What is YTB SUCCESS, and What makes a person successful in YTB? Many network marketers will tell you that in order to be successful in YTB or any MLM business, you must run through the numbers. "It's a numbers game." While this statement has some truth in it, it's not the whole truth. Running through the numbers means sharing the business concept with everybody without exception and without judgement. While this is a strategy that works for many, I tend to believe that you can slightly alter that strategy and have greater success by FOCUSING on the RIGHT numbers which equals the RIGHT people.
Have you ever heard the saying, "I'm looking for those who are looking for me"? You might not have known it at the time, but what the person who said this has actually done is given you the keys to your YTB Success! Look for those who are looking for you! So WHO is looking for you? Think about it success breeds success. People who are already successful in business tend to affiliate with others who are likeminded: other business people.
Your success in YTB could depend on your affiliation with others who, like you, are business minded, and most business minded people are business owners. Here is a step-by-step approach that I've successfully implemented with business owners that might also consider:
1. List Your Business Prospects. Go through the Yellow Pages of your phonebook or business directory and make a list of prospects. Choose businesses that tend to have lots of traffic.
2. Call for an Appointment. Call and get the name of the owner or manager of the business and speak to them. Tell them that you have a business proposal to discuss with them and ask for an appointment to meet with them.
3. Use Your HOOK. Remember, business people are BUSY. In your first few seconds on the phone with them, you need to give them a compelling reason to meet with you. This is where your hook comes in. My assumption is that business people are in general all money-motivated at some level, so my hook will more than likely always involve something related to their bottom line. For example, you may say something like this: "If I can show you how to add an extra $50,000 to your bottom line in the next 12 months would you be interested?" Sometimes, I'll also add the phrase..."without your having to do anything any different", and it seems to work well.
4. Share your USP in 30 min or Less! Consider each meeting with a business owner or manager as the meeting of a lifetime. Go into that meeting prepared to tap into a GOLDMINE because very likely you will be. You should have the unique selling points about your BUSINESS and YOUR business carefully woven throughout your presentation.
5. Show them The Benefits One critical aspects of your meeting will be to show the benefits of your business. As we know, every person listens to the radio station WIIFM (What's In It For Me) so you need to be prepared to share THE BENEFITS of being in your business. Remember: features describe the attributes of a product or service. Benefits explain the value of those features to the person. Top it all off by sharing the end result which will let them how their life will ultimately improve.
6. Share Your Marketing Strategy One thing you want to do with busy business people is to take the guesswork and the fear that "I don't have time to do this" out of the minds of the people you will be presenting to. How do you do this? By sharing your marketing stragegy and plan for promoting what you are offering. If you can show them how this will be a virtually effortless process for them, you are more likely to get them onboard.
7. Take your 3rd Party Endorsements With You A very important part of any presentation is your 3rd party endorsement. They can be in the form of someone in your upline (Sponsor, PowerTeam Leader, Director, etc.) or a testimonial found in the Success From Home magazines, Circle of Champions DVD, etc. It's always great to share the testimonial or story of someone who is similar to the person you are presenting to so they can more closely relate.
These are the seven basic steps for promoting your business to business people. For more information about this strategy, more specifics on what to say when you meet or how to make the strategy work with your business prospects, contact Regina Osei.
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Regina Osei is a successful mentor and coach who teaches her YTB Team members and other business owners how to succeed in business and how to market their businesses using diverse strategies and approaches both online and offline. If you are interested in starting your own online travel business and want the benefit of a mentor who is committed to your success, join our team today at http://regina.vacationmedia.net. If you have questions, e-mail me at: reginaosei@gmail.com or call 901-221-1630(1)
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Friday, March 28, 2008
Saturday, March 1, 2008
BUILD YOUR YTB BUSINESS WITH THESE 20 GREAT IDEAS
Are you looking for CREATIVE IDEAS to build your YTB business or any business? Some of these just might take your business over the top. Try them!!! I found these ideas on the WAHM site and revised them a bit, but I think they're great. I'll post more in other blogs as I go along. The list is too long to post all at once. If I can assist you with any additional ideas, contact me.
