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

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Chairman’s Message
The IBOAI’s theme, battle cry, and marching orders for 2009 are … Moving Ahead Together.

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IBOAI Video Presented at Achievers Now Available Here
Just what is the IBOAI? What does the IBOAI Board do? What do they do for you? See for yourself in the fast-paced new video first presented at 2008 Achievers.

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The Road Less Traveled Is Our Video Most Requested
From the first moment the video played at the National Spotlight Tour, “The Road Less Traveled” (sometimes referred to as “I am an IBO”) has been well received – and frequently requested. Now we’re pleased to make it available for your replay and use.

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Achieve Magazine From Quixtar:

Fifty years old and still looking good

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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

RESOURCES

IBOAI Speaking Guidelines for

Independent Business Owners
IBO Bookkeeping 101
IRS Web Site
More Tax Information
Business Rules and Regulations
Rules of Conduct
Business Support Materials (BSM)
Dispute Resolution Procedures
IBO Plan
IBO Alert
Business Reference Guide
IBO Registration Agreement
Professional Development Programs
Website Framing Agreement
Audio & Video
IBOAI Blog
Ada-Tudes
Opportunity Zone
IBO Facts
Amway Global / Quixtar
Quixtar Facts
Nutrilite
Artistry
Alticor
eSpring.com

Amway Global / Quixtar North America – Partnering with the IBOAI
The Voice of the IBO for 50 Years

We’re heading into the final stretches of 2008 and the end of our 49th year as your association. The new year, 2009, will mark our 50th anniversary, 50 years of partnering with Amway Global / Quixtar North America and celebrating the IBO. It’s a new year and an anniversary we look forward to commemorating. Please join us this coming year as we observe this milestone.

IBOAI NEWS

IBOAI Attends Achievers to Congratulate and Communicate
In early December, the magnificent Venetian Resort in Las Vegas was overflowing with winners – IBOs attending Achievers ’08 as the guests of Amway Global. The IBOAI was there, too, to congratulate and communicate with Members as their trade association.

IBOAI Gathers with Achievers in Las Vegas
Congratulations to the thousands of achievers who are attending Achievers ‘08 in Las Vegas this weekend – or soon will be. IBOAI, about to celebrate 50 years as your trade association, is excited to be part of this great annual event.

IBOAI Takes You to Achievers
Congratulations! You’re going to Achievers Invitational 2008 at the beautiful Venetian Resort Hotel Casino in Las Vegas – via the Internet. The IBOAI will be there, bringing you frequent coverage of this premier Amway Global event.

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 Quixtar / Amway Global, the IBOAI and Quixtar put together these Speaking Guidelines for Independent Business Owners.

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IBO BOOKKEEPING 101

Tax Tips for IBOs
November: Another year has rolled around and it’s time to start thinking about year-end tax planning. Here are some helpful tips for 2008.

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IBO Bookkeeping 101:

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Canadian Version

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AMWAY GLOBAL / QUIXTAR NEWS

Amway Global Donates $1.12 Million Worth of Products to the “Today Show” Toy Drive
Amway Global is donating more than $1.12 million in product to the “Today Show” Toy Drive, as part of the One by One Campaign for Children and in support of the United States Direct Selling Association’s effort to provide holiday gifts for thousands of children nationwide.

PayPal Now a Payment Option for Amway Global Online Purchases
Beginning December 15, 2008, IBOs and their customers have the option to pay for Amway Global™ online purchases using PayPal.

Amway Global’s Quixtar University to Become the Learning Center
Amway Global’s “Quixtar University” is becoming the “Learning Center.”

Activa Expands Its Services for Your Family and Future
Already an exciting resource as a Partner Store, Activa Services is proud to offer expanded services for your family and future.

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, 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
              Quixtar

IBO BEST PRACTICES

Follow the Online Rules

We live in the age of the Internet. So much communication passes across the Internet, it seems natural to join in. However, the IBOAI Board and Amway Global established zero-tolerance rules to prohibit harmful online activities. These are the IBO Best Practices Online Rules.

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COMMUNITY SUPPORT

Victors Put Their Hearts into Local Heart Walk

Jody and Kathy Victor aren’t new to doing good works for their community, but they wanted to do even more. When they saw a local university was holding a Heart Walk for the American Heart Association in September, it seemed like a great opportunity to contribute. See how they inspired a team, an organization, and a community.

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IBOAI BLOG

Relaying facts, removing rumors, giving IBOs a voice.

Going Green with Amway Global
See the green you can accomplish when you buy and retail products exclusively from Amway Global.

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