Medifast, the parent company of direct selling organization OPTAVIA, was recognized by FORTUNE Magazine for the fourth consecutive year on its list of 100 Fastest-Growing Companies. Medifast ranked number 61 on the list, which ranks companies based on profit, revenue and stock returns across a three-year period, and was the only health and wellness company included. “Our … [Read more...] about Medifast Named to FORTUNE’s List of 100 Fastest-Growing Companies
FTC says companies’ warranty restrictions were illegal
Sometimes good gizmos go bad. If the gizmo — whether a motor vehicle, home appliance, or other consumer product — is under warranty, you may want to bring it to the dealer for repair. Or, you may prefer an independent repair shop or a DIY solution. The FTC says the choice is yours, and companies that void your warranty for choosing an independent shop or fixing it yourself may … [Read more...] about FTC says companies’ warranty restrictions were illegal
Crypto Is Pertaining To Esports: The Games and Economics of Tomorrow
Ultimately, several chains committed to video gaming will become dominant, with simple ways for the video games business to pay into the swimming pool while creating a bigger swath of benefits to give away in-game, which will move games beyond siloed one-off, single game currencies that no one desires. Simply as nobody wants to buy celery in the grocery store with celery coin … [Read more...] about Crypto Is Pertaining To Esports: The Games and Economics of Tomorrow
8 Foolproof Ways To Heat Your Home When The Power’s Out
heat your home It’s wintertime, and the power goes out. If you’re like most of us, you’re not all that worried – you trust that the power will come back on soon. But when 12 hours go by, and you still don’t have any electricity, you start getting concerned. It might be days before the power comes back on. For many of us, the quick solution is to turn to wood. Heating with … [Read more...] about 8 Foolproof Ways To Heat Your Home When The Power’s Out
Young Living Expanding Young Living Academy into Ecuador
The D. Gary Young, Young Living Foundation will be sponsoring a six-day service trip to Chongón, Ecuador to expand its Young Living Academy, specifically the preschool music and art building. More than a dozen people will travel to the school for the service trip and to meet with their sponsored students and families. The academy serves 367 students and has celebrated 133 … [Read more...] about Young Living Expanding Young Living Academy into Ecuador
Nashville Business Journal Interviews Thompson Burton Partner Walt Burton In their ‘The Boss’ Column About Leaders of Music City Businesses.
By Thompson Burton, September 6 2022 In the ‘The Boss’ column about leaders of Music City businesses, the Nashville Business Journal interviews Walt Burton for his perspective on Thompson Burton, commercial real estate and Middle Tennessee. Read the full article here. Post navigation Source … [Read more...] about Nashville Business Journal Interviews Thompson Burton Partner Walt Burton In their ‘The Boss’ Column About Leaders of Music City Businesses.
3 Leadership Skills That Are in Demand
Disclosure: Our goal is to feature products and services that we think you'll find interesting and useful. If you purchase them, Entrepreneur may get a small share of the revenue from the sale from our commerce partners. Everyone has leadership skills they can bring up in an interview. Even if you're not seeking a management position, companies are still looking for strong … [Read more...] about 3 Leadership Skills That Are in Demand
Network Marketer Alex Ramos Achieves Triple Diamond Rank at DECENTRA
Alex Ramos, a bright young networker, dedicates all his effort to taking DECENTRA at every time higher levels. Although Alex’s experience in the network marketing industry is only 3 years and a little more, he is, without any doubt, a professional networker. He admits that his rousing success is probably due to the fact that he understood some important concepts of this … [Read more...] about Network Marketer Alex Ramos Achieves Triple Diamond Rank at DECENTRA
What is Surviving (and Thriving) in Hyper Growth
What Red Aspen has discovered as they’ve moved from startup to stand out—and how it can help you grow at any stage. When we launched Red Aspen in 2017, my sister Genie Reese and my long-time friend Amanda Moore and I had to muster an immense amount of courage to get the company off the ground. There were months and months and months of sacrifices, investing not only … [Read more...] about What is Surviving (and Thriving) in Hyper Growth
Jon Field Joins Thompson Burton
Thompson Burton has added real estate and M&A attorney Jon Field as a partner. Field was previously the founder of Field Law. At Thompson Burton, he will work with real estate developers, physician groups and investors. “Jon has quickly and easily woven his practice into the firm and we’re excited to see how he will grow our corporate practice area and supplement our real … [Read more...] about Jon Field Joins Thompson Burton
Thompson Burton Attorneys Honored by Best Lawyers in America
