USANA Awarded Gold Medal of Achievement by NutriSearch

The NutriSearch Comparative Guide to Nutritional Supplements recently recognized health and wellness company USANA with an Editor’s Choice designation in addition to the NutriSearch Gold Medal of Achievement. Dan Macuga, the Chief Communications Officer at USANA, said, “Because we produce more than 90 percent of our supplements in-house, as a way to maintain control of the ingredients and manufacturing process, receiving this esteemed distinction of honor, for a third time, is a testament that we take the safety and quality of our products seriously and that we really do practice what we preach.” Further reading: http://directsellingnews.com/index.php/view/usana_receives_nutrisearch_gold_medal_of_achievement#.Uh6lYO_D85s.

Publicly Traded Avon Endures More Uncertainty

On Thursday, the privately held perfume company Coty increased its bid for Avon from $23.25 to $24.75 per share. Bogged down by recent struggles, the 125 year old Avon has resisted the takeover attempt. It now appears even Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett’s company, may be involved in the offer as well. Last month, Avon announced it was replacing its CEO, Andrea Jung. More here: http://money.cnn.com/2012/05/10/markets/avon-coty/index.htm

Binary Compensation Plan vs. Unilevel Compensation Plan

Distributor behavior is always driven by business models, and the binary compensation plan and unilevel compensation plan follow right along with this. These MLM compensation plans operate in completely different ways, even though some people think they are just another pay plan. Reps have to do different things in each plan in order to be paid the highest possible commissions, and each plan has its advantages and disadvantages.

Binary Compensation Plan Exposed

A binary compensation plan has two legs (binary means two) and only two legs. The idea is to sponsor two distributors, one in each leg. Ideas are one thing, but in reality, things rarely go exactly according to plan. It usually works out that you build one leg and your upline builds the other. Starting with the third distributor you sponsor, you must place them below someone already in your downline, because you cannot build a third leg. Your upline usually ends up building what is known as a power leg for you – straight down, one under another. The biggest thing to remember in a binary plan is that you get paid on your smaller leg only. Sometimes you get paid on both legs down to the balance point, but at a reduced rate. In either case, it is the size of the smaller leg that determines the commission you get paid.

Unilevel Compensation Plan Exposed

In a unilevel compensation plan you don’t build legs – you build levels. Your first level is everyone that you’ve personally sponsored. When your reps sponsor someone, that person becomes part of your second level, and so forth. Usually, 4 to 8 levels deep are what you’ll be paid on, and nothing beyond that. In a unilevel plan, it is best to place everyone you sponsor on your first level, also called your front line. If you build depth by placing people under others, then you’ll be missing out on some commission in the long run.

Binary vs Unilevel – Which Is Better?

A binary comp plan encourages you to work more closely with your team and build depth. You and your upline will be responsible for building the power leg for your team. If you get in at the right spot, it is possible to make good money with minimal work since people will be placed under you. There are no free rides in a unilevel comp plan, as none of your organization will be built by your upline. However, in the long run you won’t be paid on your entire organization, and there is less teamwork going on. If you value equality and fairness, and prefer being rewarded for your own efforts, you’ll want to build a unilevel compensation plan. If you like building depth, teamwork, and being paid on more of your organization, then the better option for you is a binary compensation plan.

Herbalife India Records 154% Growth in Q1

Herbalife, entering its 12th year of operations in India, has reported a growth rate of 154% in Q1 in India. Herbalife India now has over 100,000 distributors, bringing it into the top 10 markets out of the 76 in which Herbalife operates. Herbalife’s Formula 1 shake is the company’s biggest selling product in India, and contributes to a major portion of sales. Further reading: http://www.indiaprwire.com/pressrelease/health-care/2011071892290.htm

Nu Skin Begins Building $85M Innovation Center in Provo

Nu Skin began expanding its corporate headquarters in Provo, UT by breaking ground on an $85 million innovation center.  The center will add an additional 164,000 square feet to the campus, doubling its current size.  It should include an additional 900 employees.  Nu Skin has already added about 8,000 jobs to the Utah economy recently.  More information here: http://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/central/provo/article_14deec0a-e6ab-5de7-bfb0-5c8a66e39220.html

Most Companies Too Busy for Social Media Marketing

A recent study shows that slightly less than half of all companies use social media marketing today. However, more than three quarters of executives believe it is critical for success. This is quite surprising, especially given the low cost of entry, and the huge potential for returns for both large and small businesses. Dell has already announced that it has made over $3 million from Twitter alone. Who knew 140 characters could be so valuable?

Most people in network marketing have at least some experience using social media. Many are experts, building huge organizations and incomes from this one source of clients. If only about half of all companies use social media, what can the other half learn from the network marketing industry? More here: http://www.businessinsider.com/too-busy-for-social-media-marketing-could-be-fatal-2011-7

6 Ways Social Media Helps Home-Based Businesses

As most of us have already learned, home-based business owners, with only some time and creativity, can use social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter as new branding, marketing, and networking tools to grow their businesses at no cost.  For those in network marketing, here are the top 3 ways that social media can help:

1 – Flexible Networking.  You can work in short spurts from home or on the go, and only with your specifically targeted audience.

2 – Camaraderie and Community.  You can interact with other business owners, share ideas, learn tips, and build relationships.

3 – Inexpensive Branding.  Share your brand identity across a large audience cheaply and quickly.

Always remember, it is social media, or social networking.  The key term is social.  Those who attempt to use it strictly as an advertising platform will be missing out on most of the benefits.  You can read the entire article here: http://financialedge.investopedia.com/financial-edge/0611/6-Ways-Social-Media-Helps-Home-Based-Businesses.aspx