#1. Take a small zip close baggie (snack sizes work well) and include the following in it:
Your Business Card, Business Opportunity Mini Flyer, a Piece of Candy such as hard candy or a lollipop, mini flyer of current specials, discount coupon (optional) etc.
Hand these out to the bank tellers, retail cashiers, at your kids sport events, everywhere you go!
#2. When you stay at hotels & motels leave a brochure or DVD, a business card & maybe a travel special for the maid!
Be creative when you leave tips for Hotel Maids, Waitresses, Waiters, Hair Dressers, etc. Don't just hand them your business card, make it memorable!
Ladies, you can also buy cute little beaded change purses at your local dollar discount store!
#3. Print out flyers with your business contact info, your website address & email address along with any current specials YTB may be offering (Last minute Deals are great!).
Then contact local area mobile home park offices, apartment complex rental offices, housing developments etc and ask them if you can leave fliers in their office or hang on their tenants doors. Give the office employees a free gift (like maybe a vacation voucher). Be sure to have your business contact information on everything you give out!
#4. Contact local area bridal supply stores, bridal gown stores, caterers, tux rental centers, wedding dj's etc. and ask them if you can leave your business cards & fliers about your YTB Honeymoon Registry for them to give to their customers.
Offer storeowners a free gift or a small bonus for helping you spread the word about your business.
#5. Daycare Centers! They are excellent to contact and leave business cards and/or fliers!
Attach your business card to some fliers or brochures along with something of a high perceived value! A GREAT place to get awesome FREEBIES to and printable coupons to give away AND earn extra money is here.
Whatever company you represent, find some things (Disney, Six Flags, etc.) that cater to children or to moms and make up a flier about special pricing there!
#6. A lot of churches hold a spring and Fall Fest! Contact them about getting a table or a booth. A lot of times this will cost you under $15.00 for a space!
Make sure you take lots of VISUALS (play a DVD if possible), magazines, brochures, business cards, and some FREEBIES that you can always have on hand. Get the secret to getting tons of high value items free here: www.thefreesecrets.com
Do a contest drawing at these types of events. Make up entry blanks that gather the customers’ info so that you can initiate contact with them again! Use your vacation vouchers or other great Freebies!
#7. Join your local area chamber of commerce! They are always holding local business events that you can participate in.
#8. College Campuses! Dorms & Housing Students are always looking to spend money! A lot of college students are also looking for an extra income so target them with your YTB Business(or other business opportunities) too!
Drop off fliers and business cards to the College Student Center! They usually have bulletin boards, tables and other things where you can leave your information at for FREE!
#9. Contact your local area Welcome Wagon or Welcome to the Neighborhood Group! Ask them about your leaving DVDs, brochures or fliers, business cards, discount coupons, freebie gifts, etc with them.
They are always looking for additional items to place in their Welcome Bags!
#10. Contact your local area hospitals and ask for Human Resources Dept. The Majority of hospitals hand out New Mommy Diaper Bags filled with products, samples and other stuff for New Moms who just had a baby!
It's FREE for you to add in your information! You can get travel party hosts, new customers and new recruits by participating in these types of programs.
#11. Contact your local medical offices, particularly Gynecology and OB Offices and Pediatric Offices and inquire about you leaving information with them. Of course, you can always leave your magazines! Be sure to include contact information OR a sticker with a message like this on the magazine: "This magazine is FREE.for you to take. If you take it, please call (your name and number) so it can be replaced"
This is another way for you to target Parents of Children with the home party opportunity, the business opportunity and new customer sales.
#12. Donate a Product to your local area Radio Station, they have numerous contests and they are always looking for sponsors!
Your donation can be written off as a tax deduction plus you will get FREE Advertising & Business Exposure for your donation! On this site, you can get free travel items as well as other items.