Congratulations to all of our attorneys who earned the highest ratings by peers in their practice area. We are only as good as our team and, if these distinctions are any indication, our team is pretty incredible! With the release of the 2023 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America, Thompson Burton emerged with 13 talented attorneys on this peer-reviewed list: Walt Burton – … [Read more...] about Thompson Burton Attorneys Honored by Best Lawyers in America
Brands should dare to zig when others zag
“The only way for a scale-up to succeed is if it zigs when other people zag. Failure is definitely doing what everyone else is doing. Because we cannot do that as well,” says Cheryl Calverley, CEO of sleep wellness brand and mattress purveyor Eve Sleep. Her task is doing just that, getting a popular, growing brand – yet one that is still in the red – to achieve success in the … [Read more...] about Brands should dare to zig when others zag
Q&A: How to Support Rural Students Pursuing Higher Education
Editor’s Note: This interview first appeared in Path Finders, an email newsletter from the Daily Yonder. Each week, Path Finders features a Q&A with a rural thinker, creator, or doer. Like what you see here? You can join the mailing list at the bottom of this article and receive more conversations like this in your inbox each week. I’m no stranger to the struggle that can … [Read more...] about Q&A: How to Support Rural Students Pursuing Higher Education
Accidental Rancher: Amidst the Grassy field’s Summer Bounty
Same old slippers Usual rice The usual look of paradise William James Lampton Framed by the little window above my composing desk, I can see the tips of the grasses waving green and gold. My author's shack, which stands behind your house in a windbreak filled with aging trees, is ungrazed, so the grass grows just as high as it pleases. In a year with regular rainfall, that … [Read more...] about Accidental Rancher: Amidst the Grassy field’s Summer Bounty
How to Start Your Outdoors Greenhouse Garden
Grow Tents And How To Choose The Best Grow tents are textile boxes that are covered with warm as well as light reflective material on the inside. The outdoor tents offer control over interior expansion and work extremely well when integrated with the right ventilation, bed products as well as grow lights, along with nutrients for the plants being expanded. Setting up an indoor … [Read more...] about How to Start Your Outdoors Greenhouse Garden
What Leaders Can Learn From Great Teachers
"The best teachers are leaders, and the best leaders are also teachers," says Harvard Business School Professor Thomas DeLong, who has taught over 20,000 MBAs and executives across the globe since 1997. According to him, teachers, as with leaders, "should be like a mad scientist who can't wait to get to the classroom to share the experiment. If you adopt this mindset, students … [Read more...] about What Leaders Can Learn From Great Teachers
Why You Need to Invest in Your Happiness (and How to Do It)
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Ask a room full of people what they want most out of life, and the overwhelming response will be "happiness." Ask a room full of parents what they most want for their children, and the overwhelming response will also be "happiness." Positive psychology — the science of happiness and well-being — teaches us that … [Read more...] about Why You Need to Invest in Your Happiness (and How to Do It)
Four Reasons Leaders Are Calling It Quits on Retirement
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. An estimated 1.5 million retirees have re-entered the U.S. labor market over the past year, according to an analysis of Labor Department data. As someone who left the corporate world for retirement and then changed my mind, I have a first-hand perspective of what's to be gained when someone "unretires." At my … [Read more...] about Four Reasons Leaders Are Calling It Quits on Retirement
Tim Tebow: ‘God Will Never Waste Your Pain When You Give it to Him’
Author and sports analyst Tim Tebow says pain in life can have a purpose if Christians trust God and "give it to Him." Tebow, an ESPN analyst, and a former professional football and baseball player, says in a new Instagram post that pain in life – whether heartache, disappointment, setbacks in the workplace, or the loss of a loved one – can be used by God if Christians trust … [Read more...] about Tim Tebow: ‘God Will Never Waste Your Pain When You Give it to Him’
Michael Molthan Was Arrested 27 Times in 4 Years, But Then Jesus Changed Everything
Michael Molthan shares an incredible testimony about Jesus. Michael was in a destructive cycle and found himself facing serious jail time after getting arrested 27 times in just 4 years. But then he accepted Christ. And this is his story of going from convicted from felon to redeemed! I Am Second, a Dallas project launched in 2008, presents a story of redemption about a … [Read more...] about Michael Molthan Was Arrested 27 Times in 4 Years, But Then Jesus Changed Everything
Young Living Foundation Launches Free E-Learning Course to Keep Kids Safe
Young Living, through its philanthropic organization, The D. Gary Young, Young Living Foundation, will be providing a free e-learning course to help families and children safely navigate the challenges of the digital world. “Keeping Kids Safe in the Digital World” was created in partnership with Hope for Justice, an organization that fights human trafficking and helps victims … [Read more...] about Young Living Foundation Launches Free E-Learning Course to Keep Kids Safe
