MLM News

MLM Company Herbalife Appoints New Manager For Indonesia

noreply@blogger.com (Kevin Francis) — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 19:17:34 PDT

Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE:HLF) has hired Agung Karso Sardjono as general manger of its Indonesia operations, responsible for expanding the company’s operations and working closely with its distributor leadership. He will report to Vice President, Southeast Asia Edi Hienrich.

Sardjono has 17 years of direct selling experience with leading companies. He spent 15 years at Avon Indonesia, where he started as a management trainee and ultimately became the first Indonesian president director, as well as serving on the company’s board.

BurnLounge Abandons MLM Business Model

noreply@blogger.com (Kevin Francis) — Sun, 24 Jun 2007 21:13:54 PDT

Under pressure from the FTC, BurnLounge has changed it's business model...

BurnLounge, the world’s first fan driven digital download community, today announced a simplification of its business model that will eliminate the network marketing element of its business while providing greater business benefit for entrepreneurial members of the BurnLounge community.

The company intends to focus on its free service and will deliver increased rewards per sale. BurnLounge will continue to build strong partnerships and high-margin product lines providing a viable business for its members and artists. The free service is comprised of BL2, the software that enables anyone to open up their own download store and become a digital retailer; and BurnPages, a personal web page with customizable widgets.

New FDA Rules Affect MLM Vitamin Companies

noreply@blogger.com (Kevin Francis) — Sun, 24 Jun 2007 21:08:53 PDT

Utah makers of dietary supplements such as Nature's Sunshine Products and Usana Health Sciences will have to do tests to identify all of the compounds.

Bloomberg News reports that is required under the 815 pages of new rules recently issued by U.S. regulators.

Manufacturers of such products nationwide also must establish written procedures and keep production records for at least a year, according to documents posted today on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Web site.

Distributors Sue MLM Company USANA

noreply@blogger.com (Kevin Francis) — Sun, 24 Jun 2007 21:05:19 PDT

MLM company USANA's PR woes continue...

Independent distributors filed a lawsuit Thursday accusing USANA Health Sciences Inc. of fraud and deception, the latest public-relations blow for the marketer of vitamins and nutritional supplements.

The lawsuit, which seeks class-action status, was filed in California state court on behalf of hundreds of low-level distributors in California, which has tough multilevel marketing laws.

MLM Newsletter "MarketWave Alert" Issue #81

noreply@blogger.com (Kevin Francis) — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 19:24:37 PDT

In the latest issue of MLM industry newsletter "MarketWave Alert", Len Clements discusses the FTC action against BurnLounge Inc. The FTC is alleging that BurnLounge is an illegal pyramid scheme.

BurnLounge is a multilevel reseller of downloadable music via "online music stores".

Interesting article and well worth checking out for Len's view on the economics of an MLM company and the problems facing BurnLounge.

Relaunch For MLM Brand Amway

noreply@blogger.com (Kevin Francis) — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 19:35:52 PDT

Quixtar is on its way out. Amway is on its way back.

Direct-sales giant Alticor Inc. confirmed Wednesday it will phase out its 7-year-old Quixtar Inc. label during the next 1 1/2 to two years and rebuild its Amway Corp. name in North America.

More Embarrassment At MLM Company USANA

noreply@blogger.com (Kevin Francis) — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 19:24:21 PDT

Further embarrassing disclosures at MLM company USANA...

Another executive at Utah vitamin maker Usana Health Sciences Inc. has been forced to revise his credentials.

Gil Fuller, Usana's senior vice president and chief financial officer, has been described as a certified public accountant, but he let his license to practice public accounting lapse in 1986, long before he joined the company.

MLM In India - New Developments

noreply@blogger.com (Kevin Francis) — Sun, 03 Jun 2007 05:13:48 PDT

News about developments in India...

Ever thought what’s driving big ticket investments by MLM (multi level marketing) companies such as Amway, Herbalife, Modicare, Hindustan Lever Network and Forever Living into India? And why they are churning their product mix and what’s their new focus area?

Feel the pulse. Indians are getting more health conscious and it’s nutrition and wellness products that’re raking in the moolah for major direct selling companies operating in the country now. This, in fact, is also luring new entrants into the market.

Indian Physician Joins Advisory Board Of MLM Company Herbalife

noreply@blogger.com (Kevin Francis) — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 18:28:14 PDT

Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE:HLF) has expanded its Nutrition Advisory Board (NAB) with the addition of Anoop Misra, M.D. of India, an internationally recognized specialist on diabetes and metabolic disease. Anoop Misra was awarded Padma Shri (one of the highest national honors) by the President of India.

The Herbalife NAB is comprised of leading experts around the world in the fields of nutrition and health who educate and train Herbalife independent distributors on the principles of nutrition, physical activity and a healthy lifestyle. The board is chaired by David Heber, M.D., Ph.D., director of the Center for Human Nutrition at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).

