Smuckers PB & J's

For those moms looking for a quick lunch on the run. Smucker's has a crustless frozen peanut butter and jelly sandwich. It only needs to be taken out 1/2 an hour before eating! It's a great sandwich..my daughter LOVES them!

Nikken Maintains Top 50 Ranking

Nikken in the news.

"Nikken continues to hold a position in the top percentile of home based businesses on MLMRankings.com.

Nikken, along with other top names in the home based business industry like Avon, Mary Kay, and Herbalife, remains in the top 50 companies of a directory of over 600 home based business opportunities ranked by monthly public interest. "

MLMRankings.com : Source Link

Nikken Home Business Profile

Quixtar Parent Company Buys Luxury Cosmetics Co

Some news about cosmetics and skin-care.

Alticor buys luxury cosmetics company

ADA -- Alticor Inc. announced this morning its purchase of Gurwitch Products, a luxury cosmetics company that makes the Laura Mercier line.

The acquisition of Laura Mercier, a high-end cosmetics line that counts as clients Angelina Jolie, Gwyneth Paltrow and Oprah Winfrey, is expected to help Alticor grow its direct-sales beauty business.

Cosmetics and skin-care products are among the company's hottest lines. "

The Grand Rapids Press : Source Link

Quixtar Home Business Profile

Home Interiors and Gifts Fundraising

It's always nice to be able to help out the needy. Here is a great chance to help Habitat for Humanity.

"Candle sales help build homes for those in need Home Interiors and Gifts is selling gingerbread scented candles as part of a new campaign to raise money for Habitat for Humanity's Women Build program.

Candles are $9.99 each, and all of the proceeds go to building homes for women and children in need. To purchase candles, call Krista at 905-304-8927. "

Ancaster News : Source Link

Home Interiors & Gifts Home Business Profile

PUBC Announces Escape International Contract

This looks like it could be a new way for WAHM to make some extra money.

"PUBC Announces New Client Contract With Escape International

LAS VEGAS, NV -- (MARKET WIRE) -- July 28, 2006 -- Public Company Management Corporation (OTCBB: PUBC) announced that it has signed a contract with Escape International, a Detroit-area network marketing company. Escape International oversees a network of independent representatives who market cutting-edge technologies and products of industry leaders in voiceover IP, video phones, wireless phones and medically endorsed wellness products to individual consumers and small businesses. Escape International sells products and services of new-technology companies such as Packet8 VoIP service provider 8x8, Inc. (NASDAQ: EGHT), Sprint Wireless, T-Mobile, Nextel, Verizon, and Cingular. Escape International also offers wellness products in competition with other companies in the nutrition and wellness products industry. Under the contract, PUBC will provide consulting services to Escape International in connection with various corporate and securities matters.

"Escape International's unique business plan combines outstanding products and the possibility for individuals to start their own businesses," said Stephen Brock, PUBC's President. "At PUBC, we are excited about working with this promising organization in its efforts to become a fully reporting public company."

About Escape International

Escape International is a marketing company focused in the telecom arena.. A second division exists specializing in wellness products. David A. Rutz founded the Escape International in 2001 in his continuing effort to help people gain financial independence by owning their own businesses. Escape International promotes itself as the marketing company responsible for bringing to market a number of cutting-edge products. Its business model offers a no-risk startup opportunity for would-be entrepreneurs. Escape International prides itself on being a legitimately free network marketing company with income opportunities ranging from stay-at-home, part-time income to full-time business opportunities. The company considers its marketing plan viable because representatives can start part time and may earn significant residual income as their clients pay their monthly bills or consume the products each month. The company also provides extensive training to its representatives, which is aimed at increasing the odds for success. Escape International is managed by a team of individuals with more than 100 years of combined experience. Escape International maintains a corporate website at "

Market Wire : Source Link

Escape International, LLC Home Business Profile

Beauty fails to catapult Tupperware sales

Some disappointing news about Tupperware.

"Tupperware Brands, the US-based retailer of kitchenware, cosmetic and beauty products, has announced a disappointing second quarter in Europe and the US, further exacerbated by falling cosmetic and beauty sales.

Overall results were helped by a strong performance in Asia and the emerging markets, boosting sales by 37 per cent in the second quarter to reach $438.6m. But cosmetic and beauty sales were disappointing, despite the addition of the company's recently acquired International Beauty business, bought from Sara Lee last August for $556m...

...As was the trend throughout its North American business operations, the company reported that sales for its BeautiControl North America business were down 5 per cent. But despite this, profit was up 13 per cent, reflecting a higher gross margin and lower operating expenses compared to the corresponding quarter in 2005.

The company also said that it was making some changes to its executive line up, which will mean that the BeautiControl North America division will now be overseen by Simon Hemus, currently president of International Beauty.

"

Cosmetics Design : Source Link

Beauticontrol Home Business Profile

Partylite Convention

More news about Partylite..

St Louis Today

"On a day that felt hot enough to melt wax, 7,500 eager candle saleswomen gathered downtown Wednesday to talk about ways to fire up sales.

