Category: Direct Selling

FDA Policies on Homeopathic Products - Washington Post Article

FDA to Revisit its Policies on Homeopathic Products

Jonathan Gilliam
April 20, 2015
The FDA says it wants input on whether it needs to do more to ensure that remedies are safe and effective. This article from The Washington Post examines the desire of the FDA to revisit its oversight on homeopathic products.
Gig Economy - Can Direct Selling Survive?

Can Direct Selling Survive the Gig Economy?

Jonathan Gilliam
April 1, 2015
If you haven’t taken part in the "gig economy", you will soon. Powered by the ubiquity of mobile and GPS, new apps are taking over the distribution of tasks and services we use every day. From ridesharing programs like Uber and Lyft, to errand matchmakers like Instacart and TaskRabbit, these innovative services are being massively adopted not only by consumers but also people seeking to supplement their income. As a result, markets for taxis, handyman services and many others are being upended.
Herbalife - Fortune Article

FBI Looking into Possible Herbalife Stock Manipulation

Jonathan Gilliam
March 13, 2015
According to an article from Fortune, federal investigators are looking into whether people, including some hired by William Ackman, made false statements about the Herbalife’s business model to regulators.
Guest Post from Hakki Ozmorali - Creating Balanced Focus in Direct Selling

Guest Post – Creating a Balanced Focus in Direct Selling Organizations

Jonathan Gilliam
February 4, 2015
If the field organization of a direct selling organization is well-trained and well-motivated, this is a true strength on the company’s side. From time to time, though, I ask myself if companies focus too much on the field at the cost of sacrificing the home office.
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