Reliv International Inc names Jim Lahm as director of information technology

director of information technology Reliv International Inc (NasdaqGS:RELV), a nutritional supplement and direct sales company, reported on 26 May that the company has appointed Jim Lahm as director of information technology.  Lahm, in his new position, will be responsible for updating and maintaining the company’s technology platform. Previously, Lahm worked at Accenture for 20 years. He was a consultant for the US defence and telecommunications industries, as well as in logistics and transportation. He was also engaged in employee career counselling, recruiting and community projects while at Accenture.  Currently, Lahm serves on Missouri University of Science & Technology’s Computer Science Advisory Board.

Nature’s Sunshine Products Announces Completion of Registration Statement Review and Availability of Trading in Common Shares

Nature’s Sunshine Products, Inc., a leading manufacturer and marketer of encapsulated herbs and vitamins, announced today that the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) has completed its review of the Company’s registration statement on Form 10 relating to its currently outstanding shares of common stock. Although the registration statement was previously effective as a result of the passage of time, the conclusion of the SEC’s review now allows broker-dealers to make a market in the Company’s securities. As a result, the Company has notified potential market makers of the stock’s eligibility for public trading.

TUPPERWARE BRANDS CORPORATION; Tupperware Brands Corporation Declares Quarterly Dividend

Tupperware Brands Corporation (NYSE:TUP) announced that its board of directors declared the Company’s regular quarterly dividend of 22 cents per share, payable on July 6, 2009, to shareholders of record as of June 11, 2009 (see also Tupperware Brands Corporation).

AVON PRODUCTS INC.; Avon & Expresion en Corto to Launch ‘Speak Out Against Domestic Violence Short Film Contest’ During Cannes Film Festival

Avon Products Inc. and the Expresion en Corto International Film Festival (Mexico) have joined forces to launch the “Speak Out Against Domestic Violence Short Film Contest” during this year’s Cannes Film Festival in France (see also Avon Products Inc.). The short film competition, which accepts and awards short films and documentaries whose content or themes deal with domestic violence issues, originated in Mexico in 2007 as part of a joint project between Avon Mexico and Expresion en Corto, and has been held on two previous occasions. “Avon Mexico’s social commitment started a long time ago, and we realized that for years, domestic violence was never addressed publicly although it was pervasive throughout the country. We have been working for the last five years with young people to make them aware of this issue and to maximize our impact this year Avon and Expresion en Corto are pleased to launch this competition internationally during the Short Film Corner at the Cannes Film Festival. With this initiative Avon reaffirms its commitment to become a pioneer by raising our voice for a better tomorrow without domestic violence!” commented Jorge Martinez-Quiroga, General Manager of Avon Mexico.

Mushroom ‘offers miracle cure’

THOUSANDS of people in Bahrain are turning to a “miracle” mushroom said to help combat potentially deadly diseases, including cancer. But it should be taken only as an aid and not instead of normal medical treatment, its importers said yesterday.

Video: Beauty and Fashion Brand Offers Young Women an Earning Opportunity to Make Their Entrepreneurial mark in the World

NEW YORK, May 21/PRNewswire/ — Recent college graduates are challenged by the worst job market in a quarter century. Predictions based on recent statistics forecast a 22% decrease in the number of college graduates hired compared to last year. In light of these staggering statistics many young women are looking for ways to supplement their income and are turning to mark, the beauty and fashion boutique brand. mark gives young women the opportunity to make their entrepreneurial mark in the world and has spotlighted eight of their top National Reps in its first-ever recruitment video about the mark Rep opportunity. To view the Multimedia News Release, go to: http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/avon/37726/

Reliv International Declares Dividend

CHESTERFIELD, Mo., May 22, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Reliv International, Inc. (Nasdaq:RELV), a direct selling and nutritional supplements company, today announced that the Board of Directors has declared a dividend of $0.05 per share to all holders of record as of June 2, 2009, to be paid on or about June 12, 2009.

Skincares firm’s clear prospects

OPERATING from offices in France, UK and Russia, Institut SOSKIN provides skincare products all over the world. Led by its awardwinning anti-ageing and Skincare range, SOSKIN is developed mainly for professional treatments but also includes a range of home-use products.

The Straight Facts on Stacking by Mark Rawlins

So what’s wrong with stacking you ask? The reason a company sets up a level commission is to reward the upline for building the organization. Stacking defeats this objective. If everyone stacked, no one would receive any downline commissions!

Local roots go deep, but reach is global; History of direct-sales firm neatly divides between U.S. buildup and worldwide growth

GRAND RAPIDS — More than 1,000 high-ranking distributors, as well as the company’s top executives from around the world, will descend on West Michigan this week as Amway marks its 50th anniversary. They can expect rousing speeches, big-name entertainers — Sting performs a private show next Sunday — and plenty of smiles among the elite entrepreneurs who took the dream of two guys from Grand Rapids and made it their own. While the faces, languages and hometowns will be global, Amway is much the same now as when it marked its 25th anniversary — only bigger. A lot bigger.