Outlook For MLM Company Amway In Romania

noreply@blogger.com (Kevin Francis) — Mon, 28 May 2007 00:12:23 PDT

Direct sales company Amway Marketing Romania, estimates a 20-30% turnover increase for this year, which would bring the company's business to around 37 million euros, with a business growth rate of half that seen in the last three years. Amway Marketing Romania, which sells cosmetic products, food additives, and household care products, has posted monthly sales of 3 to 4 million dollars (2.2 to 3 million euros), up 20-30% on the same period last year. "I don't think we will see a 50% increase in turnover this year, because we have already reached a size at which such a rate of growth is not possible any more.

New Chairman At MLM Company Herbalife

noreply@blogger.com (Kevin Francis) — Mon, 28 May 2007 00:05:24 PDT

Herbalife Ltd., which markets nutritional supplements, said late Wednesday it named Chief Executive Michael O. Johnson chairman.

Johnson succeeds Peter Castleman, who resigned to focus on his other business activities, the company said.

Latest Issue Of MLM Newsletter "MarketWave Alert"

noreply@blogger.com (Kevin Francis) — Mon, 28 May 2007 00:03:02 PDT

Latest issue of "MarketWave Alert" has more on the FDI versus MLM company USANA issue...

For any of you following Barry Minkow's attack on Usana (which is actually an attack on MLM backed by the Pyramid Scheme Alert organization), check out Dr. Jon Taylor's response to my rebuttal, and my rebuttal to his response, here:

MLM Newsletter "MarketWave Alert" - Issue #78

noreply@blogger.com (Kevin Francis) — Wed, 23 May 2007 16:47:54 PDT

Latest issue of MarketWave Alert looks at MLM company Mannatech and potential regulatory concerns about claims made for some of the company's products.

MLM Company Herbalife Makes New Management Appointment

noreply@blogger.com (Kevin Francis) — Wed, 23 May 2007 16:40:15 PDT

Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE:HLF) announced the appointment of Adriana G. Mendizabal as senior vice president and managing director of its Mexico and Central America region, effective June 1, 2007.

Mendizabal brings a stellar consumer marketing background to Herbalife based upon best practices developed throughout her career. She joins the company from Johnson & Johnson Consumer Mexico, where she served as general manager of the company’s consumer division. Under her leadership, the company achieved share gains across core product categories for brands including Neutrogena and Johnson's Baby.

MLM Company Herbalife Adds To Advisory Board

noreply@blogger.com (Kevin Francis) — Wed, 16 May 2007 02:58:29 PDT

Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE:HLF) announced today the addition of internal medicine specialist Joaquim Caetano, M.D. of Portugal and obesity expert Rocio Medina, M.D. of Mexico, to its Nutrition Advisory Board (NAB), reflecting the company’s commitment to supporting its independent distributors more closely at both a regional and local level.

The NAB is made of leading experts around the world in the fields of nutrition and health who educate and train Herbalife independent distributors on the principles of nutrition, physical activity and healthy lifestyle. The board is chaired by David Heber, M.D., Ph.D., director of the Center for Human Nutrition at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).

MLM Company Herbalife Outsources Production In India

noreply@blogger.com (Kevin Francis) — Wed, 16 May 2007 02:56:51 PDT

Twilight Litaka Pharma Ltd has announced that the Company has signed an agreement with a US based Nutrition Company, namely Herbalife International India Pvt Ltd, a subsidiary of Herbalife International, a $3 billion direct selling Company, specializing in nutrition, skincare and weight-management products.

The Company will develop new products of Herbalife for its business in India and will also manufacture its food supplement products for the Indian market at the newly commissioned Twilight Group facility at Baddi, Dist. Solan, Himachal Pradesh. Under this arrangement technical know-how will be supplied by Herbalife International. The volumes are expected to be minimum Rs 50 crore per annum and will add substantially to the Company's prospects in the coming years. The Company is associated with Herbalife India as Contract Manufacturer since 1999.

MLM Newsletter "MarketWave Alert" #77

noreply@blogger.com (Kevin Francis) — Tue, 15 May 2007 00:37:40 PDT

Latest issue of Len Clements' newsletter "MarketWave Alert" continues with the ongoing battle between MLM company USANA Health Sciences and the Fraud Discovery Institute.

Len makes a good point about why this case should be of interest to all Network Marketers and MLM Distributors...

