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March 2010
In the March 2010 Issue
This month we feature Czech Republic, and hear how a change of attitude made direct selling more acceptable.
Thumbs Up: Bright future for direct selling
Country Focus on Czech Republic
Change of attitude needed as direct selling becomes more acceptable. The natural reticence of the Czech people combined with a lack of knowledge of direct selling has seen comparatively slow growth in this market. Nonetheless the future looks bright, as Judith Wojtowicz discovers. Read more.
Company Spotlight on Miglio Designer Jewellery
Miglio Designer Jewellery is the fastest growing direct selling business in the UK and is now looking to expand into Europe. Read more.
Industry News
Pampered Chef fundraising provides the icing on the cake for Cancer Research UK
CANCER Research UK received a cheque for a massive £550,481 on 11th February 2010 from direct selling kitchenware company The Pampered Chef UK. Read more.
Guide to directsellingnews.com
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In Every Issue
INDUSTRY NEWS
A roundup of all the latest news, views and events from direct selling companies and associations around Europe.
In this issue:
People on the move
Catch up with all the new appointments and promotions around the region. [more]
Letter from America
John Fleming, Publisher and Editor in Chief, Direct Selling News, updates European readers on direct selling in the US. [more]
Fedsa Briefing
Latest news from Brussels and the European DSAs. [more]
PartyLite
Supports Yummy Mummy week! [more]
Energetix
Finds an international demand for their magnetic jewellery. [more]
Mona Vie
Prepares for UK launch with ‘Super Saturday’ event. [more]
The Pampered Chef
Puts the icing on the cake by raising over £500,000 for Cancer Research UK. [more]
DSE Update
Progress update within the organisation from Marc Pouw. [more]
Pam Anthony Recruitment
Celebrates 10 years of providing a premium service to the direct selling industry. [more]
Oriflame’s
Night at the Oscars! [more]
LR Health & Beauty
‘For Men Only!’ Marcus Schenkenburg launches new range. [more]
Meet the Leader
Elio Iori, GNLD, talks about his exciting journey. [more]
TRAINING
Peter Guimaraens, IJMS
Urges direct selling companies to train their sales forces on using the telephone to greater effect. [more]
NEW PERSPECTIVES
Pachira International
Launches a new nutritional programme across Europe. [more]
TOP DESK
Peter Kindersley, Neal’s Yard Remedies
Talks about the importance of bringing communities back to life. [more]
ACADEMIC FORUM
Kaeli Denison questions whether the internet is friend or foe? [more]
SUPPLIERS CORNER
Cygnus Associates
Marketing: Moving with the times. [more]
Gower Creative Communications Innovation and Partnership, success factors in direct selling. [more]
THE LAST WORD...
From BK Boreyko, Vemma, on the importance of business networking. [more]
FRONT COVER PICTURE
The Czech Republic became an independent state in January 1993 after Czechoslovakia split into its two constituent parts. With a tradition of manufacturing, it was quick to embrace capitalism after the Communist period.
Next Edition
Coming Soon in the May/June 2010 Issue.
- Country Focus on Greece
- Company Spotlight on Vemma
Previous Issues
September 2009 - Country Focus on Ukraine [more]
May 2009 - Country Focus on France [more]
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