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Hello and happy Spring! We have now scheduled our Team Calls for April and May -- hope you can join us. * Team Exclusive Conference Calls scheduled for Sunday evening, April 19th and Monday evening, May 18th. See below for details!
A warm welcome to our new team members! OrganicPro Team News is YOUR forum for ideas, updates, training articles and resources. Your contributions are welcome and encouraged.
In the section "How to Achieve Your Dreams," I provide the first steps used in the Get-2-Executive Course currently being offered by Alf Orpen, co-founder and director of ONE Group. Just by doing those steps, you will see your business grow, so take some time this month and next to actually do them! Next time, we'll continue with short classified type ads, articles and presentations based on these initial exercises and ideas. The beauty is these tools you create can be used in many ways and in any strategy and I'll go into that further in the next newsletter. (Note: the examples below are not 'real', but based on a variety of those posted in the Get2Exec ning network.)
VERY IMPORTANT:
New initiatives and special offers are being announced by ONE Group often. Be sure to READ your newsletters and e-blasts as they arrive in your In-Box so you can be up-to-date and start getting the word out asap!
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If you are new or getting re-started in your business, you will want to be receiving my Helpful Hints Getting Started e-mail series. My hope is that you will simply create a folder - 'Helpful Hints Getting Started Training' - to keep these for reference and to look at when you have a few minutes. They do contain a wealth of information for you! Simply reply asking to be added to the list.
It is my goal to bring you resources and ideas, news and more to help you in making a difference for all the people you help and for our environment!
Note: We will continue to recognize Promotions, so keep me posted if you or someone on your team achieves a milestone rank promotion in the marketing plan!
Congratulations to Sara Valakas in Illinois, who was recognized in the ONE Group Newsletter for coming in as one of the Top 10 Representatives in the February Sponsoring Contest!! Way to go (organic) Sara!
We have three Representatives on the team who were promoted to Manager in March! They are Sara Valakas, Laura Cocoran (Nurture Yourself) and Terri Chaseley. They are also recognized on the left-hand sidebar. Congratulations to each of you from all of us!
Testimonial Contributed by Karen MacNab in Illinois. Thank you Karen!!
"I LOVE the InLiven and Berry Radical! I started making myself a smoothie every morning with the InLiven, Berry Radical and some frozen fruit. I love smoothies so the vitamins have become so easy to take now! And with all this crazy weather, I haven't been sick yet this winter. I attribute that to these two items and the extra vitamin D I've been taking. I feel great, I'm more alert, I'm healthier...what more can I say???
I also use the Jaffa Lip balm daily. I had a problem last winter where my
lips got so dry, and no amount of any lip balm I tried rid my lips of that
chapped skin. But I've not had that problem this winter and I'm sure it's
due to the high quality of the ingredients used to make this lip balm. I
love it and will continue to buy this product, as well.
Those are the only products I've used regularly so far. But I'm very
pleased with them all! ~Pam P.
»Excellent Resources: Kosher, Vegan and Certified Organic Probiotics and Quick Facts for Joining«
I have developed a Team-Exclusive Word document for promoting and educating on In-Liven and Fast-Tract, the two nutritionals that contain pro-biotics and are now also Certified Kosher. It's a 2-page handout that can be emailed or copied (double-sided). Please e-mail me for your copy!
If you have not yet received the document I created called "Quick Facts for Joining with the OrganicPro International Team" ~ then e-mail me for that one too!
**Note: I will be taking a short break from April 14-19th, so please be patient as I reply to you on this or other topics. If you have urgent questions or need immediate assistance, please contact your sponsor, Executive Cheryl Rounds or ONE Group customer service. I appreciate your understanding.
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For the complete list of ONE Group TRAINING Calls and more, PLEASE Check often in Member's Area under Member News, then Events. Calls, Webinars and other Events will also be announced in ONE Group Representative Newsletters.
