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USANA Definition of Terms

pinoyusana — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 12:06:19 +0000

If you are new to a multilevel marketing, here are the definitions of terms you may want to take not with. Please note that these terms are being used at USANA.
Autoship : A convenient way to receive your products every four weeks at a discounted price.
Business Development System (BDS) : A selection of USANA training materials and business support literature that each new Distributor purchases, also referred to as the Starter Kit.
Distributor : An individual who signs a Distributor Application with USANA, which gives permission to purchase products at wholesale prices, resell the products, and enroll others who will do the same.
Preferred Customer : A retail customer who purchases products directly from USANA at wholesale prices, and does not participate as a Distributor in the USANA compensation plan.
Sponsor : The Distributor who introduced you to USANA and helped you enroll using the Distributor Application.
Upline Distributors : Those team members who have enrolled before you and are working in partnership with you to support you in building your business.
Upline Mentor : A person in your upline who is familiar with USANA’s business practices and the BDS, and is able to go through the Get Started Today Workbook with a new Distributor, give a Health & Freedom Presentation, and answer any initial questions you and your prospects may have. This person is often the same as the Sponsor.

USANA Awarded No. 1 Overall Merchant For Customer Satisfaction

pinoyusana — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 09:09:22 +0000

USANA was recently named the No. 1 Rated Overall Merchant Based on Customer Satisfaction and the No.1 Rated Direct Sales Merchant Based on Customer Satisfaction in the 2011 ConsumerLab.com Survey of Vitamin and Supplement Users. ConsumerLab.com, LLC is a leading provider of independent test results and information.

“We worked tirelessly to ensure our customers have the best possible experience with USANA,” say Alan Bergsrom, USANA Vice President of Customer Service. ” We are thrilled to receive this honor and recognition from a reputable third-party organization.”

“In the past we’ve received top marks from ConsumerLab.com for the quality of our products,” say Dan Macuga, USANA Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations. “These awards help to demonstrate our total commitment to customer satisfaction – in every area of our business.”

Since 1999, CL has tested more than 2,900 products, 350 different brands and nearly every type of popular supplement in order to help consumers and healthcare professional identify the best quality health and nutrition products. ConsumerLab.com is also the only third-party verification group that freely publishes its testing methods and quality criteria/standards.

In recent years, ConsumerLab.com has tested and approved USANA’s Chelated Mineral, Mega Antioxidant, Coquinone 30, and Visionex supplements, verifying that each product contains the specific amounts of compounds stated on its label. These results support USANA’s claims to following FDA Good Manufacturing Practices while using the highest-quality products possible.

USANA Earned the NutriSearch Gold Medal of Achievement

pinoyusana — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 03:49:08 +0000

USANA products were Named Best of the Best.

USANA once again earned the highest distinction possible – the NutriSearch Gold Medal of Achievement™ – in the latest Comparative Guide to Nutritional Supplements.

Now in its 4th edition, Lyle MacWilliam’s Comparative Guide to Nutritional Supplements compares over 1,500 nutritional products in North America to an independent nutritional benchmark developed from the individual recommendations of 12 recognized nutritional authorities.

The Comparative Guide also selected USANA as its Editor’s Choice.

“With over 1,500 nutritional supplements evaluated, USANA’s Essentials™ continue to set the gold standard, earning the NutriSearch Gold Medal of Achievement™ for proven product excellence.”

—Lyle MacWilliam, BSc, MSc, FP
Former Canadian Member of Parliament and Member of the Legislative Assembly for British Columbia

Comparative Guide to Nutritional Supplements

USANA HONORED WITH STEVIE AWARD

pinoyusana — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 08:14:21 +0000

USANA HONORED WITH STEVIE AWARD FOR BEST LIVE EVENT, TAKES BITE OUT OF THE BIG APPLE

USANA recognized at American Business Awards for second-consecutive year.

SALT LAKE CITY—(BUSINESS WIRE)—June 22, 2010—For the second year in a row, USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: USNA) won an American Business Award for its 2009 International Convention in the Live Events category at The 2010 American Business Awards, also known as the 8th Annual Stevie® Awards, in New York City Monday evening. This prestigious honor confirms that USANA, once again, organizes the Best Live Event in America.

