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OverviewA fascinating look at five decades of Amway's innovation Amway started in 1959 as a way for people to earn extra money selling soap and cosmetics. Today, it has recaptured the public's attention largely because of an extensive print and broadcast campaign featuring the Quixtar name-with ads saying ""you know us as Amway."" Amway Forever chronicles the amazing inside story of this global business phenomenon. Page by page, it explores the history of Amway and its remarkable resurgence around the world. From how the company began and its growing pains in the 70's and 80's to its recent online revival, this book explores how Amway has survived and thrived over the past fifty years. Delves into how innovation has led to Amway's growth into an international powerhouse Reveals Amway's pioneering marketing tactics and sales strategies Offers an historic perspective, as well as a contemporary look, at how the company has evolved Engaging and informative, Amway Forever is a must-read for anyone interested in this company's unique business model and buzzworthy emergence into a global success. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Kathryn A. JonesPublisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Ltd Dimensions: Width: 15.90cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 23.30cm Weight: 0.380kg ISBN: 9780470488218ISBN 10: 0470488212 Pages: 220 Publication Date: 16 August 2011 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Unknown Availability: In Print ![]() Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of Contents"Acknowledgments ix Introduction: Selling a Dream xi Chapter 1: Capitalism and Controversy 1 Chapter 2: An Adventurous Partnership 15 Chapter 3: Taking Flight and Sailing Away 25 Chapter 4: Sell Something Everybody Needs 35 Chapter 5: Unveiling ""The Plan"" 45 Chapter 6: Toppling the Pyramid 57 Chapter 7: Retooling the Machine 77 Chapter 8: Diamonds, Rubies, Emeralds, and Pearls 91 Chapter 9: Clash of the Soap Titans 107 Chapter 10: Friends in High Places 119 Chapter 11: West Meets East 131 Chapter 12: The Biggest Market Ever 145 Chapter 13: New Heart, New Identity 153 Chapter 14: Amway Redux 163 Chapter 15: The Way Ahead 177 Notes 183 Selected Bibliography 203 About the Author 213 Index 215"ReviewsAuthor InformationKathryn A. Jones is an experienced business writer and editor. A freelance writer for the New York Times where she has written for the Business, Money, National, and Travel sections, and a former writer-at-large and current contributing editor for Texas Monthly, she has also written for Time, Life, The Dallas Morning News, and numerous other news outlets. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |