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10 Principles of Highly Ethical Network Marketers Redux

By Dan Mitchell, MLM Blog Correspondent

Over 5 years ago Ty posted a list of the 10 Principles of Highly Ethical Network Marketers to the MLM Blog. Here it is again if you missed it...or you can read the original post here...

1. Treat all downline and potential business partners as unique and valuable individuals

2. Support each downlines freedom, growth, and development

3. Communicate to downline by name with respect

4. Model and encourage a balanced life of good work and rest

5. Honor and respect downlines families

6. Protect downlines life, safety, finances, and health

7. Create an environment free of harassment

8. Be fair and just in financial matters

9. Communicate honestly and truthfully

10. Cultivate a positive attitude toward others and their accomplishments

*Principles patterned off of the Ten Principles of Highly Ethical Business Leaders - www.ethix.org

1. Treat all downline and potential business partners as unique and valuable individuals

2. Support each downlines freedom, growth, and development

3. Communicate to downline by name with respect

4. Model and encourage a balanced life of good work and rest

5. Honor and respect downlines families

6. Protect downlines life, safety, finances, and health

7. Create an environment free of harassment

8. Be fair and just in financial matters

9. Communicate honestly and truthfully

10. Cultivate a positive attitude toward others and their accomplishments

*Principles patterned off of the Ten Principles of Highly Ethical Business Leaders - www.ethix.org

Buzzirk Mobile from Global Verge Launches

By Dan Mitchell, MLM Blog Correspondent

Has anyone heard of this new mobile MLM?

From Global Verge:

Zer01 Mobile announced today that it has signed an agreement with Buzzirk Mobile, Inc. to provide unlimited voice and data mobile wireless services for Buzzirk Mobile subscribers starting in July 2009. The mobile service will also be marketed through Global Verge, a mobile virtual network operator for Buzzirk Mobile. Creating interconnect agreements throughout North America and the globe, Zer01 Mobile is the first mobile service to offer a true unlimited voice, data and Internet plan that is priced affordably with taxes and fees.

“This is a great way to kick-off our commercial launch this summer 2009 as Buzzirk Mobile and Global Verge will begin marketing our unlimited wireless service. Buzzirk Mobile customers will now be able to use voice, text and Web services without counting their monthly minutes for one low price,” said Ben Piiliani, CEO, Zer01 Mobile.  ”Global Verge has members and sales representatives throughout the United States, Canada and several other countries. By leveraging Global Verge’s expert services, Buzzirk Mobile has plans to significantly expand its customer base and dramatically enhance our customer mobile services as our exclusive direct, affiliate and multi-level marketing industry agreement with Zer01 Mobile develops,” explained Mark Petschel, CEO, Global Verge.

Creating interconnect agreements throughout North America and the globe, Zer01 Mobile is the first mobile service to offer a true unlimited voice, data and Internet plan that is priced affordably with taxes and fees included. Priced also affordably, Zer01 Mobile’s international plan reaches out to the most popular calling countries around the world. The company has licensed patent pending proprietary Veritable Mobile Convergence (VMC) Technology that allows each smart phone user to make voice calls or transmit data by sending voice communications through a VoIP system.

Based in Missouri, Buzzirk Mobile is a worldwide mobile communications company supported by marketing and sales efforts by its parent company Global Verge.

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Direct Sales in Vietnam Booming

By Dan Mitchell, MLM Blog Correspondent

From VN Business News:

Euromonitor International Plc, a market researcher, said Viet Nam had high potential as a market for direct selling and cosmetic industries.

Avon also saw great potential here, so the company opened a plant in the Viet Nam - Singapore Industrial Zone in 2004 to make products domestically, according to Avon Viet Nam.

By 2008, 31 direct-selling companies nationwide had made a total revenue of VND1.2 trillion (US$67 million) and had 450,000 distributors. In 2007, they achieved an average sales growth rate of 16.8 per cent, according to the Viet Nam Competition Authority

"These figures are quite modest as opposed to the size of the Vietnamese population and the entrepreneurship of the Vietnamese people," said Looe Chee Seng, general director of Amway Viet Nam, acknowledging that the global economic crisis had affected consumer spending behaviour, not only in direct selling but throughout the retail sector.

"However, this is only a short-term trend and not expected to impact the evolution of consumer lifestyles, and we believe the market will soon recover. Moreover, our experience in other markets has shown that in difficult circumstance like this, Amway comes out even stronger," he added.

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herbusiness Inspires, Educates Australian Business Networkers

By Dan Mitchell, MLM Blog Correspondent

herBusiness is the official blog of the Australian Businesswomen’s Network "which provides business mentoring for women, information and business education for women business-owners across Australia and facilitates opportunities for them to engage in business networking, learn and be inspired by role models and by each other. Whether you have an idea for a business, are in start-up or emerging business, or you are well established, we are here to help you learn, grow and connect."

The ABN is headed up by Suzi Dafnis - read more about Suzi here. Read inspiring stories of women in business from ABN's blog here...

This from the berBusiness Blog:

Australian Businesswomen’s Network "supports thousands of women business-owners to increase their skills and their networks. ABN is the peak body representative for businesswomen in Australia. With over 20,000 community members, ABN caters to the largest community of women business-owners in Australia.ABN provides inspiration, education and networking opportunities for women business-owners and entrepreneurs."

And a quote from Suzi:

"I didn’t have any formal business training when I started my first business. Mentors have played a big part in my success. That’s why I’m so passionate about helping others find mentors, resources and the information they need to grow and learn."

eXfuze Launches in Malaysia & Thailand

By Dan Mitchell, MLM Blog Correspondent

eXfuze is launching in Malaysia on July 7 and in Thailand July 8.

eXfuze  is based on the power of lucky number seven. They combine "the earth's seven most powerful botanicals" with a  compensation plan featuring seven ways to earn.

The eXfuze product description reads like an Indiana Jones style story...."Explorers and visionaries have always suspected that in exocitc locales, at the furthest reaches of the planet lie the secrets to vibrant health...Traversing the globe...scaling the mountainous regions and the fertile valleys...plumbing the depths of the sea....gleaning modern ruths from ancient folklore...pouring over the most advanced scientific studies..."

The eXfuze executive team is made up of the Cotton brothers: Rick Cotton (CEO) is a former missionary. and Don Cotton (COO) is a former Microsoft employee.

Paul Morris (EVP Sales), a former top Amway distributor and Peter Hammer (VP Ops), a former Executive VP at Mannatech round out the team.

Are there too many "juice" products being marketed by too many network marketing companies? If Xango was first to market - who'll be last?

Maybe eXfuze can "scale the mountainous regions" of success and longevity in the direct-sales industry. Or maybe not. We'll keep you posted.

Business Advice For Entrepreneurial Moms

By Dan Mitchell, MLM Blog Correspondent

This looks like a great even for the work at home mom set. Moms Unite!

From San Diego:

Addressing what they see as a growing number of “moms” seeking help to start, or expand, a business, five San Diego women are organizing the Moms in Business Unite Conference. Set for Sept. 16, the event at USD’s Joan Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice is expected to attract 300 attendees. Randa Cote, a professional event organizing consultant, is chairing the all-day function. Cote says it will differ from other women in business efforts by offering four segments, each with specific training, rather than relying primarily on general networking and/or product sales.

“We are finding that women and moms are going out into the marketplace to start business,” Cote says. Many, she says, are looking to supplement incomes that have been trimmed by the layoff or reduced pay of a spouse.

“The core focus of this conference is educating women and moving businesses forward,” Cote says.

The day-long event includes three recognition components: The Inventor Showcase Award, which will acknowledge 10 women for a product or service they introduced to market no earlier than January 2008; Mompreneur Grant, a cash award (the size will be determined by tickets sold) for a business at least a year old that needs capital to take the next step; and My Man of the Year Award, designed “to honor an extraordinary man that has supported a working mother to pursue entrepreneurial endeavors.”

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iJango: Center Of The Online Universe?

So far, iJango is short on details and big on hype.  With no product, it looks like a pyramid scheme, paying out for sign ups that people recruit.

We'll see what happens.

Efusjon MLM Review

By Dan Mitchell, MLM Blog Correspondent

What is efusjon?

efusjon energy club products offer remarkable taste, pack tremendous energy and deliver health and vitality! efusjon's delicious and healthy energy drinks are created with you in mind. Whether you're 18 or 80, our energy drinks give your body exactly what it needs to thrive throughout the day and throughout your life!

Made from 100% all-natural ingredients and with no preservatives or additives, efusjon's energy drinks give you a rich, smooth flavor you can enjoy anytime - completely guilt-free. So start your day with the bolt of delicious, nutritious energy your body and taste buds will crave! And you can enjoy our energy drinks anytime your body needs an extra boost! Best of all, efusjon's energy drinks come loaded with the power of nature's best ingredients!

By joining the efusjon energy club you will be able to choose what type of drinks you desire on a monthly basis depending on your body's needs. Whether it's our energy drink that has antioxidant properties which help your body fight the free-radical toxins you take in each day, another one that combats basic fatigue, or both, the choice is yours. As we continue to add new and exciting healthy energy drinks to the efusjon energy club, you will be able to mix and match each month's order to suit your health needs. Not only does efusjon energy club offer the healthiest energy drinks available anywhere, but we also provide you with a unique opportunity to make a serious income!

When you become an efusjon energy club Associate, you become part of the most unique compensation structure in the network marketing industry. Our revolutionary new system rewards you not only for the efforts of you and your organization, but even for sales in other people's organizations! It's part of the efusjon energy club's "share the wealth" philosophy that's a win-win for everyone!

