The Road Less Traveled Is Our Video Most Requested  Posted: 10/02/2008

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.

Thousands Meet IBOAI at National Spotlight Tour in Portland  Posted: 9/19/2008

What did you do this past weekend? If you were near Portland, Oregon, perhaps you were one of the thousands who attended the National Spotlight Tour.

Join IBOAI at National Spotlight Tour in Dallas, Texas  Posted: 9/19/2008

IBOAI joins the National Spotlight Tour crossing the U.S. and Pathways to Success crossing Canada. Next stop, Dallas, Texas!

Thousands Resist Hanna to Visit the IBOAI at National Spotlight Tour in Washington, D.C.  Posted: 9/09/2008

Thank you for putting out the welcome mat September 5 and 6 despite Tropical Storm Hanna, Washington, D.C. Thousands of IBOs and their prospects still came to National Spotlight Tour through wind and rain and flooding water.

Qualified Platinums Prepare to Vote and Be Heard  Posted: 9/08/2008

IBOAI Board election time is here. Ballots were mailed to Qualified Platinums and above September 8 to vote for three new Directors. Be sure to vote and be heard.

Join IBOAI at National Spotlight Tour in Portland, OR  Posted: 9/08/2008

IBOAI joins the National Spotlight Tour crossing the U.S. and Pathways to Success crossing Canada. Next stop, Portland, OR!

More than 13,000 Visit the IBOAI at National Spotlight Tour in New York  Posted: 9/05/2008

What a welcome by “The City That Never Sleeps”! More than 13,000 IBOs and their guests attended the National Spotlight Tour at the Javits Convention Center in New York City on August 29 and 30, and the IBOAI was there to greet them.

Join IBOAI at National Spotlight Tour in Washington, D.C.  Posted: 9/02/2008

IBOAI joins the National Spotlight Tour crossing the U.S. and Pathways to Success crossing Canada. Next stop, Washington, D.C.!

Thousands Meet IBOAI at National Spotlight Tour in Omaha  Posted: 8/28/2008

What did you do this past weekend? If you were near Omaha, Nebraska, perhaps you were one of the thousands who attended the National Spotlight Tour.

Join IBOAI at National Spotlight Tour in New York City  Posted: 8/27/2008

IBOAI joins the National Spotlight Tour crossing the U.S. and Pathways to Success crossing Canada. Next stop, New York!

Join IBOAI at National Spotlight Tour in Omaha  Posted: 8/15/2008

IBOAI joins the National Spotlight Tour crossing the U.S. and Pathways to Success crossing Canada. Next stop, Omaha!

Thousands Visit the IBOAI at National Spotlight Tour in San Francisco  Posted: 8/13/2008

You made our weekend! Thank you to the thousands who visited us August 8 and 9 at the National Spotlight Tour, held at San Francisco’s Moscone Center West.

IBOAI Greets Thousands at Chicago National Spotlight Tour  Posted: 7/21/2008

Thanks, Chicago, for a great visit! IBOAI spent two exciting days greeting crowds at fabulous McCormick Place during the National Spotlight Tour July 11 and 12. We talked with more than 6,000 IBOs and their prospects new to the Quixtar experience.

Join IBOAI at National Spotlight Tour in San Francisco  Posted: 7/15/2008

IBOAI joins the National Spotlight Tour crossing the U.S. and Pathways to Success crossing Canada. Next stop, San Francisco.

IBOAI and Quixtar Bring Change to New IBO Registration Process  Posted: 7/14/2008

The result of multiple Board Meetings and work completed by the IBOAI Board and Quixtar in June, registration just got a little easier!

June Board Meeting Features “True Partnership and True Transparency”  Posted: 6/28/2008

There was a high sense of accomplishment as IBOAI Board members, staff and Quixtar Corporate executives began the closing session of their June IBOAI Board Meeting. The feeling was that things had never gone smoother!

IBOAI Joins the National Spotlight Tour and Pathways to Success – Next Stop, Chicago  Posted: 6/24/2008

IBOAI joins the National Spotlight Tour crossing the U.S. and Pathways to Success crossing Canada. A member of the IBOAI Board will speak and staff will be on hand to answer your questions. Next stop, Chicago!