Why should you care if you're not involved with Usana, I'm assuming some of you may be asking? Because most of what Minkow, FitzPatrick, Jon Taylor, et. al. are claiming makes Usana illegal could easily apply to almost every MLM program, including yours! And because of Minkow's past success at exposing frauds and scams (after his own was exposed and he was released from prison) the federal regulatory agencies he has sent his Usana Report to might take him more seriously than all the other Anti-MLM Zealots who they have so far utterly ignored. The Wall Street Journal has already given his report undue attention, and thus undue credibility. In fact, if Minkow's case against Usana (which is actually more a case made by a foursome of Anti-MLM Zealots who helped Minkow produce this report, which is essentially an attack on MLM) gains any traction with the FTC or SEC it could potentially cause far more harm to the MLM industry than the FTC's new proposed Business Opportunity Rule ever could. But since Minkow's attack is ostensively on just one company, few outside Usana seem to be paying it much attention. You should. The next battle may be closer to home.

MLM Company Amway In UK Shake Up

noreply@blogger.com (Kevin Francis) — Sun, 13 May 2007 01:24:37 PDT

MLM company Amway has taken action in the UK to ban the practice of "system" selling. Could be the prelude to a wider shake up in the company's business.

MLM Company USANA Receives Patent

noreply@blogger.com (Kevin Francis) — Sun, 13 May 2007 01:03:50 PDT

USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (USNA) received notice of an official patent, to be released at 10:00am EST from the United States Patent & Trademark Office, for its exclusive self-preserving technology currently used in the company's Sense beautiful science(R) skin and personal care product line.

This patent covers USANA's formulation for manufacturing the Sense skin and personal care product line so that they are capable of maintaining an industry-standard, two-year shelf life without the need for added chemical preservatives. USANA's now-patented "self-preserving" technology utilizes a variety of proprietary blends of purifying botanicals, antioxidants and other active ingredients in protective liquid crystals to keep the product fresh naturally. The Sense line maintains its shelf life without the use of parabens or other chemical preservatives commonly used in other cosmetics and skin care products. Sense has utilized this self-preserving technology since September 2004 on a patent-pending basis, and it is the only skin care and beauty care product line in the world to implement this scientific advancement.

Management Award For Exec From MLM Company Arbonne

noreply@blogger.com (Kevin Francis) — Sun, 13 May 2007 01:01:48 PDT

Laura J. Fletcher, Executive National Vice President of Arbonne International has been named Cambridge Who’s Who Executive of the Year in Network Marketing. While inclusion in Cambridge Who’s Who Registry is an honor, only one member in each discipline is named the Cambridge Who’s Who Among Executive & Professional Women of the Year. The Cambridge Who’s Who selection committee hand picks these special Who’s Who honorees based on accomplishments, academic achievement, leadership and service.

MLM Company Amway Wins Product Awards In Malaysia

noreply@blogger.com (Kevin Francis) — Fri, 11 May 2007 01:46:51 PDT

Amway (M) Sdn Bhd’s food supplement Nutrilite and water purifier Amway Water Treatment System (AWTS) bagged awards for the third consecutive year. Nutrilite and AWTS won the Gold Awards in the vitamin/health supplement and water purifier categories respectively for Malaysia and Asia.

Reader’s Digest Asia Trusted Brands Survey identifies which brands appeal most to affluent Asian consumers. The survey reflects consumers’ choice of their most trusted and favourite brands.

MLM Company Amway Aims To Double Sales In Thailand

noreply@blogger.com (Kevin Francis) — Sat, 05 May 2007 05:27:41 PDT

Amway (Thailand) Co, the country's largest direct sales firm, is aiming to double its sales in 2012 to 20 billion baht.

Preecha Prakobkit, the company's managing director, said the target would be in line with its US parent firm's goal to double its business at the same time.

MLM Company USANA Wins Two Utah Awards

noreply@blogger.com (Kevin Francis) — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 21:00:15 PDT

Some welcome good news for MLM company USANA...

USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (USNA) will be recognized on May 19, 2007 with two Utah Best of State Awards. USANA will receive an award for the best dietary supplements in the state of Utah along with an award for best personal-care products.

Outlook For MLM Company Herbalife

noreply@blogger.com (Kevin Francis) — Sun, 29 Apr 2007 01:44:31 PDT

Article from Forbes magazine about the outlook for MLM company Herbalife.

MLM Company Herbalife Announces Preliminary Q1 Results

noreply@blogger.com (Kevin Francis) — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 03:25:50 PDT

Herbalife Ltd. today announced it anticipates reporting net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2007 of approximately $508 million, an increase of 11.5 percent compared to the same period last year, when it files its quarterly Form 10-Q in early May 2007. The expected net sales reflects continued growth in the company’s top two markets, the U.S. and Mexico, which increased approximately 23 percent and 13 percent, respectively, compared to the first quarter of 2006. Based on its expected net sales growth, the company anticipates that first quarter 2007 diluted earnings per share will be in the range of $0.60 to $0.61, compared to its previously announced range of $0.52 to $0.57, excluding expenses associated with its realignment for growth initiative and the adjustment to tax reserves.