The efusjon energy club...energy for everyone!

The efusjon Compensation Plan

Get healthy and get paid! At the efusjon energy club, we believe in healthy bodies and a healthy income. You can enjoy the delicious and nutritious virtues of our amazing energy drinks and reap the rewards from your very own successful efusjon energy club business.

Under the efusjon energy club revolutionary new community compensation structure, you get rewarded in ways you never dreamed possible. It's a unique opportunity never before seen in the network marketing industry!

Our "Community Overlap" plan rewards you not only for your efforts and your organization's efforts, but even for the efforts of people beside you and above you! With overlapping support from active Associates from the left, the right and above your organization, you can get paid for the efforts of people completely unaffiliated with you.

How do I get paid? In the efusjon energy club, you have two distinct ways to change your financial future:

1. When you join the efusjon energy club as a Member, you earn 4.25% of total sales volume in commissions for each order of efusjon's energy drinks when

• Customers order efusjon energy drink products from your replicated website

2. As an efusjon energy club Associate, you have an opportunity to earn even more - a whole lot more - as you build an organization of other motivated efusjon energy club Associates

• Once you have enrolled 3 people as an efusjon energy club Associate, you will be promoted to an Executive. As an Executive you will receive 4.25% of total sales volume for each active, personally enrolled Associate and your personally enrolled Associate's down lines every month. As your organization grows, so does your income.
• Add to that the efusjon energy club "Community Overlap" (where you are able to receive 1% of the total sales volume for each Associate enrolled by others that overlap into your community matrix) and you have the potential to increase your income dramatically.

3. efusjon energy club Associates are eligible for other incentives - in addition to their lucrative commissions! That sounds amazing - but I bet it's expensive to join. Actually, joining the efusjon energy club is a very affordable way to start a business - and for less than the price of a nice dinner out, you can begin changing your life today.

For just $30, you can become an efusjon energy club Member. As a Member, you are encouraged to retail efusjon energy drinks for a healthy profit.

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Klikfire MLM Review

By Dan Mitchell, MLM Blog Correspondent

From NPros:

KlikFire is a multi-level marketing company that has13 years of business experience and patent-pending technology at its core. KlikFire is a fully owned subsidiary of Pinnacle Communications and an independant business owner's portal for GreenBackStreet.com; a cash back shopping website.

Independant business owners of KlikFire, give away free memberships to GreenBackStreet.com. Then by getting those members to sign-up more members, they earn percentage rewards on all the shopping they do, as well as earning more when the GreenBackStreet.com members become KlikFire IBO's of their own.

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Top 10 Twitter Tools for MLM Professionals

By Dan Mitchell, MLM Blog Correspondent

Guy Kawasaki says that Twitter is the most important marketing tool since the television. You can read more from Guy at How to Use Twitter as a Twool.

Over the last 2 weeks I've gone a bit Twitter crazy - 18 hours a day trying all the tips, tricks and tools related to this new Web 2.0 phenomenon. Here's my report on the Top 10 Twitter Tools for MLM Professionals.

1. Power Twitter
The name says it all...this is Twitter on steroids...perfect for network marketers. Their goal is to make Twitter better. Unfortunately it only works with Firefox so far but they're working on versions for Safari and Chrome. Power Twitter allows you to share photos, videos and music. Follow @powertwitter for the latest news.

2. TweetDeck
TweetDeck is one of the most popular Twitter clients. TweetDeck makes the mountains of tweets manageable. An alternative to TweetDeck is DestroyTwitter. Or Tweetie. Or...the list goes on.

3. TwitterFeed
TwitterFeed allows you to feed all new Blog posts directly to Twitter. Syndicate yourself. This is a great tool for anyone who has an MLM Blog or a blog about a specific Network Marketing company.

4. Twitter Karma
Find out what your Twitter Karma. Be careful not to bulk unfollow everyone.

4. Twitter Counter
Twitter Counter allows you to compare yourself with other Twitter users.

5. Twitter Grader
Once you've begun tweeting get your Twitter Grade from Twitter Grader.

6. Tweet Later
Tweet Later is a productivity tool for "busy tweeple". Tweet Later gives you the ability to schedule tweets, track keywords on Twitter, Send welcome direct messages to new followers, automatically follow those who follow you, unfollow those who unfollow you and manage multiple Twitter accounts with TweetCockpit.

7. Twist
Twist allows you to track trends on Twitter. There's also TwitScoop.

8. Qwitter
Qwitter monitors who quits following you...so you can quit following them! Jerks!

9. TweetAdder
Tweet Adder is for you if you're looking for more followers. Try the Free Trial.

10. bit.ly
bit.ly is a simple url shortener. Many Twitter tools have bit.ly support built-in but you can go direct to the source.

Enjoy the Twitterverse.

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