Leading Health and Wellness Consumer Products Company Selects Hearsay Social to Achieve Social Sales and Marketing Success on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Google+

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) October 09, 2012

Shaklee has chosen Hearsay Social to enable thousands of its distributors to build relationships, share health and beauty information, and evangelize its products and health philosophies on social networks. Hearsay Social enables enterprises such as Shaklee to engage with their customers via social media at every level of the organizationfrom brand to region to local stores, agents, or employees.

Founded in 1956, Shaklee Corporation is the leading natural nutrition company in the United States. Consumers access Shaklee products through independent Shaklee distributors in the U.S. and Canada. In addition to those traditional channels, Shaklee distributors will now engage with their customers and prospects through local social media accounts operated by the individual distributors.

We selected Hearsay Social to bring our selling process and our distributed sales force into the social era, said Shaklee CMO Brad Harrington. Our distributors feedback has been very positive, and we plan to use Hearsay Social to provide our customers with superior service and engagement.

"I strongly believe that, through our network of educators and business leaders, we can empower people to live healthier lives while taking care of their families and the planet. One of the ways we will empower our distributors to share this message is through social media."

Shaklee is taking full advantage of the award-winning Hearsay Social platform for brand protection as well as business results across every major social network at every level of the organization, from the corporate brand to local distributors.

We couldnt be happier to power Shaklees direct selling force on social media, said Hearsay Social CEO Clara Shih. Shaklee stands out as an innovative organization in adopting social sales and marketing to deepen their customer relationships.

About the Hearsay Social Platform

For enterprises with large sales organizations or store networks, Hearsay Socials social sales and marketing software will enable your salespeople to increase revenue using social media by acquiring and continuously engaging customers on social platforms. Hearsay Social is the only software that increases revenue, referrals, and renewals by transforming the entire enterprise into a social business, including sales, marketing, compliance, and HR.

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Market Leadership Strengthens With Major Customer Success at Mobile Providers in North America, Europe, Africa and Asia for Millions of Consumers

FOSTER CITY, CA--(Marketwire - Oct 9, 2012) - Funambol, the leader of white-label personal cloud solutions for mobile providers, today announced that it closed a new round of financing to fuel the company's rapid expansion worldwide. The $5.75M funding along with a working capital line allows Funambol to execute on its increased market traction that includes major customer wins at multiple tier-1 mobile operators and other large service providers in North America, Europe, Africa and Asia. These customers are collectively deploying Funambol's OneMediaHub for millions of users to wirelessly secure, sync and share their digital content across mobile phones, tablets and computers via the cloud. The new financing will enable Funambol to continue to extend its global footprint and momentum.

"As we look at new investment opportunities, we are pleased that Funambol has signed major customers in a very short time span. Along with Nexit Ventures and Castile Ventures, we are increasing our investment in the company," said Fred Sturgis, Managing Director, HIG Growth Capital. "Mobile and personal clouds are one of the fastest growing segments in the industry."

The market for personal clouds is transitioning from 'silos' such as iCloud, Google Drive and MS SkyDrive to services that seamlessly support multiple brands to enable users to store all of their content in one cloud for convenience. The demand for personal cloud services is reaching the tipping point as consumers increasingly use multiple mobile devices and computers. Consumers require an easy way to keep their digital life in sync, including support for pictures, videos, files, music, contacts and calendars. Large mobile providers are recognizing this need as their unique opportunity to offer personal clouds that support multiple brands of devices. The providers are also realizing the business case for significant financial returns resulting from reduced customer churn, increased customer acquisition and new revenue streams.

"Major global mobile providers are seeking a white-label personal cloud solution, and we are delighted to work with them to grow their customer acquisition and retention capabilities," said Amit Chawla, Funambol CEO. "Our new financing is validation of this surging market demand. It will enable us to accelerate our role as the leader of white-label personal cloud solutions."

About Funambol Funambol is the leader of white-label personal cloud solutions for mobile providers. Funambol solutions have been deployed by leading companies in mobile, including operators, device manufacturers (OEMs), internet firms, content companies and system integrators. Visit http://www.funambol.com for more details.

