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Who is Amway?

Amway is a well-respected, family owned company that has been in business over 60 years and stands behind its products – 180-day satisfaction guarantee on most products! IBOs want more choices and options, and they like the idea of owning their own business. IBOs like being backed by a company that has been in business for over 60 years. IBOs love the quality of the products and the fact that their customers love the products. IBOs also love the fact that there is a plan to help them start their own business and start making some income for themselves. IBOs have access to optional training from other IBOs and Approved Providers. The Amway Corporation has incredible resources to teach IBOs about products and selling, and all is backed by an amazing team of people who care about the success of IBOs on their journey.

What is an Independent Business Owner (IBO)?

· Amway Independent Business Owners own their own business supported by Amway Corporation with premium wellness, beauty, and home products to sell to customers.

· An individual operating a business pursuant to the IBO contract with Amway.

Who is the IBOAI?

The IBOAI is a trade association that is made up exclusively of Amway Independent Business Owners. The IBOAI represents all IBOs in North America on any issues that materially affect IBOs. Whether it is about products, compensation, or Rules – the IBOAI represents the Field on anything that materially affects an IBO’s business. The Board has a great working relationship with Amway and collaborates with Amway on a regular basis to make this Business better for all IBOs.

How do IBOs make money?

IBOs earn income by selling high quality Amway products to customers and building a business where they sponsor and train others to do the same.

Is there a Satisfaction Guarantee?

Amway Customer Service is amazing! If something does not meet your expectations, Amway has a 180-day, 100% satisfaction guarantee policy on most products. Amway Corporation provides exceptional service! It’s the exceptional Amway Promise and many IBOs use it as a selling point when presenting products to customers!

What does it mean, “In business for yourself but not by yourself?”

Some IBOs start an Amway Business with no business background, no advertising background and/or marketing background. And that is ok, because in the Amway Business you are not by yourself! As an IBO, you have access to tools, resources and Amway education, as well as Amway Customer Service. IBOs even have phenomenal apps that can be accessed through the App Store or Play Store like the Artistry app or Nutrilite app. And, in addition, IBOs have coaches and mentors to help them along journey in the Business. So, IBOs start their own business for themselves, but they are definitely not by themselves!

I’ve never owned a business before, where do I get training from?

Amway offers free education and training for all IBOs through their website. In addition to that, there are Amway Approved Providers who offer optional education and training to help IBOs build healthy and profitable Amway businesses. Looking for a credible opportunity to have training and education and the idea for independence in a way we are in business for ourselves but not by ourselves. The community we have access to, training and education, testimonials, examples that we have of people that are more experienced to a developed skill set that we have yet to learn, these kinds of examples are a good road map for us to pursue our goals and outcomes that we are after.

How much time and effort do I need to commit to be successful?

There is not one answer for all. Thankfully, the Amway Business allows an IBO to work their business in the “cracks” of their day, which helps them learn to prioritize their day. IBOs learn about their product lines, they become product ambassadors, and they learn to be an entrepreneur. IBOs learn that they do not have overnight success, but they learn how to build their business and build their team. They learn how to find and create those cracks in their busy schedules to begin developing an Amway independent business.

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Is Amway™ An MLM?

Launched in 1959, Amway™ is one of the oldest and most successful multi-level marketing (MLM) businesses in the world. Direct selling is a business plan recognized under law. There are 6.8 million people involved in direct selling in a market made up of nearly 40million customers. According to the U.S. Direct Selling Association, this industry contributed an estimated $35.2 billion in retail sales to the nation’s economy in 2019.

Amway™ offers more than350 high-quality nutrition, beauty and home products that support health and well-being. The company holds more than 700 global patents and patents pending for products, a natural result of the company’s focus on innovation and rigorous testing processes. This deep commitment to product quality, effectiveness, and safety along with a 100% satisfaction guarantee† are what set Amway apart from the competition.

Amway™ products can only be purchased through Amway Independent Business Owners (IBOs) to ensure quality customer demands are being met. The Amway direct selling business is built on personal customer service and thoughtful product recommendations from an IBO who knows the products and their benefits.

Amway™ appeals to those who want to own their own business while having the support and expertise of a global organization behind them. Amway IBOs make money when their customers buy Amway™ products and when others on their team sell products to retail customers. The company’s technology tools can help you reach your goals.

Ultimately, what you accomplish depends on the effort and time you put into your business. Amway™ grew into the #1 direct sales company* in the world by offering an opportunity to people around the globe to reach their goals. Over the past six decades, Amway has paid out nearly $58 billion** in bonuses and incentives to its distributors worldwide.

†Exclusions and additional fees may apply. For complete details, visit www.amway.com and search Satisfaction Guarantee

* Direct Selling News, 4/7/2020

** Euromonitor International Limited, www.euromonitor.com/amway-claims

Is Amway™ a Viable Business?

Definitely! Amway™ has been a viable business for over 60 years. The company was founded in 1959 and is based in Ada, Michigan. Amway operates in more than a hundred countries and territories.

Amway™ was ranked as the 42nd largest privately held company in the United States by Forbes in 2018, and as the number one largest company on the Direct Selling News Global 100 list in 2018.
Today, Amway™ manufactures over 350 products, with manufacturing facilities in China, India and the U.S., as well as Nutrilite™ organic farms in Brazil, Mexico and the U.S.^†
Amway™ brands include Nutrilite™, BodyKey by Nutrilite™, XS™, Truvivity by Nutrilite™, Artistry™, Satinique™, G&H, Glister™, Amway Home™, eSpring™, Atmosphere Sky™ and iCook™.

†https://www.amwayglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Amway_2019_Media_Guide_Spreads.pdf

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