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Flexible hours, freedom, and cash? It seems Millennials want the things Direct Sellers can provide. Check out this article from Singularity Hub to learn more.

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.

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.

The following is an excerpt discussing the importance of social media from Momentum Factor Founder & CEO Jonathan Gilliam's book for direct selling executives, Blastoff! Creating Growth in the Modern Direct Selling Company. 

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.

Our reputation webcast is set for February 25th at 3 pm Central. All in attendance will receive a Free Reputation Analysis Report!

88% of the Top 100 direct sellers show negative search results on the first page. Here’s how to fix them and protect your online reputation.

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.

In our continuing series on the impact of reputation issues on corporate brands, we offer a primer from Momentum Factor's Director of Risk Mitigation Scott Allen for direct selling executives interested in improving their performance by implementing strong online reputation defense strategies.

Mark your calendars and plan to join the Momentum Factor team at this year's DSA BeConnected Conference in Plano, Texas on December 4-5, 2014 - where Founder & CEO Jonathan Gilliam will be speaking!