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January 2011
In the January/February Issue
A regular series where Direct Selling News Europe takes a close look at one of the markets in the region.
Country Focus on Austria,
Country Focus is a regular series in which Direct Selling News Europe takes a close look at one of the markets in the region. This month, we feature Austria, where in the midst of global recession the country goes about its business as the direct selling industry proves that having a willingness to adapt can help overcome any challenge. Read more.
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Company Spotlight on Wellstar
Welcome to Webstar World – It’s direct selling – but not as we know it!
A futuristic new shopping experience is about to take the direct selling world by storm. The stuff of science fiction, it’s all part of the latest internet venture by German-based health supplements provider WellStar. Features writer MADELINE CLARK finds out more…Read more.
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In Every Issue
A roundup of all the latest news, views and events from direct selling companies and associations around Europe.
In this issue:
INDUSTRY NEWS
Editor’s Note
Kathy Slater, Managing Editor, thoughts for 2011.
Avon Ireland DSA Awards Dinner
A real Irish Hooley!
Barefoot Books
Make donations to Book Aid and First Book.
FEDSA Briefing
EU initiative on Women Entrepreneurs.
AVON
Speak out against domestic violence.
TNI
All expenses paid on a trip of a lifetime to Tahiti.
FLP
Forever Living UK has been awarded IIP Champions status, which is a great honour, following their early success last year in achieving IIP Gold status.
People on the Move
An opportunity to catch up with executive moves and changes across Europe.
UK DSA
Unveils new, modern, contemporary logo.
Letter from America
John Fleming, Publisher and Editor in Chief, Direct Selling News, updates European readers on direct selling in the United States.
TOP DESK
Passion, Responsibility and Trust
by Dr Jens Abend, CEO of German-based LR Health & Beauty
TRAINING
Inspirational Leadership
Sales Consultants do what they have to do for a Sales Manager, but they go that extra mile for an Inspirational Leader!
by Shelley Rich, Owner and Founder, Ess-are for Entrepreneurs
ACADEMIC FORUM
An expanding World of Opportunity by Michael Rice
SUPPLIER CORNER
Niche Applications, supporting the direct selling industry with inPowerSuite.
TECHNOLOGY for DIRECT SELLERS
You can still be an early adopter in the life cycle of Twitter! by Emma Rose, The Capable Manager
NEW PERSPECTIVES
Helen-E Cosmetics, where beauty is more than skin deep!
OUR CHOSEN CHARITY
LAST WORD
FRONT COVER PICTURE
Austria, Hallstatt Village and Hallstatter See lake, elevated view.
Vienna: View into 6th and 7th district at sunset
Next Edition
Country Focus is on Austria
Company Spotlight is on Wellstar
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