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 2009: OrganicPro International Team Call Series:
Join us for Team Exclusive Conference Calls: These monthly calls will focus on topics of interest to you. Some will have guests who will share insight and expertise, while others will be more interactive.
The more up-to-date and involved you are, the more you'll radiate organics, health & wellbeing and business knowledge to others and the universe...bringing you more organics, health and wellbeing and business!
THIRD & FOURTH Monthly Team CALLS of the year -
3rd: Sunday, April 19, 2009 from 8:30 - 10:00 pm EST.
Topics: Creating or expanding your online presence and other ideas for Internet marketing. What websites are included in my membership? How do I get visitors to them? What options are there, such as do-it-yourself websites, blogs, social networking sites and more? What is MiOrganicFuture and how do I use it to market the ONE Group business opportunity?
The Baby Care Range Buy 1, Get 1 Free Promotion & Mother's Day gift set -- let's brainstorm how we can take advantage of these great offers!
AND, for those who missed this on the last call, we'll talk about how to leverage Earth Day activities to grow your business. We'll also briefly review the benefits of attending the next ONE Group Conference in October 2009: Why you must be there and how to get all or part of your trip for free!
4th: Monday, May 18, 2009 from 9-10pm EST
Topic: Join us to learn and share ideas for the miSpa party plan or spa experience! Different ways to 'do' the party, streamlining your marketing to attract hosts and guests, and how to vary themes to attract a diverse audience. Turn MiSpa into a profitable organic business. Also, find out what resources, training, forms and details are available from ONE Group.
For Team Calls, please use the following numbers:
Call in numbers: 1-712-775-7000
Participant Code: 452347#
Future topics include:
- Focus on Nutrition: MiVitality Range benefits and resources to learn more and for sharing with others (including testimonials!). "Tasting Parties" -- a new idea!!
- Bring a new or prospective rep on the call for a ONE Group Overview and Orientation.
- Balancing and blending family life with your ONE Group enterprise.
- Incorporating holiday themes into your strategies.
My goal is to also share any updates from the company and allow some time for Q&A on each call. If you have other suggestions for a call topic, please e-mail or call Cheryl or me! Watch your inbox for future call dates and times! Join us this Sunday, the 19th, for a very informative and interactive call!
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Announcements ~ News from ONE Group.
Now that the company news is published every two weeks, I will keep this section brief. Please carefully review your ONE Group Newsletters to stay up-to-date on products, new tools and all company information. THANKS!
* 3 Promotions are now running or will be soon... For promotions 1 & 2, BE SURE everyone knows to place their orders by 9pm local time on April 29th (they end at 9 am April 30th North American Eastern time, so best to get orders in by April 29th!!).
Promotion #1: For all representatives who order 100 PV or more by April 29th, simply put in 'newspromo' for the promotion code, to see 200 ONE Group Newspapers added to your shopping cart! (Remember to order 50 PV or more by the evening of the 23rd so your Business Protection does not run. To get this special, your order needs to be 100 PV or more, which is easy if you take advantage of Promotion #2!)
Promotion #2: For all representatives, preferred customers and retailers (if applicable), the company is offering a 'Buy 1, Get 1 Free' on the Baby Range!! Lots of ways to get the word out -- you can forward the email you'll get from the company to your circle of influence or create simple flyers with the baby range photo, product and promotion details and your contact info. to leave at appropriate places or give out as you go about your daily activities (see if any friends or relatives would be willing to publicize for you, esp. if they know anyone expecting or new babies). If you are online networking or have joined regional groups, make sure you get the word out that way. What a great gift idea too! Be sure to get an extra set to use as Testers if you haven't already done so. The set can be found under Mother & Baby section and Value Pack section.
Promotion #3: Watch your inbox for the 'I love MiMum (or MiMom)' special for Mother's Day or for any special person in your life or your customers' lives who may enjoy the Nourishing Hand Cream and Rose Monsoon Hydrating Mist! They will come together in a drawstring organza bag. You can have it delivered directly; or you can order the set when you place your monthly order and hand deliver or send to your mom, grandmother or other very special person.