The event is the annual national convention of PartyLite Gifts, a company that sells candles through in-home party shows, a la Tupperware. The conventioneers heard motivational speeches and studied the candle displays for sales-inducing ideas.

Good thing the America's Center air conditioning worked, sparing conventioneers and displays from the wilting 100-degree heat outside. The running gag up and down the main hall was about protecting the merchandise.

"Heat is not good for candles," quipped Gina Murphy, events coordinator for the company, based in Plymouth, Mass. "

St Louis Today : Source Link

PartyLite Gifts, Inc Home Business Profile

Power Pops on Boston 7 News

Here's an interesting way to lose weight.

"If you're dieting, sweets are a big no-no. But what if you could satisfy your sweet tooth and still lose weight...All with the lick of a lollipop!

It sounds too good to be true…Suck on a lollipop and lose weight. But that's the claim behind Power-Pops. The lollipops's key ingredient is Hoodia, an herbal supplement originally used by tribes in Africa to suppress hunger.

"It breaks down fat cells and toxins. You're gonna see weight loss just drop right off," Power-Pop inventor, Michael Wenniger said.

And he says that's not all...it also gives you a boost of energy.

Hoodia is sold in all sorts of diet products from pills to powders. And like other dietary supplements it doesn't need FDA approval. The makers of the Power-Pop say what makes their product different is the way you take it. "

Boston 7 News : Source Link

Power Pops Home Business Profile

Taste of Home Entertaining in the News

Taste of Home Entertaining is in the news again...

Reader's Digest has successfully turned around its QSP youth fund-raising division and could have similar success as it expands operations internationally, according to S&P analyst James Peters, who has a buy recommendation on the stock. In a May 18 report, Peters also points to expected revenue growth from new products and new business ventures, such as recently launched party planning business Taste of Home Entertaining.

Shares finished at $13.81 on July 26, up 5.2% from a 52-week low touched on June 13. Still, some analysts spot few factors likely to improve the stock price further, particularly as Reader's Digest's full-year earnings tend to be weighed toward December-quarter results. "We do not see a catalyst for [the] shares near term, given its seasonality and general economic concerns," Merrill Lynch analyst Karl Choi wrote in a July 10 report. Choi has a neutral recommendation on the stock. (Merrill owns 1% or more of Reader's Digest stock and makes a market in the securities.) "

Business Week : Source Link

Taste of Home Entertaining Home Business Profile

Multilevel marketing welcomes wine

This sounds great! Especially if you enjoy wine.

Wine.co.za

"USA: Modeled after the Tupperware home marketing concept, The Traveling Vineyard, an in-home wine marketing and tasting division of Geerlings & Wade, relies on a network of about 1,500 independent consultants who conduct 90 minute in-home wine tastings. The wines are sold exclusively through Geerlings & Wade, a direct wine marketer. The company operates in 25 states and said it reached 150,000 potential customers through 20,000 tastings in 2005. The Traveling Vineyard division brought in almost 50 percent of Geerlings & Wade's total 2005 sales, according to Gordon Romer, Geerlings & Wade's CEO. "

Wine.co.za : Source Link

The Traveling Vineyard Home Business Profile

Silpada Designs Triggers Gold Rushg

Another company for home parties.

"Silver company triggers a gold rush Lenexa’s Silpada Designs aims to put its jewelry at the forefront of fashion.

It was Jewelry Girls Gone Wild.

Three thousand women from across the country ran into the exhibit hall at the Kansas City Convention Center on Friday morning to get the best seats at the Silpada Designs convention.

They climbed on chairs and waved their arms so friends could find them in a mob that was rocket-fueled by estrogen and Chanel.

Not a one wasn’t wearing Silpada, the sterling silver jewelry sold nationwide through home parties, a la The Pampered Chef. "

The Kansas City Star : Source Link

Silpada Designs Home Business Profile

Direct-selling house parties still popular

There are always new products to sell from home. I will continue to provide information.

Times have changed since Tupperware started selling plastic food containers at home parties more than 50 years ago.

The legendary pioneer in the direct-sales industry continues to be a familiar name. Tupperware is sold in more than 100 countries worldwide, led by a mostly female sales force of more than 1 million people. Early on, Tupperware executives wanted to encourage women to take charge of their careers by offering them financial independence, flexible work schedules and training to develop their own business.

Those same selling points have let to a broad expansion of direct-sales opportunities through hundreds of companies.

Now, merchandise available at home parties ranges from jewelry, handbags and belts to body scrubs and pajamas. Other categories include cookware, coffee, wine and gourmet food. "

Wisconsin State Journal : Source Link

Parents Can Set Hours - Income

Here is some more information on Arbonne Skin Care Products.

Part 2 of 2:

I am looking for a work-athome opportunity that would be a successful side business to my regular teaching position. While I have attempted to do some research, many seem too good to be true. It's also very confusing to try to weed out the "scams." Is there advice from other work-at-home parents who have actually made a homebased business a successful one?

