Blog Category: social corporate responsibility

Whatever Happened to Amway?

22 October 2010

It wasn't long ago that Amway was one of the bigger names around, with nearly everyone at least knowing of the company's name even if they didn't know exactly what they were about. Well, if you haven't heard the name in a while, that's probably due to the fact Amway now goes primarily by Quixtar one of three sister companies launched under Alticor.

Amway is the largest direct-selling company in the world by far. The reason for their immense popularity in this generation is that they use network marketing to sell a wide range of products, including: health and beauty, home care, electronics, jewelry, water/air purifiers, insurance, dietary supplements, and much more.

Forbes ranks Amway as one of the worlds largest and most successful companies. They pull in around 8.2 billion USD annually, setting Amway leaps and bounds above other similar network-marketing companies.

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Consider Your Business and Its Real Contribution to Society

22 October 2010

Most of us in the business world take special care in coming across as legitimate and helpful. Outright scamming and black hat techniques, while unfortunately running rampant through the online business world, isn't what the majority of business people consider being good business. We all want our businesses on the up-and-up and to contribute positively.

Why should your business contribute to society in a positive way? There are endless reasons that your business should be a positive contributor but, more importantly, probably no reason at all that it shouldn't be.

First, look at your business, yourself, and think about what you're trying to achieve here. Most people who go into business aren't seeking a bump in their income or a quick injection of cash. They're seeking a life-changing opportunity, a chance to be their own boss and to follow their dreams. Legitimate business people seek longevity.

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