The Independent Business Owners Association International (IBOAI) is the primary advocacy organization for Independent Business Owners (IBOs) powered by Amway Global (formerly Quixtar). The IBOAI advises Amway Global on every facet of the business, from products and promotions to operations and business guidelines. The IBOAI and Amway Global are dedicated to partnering for success with your input, support and participation.

BUSINESS INFO ALERT

Great News on Free Delivery Offer for Mobile Orders – and Fast Track Extension for Existing IBOs
Orders for customers placed with Amway Global through a mobile device will now receive free standard delivery and IBOs will get the 20% PV uplift – Fast Track participation period for existing IBOs extended through August 31, 2010!

IBO Registrations Now Accepted By Scan and E-mail
Effective immediately, you can now send in your new IBO registrations by scan and e-mail. Note that credit card and Social Security information must be removed before you e-mail the registration, for security reasons. It is important that you follow the listed procedure if the registration is to be accepted for this method.

Miss America Touts Artistry on Style Blog
Current Miss America Caressa Cameron shares a few Artistry beauty tips in a recent article for the blog StyleList.

Amway Global Positive Sprouts Kick Off Results
This Saturday the Amway Global Positive Sprouts project kicks off in Philadelphia. It will mobilize community volunteers to get their hands dirty by planting gardens with Boys and Girls Club members. They need up to 30 IBOs from the Philadelphia area to help out. Here are the results.

IBOAI Now on Twitter in Spanish
The IBOAI has offered Twitter alerts in English since reporting live from Achievers09. Now to better serve bilingual IBOs, we’re adding Twitter alerts in Spanish.

What Products Apply to $75+ Customer Orders for Free Shipping
A clarification: What products apply for the $75+ Customer Orders for Free Shipping.

IBOAI Membership Update
You probably know that the IBOAI – your trade association – brings you representation and access to leadership. Learn what else it brings you.

2010 IBOAI BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Steve Woods - Chairman
Brad Duncan - Vice Chairman
Bob Andrews - Past Chairman

Executive
Steve Woods - Chairman
Brad Duncan - Vice Chairman
Bob Andrews - Past Chairman
Glen Baker
Jim Dornan
Kanti Gala
Shivaram Kumar

Awards & Recognition
Jim Dornan - Chairman
Brad Duncan - Vice Chairman
Glen Baker
Jody Dutt
Shivaram Kumar
Dan Yuen

Business Operations
Kanti Gala - Chairman
Pedro Lizardi - Vice Chairman
Alberto Aguilera
Howie Danzik
Doug Weir
Doyle Yager

Legal & Ethics
Bert Gulick - Chairman
Steve Woods - Vice Chairman
Mike Bundy
John Crowe
Leif Johnson

Hearing & Disputes
Jody Victor - Chairman
Glen Baker
Jody Dutt
Steve Woods

Hearing & Disputes Panel Alternates
Jim Dornan
Shivaram Kumar
Dan Yuen

Governance & Oversight
Jody Victor - Chairman
Bill Hawkins
Jim Janz

MARKETING ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Kathy Victor - Chairman
Patsy Lizardi, Vice Chairman
Terry Andrews, Past Chairman
Susan Bundy
Jennie Belle Crowe
Theresa Danzik
Lata Gala

RESOURCES

IBOAI Speaking Guidelines for

Independent Business Owners
Wells Fargo Insurance U.S.
Wells Fargo Insurance Canada
IRS Web Site
More Tax Information
Business Rules and Regulations*
Rules of Conduct*
Business Reference Guide*
Audio & Video
Ada-Tudes
Opportunity Zone
IBO Facts
Amway Global
Amway Global Newsroom
Nutrilite
Artistry
eSpring.com

*Some links may require
Amway Global login

IBOAI NEWS

June IBOAI Board Meeting Update and Highlights
“We’ve been given this tremendous opportunity. Together, we can achieve great things,” said Amway President Doug DeVos, meeting with IBO leaders at the June IBOAI Board Meeting. The IBOAI Board and Amway Global representatives addressed every facet of the business and made a host of recommendations to enhance your Amway Global business.