#13. Donate something (vacation voucher would be great!) to your local area Bingo Halls! They are always looking for sponsors of their Bingo Prizes! Bingo is BIG in a lot of areas!
#14. Call your Chamber of Commerce and find out about Local Area Job Fairs. Get a booth and set up info about YTB!
#15. Call your Local Area Colleges and find out when their next job/employment fair is. A lot of times you can get a booth or table for less than $35 and you will get a lot of GREAT new leads by participating.
#16. Contact local area car dealerships and seek their permission to hand out a small packet that has lots of FREE info AND your YTB business card to give their customers who come in to take a free test drive! (At this FREEBIE site, they are offering -- at the time of this posting -- $50 to anyone who testdrives a Nissan!)
#17. Target your local area gyms! You can get a table space for $20 or less in most cases! Make sure you have great materials on display including the YTB Success Magazine, business cards and fliers. Adding some of your FREEBIES is also a great idea!
#18. Network with others in your community who are in home businesses. Find out what events and activities that they participate in. They are usually "in the know" and can help you get started networking in your community. You may also be able to do some type of joint venture that will benefit and compliment both businesses making it a WIN-WIN proposition.
#19. Contact Companies in your area to see if you can come in and set up a table in the employee lounge or cafeteria for an employee break! These days alot of companies will allow you to do this if you ask them! If you have some FREE GIFTS to share, so much the better!
#20. Does your local area tv cable company have a local information channel? Inquire about advertising! These ads will reach thousands of potential buyers for you! Another twist might be to contact one of the local television producers and pitch to them having you and/or someone on your YTB Team on the show to share with the public about home business ownership!
I hope these ideas will get your juices to flowing as it has done for me. Remember, it can just take one BIG IDEA to take your business to the next level.
"The Big Idea" is a program on CNBC that I encourage you to watch. It will also help to spark imaginative ideas that can take your business soaring.
"The Big Idea" is your roadmap to the American Dream. Each weeknight, Donny Deutsch, the maverick CEO who built a multi-billion dollar advertising and media business, introduces you to the men and women who have made BILLIONS with their Big Idea.
Their stories. Your Roadmap to the American Dream. The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch, weeknights at 10p/1a on CNBC.
Keep your eyes open for more ways to build your YTB Business, get YTB Success or just build your home-based business.
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Regina Osei is a successful mentor and coach who teaches her YTB Team members and other business owners how to succeed in business and how to market their businesses using diverse strategies and approaches both online and offline. If you are interested in starting your own online travel business and want the benefit of a mentor who is committed to your success, join our team today at http://regina.vacationmedia.net. If you have questions, e-mail me at: reginaosei@gmail.com or call 901-221-1630(1)
#1. Take a small zip close baggie (snack sizes work well) and include the following in it:
Your Business Card, Business Opportunity Mini Flyer, a Piece of Candy such as hard candy or a lollipop, mini flyer of current specials, discount coupon (optional) etc.
Hand these out to the bank tellers, retail cashiers, at your kids sport events, everywhere you go!
#2. When you stay at hotels & motels leave a brochure or DVD, a business card & maybe a travel special for the maid!
Be creative when you leave tips for Hotel Maids, Waitresses, Waiters, Hair Dressers, etc. Don't just hand them your business card, make it memorable!
Ladies, you can also buy cute little beaded change purses at your local dollar discount store!
#3. Print out flyers with your business contact info, your website address & email address along with any current specials YTB may be offering (Last minute Deals are great!).
Then contact local area mobile home park offices, apartment complex rental offices, housing developments etc and ask them if you can leave fliers in their office or hang on their tenants doors. Give the office employees a free gift (like maybe a vacation voucher). Be sure to have your business contact information on everything you give out!
#4. Contact local area bridal supply stores, bridal gown stores, caterers, tux rental centers, wedding dj's etc. and ask them if you can leave your business cards & fliers about your YTB Honeymoon Registry for them to give to their customers.
