Country Focus
July 2010
Potential waiting to be discovered: Country Focus on Croatia and Slovenia
The full potential of direct selling in the neighbouring states of Croatia and Slovenia has yet to be discovered. Judith Wojtowicz looks at the challenges and opportunities that have arisen since independence 20 years ago.Now is the time to grow, says GNLD
SLOVENIA was the first of five markets that today makes up the south-eastern Europe (SEE) cluster for GNLD, whose core product range is nutritional supplements. Having opened in 1992 it has grown steadily and continues to act as a benchmark for the neighbouring countries of Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Montenegro.Dynamic image helps Significo expand
IN an emerging market eager to embrace the benefits of modern technology, Significo has found an audience that matches its own enthusiasm and desire to succeed. A young, dynamic company set up in 2007 by Zeljan Ferderber, it offers voice and data communications solutions for home and office.Our Story: Brigita Golob and Aleš Schmautz
Family: Two daughters aged 20 and 23 Background: Brigita: I was working in advertising when I came across GNLD. I was in my twenties, it was 1990 and I saw the opportunity to be financially independent. I was active until 1994 when personal circumstances changed and I had to give up. I always knew I would come back and 10 years later I started again and built my activity to World Team level (second highest in GNLD). Aleš: Employed as a machinist for seven years and when GNLD was presented to me I left my regular job. I’ve been with GNLD for 18 years.Letter from the Direct Selling Association
by Hedi Kovacs, Chairman (Croatia)
LAST year was an important period for the industry in Croatia thanks to a new bylaw introduced by the government which clearly defines the role of the direct seller and protects both the seller and the consumer.