“To be recognized by the American Business Awards for now the second time is a feat that speaks to the quality and dedication of USANA’s staff

Stevie Awards 2010

in hosting our annual International Convention,” said Dan Macuga, USANA Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations. “Winning a Stevie Award from the same categories as all of the other major businesses who were nominated is a true privilege as we look forward to putting on an even bigger show for our upcoming 2010 International Convention in August.” USANA was nominated along with some of the biggest companies in the country including Adidas, American Express, Walmart, CNN, UPS, IBM, Amazon.com and Google.

In addition to the top honor as Best Trade Show or Convention, USANA was recognized as finalists in three other categories: USANA’s corporate website, USANA’s IT department for Information Technology Team of the Year and Best New Product or Service of the Year for USANA Probiotic. In 2002 the Stevie Awards (Stevie is taken from the name Stephen, which is derived from the Greek for “crowned”) were created to honor and generate public recognition of the achievements and positive contributions of organizations and business people worldwide. In short, the Stevie has become one of the world’s most coveted awards.

source: www.usana.com

Why USANA? Why Now?

pinoyusana — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 10:44:16 +0000

In the last 10 years, the number of home-based businesses has increased 20 times to more than 30 million operations. USANA is attracting people from all walks of life and in international markets across the globe, people who are excited to build a business with excellent earning potential. Whether the goal is to make a part-time income or to retire from a regular job, USANA Associates have found a vehicle with USANA’s exceptional binary compensation plan to help make their dreams a reality.

Business Opportunity at USANA

Timing
Renowned economist Paul Zane Pilzer has identified wellness products and programs as the economy’s next trillion-dollar industry. Seventy-six million baby boomers are aging and they are looking for products that make them look and feel better. USANA is poised to
help meet this demand by offering quality products in a nutrition market that has tripled over the last five years.

Experience
While many people wish they could start their own business, they are often intimidated by high start-up costs and their own lack of
business experience. USANA offers those people an opportunity to build a business from home with very little upfront investment and
the support of an experienced international company.

Credibility
World-class athletes, best-selling authors, respected scientific institutions and experienced business professionals have spoken out about USANA’s high-quality products and fair business model. USANA’s Scientific Advisory Council, on-staff scientists and Associate force include many highly respected business and health-care leaders who are recognized as the best in their industries.

source: USANA corporate press kit

History and Mission of USANA

pinoyusana — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 12:25:37 +0000

I dream of a world free from pain and suffering . I dream of a world free from disease. The USANA family will be the healthiest family on earth. Share my vision. Love life and live to its fullest in happiness and health. – Myron Wentz, Ph.D. Founder and Chairman, USANA Health Sciences, Inc.

History of USANA

Founded in 1992, USANA Health Sciences develops and manufactures high-quality nutritional supplements, healthy weight-management products and personal care-products, which are marketed by independent Associates in 13 international markets. USANA Health Sciences is one of America’s leading companies in the field of health and nutrition. USANA helps improve the lives of thousands of people around the world in two ways:

Superior product lines that customers can always trust
Innovative network marketing program that offers a fair and balanced compensation plan for both the average and ambitious USANA Associate.

Company Founder Myron Wentz, Ph.D., is a world-renowned pioneer in cell-culture technology. In the early 70s, he founded Gull Laboratories, which soon became a leading producer of diagnostic test kits for viruses, including the first commercially available diagnostic test for the Epstein-Barr virus. Seeing an opportunity to make an even greater contribution to human health, Dr. Wentz sold his controlling interests in Gull Laboratories in 1992 and founded USANA Health Sciences. The name “USANA” is derived from Greek and Latin and means “true health.”

By applying the same level of scientific expertise and technical brilliance he employed in viral diagnostics, Dr. Wentz created breakthrough approaches to nutritional wellness. Today, USANA’s products are on the leading edge of nutritional science, providing precisely balanced cell-level nutrition and antioxidant protection for the body.

Mission of USANA

At USANA, our mission is to develop and provide the highest quality, science-based health products, distributed internationally through network marketing, creating a rewarding financial opportunity for our independent Associates, shareholders and employees.

source: corporate press kit of USANA

The 10 Advantages of USANA’s Compensation Plan

pinoyusana — Thu, 06 May 2010 08:55:33 +0000

USANA is attracting people from all walks of life specially those that are looking for a company that lets them run their own business. See why USANA has been voted #1 rated home-based business in the industry.

