Market America Blog

Social Media Monday: What Do You Need to Know About the Google+ Redesign?

Courtney Canfield — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:57:14 +0000

Last week Google announced a whole slew of enhancements made to Google services. Many of the most talked about features and redesigns were made to Google’s social network Google+. Want to learn more? Here’s what you need to know about the redesigns!

Hashtags
Let’s say you post something about a Boston Redsox player on your Google+ page. Google will automatically hashtag the Redsox, which you can then click and explore a bunch of related content posted across Google+ that is related to the Boston Redsox. You have the option of editing the tag (if, by chance, Google doesn’t get it right) and turning tags off so your post stays private. But after seeing all the cool stuff that the hashtag feature can do, you will wonder why anyone would want to do that! Read More

What You May Have Missed: May 19, 2013

Courtney Canfield — Sun, 19 May 2013 18:00:05 +0000

The Internet never sleeps – and the Market America social media crew is hard at work keeping up. We know that you have a busy schedule, so we’ve compiled some of the best posts you may have missed this week.

Fashion and Beauty

Getting Summer Ready with SPF Makeup: Protecting your skin is more important than ever in the summer! Check out Loren Ridinger’s favorite SPF makeup products you will definitely want to include in your makeup regimen

Kim, Kourtney & Khloe’s New Kardashian Kollection Ad: Check out the newest Kardashian Kollection Ad and behind the scenes video show with Dorothy Perkins!

Entrepreneurs and Business

Are you saving enough to retire? Read More

SHOP.COM Saturday: Stock Up on These Summertime Essentials!

Courtney Canfield — Sat, 18 May 2013 14:00:40 +0000

With Memorial Day almost upon us, it’s time to start preparing for summer festivities and vacations! But if you’re stumped on where to start, we’re here to help! Check out these great SHOP.COM partner stores for all your warm-weather necessities.

Outdoor Grills
It just feel like summertime if you didn’t have a great grill to cook up some burgers! If yours is looking a bit shabby and needs to be replaced, check out Shoppers Choice. There you’ll find an assortment of grills and grilling gadgets, all of which offer 5% Cashback!

Gardening Equipment & Décor
Winter can take a toll on your garden, so show it some love with some new garden equipment from Spectrum Super Store! Read More

Product Spotlight: New Lumière de Vie™ Handouts

Hannah Callaway — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:00:36 +0000

Memorial Day weekend is only a week away and summer is just around the corner! With temperatures rising and the bright sun staying out longer each day, it’s time to step back, assess your skin care routine, and consider what you’re doing to refresh your skin after sun exposure. Lumière de Vie™, one of the newest additions to our offering of skin care products, is a line specially formulated to take care of all skin types to give you healthy, smooth skin.

With 5 products currently in the Lumière de Vie™ line, customers have had difficulty differentiating which product to use when and in what order. Though we previously addressed this issue on the ma Blog, our product team was generous enough to follow up with a helpful guide:

This handout is available to download from UnFranchise, along with another handout pairing Lumière de Vie™ with some of our other best-selling products. Read More

Behind The Scenes: Where Does Your Mail Go?

Courtney Canfield — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:00:16 +0000

Even though the internet has changed the way we communicate on almost every level, sometimes you just can’t get around sending a physical letter through the good ol’ Post Office. As an UnFranchise Owner, you’ve probably sent something through the mail at some point to our Market America corporate office. And no, I’m not talking about email or Facebook messages; we’re talkin’ good old snail mail! But have you ever wondered what happens to the mail you send to Market America or how it ends up in the right department? Here’s a fun peek behind the scenes at how – and who! – processes mail sent from YOU to our office!

We get a lot of mail here at Market America, so there is a very specific process we must follow when it comes to sorting and distributing mail. Read More

FREE WEBINAR THIS MONDAY 5/20/13: The Importance of Calcium

James Moffat, Contributing Editor — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:35:00 +0000

Calcium is one of the most essential nutrients our bodies need to function properly, and its benefits go beyond our bones.

Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body, and while almost everyone appreciates its role in bone formation and bone health, calcium also plays an essential role in many functions in the blood and tissues.

Plus, while it’s important to start building your calcium base early, it’s equally vital for you to know exactly how calcium can keep your body strong as you get older.

Join our featured speaker, Dr. Milan Moore, and the Market America Product Management Team for an FREE insightful, educational webinar about this essential nutrient on Monday, May 20 at 8:30 p.m. Read More

Local Seminars Near You Saturday, May 18 & 25, 2013

Hannah Callaway — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:30:22 +0000

One of the greatest assets of being an UnFranchise® Business owner is the surplus of information available to you. Seminars hosted by successful UnFranchise® Business owners are a great outlet for gaining new perspectives and problem solving tactics. Don’t miss out on these opportunities that may be near you over the weekend to gain insight on building your UnFranchise®!

Saturday, May 18:

Delray Beach, FL
Hosted by: Bobby Cannata
Featured speaker: Michele Molinaro

Nashua, NH
Hosted by: Wendy & Joe Moquin
Featured speaker: Gary Rodgers

Flushing, NY
Hosted by: Min Liu
Featured speaker: Jing Yang

Saturday, May 25th

San Gabriel, CA
Hosted by: T K Wu
Featured speaker: Phil Guido Read More

Shop Consultant Spotlight: Gavin & Tanesha Westcarr

Courtney Canfield — Wed, 15 May 2013 18:00:46 +0000

This week, our featured Shop Consultants are successful UnFranchise® Owners and Market UK Field Leaders Gavin and Tanesha Westcarr! Last Thursday we asked our Facebook audience what questions they would like to ask them about building a successful business from the ground up in the UK. Read on to see if they answered your question!

Market America: For those who don’t know how you got started with Market UK, can you give us a little background about how and why you came to be UnFranchise® Owners?

Tanesha “Tan” Westcarr: Before we became UnFranchise owners I ran a business as a fashion stylist and brand/image consultant. I did workshops, styled for magazines and TV presenters, as well as 5 seasons at London Fashion Week. Read More

Important Announcement Regarding Direct Deposit

Courtney Canfield — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:30:16 +0000

Please read this important announcement regarding Direct Deposit for UnFranchise Owners living in the U.S. and Canada.

Due to several hundred people in the U.S. and Canada who have not completed the Direct Deposit registration process who would have earned a check this week (thus putting the check on hold), we have delayed the process for one week to give everyone additional time to complete this form.

The form will need to be completed by Monday, May 20, to prevent a hold on commissions until completed. We will no longer be issuing paper checks to Distributors in the U.S. and Canada as of Friday, May 24th 2013.

For commissions earned week ending Friday, May 10, each UnFranchise Owner will have their commissions directly deposited on Friday, May 24. Read More

Guest Blogger Sarah Rose Stack on Building Your Business with ma WebCenters®

Courtney Canfield — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:00:35 +0000

This article has been posted on behalf of guest blogger Sarah Rose Stack, who – along with her husband – has built a successful UnFranchise® Business with the ma WebCenters® Program.

Prospects are everywhere! We all know someone who either owns a local business or is employed by one, and we do business with website prospects every day! Think of all the restaurants you love to eat at, your dentist, hair stylist, or small businesses you shop at frequently. Once you realize how many prospects you already have in your funnel, it’s time to get to work! These are my top 6 tips for creating interest, reaching new customers and gaining referrals with the ma WebCenters® Program! Read More