Social is a new descriptor for the direct selling way of selling and servicing customers and a few direct selling companies are appearing to be on the cutting edge.

In celebration of their efforts, along with the celebration of all women in the corporate home offices, Direct Selling News recognizes 20 of the most influential executive women in direct selling.

Painting a picture of the global direct selling industry really depends on perspective. From a direct selling point of view, the rules of perspective allow the entrepreneur to be a participant in creating their new reality as an independent business owner. That is true opportunity.

Direct sellers have always known the power of the testimonial to share a product and its key features and benefits. In fact, some might argue the entire industry was built upon the power of this type of sharing.

One year of business in the direct selling industry means more than revenue, success and networking.

The United States is a land of opportunity for many, including companies headquartered in other countries. Peru-based cosmetics direct seller Belcorp is one that has chosen to make something of it.

When we published the DSN Global 100 ranking last year, it was the first time in the history of the industry that a comprehensive list of the top 100 revenue-generating direct selling companies ...

Stemtech International announces Don Karn as Vice President of North American markets.

It seems that no matter my age or stage of life, I am surrounded by a culture of women. I attended an all-girls school for 10 years, where our senior class slogan was “Women of Wonder.” At that stage of our lives we were full of wonder and curiosity, but had yet to fully understand where that wonder could lead us. My first job was in the Office of the First Lady at the White House under Hillary Rodham Clinton and it was an honor to work with some awe-inspiring women who were true role models. I recently became a mother for the first time—to a daughter—and throughout my pregnancy and early days of motherhood I was touched by the sisterhood of supportive women I encountered and connected with immediately. And, for the past eight years I have had the privilege of working at the Direct Selling Association on behalf of 16 million direct sellers—nearly 90 percent of whom are women.

Shaklee Corp., Rodan + Fields Dermatologists, Regal Ware Inc., Avon Products Inc., LifeVantage Corp.

The story of direct selling in 2009 and 2010 is much the same as it was worldwide for all industries. Developing nations continued to rise, and China and India were standouts for significant growth. More people were clamoring for additional income opportunities, but overall direct sales numbers were generally lower than they were a few years ago. In short, less was more around the world.

Premier Designs Co-Founder Joan Horner Dies at 85, CieAura, Beachbody