1. Fair payout to all
2. It only takes two to begin
3. Seamless global plan
4. Excellent growth opportunity
5. Multiple ways to earn money
6. Online tools
7. Teamwork incentives
8. Leveraged income
9. Exponential growth
10. Low risk, big potential

Whether you’re looking for financial independence, additional stream of income, or improving your health, USANA will allow you to succeed. It’s time you found USANA Health Sciences.

USANA Named as Finalist in 2010 Stevie® Awards for Sales and Customer Service

pinoyusana — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 15:25:05 +0000

SALT LAKE CITY—(BUSINESS WIRE)—February 8, 2009—USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: USNA) today was named a finalist in Contact Center of the Year category in the fourth annual Stevie Awards for Sales and Customer Service. The awards will be presented on February 22 in Miami Beach, Florida.

USANA’s contact center consists of over 100 representatives and supports those who reside in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Caribbean, United Kingdom and the Netherlands. USANA’s customer service agents handle inbound communications in eight languages (English, Spanish, French, Chinese [Mandarin & Cantonese], Korean, Japanese and Dutch).

“USANA relies on excellent customer service to gain the trust and confidence of its Associates, Preferred Customers and shareholders,” said Alan Bergstrom, USANA Vice President of Customer Service. “Each USANA service representative demonstrates first-class service through clear communication, one-call resolution and interactions that exceed customer expectations every time. We are extremely honored to receive finalist recognition by the Stevie Awards.”

More than 500 entries from organizations of all sizes and in virtually every industry were submitted for this year’s competition. There are 27 categories for customer service professionals, including Contact Center of the Year, Award for Innovation in Customer Service and Customer Service Department of the Year. There are also 41 categories for sales professionals, ranging from Global Sales Leader of the Year to Sales Training Program of the Year to Sales Department of the Year of the Year. USANA is a finalist in the Contact Center of the Year category.

source: usana.com

USANA Becomes Official Supplement Provider of the Utah Grizzlies

pinoyusana — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 06:04:24 +0000

On December 16, 2009, USANA announced its partnership with the Utah Grizzles as the team’s official nutritional supplement provider.

According to Utah Grizzlies CEO Kevin Bruder, ““USANA products are recognized as the best and safest in the world”. He added that his team is truly excited with their association to such an outstanding organization.

Bruder also mentioned that, “Not only will USANA vitamins and supplements permit our players to perform at maximum levels and put us closer to achieving our goal of winning the Kelly Cup championship, but the company’s strict adherence to the purity requirements established by the World Anti- Doping Agency means they will be safe for our players.”

USANA, a Utah based company, manufactures a wide variety of nutritional products that are trusted by some of the world’s best athletes, including U.S. Speedskating, Speed Skating Canada, Biathlon Canada, the elite athletes of the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour and a myriad of other professional athletes worldwide.

Athletes know they can trust their health to USANA because the company voluntarily follows current Good Manufacturing Practices based on pharmaceutical models for its quality assurance program, meaning its nutritional supplements are treated with the same care that goes into manufacturing pharmaceutical products.

source: usana.com

USANA Named a Top Revenue Growth Company

pinoyusana — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 10:10:21 +0000

USANA Named a Top Revenue Growth Company by MountainWest Capital Network

SALT LAKE CITY—(BUSINESS WIRE)—October 23, 2009—USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: USNA) was recognized Friday by MountainWest Capital Network as one of the state’s top 15 companies for revenue growth. Top Revenue Growth award winners had the largest dollar amount of revenue growth from 2004 through 2008.

This is the fifth time USANA has been recognized by MountainWest Capital Network.

“We are thankful that our Associates around the world are embracing the entrepreneurial spirit,” said USANA CFO Jeff Yates. “This award wouldn’t be possible without them, and I am grateful to be part of a company that offers entrepreneurs a way to be successful, especially in this tough economy.”

Yates accepted the award on behalf of the company at an awards luncheon at the Grand America. Governor Gary R. Herbert gave the keynote address at the luncheon.

“With an entrepreneurial background myself, I know what it takes to build a successful business and join those who value your accomplishments,” Herbert said at the luncheon.

MountainWest Capital Network sponsors the annual event to honor Utah’s top 100 fastest growing companies, the top 15 revenue growth companies, and a select group of “Emerging Elite” businesses in Utah. MountainWest Capital Network is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering deal flow, capital development and business growth in Utah.

source: USANA website