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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.

 
 

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BUSINESS INFO ALERT

Don’t forget to renew!
Don’t forget to support the IBOAI – your primary advocacy organization for over 50 years.

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“Focus on Future Success” Webinar Replay Available Now!
Did you miss the live “Focus on Future Success” webinar on October 7? You can view a video replay October 8 and 9. It will be available for viewing for 48 hours at the link above. In approximately 10 days, the video will be posted on AmwayGlobal.com.

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Growth Incentive Program Personal PV Requirement Clarified
IBOs are asking what role the 300PV plays in the current Growth Incentive Program for the annual Q12 and Expansion Awards. Here’s a clarification.

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It’s Now Easier than Ever to Report Your Customer Volume
There are three easy ways to get QCPV (qualified customer PV). See full details.

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2009 IBOAI BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Bob Andrews - Chairman
Steve Woods - Vice Chairman
Bill Hawkins - Past Chairman

Executive
Bob Andrews - Chairman
Steve Woods - Vice Chairman
Bill Hawkins - Past Chairman
Glen Baker

Jim Dornan
Shivaram Kumar
Joe Markiewicz
Kathy Victor

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

Business Operations
Kathy Victor - Chairman
Pedro Lizardi - Vice Chairman
John Crowe
Howie Danzik
John Merris
Doyle Yager

Legal & Ethics
Steve Woods - Chairman
Bill Hawkins - Vice Chairman
Mike Bundy
Bert Gulick
Carl Reardon

Hearing & Disputes
Jody Victor - Chairman
Bill Hawkins
Joe Markiewicz
Steve Woods

Hearing & Disputes Panel Alternates
Jody Dutt
Shivaram Kumar
Dan Yuen

Governance & Oversight
Jim Janz
Jody Victor

 

 

 

 

50 YEARS OF CELEBRATION!

 

Amway Global (formerly Quixtar) – Partnering with the IBOAI

The Voice of the IBO for 50 Years
This year marks our 50th anniversary as your association, 50 years of partnering with Amway Global and celebrating the IBO. It’s an anniversary we look forward to commemorating. Please join us throughout 2009 as we observe this milestone.

50 Years of Representing IBOs
Jody Dutt’s Insights Into History
Jody Dutt was just a teen when his parents, Jere and Eileen, qualified as Amway Global’s first Diamonds in 1964.

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IBOAI NEWS

October Board Meeting
The IBOAI Board just wrapped up another Board Meeting, during its 50th year of representing IBOs as their official advocacy organization.

Time to Renew – and Check Your IBOAI Support, IBOBA Benefits
It’s time to renew your business – December 31 is the deadline. While you’re at it, check your renewal settings to make sure you’re supporting your trade association, the IBOAI. And don’t forget the benefits of insuring through the IBOBA.

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IBOAI SPEAKING GUIDELINES FOR INDEPENDENT BUSINESS OWNERS

Most IBOs try hard to do the right thing – in business as in life. To help guide IBOs in the way they speak about their independent business powered by Amway Global, formerly Quixtar, the IBOAI and Amway Global put together these Speaking Guidelines for Independent Business Owners.

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TAX TIPS
Tax Tips for IBOs

Important Updates for Education and Travel Meal Allowances


November: If you have education or travel expenses, plan accordingly for this tax season.

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IBO Reports Clean Bill of Health from IRS – Thanks to Joe DePetris, Jr.
One of the resources the IBOAI considers solid gold for our Members is our Tax Consultant, Joe DePetris, Jr., CPA.  An IBO’s positive experience during a recent IRS audit bears this out.

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IBO BOOKKEEPING 101

IBO Bookkeeping 101:

U.S. Version

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- Spanish
- French Canadian
- Korean

Canadian Version

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- Spanish
- French Canadian

AMWAY GLOBAL NEWS

Advertising Schedule – Week of 11/16/09
Here is a look at the upcoming Amway Global advertising schedule updated for the week of 11-16-09.

Pursue Disinfectant Cleaner Destroys Viruses Like H1N1 on Hard, Non-Porous Surfaces
You have a weapon in the arsenal against the spread of H1N1 Influenza virus: Pursue Disinfectant Cleaner One-Step.

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:

             
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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 1: If you’re new to social media, start small and test your way before striking up the big band.

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IBO BEST PRACTICES

Avoid Cross-Group Solicitation

Of the many Rules of Conduct, one of the most serious is that against cross-group solicitation. The Best Practice for IBOs is to honor the lines of sponsorship.

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COMMUNITY SUPPORT

IBOAI Members Take Action for Others Through Network of Caring

IBOs build their businesses for many reasons and when they realize success they share it, as Network 21 does with its global good-works effort, Network of Caring. Through it, IBOs around the world raise money, identify needs, organize volunteers, and take action.

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IBOS IN ACTION

IBOs Cheer on Soap Boxer Racing for Her Dreams

Remember the All American Soap Box Derby? The classic American kids’ downhill race is alive and well in Akron, Ohio, and other parts of the U.S., and IBO Daniel Marville and his sister Johanna Barnowski are active players.

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