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CHESTER, England, October 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

Derbyshire Building Society has thrown down the gauntlet in the personal loans market by launching a rate of 5.6 per cent* on loans between 7,500 and 14,999; the lowest headline rate since November 2006 according to analysis by MoneySupermarket.

The move by Derbyshire now means the top ten average for personal loans over 7,500 has now dropped to 5.94 per cent - the lowest rate since February 2006.

Tim Moss, head of loans and debt atMoneySupermarket.com, said: "The move by Derbyshire Building Society could be great news for anyone who is looking to borrow a larger amount via a personal loan. As we have seen over recent months, when one lender moves, others tend to follow, so we could see the personal loan market hotting up - good news, especially when rates are falling to below credit crunch levels.

"However, the best deals are generally only available to consumers with excellent credit histories. Those with less than perfect records may be offered a different rate and lenders only have to offer the advertised loan rate to 51 per cent of successful applicants, so although a rate may initially appear attractive, it may not be the one you receive in the end. Before applying for a loan, or for any credit product, it's a good idea to check your credit history so you have a clearer idea of the products you are more likely to be accepted for based on your credit score."

MoneySupermarket compares the providers of credit reports at http://www.moneysupermarket.com/credit-monitoring/

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The current average top ten personal loan rate for loans between 7,500 and 15,000 is 5.94 per cent. In February 2006, the average top ten rate was 5.83 per cent.

*Available until 31st October 2012

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Even though many NFL players can boast about a track record of success with their football careers, many have overcome personal struggles, battled health issues, and strive to find more meaning in their lives. Many have become very inspirational role models for fans and aspiring athletes, setting an example for those who may feel like they have lost hope or need some direction.

Here are just ten of the most inspiring NFL players of all time:

#1: Michael Oher

This NFL star was adopted by a Mississippi family at an early age and worked hard on his football career to play at Ole Miss before joining the Baltimore Ravens. His life history serves as the storyline for the movie, "The Blind Side".

#2: Kurt Warner

Warner's humble beginnings and road to success have inspired many aspiring athletes. This former NFL quarterback started his career as a grocery store clerk bagging groceries. He eventually went on to become a Super Bowl winning quarterback and has since become an inspiration to many aspiring athletes.

#3: Reggie White

Reggie White has become a household name and attracted a strong following during his term with the Green Bay Packers. In addition to being an NFL star, White is an ordained pastor and has helped to bring many people to Christianity. He is committed to his faith and boasts a strong track record of success with his football career.

#4: Vince Papale

This former bartender who never even played football in college seemed to have defied the odds when he made the team after tryouts in 1976. His humble beginnings and hard work paved the way for success playing for the Eagles.

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Football Association chairman David Bernstein has revealed that Ashley Cole apologised to him personally last night over his offensive Twitter message.

Bernstein also stressed that England manager Roy Hodgson will decide whether the Chelsea full-back plays against San Marino in Friday's World Cup qualifier.

Cole was yesterday charged with misconduct by the FA over his Twitter outburst on Friday when he referred to the governing body as a "bunch of t****" in response to the independent regulatory commission's damning judgement on his evidence in the John Terry racial abuse verdict.

Bernstein, speaking to Radio 5 Live ahead of today's official opening of the National Football Centre at St George's Park in Burton, revealed that Cole had followed up his apology to the FA on Friday with a personal apology last night.

"He apologised immediately on Friday and he came to see me last night and apologised to me personally," said Bernstein.

"He showed real contrition. He said he was really sorry.

"He is free to play for England over the coming matches. It is up to the manager to decide whether he plays or not."

Cole was given until 4pm on Thursday to respond to yesterday's FA charge. the timing far from ideal given the deadline is barely 24 hours before England face San Marino at Wembley.

With Bernstein confirming it is up to Hodgson to decide whether or not to play Cole, the only threat to his chances of winning a 99th cap would appear to be if the England manager opts to rest him ahead of the crucial trip to Poland four days later.

Bernstein was convinced Cole's apology was heart-felt.