LR Health & beauty Sees 14.2% Drop in Sales During First Half of 2022
LR Global Holding GmbH, the parent company of direct selling organization LR Health & Beauty, announced sales of $135.7 million in the first six months of 2022, a 14.2% drop from the same period of 2021. The company pointed to a “noticeably subdued” consumer mood during the second quarter as well as the backdrop of the effects of the Russia-Ukraine war and elevated prices … [Read more...] about LR Health & beauty Sees 14.2% Drop in Sales During First Half of 2022
Juice Plus+ Rebrands Image to Attract GenZ & Alpha Demographics
Juice Plus+ announced its biggest rebrand since the company’s launch in 1993 and a renewed ambition to become the number one plant-based nutrition brand in the direct selling industry. This new brand identity is designed to attract a younger, more diverse audience with a bolder tone in its logo, photography and fonts, and features packaging that could be deemed … [Read more...] about Juice Plus+ Rebrands Image to Attract GenZ & Alpha Demographics
Public Speaking Faces New Challenges in 2022
LIVE GUEST SPEAKERS and trainers have long been a valuable component to direct selling industry events. More companies are making their C-level corporate leaders accessible to the field through live videos, weekly training and updates. As more in-person events such as annual conventions, training and business presentations resume, virtual events still have their place. Many … [Read more...] about Public Speaking Faces New Challenges in 2022
Amway Invests in Microbiome Startup as it Pursues Personalized Probiotic Supplement Products
Amway has committed to a second-round investment with Holzapfel Effective Microbes (HEM), a company that supports people with incurable diseases related to microbiome disfunction. HEM uses Personalized Pharmaceutical Meta-Analytical Screening (PMAS) to determine how gut microbiota can be leveraged to impact human health and wellness. This investment is the … [Read more...] about Amway Invests in Microbiome Startup as it Pursues Personalized Probiotic Supplement Products
Success During a Mixed Economic Bag
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Thompson Burton Attorneys Honored for Achievements
Thompson Burton would like to congratulate all of our attorneys who have achieved above and beyond in their practice area. We are only as good as our team and if these distinctions are any indication, our team is pretty incredible! With the release of the 2021 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America, Thompson Burton emerged with 12 talented attorneys on this peer-reviewed … [Read more...] about Thompson Burton Attorneys Honored for Achievements
12 Thompson Burton Attorneys Selected as 2020 Super Lawyers or Rising Stars
Thompson Burton is pleased to announce that 12 attorneys were selected as 2020 Mid-South Super Lawyers or Rising Stars. The selection process for this honor incorporates peer nominations, evaluations, and independent research. Final selection results in only 2.5% of attorneys in the state being selected as Rising Stars and 5% of attorneys in the state being selected as Super … [Read more...] about 12 Thompson Burton Attorneys Selected as 2020 Super Lawyers or Rising Stars
Cole Dowsley Becomes Tennessee Rule 31 Listed General Civil Mediator
Thompson Burton, PLLC is pleased to announce that partner Cole Dowsley recently became a Tennessee Rule 31 Listed General Civil Mediator. Cole has over 15 years of experience representing clients in all types of civil litigation matters. He now looks forward to using that experience as a mediator to assist litigants efficiently and effectively settle their cases. He completed … [Read more...] about Cole Dowsley Becomes Tennessee Rule 31 Listed General Civil Mediator
Cutting And Sawmilling Lumber With A Wild Mountain Man
What Impact Do Gardening Services Have on Your House? Homeowners that have nice-looking lawns have a tendency to be much more pleased with the home they are staying in. Having a garden that looks good, healthy, and also sanitary does not only make most homes look stunning; as a matter of fact, it can have a bigger influence on an individual’s life than somebody might assume. … [Read more...] about Cutting And Sawmilling Lumber With A Wild Mountain Man
How to Choose a Strong Domain Name
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Choosing a domain name might not be on the top of your list when starting your business, but it can be challenging when the time comes to choose. A lot of good can come with the right name, and a lot can go wrong later on if you don't get it right. It is, therefore, crucial you make the right decision. This article … [Read more...] about How to Choose a Strong Domain Name
Unlock Business Resiliency By Prioritizing Your People
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. With the market sliding and company layoffs and reorganizations on the rise, many businesses are tightening their spend and looking for ways to weather an unfolding economic storm. As businesses look for opportunities to reduce burn, investments in employees are the first thing to be cut. Over the last two plus … [Read more...] about Unlock Business Resiliency By Prioritizing Your People