TAKE IT FROM ME

I was looking for a stable home-based business, too. I didn't want to invest my time and money into a company that would be out of business down the road. I wanted my own hours and to be able to have a good income. I found that in Arbonne Skin Care Products. My skin has never looked so good! Arbonne doesn't have mineral oil, animal by-products or dye and is a line of Swiss-formulated products. Building an Arbonne business is so exciting. I don't handle any products. The income is just awesome. See www. opportunities4u.myarbonne.com for more details. Linda Bruce in Bokchito, Okla. "

The Ledger : Source Link

Reliv International Home Business Profile

Gold Canyon Candles Smell of Success

A new candle company. I am always looking for new scents.

Candles smell of success

Jackie Singh's Ahwatukee Foothills home is a feast for the senses.

Depending on the day, the sweet fragrance of cinnamon vanilla, lilac, strawberry kiwi or pomegranate wafts from burning candles. Dozens more of the popular Gold Canyon candles are lined neatly along shelves in her converted garage office waiting for customers.

Singh, a former preschool teacher, began selling Gold Canyon candles nearly nine years ago. advertisement

"At the time, my husband was working in an old adobe-type building that smelled old and musty. I was constantly buying candles to cover the smell." "

AZ Central : Source Link

Gold Canyon Candle Co Home Business Profile

BeautiControl Consultlant Awarded new Mustang

It can be rewarding doing party planning.

She’s riding around in her brand new Mustang Some companies give their employees grandfather clocks after so many years of service, but after just a year and a half of excellent sales and building a successful sales team, Jennifer Rousseau earned a new Ford Mustang.

“It was amazing,” she said of the trip to Beach Ford to pick up her award. Rousseau is an independent director for BeautiControl, an international party-plan direct-sales company with more than 70,000 independent consultants throughout the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada.

Similar to Pampered Chef and Longaberger basket parties, BeautiControl consultants go to homes, schools and businesses to help people de-stress, she said.

"

Suffolk News : Source Link

Beauticontrol Home Business Profile

Culinary parties focus on taste and on sales

Some news on home entertaining.

"Established companies are diversifying and getting into direct selling. Culinary home party companies include Southern Living at Home and Taste of Home Entertaining. Other companies offer coffee home parties, wine parties, Two Sisters Gourmet, Tea Parties To Go in Houston, and Diadre's Fine Chocolates By Design in Florida. "

Toledo Blade : Source Link

Taste of Home Entertaining Home Business Profile

Tupperware

Tupperware has tons of new products and you can actually have an online party. Just go to Tupperware.com.


Tupperware Online Party...
Earn FREE Tupperware® products!

Host your own Tupperware Online Party and qualify to receive FREE products! The Online Party registration takes about 5 minutes, but your Online Party is active for two weeks. Your guests receive e-mail invitations from you with special offers that help qualify you to earn FREE Tupperware® products!
Want to know more? Go to Tupperware.com

"LaBarge, Talx, Reliv among Fortune's fastest-growing

Some companies that may be worth looking into.

LaBarge Inc., Talx Corp. and Reliv International Inc. are among the 100 fastest-growing small companies in America, according to Fortune Small Business magazine...

...In determining the top 100, Fortune used the financial research firm Zacks to rank public companies with revenue of less than $200 million and a stock price of more than $1, based on their three-year growth in earnings, revenue and performance. Fortune said that banks and real estate firms were excluded, because they overrun the list...

Reliv, with 2005 revenue of $113.6 million, recorded an average three-year revenue growth of 23.5 percent, according to Fortune's list. "

Reliv International Among Fastest Growing Companies : Source Link

Reliv International Home Business Profile

Noni Juice May Lower Cholesterol

I found this interesting considering I have very high cholesterol and am always looking for ways to lower it!!

"Polynesian juice used to lower cholesterol

Noni, an indigenous plant of South Pacific used in Polynesian folk medicine for more than 2,000 years, may lower total cholesterol and triglycerides in adult smokers with elevated cholesterol levels. Smokers were chosen because they tend to have higher total cholesterol levels and are at higher risk for heart disease than nonsmokers, according to the American Heart Association. After drinking 1-4 ounces of noni juice daily, drinkers' average total cholesterol dropped from 235.2 milligrams to 190.2, and average triglyceride levels declined from 242.5 milligrams to 193.5. Noni juice is made from fruit of Morinda Citrifolio and has strong antioxidant, anti-coagulation, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. "

The Grand Rapids Press : Source Link

Tahitian Noni International Home Business Profile

Marketing scheme takes a tricky turn

Not all get rich quick schemes turn out good.

Multilevel business transformed lives, mostly from better to worse, former participant says.

Source: The Express-Times Laura Stepanov kept hearing how she was "plugging into the system."

The problem was this: Stepanov could never quite figure out the system. And $28,000 in losses later, the Wilson Borough woman is frustrated by her experiences with an Arizona-based multilevel marketing business and a former Vanderbilt University women's lacrosse coach she trusted.

"I really didn't think I could get rich quick," said Stepanov, who was looking to raise more cash to improve her income and help a friend who was facing a mortgage foreclosure.

Last month, the Arizona Attorney General's Office settled a lawsuit against Liberty League International LLC of Scottsdale, Ariz., and its main operators, Brent Payne and Shane Krider, for $115,000. "

NJ.com : Source Link

Liberty League Home Business Profile