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A new study from Harvard Business School affirms how trusted leaders empower the success of their organisations through direct, personal and face-to-face conversations. According to The Coaching Institute, the studys impact is encouraging more and more business executives to sharpen their personal communications skills, with neuro-linguistic programming training courses emerging as a top choice.

Melbourne, Australia (PRWEB) October 09, 2012

The leaning towards sharpening interpersonal communication skills is said to have sparked off from an acclaimed study from Harvard Business School affirming the value of face-to-face conversations in ensuring the success of an organisation.

In the book Talk, Inc.: How Trusted Leaders Use Conversation to Power Their Organizations, the authors presented a revolutionary business model they branded as organisational conversation as a new way to steer a commercial venture to sure-fire success. Compared to traditional business models that view employee communication as merely an avenue for issuing orders and instructions, organisational conversation encourages leaders to utilise communication as an opportunity to build trust and make everyone look in the same direction.

The altruistic-sounding communication approach is in fact a highly technical one that needs strategic planning and a highly developed set of communication skills. The more forward-looking business leaders have turned to personal development courses, the most in-demand of which today are the training in NLP courses.

Its a tall order for almost all sides of the business spectrum, says Pearson. For old-timers, the approach needs them to bend their age-old ways of top-down communications; for younger generations of start-ups, it means veering away from technology-driven and multi-tasking exchanges into making connections more people oriented. NLP training shows you the right direction into revolutionizing the way you think, the way you express yourself, and therefore the way you lead.

The Coaching Institute offers a holistic approach that allows learners to acquire the habits and perspective of an NLP trainer which they need for personal growth, and for leading their business organisation to success. The NLP Certification Training course is also essentially a leadership course. Aside from helping participants become accredited trainers, the curriculum also provides essential skills for heading an organisation: creating group rapport, moving an audience, selling complex ideas, and cultivating a confident, passionate public persona.

Enumerates Pearson: Aside from developing intuitive and strategic communication skills, the training course also helps individuals to eliminate fears and uncertainty, enjoy psychological and emotional balance, pursue their dreams and vision with confidence, and touch the lives of others by helping them achieve their dream life, toowhich is basically, the true hallmark of a great leader.

Carmen Daley The Coaching Institute +1 800 094 927 Email Information

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By Michelle C. Brooks

Ian Tolman, 46, of Hiram Ga., lost 95 pounds

Former weight: 270 pounds

Current weight: 175 pounds

Pounds lost: 95 pounds

Height: 5 feet 6 inches

Age: 46 years

How long hes kept it off: In 2008, Tolman started Weight Watchers, lost sixty pounds, joined a gym and has maintained his current weight for three years.

Personal life: I am married for twenty-two years to the best woman, wife and mother I guy could ask for, says Tolman. We have two beautiful daughters and a son we adopted in 2008. For nineteen years, he has worked as a crime scene technician with the Cobb County Sheriffs Office. He and his family live in Hiram.

Turning point: I reached my all time high of 270 pounds in September of 2008 and was disgusted with myself, he says. I had thoughts of how could I do this to my wife and kids? I probably wont live long enough to walk my kids down the aisle. I was going to give it my all to be there for myself and my family I had [yo-yo dieted] my entire life and I needed to also be an example for my kids so they could live a healthy lifestyle.

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Olympic gold medal success celebrated with rowers awarded new Audi Q5s by BankLink together with Giltrap Group

Auckland, 8 October 2012: BankLink, principal partner of Rowing New Zealand, together with the Giltrap Group today presented Rowing New Zealands Olympic gold medallists with the keys to new Audi Q5s in recognition of their outstanding achievements at the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Single sculler Mah Drysdale, coxless pair Eric Murray and Hamish Bond, and the heavyweight double scull duo including Joseph Sullivan each received the keys to their new cars at a private ceremony hosted at the Giltrap Audi Showroom on Great North Road in Auckland. Sullivans crewmate, Nathan Cohen, who was unable to attend, will be presented with his car at a later date.