Why Online DNA Testing Raises Serious Privacy Concerns –
Online DNA testing has become a huge trend in recent years, and it has already taken many countries by storm. While receiving your results and comparing them to those of others can seem like a fun experience, it also comes with numerous strings attached that people often don’t think about. And this is a growing problem, because even when most of us do wake up about the … [Read more...] about Why Online DNA Testing Raises Serious Privacy Concerns –
Stranger Blesses Mom Who’s On The Verge Of Tears And The Act Of Kindness Meant The World
One random act of kindness for a mom brought her to tears after a tough day of parenting. RELATED: New Hallmark Commercial for Mother's Day Sums Up Motherhood In 1 Tear-Jerking Video Devon Linden is a mom to two little ones, and each week she takes them to swim practice. Recently, she was trying to leave the pool after swim lessons with her kids, and that's when the tantrums … [Read more...] about Stranger Blesses Mom Who’s On The Verge Of Tears And The Act Of Kindness Meant The World
Solo 401K Form 5500 Tax Filing and Five-Point Compliance Checklist
Solo 401(k)s have become a popular retirement plan option for self-employed persons. These plans put the business owner in control of the plan but with that control also comes responsibility. Unfortunately, many solo 401(k) plans are not properly maintained and are at the risk of significant penalty and/or plan termination. If you have a solo 401(k), you need to ensure that the … [Read more...] about Solo 401K Form 5500 Tax Filing and Five-Point Compliance Checklist
Off Grid Living for Beginners: 7 Tips to Help You Get Started
Off-grid living seems to be all the rage lately, and for good reason! More and more people are realizing that they can take steps to become more self-reliant by reducing their dependence on the grid. But off-grid living can seem a bit daunting for beginners, so we’ve put together this guide to help you get started. In this post, we’ll cover everything from what off-grid living … [Read more...] about Off Grid Living for Beginners: 7 Tips to Help You Get Started
The exact time you should eat dinner to lose weight – and it’s surprising
A STUDY has suggested the best but unusual time to eat dinner to lose weight. If you’re struggling to shift the pounds, it may be worth looking over your meal times. Dinner time looked a lot less familiar in this studyCredit: Getty – Contributor The research found that people who followed a strict meal time plan lost 2.3kg (5lbs) compared with other participants over 14 … [Read more...] about The exact time you should eat dinner to lose weight – and it’s surprising
The Ultimate Guide to Off-Grid Homes
Photo by Alex Gorey on Unsplash The idea of living off the grid has gained a lot of momentum in recent years. This more sustainable way of life offers many benefits, like financial freedom and a lower carbon footprint. But what does it truly mean to build and live in an off-grid home? Here's what you need to know if you think an off-grid home may be for you: What Is an … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Guide to Off-Grid Homes
Our homeowner’s guide to hurricane preparedness
— Recommendations are independently chosen by Reviewed’s editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us a commission. While summer often conjures images of fun in the sun, for those of us living in the South and East regions, summer brings with it decidedly less pleasant weather — hurricanes. And, this means we could all use a lesson in hurricane preparedness. As … [Read more...] about Our homeowner’s guide to hurricane preparedness
4Life Presents at IFT First Event
4Life Vice President of Product Development Dr. Lawry Han presented at an annual event hosted by Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), known as IFT First. The expo offers attendees insights into global trends, innovations and solutions for the future of food. “It’s always an honor to participate in educational events with industry colleagues who understand and respect … [Read more...] about 4Life Presents at IFT First Event
Nature’s Sunshine’s U.S. Manufacturing Facility Now Powered by 100% Solar Energy
Nature’s Sunshine Products has officially converted its Spanish Fork manufacturing facility, which manufactures the majority of the company’s herbal supplements, to an infrastructure that is powered by 100% solar energy. With this announcement, the company made significant strides to meet its ESG goal to transition its owned manufacturing facilities to 100% … [Read more...] about Nature’s Sunshine’s U.S. Manufacturing Facility Now Powered by 100% Solar Energy
Communicating to Your Group So Everybody Wins More – Direct Selling News
Optimize your time, energy & effectiveness with these basic methods. MANY EXECUTIVES have three or more direct reports and at least one personal/executive assistant in addition to a variety of board members and tactical partners. And we might all take advantage of maximizing our time and becoming more effective. Communication is a giant key to it all-- in reality, … [Read more...] about Communicating to Your Group So Everybody Wins More – Direct Selling News