IBOAI Wows Crowds at Orlando National Spotlight Tour  Posted: 6/10/2008

Thanks, Orlando, for making us feel welcome. IBOAI spent two exciting days greeting crowds at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center during the National Spotlight Tour June 6 and 7. We talked with thousands of IBOs and their prospects new to the Quixtar experience.

IBOAI Supports the Children of the U.S. Dream Academy  Posted: 6/06/2008

The cause: Children threatened with the cycle of incarceration. The organization acting on their behalf: The U.S. Dream Academy, now celebrating its 10th successful year. The worthy affair: The 7th Annual Power of a Dream Gala fundraising event seeking to raise a million dollars, which IBOAI has proudly supported.

IBOAI Joins the National Spotlight Tour and Pathways to Success – Next Stop, Orlando  Posted: 6/03/2008

IBOAI joins the National Spotlight Tour crossing the U.S. and Pathways to Success crossing Canada. Next stop is Orlando!

6,400 Greet IBOAI at Pathways to Success in Toronto  Posted: 6/02/2008

Pathways to Success are packing in the crowds – more than 6,400 greeted us in Toronto May 30 and 31! New IBOs brought prospects to learn about Quixtar and their association, the IBOAI.

Thousands Meet IBOAI at National Spotlight Tour in Greensboro  Posted: 6/02/2008

What did you do this past weekend? If you were in Greensboro, North Carolina, we hope you were one of the thousands who attended the National Spotlight Tour.

22,000 Greet IBOAI at National Spotlight Tour in Los Angeles  Posted: 5/20/2008

Were you one of the 22,000 who attended the National Spotlight Tour in Los Angeles May 9 and 10? Thank you for spending some time with us!

IBOAI Joins the National Spotlight Tour and Pathways to Success – Next Stops, Greensboro and Toronto!  Posted: 5/12/2008

IBOAI joins the National Spotlight Tour crossing the U.S. and Pathways to Success crossing Canada. Next stops, Greensboro and Toronto!

IBOAI Joins the National Spotlight Tour and Pathways to Success – First Stop, Los Angeles!  Posted: 4/30/2008

IBOAI joins the National Spotlight Tour crossing the U.S. and Pathways to Success crossing Canada. First stop, Los Angeles!

IBOAI Board of Directors Calls MonaVie Initiative a Publicity Stunt  Posted: 4/03/2008

The Board of Directors of the Independent Business Owners Association International, the primary advocacy organization representing hundreds of thousands of independent business owners (IBOs) powered by Quixtar/Amway Global, today issued this statement in response to an initiative announced by MonaVie, a direct selling organization that competes with Quixtar/Amway Global.

IBOAI Shares Quixtar / Amway Global Guidelines on “Perfect Water” Claims  Posted: 3/27/2008

Considering all the excitement over new Perfect Empowered Drinking Water, it’s important that everyone be on the same page.

IBOAI Connects with Its Members at Achievers  Posted: 2/12/2008

Achievers is the largest Quixtar-sponsored gathering of IBOs under the sun, and IBOAI was there to do what we do best: Connect with our Members! See what your Board Members had to say.

A Message from Bill Hawkins, the Chairman of the IBOAI Board of Directors  Posted: 1/16/2008

The IBOAI was certainly busy last year. 2007 Chairman Jim Janz did an outstanding job negotiating through a myriad of issues and deserves all of our respect. While I don’t feel I can replace Jim, my goal is to maintain the integrity that he brought in 2007.

IBOAI Supports the Dream of the U.S. Dream Academy  Posted: 12/26/2007

IBOAI is a proud supporter of the U.S. Dream Academy, now celebrating the 10 year anniversary of its founding by its CEO and president Rev. Wintley Phipps.

Renew Your Business – Don’t Leave the Year Without It!  Posted: 12/20/2007

As the calendar year winds down, so does your opportunity to renew. Deadline for renewing your Independent Business powered by Quixtar is December 31, 2007. Don’t leave the year without it!