Richard Reese, BankLink General Manager of Operations, said; BankLink is a long-time supporter of Rowing New Zealand and we wanted to recognise and celebrate the exceptional success of our Olympic gold medallists.

Watching our rowers compete in London clearly showed once again the effort and dedication of these athletes. We believe it is important to formally recognise and reward their achievements at a personal level and to hopefully provide an incentive for them to continue on to Rio 2016 and replicate their success.

BankLink, together with Giltrap Group, has gifted the gold medal winning rowers the use of the Audis for two years or, as an incentive to stay on in the sport until the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, for four years if they continue with rowing.

Sir Colin Giltrap, Executive Chairman of Giltrap Group Holdings Limited, added; The presentation of these Audi Q5s is an acknowledgement of the hard work and hours these rowers put into their sport every week. Our rowers have achieved some of New Zealands greatest sporting successes in recent years and were proud to be able to show our support of these amazing athletes in this way.

CEO of Rowing New Zealand, Simon Peterson, added; BankLink is an incredibly supportive and hands-on principle partner for Rowing New Zealand. Having a sponsor that not just provides funding to our programmes, but that goes the extra mile to support our athletes at a personal level is invaluable.

Our rowers spend a great deal of time on the road each day travelling to training sessions and events and being able to get there in the comfort, safety and style of an Audi Q5 is something that I know will be appreciated by all of our gold medallists.

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (AP) - A commercial cargo ship rocketed into orbit Sunday in pursuit of the International Space Station, the first of a dozen supply runs under a mega-contract with NASA.

It was the second launch of a Dragon capsule to the orbiting lab by the California-based SpaceX company. The first was last spring.

This time was no test flight, however, and the spacecraft carried 1,000 pounds (453.6 kilograms) of key science experiments and other precious gear. There was also a personal touch: chocolate-vanilla swirl ice cream tucked in a freezer for the three station residents.

The company's unmanned Falcon rocket roared into the night sky right on time, putting SpaceX on track to reach the space station Wednesday. The complex was soaring southwest of Tasmania when the Falcon took flight.

Officials declared the launch a success.

In more good news, a piece of space junk was no longer threatening the station, and NASA could focus entirely on the delivery mission.

NASA is counting on private business to restock the space station, now that the shuttles have retired to museums. The space agency has a $1.6 billion contract with SpaceX for 12 resupply missions.

Especially exciting for NASA is the fact that the Dragon will return twice as much cargo as it took up, including a stockpile of astronauts' blood and urine samples. The samples - nearly 500 of them - have been stashed in freezers since Atlantis made the last shuttle flight in July 2011.

The Dragon will spend close to three weeks at the space station before being released and parachuting into the Pacific at the end of October. By then, the space station should be back up to a full crew of six.

None of the Russian, European or Japanese cargo ships can bring anything back; they're destroyed during re-entry. The Russian Soyuz crew capsules have limited room for anything besides people.

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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) - Thousands of people turned out in the rain Sunday morning for the 5th annual J.T. Walk and Beach Party and what a party it was.

The weather could be a little bit better, but I like it a little bit chilly, and if it werent for the rain, it would probably be just right in my opinion, walker David Jeffers told WAVY.com.

Peopled seemed to take the weather in stride and Governor Bob McDonnell showed up to kick off the walk. The focus was not the weather but the cause itself, ot walk for others who might not be able to do so themselves.

My friend Jenn said she had a group coming out here to do the walk and wanted me to come join and donate, and I figured it was for a good cause so why not? Jeffers said.

The walk was also personal for Casey Hartneck.

I know personally a lot of people affected by the disease, she said. I just want to be here in support.

Its even more personal for Bruce Thompson.

Whatever money we raise this year we put right back into the community this year and next year well start with zero, Thompson told WAVY.com.

But perhaps the highlight of this years walk was when the Childrens Hospital of the Kings Daughters received the keys to a new mobile pediatric intensive care unit funded by last years J.T. Walk and Beach Party.

Thus far weve raised $1.5 million and that will be the seed money for a fully accessible park for kids with disabilities and a special section dedicated to our wounded warriors, Thompson added.

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