent growth every year since it was founded over 9 years ago and was recently named the “Fastest-Growing Company in Utah” by Utah Business Magazine. It has also been recognized on fastest-growing and top-revenue lists by Inc. Magazine, Direct Selling News, and Utah Valley Magazine, to name a few.

With corporate offices located in Lehi and more than 4 million sq. ft. of state-of-the-art warehouse, shipping and manufacturing facilities located in Utah, United States, Zija International employs more than 200 individuals and has the capacity to grow to more than two billion dollars in annual sales.

ForeverGreen Worldwide Corporation, a leading direct marketing company and provider of health-centered products, announced that Randy Schroeder, a global industry leader, has joined its membership base.

During his 24 years’ industry experience, Randy has become among the most successful and highly-regarded figures in the direct selling industry. Through his successes both domestically and internationally, Randy has generated a commission income of more than $1M annually for the past 20 consecutive years. Additionally, Randy has created a strong following by disseminating his deep passion and keen knowledge for the industry through his personal growth and leadership mentoring efforts.

Randy expressed his excitement at becoming a member of ForeverGreen – what he is referring to as the “next chapter” in his career – by explaining that he feels ForeverGreen possesses the basic elements necessary to be successful in this industry. He believes ForeverGreen, with the FGXpress model, has products that matter to people, an extraordinary management team and the right timing, direction, speed and destination, as well as a great compensation plan.

Randy believes PowerStrips™ attract people to the direct selling industry that otherwise would not enter it, made possible by the product’s status as a listed medical device with the U.S. FDA. Randy also said he is very excited about the company’s latest product, BeautyStrips™, which features the anti-aging ingredient cycloastragenol suspended in liquid via an exclusive patent-pending process and is delivered in a skincare solution that creates dramatic, noticeable results.

In addition to the product and business opportunity ForeverGreen offers, Randy said ForeverGreen founder and CEO, Ron Williams, was a deciding factor in his choosing to find a new home at ForeverGreen. He stated, “Ron is the most passionate and charismatic leader I have met. He is impassioned, in love with this business and in love with life.”

“This is my chance to put an exclamation point on my career. The knowledge and experience I have ties perfectly with ForeverGreen in time and place,” Randy said.

About ForeverGreen

ForeverGreen Worldwide Corporation develops, manufactures and distributes an expansive line of all natural whole foods and products to North America, Australia, Europe, Asia and South America, including their new global offerings, PowerStrips, SolarStrips and BeautyStrips. They also offer Azul and FrequenSea, whole-food beverages with industry exclusive marine phytoplankton, the Versativa line of hemp-based whole-food products, immune support and weight management products, Pulse-8 powdered L-arginine formula, TRUessence Essential Oils and Apothecary, 24Karat Chocolate and an entire catalog of meals, snacks, household cleaners and personal care products.

Trévo is once again proving that hard work in their network doesn’t go unnoticed, as it has announced an amazing Trip Award Program for its members in 2015. As part of the promotion, Trévo will be sending its top performers on a luxurious getaway to a dazzling resort destination.

In 2015, Trévo Life and Health Coaches that earn Director-level rank will be rewarded with an amazing retreat to a luxurious resort in their country or region. These members will be able to kick back and relax with other Director-level members on an all-expense paid getaway, and celebrate the extraordinary success they achieve through Trévo.

Life and Health Coaches that earn Executive- or Diamond-level rank will take an all-expense paid, out-of-country trip hosted by Trévo CEO, Mark Stevens, and his wife and Trévo Co-Founder, Holli Stevens!

“2014 was an incredible year for our company, and was just further proof that our Life and Health Coaches put in amazing work for this company,” Stevens said. “We are so excited to announce this our Trip Award Program, because we wanted to do something special and unique for those members that go above and beyond for Trévo.”

This trip promotion is just another example of the many ways that Trévo consistently recognizes the hard work and achievements of its Life and Health Coaches. Whether it is through their unique “Eight Ways to Make Money” compensation plan, or through prizes and giveaways throughout the year, Trévo’s reputation as a generous and rewarding company continues to grow.

Full trip award information will be announced to all Trévo Life and Health Coaches soon!

ABOUT TRÉVO

Trévo's Founders are Mark and Holli Stevens who have a proven track record of over 16 years as owners of a successful network marketing company. Mark and Holli have also been on the “other side of the table” as independent representatives, building organizations with tens of thousands of members. This dynamic duo also possess nearly four decades of combined business ownership expertise.

Trévo's proprietary blend of over 174 premium nutraceuticals, including maqui and acai berries, mangosteen, amalaki fruit, gotu kola, ashwagandha and a cornucopia of other fabulous nutraceuticals. In fact, Trévo has developed the only nutritional supplement in the world to combine and harness the power of such a remarkable array of vitamins, minerals, “supergreens,” antioxidant-packed fruits and vegetables, coral calcium, and herbs from around the globe.

Based in Oklahoma, Trévo LLC is powered by a global network of many thousands of energetic and excited Life and Health Coaches