New Board Members and Officers Elected  Posted: 10/19/2007

Congratulations to the new Directors of the IBOAI Board: Howie Danzik, Jim Dornan, Jody Dutt, Shivaram Kumar, Steve Woods, and Dan Yuen.

IBOs Stay Connected with IBOAI Through IBOAIblog  Posted: 9/19/2007

A month after launch, IBOAIblog has been a successful link with IBOs, especially those looking for answers to vexing questions about the Quixtar Transformation and TEAM litigation.

Helyne Victor, matriarch of three generations of IBOs, dies at 87  Posted: 8/15/2007

The IBOAI recently shared the passing of Helyne Victor, matriarch of three generations of IBOs. Helyne, one of the founders of the American Way Association and, thus, the Independent Business Owners Association International, had died at age 87.

A Message of Support for the Students and Faculty of Virginia Tech and Their Families  Posted: 4/24/2007

As students and faculty return to classes at Virginia Tech this week, we send our thoughts and prayers in support of your brave efforts to return your lives to some normalcy.

A Message from the Chairman of the IBOAI Board of Directors  Posted: 4/12/2007

Your new IBOAI Board is hard at work this year. It’s a group effort of 22 dedicated IBO leaders who share a common goal to make the business better for everyone.

It Makes Perfect Sense – Kids Want to Be Entrepreneurs or Business Owners  Posted: 3/27/2007

It makes perfect sense to the IBO powered by Quixtar:

What do you think most children want to be when they grow up? A movie star? Music idol? Astronaut? Video game designer? President of the United States? Not on your Life!

Monopoly: Marking an Anniversary IBOs Can Learn a Lot From  Posted: 2/21/2007

A lot of useful things have been introduced in the month of February. The bottle cap. The toothpick. Nylon. But one of the most lucrative – and the one IBOs can learn a lot from – was the Monopoly game, which was first sold in stores on February 6, 1935.

IBOAI Members Propel Quixtar to Success  Posted: 2/08/2007

For the fourth consecutive year, Quixtar Inc. has surpassed the billion-dollar mark in annual sales, hitting the $1.118 billion mark in 2006. They owe it, Quixtar says, “to the remarkable efforts of dedicated Independent Business Owners (IBOs).

It’s Cold and Flu Season – Are You Ready?  Posted: 1/17/2007

Ready for cold and flu season? You can be! First, be cautious. Then, be armed!

Happy Holidays from the Board and Staff of the Independent Business Owners Association International (IBOAI)  Posted: 12/18/2006

Merry Christmas! Happy Hanukkah! Happy Kwanzaa! Whatever holiday or holidays you celebrate, may you find peace and joy this wonderful season, and may your fondest dreams come true — now and throughout the year.

Remember to Renew Your Independent Business Powered by Quixtar!  Posted: 12/12/2006

There’s so much going on this time of year, it’s easy to forget one very important thing – renewing your independent business powered by Quixtar. Yet nothing could be more key to your success for the year ahead. If you don’t renew by the December 31^st deadline, you’ll have no independent business!

Internet Critics -- What They Don't Want You to Know  Posted: 6/14/2006

Today we launch an evolving document called “Internet Critics – What They Don’t Want You to Know” – read it, and judge for yourself about their credibility and character.

Quixtar Takes on Internet Critic  Posted: 5/12/2006

Internet critic Scott Larsen has now also apologized to Quixtar for multiple errors on his website, which he retracted.

Quixtar Inc. Spices Up Some Home Care Essentials  Posted: 3/08/2006

Home Care has always been one of the essentials of a successful Independent Business powered by Quixtar. That’s because it involves products people use nearly every day of the week. One way Quixtar Inc. extends the popularity of such a valued product line is by spicing up exciting new editions like the Green Tea & Coriander Home Trend Collection.

IBO Leaders Take on Internet Critic  Posted: 2/20/2006

Internet critic Scott Larsen has apologized to Jody Victor for reporting false and inaccurate information about Jody, his family and his business, information that has now been withdrawn from Larsen’s Web site.

