Melaleuca isn't your typical company. While other companies define themselves in terms of profit and growth, we measure our success by an entirely different factor--our ability to enhance your life. When you take the focus off the profits and put it on the people, something amazing happens. You get products that are safer for your home, gentler on the environment, and a better value than anything you'll find on the shelves of a grocery store. But Melaleuca's definition of wellness extends far beyond the products. Chances are, you learned about Melaleuca from a friend, coworker, or … [Read more...]
Melaleuca Is Breaking The Mold
CHANGING LIVES WITH CONSUMER DIRECT MARKETING® In 1985, a modest company set up shop with nine employees and eight exceptional products. And although the company’s opening in a tiny strip mall in southeast Idaho was accompanied by little fanfare, Melaleuca Inc. was about to innovate a concept that would revolutionize the way hundreds of thousands of customers and entrepreneurs do business. CONSUMER DIRECT MARKETING, the concept of partnering with Marketing Executives rather than advertisers and retailers, is what set Melaleuca apart from other companies in 1985 and what continues to make … [Read more...]
How to Become a Money-Savvy Mommy
5 TIPS for Becoming a Money-Savvy Mom As a mom, you crave security for your family, and you know that one way to achieve that peace of mind is to have an emergency fund for a rainy day—the first step on your path to financial freedom. Wherever you are in your sprint to create an emergency fund, these five tips offer small, simple ways to save without significantly compromising your lifestyle. Trimming your budget is like cutting your caloric intake; over time, a little effort can go a long way. With Melaleuca, you’re already saving money on safer, high-quality products that … [Read more...]
There’s Nothing Like It!
IF YOU WANT TO FIND A LITTLE HUMOR about debt and money, you don't have to look far. Here are a few favorites--from Melaleuca's President, McKay Christensen. Remember when we spent money like there was no tomorrow? Well, it’s tomorrow. What leads most people into debt? Trying to catch up with people who are already there. The easiest way for your children to learn about money is for you not to have any (Katharine Whitehorn). If you marry for money, you will surely earn it (Ezra Bowen). A man says to his wife, “Just what have you been doing with all the grocery money I give you?” His wife … [Read more...]
Using Melaleuca to Make a Difference
When Renae Peters enrolled with Melaleuca (to the chagrin of her husband, Dan), neither dreamed Melaleuca would bring them financial freedom and the resources to employ and educate hundreds in struggling African countries. The Peters had long been involved in charities, and tried to give back when they could. But when Renae enrolled with Melaleuca in May 1991, the Peters were facing bankruptcy and $60,000 in credit card debt. Less than two years after enrolling, the Peters had paid off all of their credit card debt and were well on their way to achieving financial freedom--thanks to their … [Read more...]
Smart Shoppers Do This … Do You?
Shopper Alert: Grocery prices are going up, and up, and up, and up… Do you sometimes wonder how in the world a few bags of groceries could cost as much as a cart-full used to? With groceries and gasoline in a battle to see which can do more damage to the wallet, shoppers are finding it difficult to keep both stomach and gas tank full enough to make it all the way to payday. The good news, says Melaleuca, is you have many more options when it comes to grocery prices than you have concerning gasoline. The bad news is you may have to make changes in your eating habits as well as in your … [Read more...]