Let others know about this lovely gift just in time for Mother's Day. Share the word with your family, friends and 'networks'! ** You can already go into your back office and choose this set of products to feature under "view and edit personal details" in Management Tools -- go to Featured Products and find it on the drop-down list. You can choose other options for the 4 Featured Products and the two other fields. This is a great way to customize your organic business! (you can see mine at: www.FabulousOrganics.com)
From the Members Area under News ~ Effective Immediately:
New Website Enhancements - take some time to visit your site and see the new features and page flows. "Several new features have been added to your ONEgroup website that we would like to share with you. We're confident that each of these enhancements will improve your shopping experience and that of your customers."
* New join process - Your new representatives will be able to order during the enrollment process without wasting time by logging out and then back in to their account.
* Manage your monthly orders online - Simply follow the new "Manage Monthly Order" link under the Earn Income tab on your home page to quickly access your monthly order.
* New checkout pages - We've added a new look and feel to the checkout process to guide your customers through to order completion.
* New Mini-Cart - The mini-cart is now only visible if it contains products. This provides a cleaner and less distracting web experience for you and your customers.
* All Inclusive Pricing - Australian and UK pricing has been adjusted to include taxes. This is necessary to streamline order processing and will add clarity and convenience to the checkout process. Actual product prices have not been increased.
Additional features and benefits will be unveiled in the next edition of ONEgroup News coming next week. You don't want to miss it!
New MiSpa Business Startup Pack ~ Launch scheduled for April 16th Australian Eastern Time.
"We are pleased to announce the upcoming release of the MiSpa Business Startup Pack. The pack will offer 45 day credit terms to all eligible Representatives and is available for purchase during the joining process. The pack cost will be paid from bonuses earn during the new representative's first 45 days with any remaining balance to be paid by credit card at the end of the 45 day period. Complete program details will be released in the April 16 edition of ONEgroup News.
Please contact support@mionegroup.com if you have questions or comments relating to these announcements.
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* The New Preferred Customer newsletter "MiTime" has launched. Remember that only customers who ordered for the first time online since November 2008 would have been able to opt-in for it.
Therefore, this is a wonderful opportunity to forward the newsletter to all your customers and anyone else you know, who may wish to get them on a regular basis. Simply tell them to click on the Subscribe (big pink button) and they can be added. Anyone, not just customers, may opt-in!! You can do this regularly as one reason to be in touch with your circle of influence and your previous customers.
* Executive Call updates:
Next year's ONE Group Conferences have been set, with the Australasian one to be held June 12-15 on the Gold Coast and the North American one on October 9-12 in Chicago, Illinois!! A one-stop online registration service is now available and will soon include the North American Conference details. There are sponsorship opportunities well worth your effort, from covering registration fees to your hotel ... and even your domestic flight to attend conference. If you start now, you can aim to come to conference in October with your Conference fees paid for... great news for all reps on the team who want to attend!!
New incentives are being put in place for new Representatives to begin with a Fast Start, plus more promotion of what's included in membership fees. Stay tuned for details...
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Credit Card Authorization Forms (CCAF).
To continue to receive your preferred rep discount for being on BP or Autoship, you must have your CCAF in to headquarters. This is Australian law. The form may be faxed, sent regular mail or scanned in and sent via e-mail. I recommend choosing BP, getting the form in to ONE Group and then placing your order manually by the evening of the 23rd of the month, so you don't need to think about your default order! It's an easy task -- ask your sponsor or me for details!
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How to Achieve Your Dreams ~
This issue: Getting Focused on Who You Are, What You Offer and Your Strategy Statement
(by Ronit Rosen based on Alf Orpen's Get2Exec Program)
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Dear ONEderful team,
How To Get Focused and Get Going... Just Do This Exercise!
