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Tough times call for supplementing income
One of the best pieces of advice Amy Peek said she ever received was that no matter how well a career is going, always keep some form of supplemental income.
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How women climb the corporate ladder
Martha Stewart was actually a stockbroker for six years before she turned to entrepreneurship after leaving the brokerage firm of Monness, Horstman, Williams and Sidel.
Short Sellers Pose a Risk for Avon Products Bulls
Posted on 6/29/2009 9:47 AM Publication: "BusinessWeek" Publication title: Publication Date: 6/25/2009 KeyWords: AVP Brief Summary: According to this BusinessWeek article, Avon Products Inc.
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Avon beauty cream was nightmare, suit says
A 30-year-old mother says she got a painful and nasty surprise when she rubbed Avon's "Stretch Mark Smoother" on her skin - it left scars and burns instead of a more beautiful belly.
The recession is benefiting Avon Products in at least one respect: It has been able to do more hiring, even as world unemployment rages.
Metro, the free daily paper, reported in its June 25 edition that a bunch of NYC people you may never have heard of are making more than most of us can dream of.
A Safer Way to Tap Emerging Markets
Consider these six stable U.S. and European companies that do a lot of business in developing countries.
Are the Pros Buying? Is it Important?
Institutional ownership of a company's shares is, in itself, not sufficient reason to purchase a stock.
Who's at the door? A rush of cosmetic and cookware sellers
By Amy Farnsworth Staff Writer, CSMonitor - The Avon lady is calling again. So is the Mary Kay girl and the Pampered Chef.
TSC Ratings' Updates: Krispy Kreme
TSC Ratings provides exclusive stock, ETF and mutual fund ratings and commentary based on award-winning, proprietary tools.
Female CEOs: What It Takes To Climb The Corporate Ladder
Few men and even fewer women make it to the role of chief executive officer at major corporations.
Data Suggests This Is Not a Short Covering Rally
For those that think the rally which began on March 9 is simply a very strong short covering rally, the data seems to suggest otherwise.
Avcorp announces financial restructuring with Panta Holdings B.V. of the Netherlands
Avcorp Industries Inc. , a Vancouver-based maker of aircraft components, says it has entered into an investment agreement with Panta Holdings B.V. that will see the Dutch investment company take over control of Avcorp.
Avon, Mary Kay see an employment boom
In order to keep income trickling in, companies the likes of Avon , Mary Kay, and Tupperware are seeing a flux of salespeople -- including professionals forced to take a second job thanks to the recession .
Lingerie firm Essential Bodywear finds success in home parties
Seven years ago, retail veterans Carrie Charlick and Marcia Negro realized that for many reasons, women wear the wrong-size bra and they decided to do something about it.
Rodriguez of East Stroudsburg gets top Avon honor
District sales manager Angel Rodriguez of East Stroudsburg has been recognized by Avon Products Inc.
Continue reading "Avon, Mary Kay ranks boom as a second-job option"
Armies of new Avon ladies, Mary Kay reps and Tupperware sellers are advancing on living rooms across the country, their ranks full of professionals forced to take a second job amid the recession.
Actress Reese Witherspoon Creates "In Bloom" Fragrance
Reese Witherspoon is taking on a new role this fall - that of perfumer. The Academy Award-winning actress has teamed up with Avon Products Inc.
More women fall off the ladder
The ouster of Bank of America's chief risk officer, Amy Brinkley, was inevitable, as I wrote in "Behind the shakeup at BofA" on Friday.
Owens awarded Buenos Aires trip
Avon manager Debbie Owens of Mountain Home recently was recognized as one of Avon's best district sales managers in the U.S. and also was inducted into Avon's 'Circle of Excellence.' In recognition of her achievement, the company awarded Owens with a trip to Buenos Aires, Argentina, to celebrate with other winning Avon sales managers.