IBOAI Builds on the Dreams of Our Youth
We were there for you – at the U.S. Dream Academy’s 9th Annual Power of a Dream Gala. Each year, the IBOAI and Amway Global make it a priority to support the dreams of disadvantaged youth by sponsoring tables at this exciting event.

TAX TIPS FOR IBOS

Tax Implications for Early Withdrawal from Your 401K

During these hard economic times, some of us may be tempted to withdraw money from our 401K plans. If you do, be aware that you will have to pay ordinary income tax rates on the withdrawal, plus (if you are under age 59½) a 10% penalty for the early withdrawal.

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IBO BOOKKEEPING 101

IBO Bookkeeping 101:

U.S. Version

- English
- Spanish
- French Canadian
- Korean

Canadian Version

- English
- Spanish
- French Canadian

	DR. CHET'S HEALTH TIPS
Allergies Allergy season is here with a vengeance. Find out what you can do about it. Exercise and Weight Loss How would you like to weigh 20 pounds less in 16 years? Recent research shows that walking can prevent weight gain as you get older, if you do it right. Vitamin B6 Update A recent study shows that B vitamins may protect against lung cancer. Quitting smoking is the best plan, but checking your vitamin B6 levels is a good idea as well.
	AMWAY GLOBAL NEWS

Advertising Schedule
Here is a look at the upcoming Amway Global advertising schedule for “The Power of Positive” advertising campaign updated for the week of 7-26-10.

Amway Global Praised at DSA Awards
Amway Global was just honored by their peers for innovating IBO businesses. They earned high praise at the Direct Selling Association (DSA) Awards by receiving the Technology Innovation Award and as finalists for the Excellence in Salesforce Development Award.

Amway Global to Sponsor Popular July 4 Events
In celebration of economic freedom, family, and diversity – and all the reasons that make America so great, Amway Global recently announced sponsorship of two significant July 4 events in the U.S.

Amway Proudly Joins Hundreds of Nations and International Companies in the World Expo 2010
World Expo, a global showcase of countries and internationally recognized companies including Amway, opened on May 1, 2010, for a six-month run in Shanghai, China.

IBOAI HISTORY

First we were The American Way Association - then, with the formation of Amway, we became the Amway Distributors Association. As the business changed and Amway matured into Alticor, Amway, Amway Global, formerly Quixtar, and their sister companies, so the Association matured – we became the IBOAI (Independent Business Owners Association International). Take a moment to learn about our proud history:

              IBOAI
              Alticor
              Amway and
              Amway Global

SOCIAL MEDIA RESOURCE

CENTER

Prepared by your IBOAI for IBOs new to social media as well as IBOs already using social media and looking for guidance. Learn about social networking, micro-blogging, media-sharing, and more here.

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Our Latest Tip:
Tip 9: Did you know that many of your Facebook friends may share one or more of their phone numbers online?

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IBOAI Media Resource Center

ACHIEVE MAGAZINE FROM AMWAY GLOBAL

Always There for You!

Achievers 2009 was an amazing celebration of success, yet for the IBOAI it was much more than that.

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Parting Thoughts - From Outgoing IBOAI Chair Bob Andrews

IBO BEST PRACTICES

Bringing out the Professional in Us All

What does it mean to be “professional” in the business world? Does it mean dressing in suit and tie, or does it mean projecting a certain demeanor? The Amway Global Rules of Conduct provide some guidance for IBOs that form the backbone of this month’s IBO Best Practices, which is about Professionalism.

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COMMUNITY SUPPORT

Raising Homes and Hopes in Haiti

You may have heard of an Amish barn raising, but have you heard of an Amish home raising – in Haiti? It’s happening in response to the January 2010 earthquake with the help of the Haiti Benefit Auction and members like IBO Ervin Raber, affiliated with MarkerMan.

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IBOS IN ACTION

Wintley Phipps Given Master of Influence Award by National Speakers Association

You may know Wintley Phipps by many titles: extraordinary singer, remarkable founder and CEO of the U.S. Dream Academy, amiable pastor, even engaging IBO in the MarkerMan organization. However, you may not know he was recently recognized by the National Speakers Association (NSA) with the Master of Influence Award.

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