Scott Larsen's Public Apology to Jody Victor  Posted: 2/20/2006

An Eye-opener on Health  Posted: 1/31/2006

The Centers for Disease Control recently announced that a whopping 64% of Americans are overweight. Learn more about this important trend and how you can use it to pump up your independent business powered by Quixtar.com.

Jody Victor's Most Recent Letter to Scott Larsen  Posted: 1/10/2006

Letter to Scott Larsen  Posted: 1/10/2006

Quixtar, IBO Leaders Team Up to Take on Disabilities  Posted: 12/27/2005

Teams work when they are created for the right reasons and when they are created in the right way.

IBO Leader Takes on Internet Critic  Posted: 12/14/2005

IBOs everywhere, and Quixtar, have had their businesses harmed by the false and misleading information posted on the Internet.

IBOAI Wishes You a Season of Hope and Happiness  Posted: 12/01/2005

Thanksgiving has come and gone, but the season for giving thanks hasn’t.

Your Money and Your Taxes  Posted: 11/17/2005

"Be prepared!” says the Boy Scout motto. It’s also an important motto for business people, especially at tax time.

Expect the Year of the Online Holiday Shopper  Posted: 10/11/2005

This is the year for online holiday shopping. Gasoline prices have jumped, and who wants to spend part of their holiday budget on the gas to get to the mall? Natural gas prices are expected to soar, so who can afford to shop at more expensive local stores?

IBOs Join Quixtar.com for Energizing NAO Webcast  Posted: 9/28/2005

Something exciting happened September 21. A huge number of people came together all at the same moment, making extensive new use of the technology we’ve all embraced in our businesses to launch a new product line.

New ARTISTRY® Fall Trend Collection Is Already Stirring Excitement  Posted:7/25/2005

Quixtar.com will soon launch the new ARTISTRY Very Polished Trend Colour Collection for fall, but it’s already stirring excitement.

Summer Is Here, Time for Peter Island Sun Care Products  Posted: 7/07/2005

Families all across North America are headed out for summer vacations and weekend getaways. Time to remind them that Peter Island Sun Care Products are an important ally in fighting overexposure to the sun’s harmful rays.

What Do You Think? Let US Know.  Posted: 7/07/2005

“We want to know what you think.” How often do you hear that from traditional marketing companies? Not often! But you do hear it from Quixtar Inc.

U.S. Dream Academy Gala Raises $1.8 Million  Posted: 6/15/2005

Today, we’re happy to report that the gala for the U.S. Dream Academy, held May 24, raised $1.8 million, including $1 million donated by Oprah Winfrey.

Free eNewsletters Help Keep You Informed  Posted: 6/09/2005

How do you keep track of all that’s new for your independent business powered by Quixtar?

As Summer Approaches Stock up on Snacks  Posted: 5/04/2005

Right now, and through June 3, 2005, Quixtar.com offers 15% savings on a long list of family-favorite snack foods. It makes great sense to stock up now, during this limited-time offer.

Disarm Germs with Disinfectants this Spring Posted: 4/13/2005

You can’t see them, probably can’t even smell them, but they’re there: Germs, living it up in your home after holding up inside all winter.

Can Occupation Foretell Success?  Posted: 2/28/2005

A “magic potion…” the “silver bullet…” your “ace up the sleeve.” Wouldn’t it be great if you could tell from someone’s profession if he or she would make a successful Independent Business Owner (IBO)?

IBOAI Endorses Artistry, Quixtar’s Prestige Brand Of Skin Care and Cosmetics  Posted: 2/17/2005

Based on a study by Euromonitor Consultancy, the world’s leading provider of business intelligence and market analysis, Artistry is one of the world’s top five largest-selling prestige brands of facial skin care and colour cosmetics.

At What Price the Holidays?  Posted: 12/16/2004

How do you make more out of the busy holiday season?

Today's Economy and Your Business  Posted: 12/16/2004

No matter who you listen to this election season, the economy has put people on a rollercoaster ride.

IBOAI and IBO Community Mourn the Loss of Jay Van Andel, Business Visionary and Philanthropist

Independent Business Owners around the world mourn the passing of Jay Van Andel, co-founder of a multi-level marketing giant that would become today’s Alticor and Quixtar.