
Monday, November 10, 2008
FAQs—USANA Philippines Pre-launch
Q. When will USANA be launched in the Philippines? A. While we have not set a specific date for launching in the Philippines, we project that we will open sometime during the first quarter of 2009. We will follow up with an announcement to Distributors when we have determined an exact date.Q. What is the official name of USANA Health Sciences in the Philippines? A. UHS Essential Health Philippines, Inc. Q. Will USANA use the same compensation plan in the Philippines? A. Yes. Distributors in the Philippines will receive all the benefits of USANA’s seamless plan and network. Q. What products will be available during the launch? A. The following USANA® nutritional supplement products will be available for purchase and sale: the Essentials™, Proflavanol™, Active Calcium™, BiOmega™, CoQuinone™30, Procosa II™, Visionex™ and Hepasil DTX™, supplements. We anticipate that each of these products, except for the Mega Antioxidant and Hepasil DTX supplements, will be the same formulation as those same products sold in the United States.Q. Will Distributors be able to purchase other USANA products not formulated and labeled for the Philippines on a “Not for Resale” basis (i.e., personal consumption only)? A. No. Only those products that have been formulated and labeled for purchase and sale in the Philippines will be available for purchase and consumption in the Philippines.Q. Where will the USANA office be located in the Philippines? A. In the heart of Makati City.Q. What are the operating hours of the office? A. Although official office hours have not yet been determined, our operating hours will be consistent with normal business hours in the Philippines, generally between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.*Q. Will there be any branch offices in other cities or towns? A. No. All products will be sold and distributed from a single centralized location in Makati City.Q. How can Distributors enroll? A. Once USANA has officially launched in the Philippines, a Distributor can enroll new Distributors at the office, online, by fax, or by mail. Phone applications will not be accepted.Q. What will be the enrollment fee? A. There is no enrollment fee. No person is required to purchase USANA products to become a Distributor. However, in order to familiarize them with USANA, new Distributors are required to purchase a Business Development System (BDS) Starter Kit and pay a yearly renewal fee to remain an active Distributor. Q. How will commissions be paid? A. Commissions will be paid electronically via the Electronic Peso Clearing System (EPCS).Q. Will there be a Preferred Customer program in the Philippines? A. Yes. Distributors can develop Preferred Customers.Q. Will there be an Autoship Program in the Philippines? A. Yes. This program is a convenient way to have your product order automatically process every 4 or 8 weeks.Q. How will Filipino Distributors pay for their Autoships in the Philippines? A. Customers will be able to pay for Autoships with Visa or MasterCard. Personal checks will not be accepted.Q. What facilities will be available in the Philippine office? A. Distributors will be able to utilize a large training room with a 80-120 capacity, a small training room with a 20-30 capacity, online ordering kiosks, product displays, and a general public meeting area.**Information subject to change as necessary.Approved Pre-launch ActivityOne major benefit to USANA’s compensation plan is the fact that we have a seamless plan that allows Distributors to expand and develop their business as USANA expands into new markets. To ensure fairness to existing Distributors, no matter rank or status, when opening this exciting new market, USANA has prepared the following rules regarding what is allowed and what is not allowed prior to our official launch in the Philippines. Allowed
Holding informative meetings.
Using marketing materials approved by USANA for information purposes only and not for redistribution.
Holding informative meetings.
Using marketing materials approved by USANA for information purposes only and not for redistribution.
USANA Philippines
USANA will begin operations in the Philippines, our 14th global market, in the first quarter of 2009. CEO Dave Wentz made waves at the 2008 International Convention when he first made the announcement. “We are excited to offer many of our Associate leaders an opportunity to expand their organizations into a market where they already have strong ties,” he said. “We believe the Philippines will be another strong part of our growing international portfolio.”
The Philippines offers a great opportunity to Associates looking to expand their businesses. According to the Direct Selling Association of the Philippines, annual direct selling revenues total about $500 million, making it one of the 25 largest markets for direct sales in the world. We’re excited to help you share the USANA vision of true health and true wealth with others. May you have the greatest of success as you embark on this thrilling new chapter of your business!Important note: You are not required to pay any money to USANA or its independent distributors in order to pre-enroll as a prospective Philippine Distributor. The only time you will be required to pay any money to USANA is when USANA officially opens for business in the Philippines and you complete your Distributor Application to become an official USANA Distributor. Do not be misled by anyone who tells you otherwise; do not be misled by anyone who attempts to persuade you to enroll as a Distributor in another market where USANA does business with the intent of transferring your distributorship to the Philippines when that market officially opens for business.
The Philippines offers a great opportunity to Associates looking to expand their businesses. According to the Direct Selling Association of the Philippines, annual direct selling revenues total about $500 million, making it one of the 25 largest markets for direct sales in the world. We’re excited to help you share the USANA vision of true health and true wealth with others. May you have the greatest of success as you embark on this thrilling new chapter of your business!Important note: You are not required to pay any money to USANA or its independent distributors in order to pre-enroll as a prospective Philippine Distributor. The only time you will be required to pay any money to USANA is when USANA officially opens for business in the Philippines and you complete your Distributor Application to become an official USANA Distributor. Do not be misled by anyone who tells you otherwise; do not be misled by anyone who attempts to persuade you to enroll as a Distributor in another market where USANA does business with the intent of transferring your distributorship to the Philippines when that market officially opens for business.
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