11 Thompson Burton Attorneys Selected as 2021 Super Lawyers or Rising Stars
Thompson Burton is pleased to announce that 11 attorneys were selected as 2021 Mid-South Super Lawyers or Rising Stars. The selection process for this honor incorporates peer nominations, evaluations, and independent research. While up to five percent of the lawyers in the state are named to Super Lawyers, no more than 2.5 percent are named to the Rising Stars … [Read more...] about 11 Thompson Burton Attorneys Selected as 2021 Super Lawyers or Rising Stars
Jeunesse Philanthropic Foundation Celebrates 10 Years and $10 Million in Giving
The not-for-profit philanthropic arm of Jeunesse, Jeunesse Children, is commemorating ten years of offering. Overall, the structure has now contributed more than $10 million to charitable efforts and served children in more than 30 countries all over the world through a collaboration with 66 companies. "It is with excellent delight that we celebrate ten years of giving back … [Read more...] about Jeunesse Philanthropic Foundation Celebrates 10 Years and $10 Million in Giving
Thompson Burton PLLC Selected as 2022 Best Places to Work Honoree by Nashville Business Journal
Nashville, TN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2022 – Thompson Burton PLLC was announced as a 2022 Best Places to Work honoree by Nashville Business Journal. The Best Places to Work honorees are the companies with positive work environments, bosses who inspire their teams, and the ability to have fun while finding success across all parts of the business. To assemble the list, … [Read more...] about Thompson Burton PLLC Selected as 2022 Best Places to Work Honoree by Nashville Business Journal
10 Cyber Safety Tips to Secure Your Browsing
The Internet is peppered with scary stories of individuals who have actually had their lives ruined by hackers. Bad actors are prowling in the online world all the time. They manifest in different methods, including viruses, adware, malware, ransomware, Trojans, and other destructive code. Sadly, this code regularly infiltrates running systems by means of banners, links, … [Read more...] about 10 Cyber Safety Tips to Secure Your Browsing
U.S. exports, organization spending may restore second-quarter GDP
U.S. exports, service spending may salvage second-quarter GDP Expand By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON(Reuters)-- The U.S. trade deficit in goods narrowed greatly in June as exports rose, while service costs on devices remained strong, minimizing the danger that the economy contracted again in the second quarter. The better-than-expected reports from the Commerce Department on … [Read more...] about U.S. exports, organization spending may restore second-quarter GDP
More Men Identify as Religious than Ladies in Generation Z: Study
Current information reveals that the long-held idea that ladies are more religious than males might be changing. According to Christianity Today, new Gallup study information revealed that among those born in 1980, the religion-gender space narrows to about 2 portion points. Amongst those born in 1990, that gap vanishes, and with those born in 2000 or later, females are more … [Read more...] about More Men Identify as Religious than Ladies in Generation Z: Study
Science Experiment At Home Goes Badly Wrong And 12-Year-Old Boy Needs Prayers
A science experiment in the house goes badly wrong and now, a 12-year-old kid requires our prayers. *** WARNING: This story discusses a topic and includes images that may be thought about too troubling for some audiences *** May we all remember what it was like to be a middle schooler working on science experiments for school. To this day, my intermediate school utilizes a … [Read more...] about Science Experiment At Home Goes Badly Wrong And 12-Year-Old Boy Needs Prayers
3i Solutions Announces New Management Positions
3i solutions, an agreement producer focusing on nutraceuticals, announced in collaboration with Stratum Nutrition the creation of two brand-new roles: director of financing and director of organization advancement. Brian Reich, 3i Solutions' director of financing, concerns the company with a background in supply chain management, manufacturing operations, and customer care. He … [Read more...] about 3i Solutions Announces New Management Positions
Will the Chattooga River Be Loved to Death?
All photos by Hannah-Marie Wayne This time last year, I published an article about a conservation project along the Chattooga River, in which I described the river as peaceful and secluded. Close to the river’s headwaters in North Carolina, it was easy to imagine I was the only person to have explored a segment of the river all week. But conservationist Buzz Williams told me … [Read more...] about Will the Chattooga River Be Loved to Death?
November 2022: Noisli, SCORE, & more!
Here’s OUR monthly top picks for you (and your field) for reading, listening to, and utilizing in order to stay engaged, informed, and one step ahead. BOOK / The Road to Excellence: 6 Leadership Strategies to Build a Bulletproof Business David Mattson Even the most experienced leaders are likely to have blind spots. Simply put, it’s easy to miss something when you’re trying … [Read more...] about November 2022: Noisli, SCORE, & more!