Step 1 Your 10 Words or Phrases:
Get a piece of paper or blank Word or other document ready. Now, brainstorm...10 words or phrases that get you excited, that describe who you are and how you are, how you live, work, play and relate. If you would hear these words in conversations, you would want to get involved or add your ideas or opinion. If someone who loves you described you, what would they say? What are you passionate about? How do you relate to others?
Example: honest, friendly, organic living enthusiast, passionate about holistic health and environment issues, mother of three, nutrition, getting outdoors in nature, physical fitness, positive and open-minded, animal lover.
Step 2 Signature Statement:
Now, using some or all of these words and phrases, create a few sentences using those phrases and words that best describe you and your life and business/education/career pursuits.
Example: As a mother of three and outdoor enthusiast, I care greatly about holistic health, nutrition, the environment and protecting animals. I want my children to have a future filled with organic living, access to clean and sustainable homes, farms, cities and countries. My own positive, honest and friendly nature attracts open-minded, fun and dedicated people into my life and my family's life.
Step 3 Offer Statement: The offer statement is what you uniquely offer to others. What is your business focused on doing/being? What are you offering to others?
Example: My holistic business focuses on offering solutions to go organic in all ways possible; part of my offer includes emphasis on certified organic nutrition helping people of all ages and backgrounds and even pets! As a family-centered person, I strive to provide options to myself and others for purchasing 'green' while earning abundant 'green' income through a sustainable range of organic products offered via consultations, spa parties and online in social groups and forums geared towards families. My passion and positive outlook translate into excellent customer service and creative marketing ideas.
Step 4: Strategy Statement (first develop general targets and goals, then expand on these how you will get to those targets/goals)
In this section, you will want to state clearly and simply where you will be in one year (12 months) or other time period. Be realistic and challenge yourself too.
Example:
April 30th, 2010, I have reached Executive with ONE Group ~
Achieved over 10,000 Group Volume with at least 2,500 points in each leg; Personally-sponsored 14 Active Independent Representatives, 40-50 online customers and 40-50 Mispa customers.
I will achieve these goals by:
- developing 2-3 seminars and presenting to groups 2x's a month (focus on babies and children, nutritional needs and becoming an ingredient detective)
- finding expos/fairs in my region and exhibiting 4-5 times in 12 months;
- placing flyers, brochures, newspapers and postcards in 10 places every month (with my details and brand for contact; focus on offering spa experiences with themes, nutritionals and business builders);
- placing classifieds for finding MiSpa hosts and guests and business builders interested in party plan;
- creating a 5-page website with information, newsletter opt-in and links to my ONE Group sites with brief introductions of what the visitor will find at each site; MiStory with photos and videos of me/family and company directors;
- Decide on 2 in-person networking groups to join and 2 online social networking sites to use actively (i.e. once a week minimum); [note: With each idea, you can get more specific, such as animal lovers' group and a mom and children group, for our example Signature and Offer Statement.
- Hold 2 MiSpa parties a month for the first 2 months, then 3-4 parties a month after that through month 12.
- Team support to include calling my team members monthly, organizing conference calls and making sure my colleagues know about our upline calls, short e-mails with useful info or updates, one local team meeting, event or training per month, etc....
...hopefully, you get the idea!
[Note: you can have more or less ideas - I just wanted to mention several ideas to give you a jump-start. Brainstorm for yourself what you want to do or try. For some, being focused only on one strategy will be better than doing many things; for others, the opposite will be true. If you want to discuss, feel free to be in touch.]
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OK, that's all for this month. Did this help? Have questions? Comments? Send them along now, so I can answer or address them next time. Thanks!
Have you been receiving free e-mails from someone who really motivates or inspires you? Listened to a dynamic coach lately? Picked up a book about synthetic chemicals, skin care, pro-biotics or the immune system... or other related topics? Why not share these with us in next month's issue? Send an e-mail to me today (or whenever you have a good nugget to add). THANKS!!
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