I will get to the Mannatech news after a little commentary...
How due diligence has changed in the last 15 years. 15 years ago, when you wanted to check out a Network Marketing company, you probably asked a friend about it or if you were really an academic, you went to the library.
Today, all you need is Google.
The following article is about Mannatech, but I think it is important to point out that companies and distributors can no longer say stupid things, like "my product cures cancer" or "take this, it will help your arthritis".
The internet brings transparency and transparency brings better behavior.
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott has yet to take action against Mannatech Inc. despite being informed by the Department of State Health Services nearly nine months ago that the agency believes that the company is a threat to public health and safety.
Abbott was notified of the department's concerns in a letter Oct. 5 regarding the Coppell-based company, among the industry leaders in selling dietary supplements through multilevel marketing. The letter accompanied a memo that outlined issues to be addressed.
"DSHS believes that these persons will continue to violate Texas law as described in the enclosed memorandum unless enjoined from doing so and that such continued operations pose a threat to the public health and safety," wrote Cathy Campbell, the agency's general counsel at the time.
I sunk a lot of money and hope into mannatech- another lesson learned in my ms journey.
Posted by: lori | May 12, 2008 at 12:45 PM