Offer storeowners a free gift or a small bonus for helping you spread the word about your business.
#5. Daycare Centers! They are excellent to contact and leave business cards and/or fliers!
Attach your business card to some fliers or brochures along with something of a high perceived value! A GREAT place to get awesome FREEBIES to and printable coupons to give away AND earn extra money is here.
Whatever company you represent, find some things (Disney, Six Flags, etc.) that cater to children or to moms and make up a flier about special pricing there!
#6. A lot of churches hold a spring and Fall Fest! Contact them about getting a table or a booth. A lot of times this will cost you under $15.00 for a space!
Make sure you take lots of VISUALS (play a DVD if possible), magazines, brochures, business cards, and some FREEBIES that you can always have on hand. Get the secret to getting tons of high value items free here: www.thefreesecrets.com
Do a contest drawing at these types of events. Make up entry blanks that gather the customers’ info so that you can initiate contact with them again! Use your vacation vouchers or other great Freebies!
#7. Join your local area chamber of commerce! They are always holding local business events that you can participate in.
#8. College Campuses! Dorms & Housing Students are always looking to spend money! A lot of college students are also looking for an extra income so target them with your YTB Business(or other business opportunities) too!
Drop off fliers and business cards to the College Student Center! They usually have bulletin boards, tables and other things where you can leave your information at for FREE!
#9. Contact your local area Welcome Wagon or Welcome to the Neighborhood Group! Ask them about your leaving DVDs, brochures or fliers, business cards, discount coupons, freebie gifts, etc with them.
They are always looking for additional items to place in their Welcome Bags!
#10. Contact your local area hospitals and ask for Human Resources Dept. The Majority of hospitals hand out New Mommy Diaper Bags filled with products, samples and other stuff for New Moms who just had a baby!
It's FREE for you to add in your information! You can get travel party hosts, new customers and new recruits by participating in these types of programs.
#11. Contact your local medical offices, particularly Gynecology and OB Offices and Pediatric Offices and inquire about you leaving information with them. Of course, you can always leave your magazines! Be sure to include contact information OR a sticker with a message like this on the magazine: "This magazine is FREE.for you to take. If you take it, please call (your name and number) so it can be replaced"
This is another way for you to target Parents of Children with the home party opportunity, the business opportunity and new customer sales.
#12. Donate a Product to your local area Radio Station, they have numerous contests and they are always looking for sponsors!
Your donation can be written off as a tax deduction plus you will get FREE Advertising & Business Exposure for your donation! On this site, you can get free travel items as well as other items.
#13. Donate something (vacation voucher would be great!) to your local area Bingo Halls! They are always looking for sponsors of their Bingo Prizes! Bingo is BIG in a lot of areas!
#14. Call your Chamber of Commerce and find out about Local Area Job Fairs. Get a booth and set up info about YTB!
#15. Call your Local Area Colleges and find out when their next job/employment fair is. A lot of times you can get a booth or table for less than $35 and you will get a lot of GREAT new leads by participating.
#16. Contact local area car dealerships and seek their permission to hand out a small packet that has lots of FREE info AND your YTB business card to give their customers who come in to take a free test drive! (At this FREEBIE site, they are offering -- at the time of this posting -- $50 to anyone who testdrives a Nissan!)
#17. Target your local area gyms! You can get a table space for $20 or less in most cases! Make sure you have great materials on display including the YTB Success Magazine, business cards and fliers. Adding some of your FREEBIES is also a great idea!
#18. Network with others in your community who are in home businesses. Find out what events and activities that they participate in. They are usually "in the know" and can help you get started networking in your community. You may also be able to do some type of joint venture that will benefit and compliment both businesses making it a WIN-WIN proposition.
#19. Contact Companies in your area to see if you can come in and set up a table in the employee lounge or cafeteria for an employee break! These days alot of companies will allow you to do this if you ask them! If you have some FREE GIFTS to share, so much the better!
#20. Does your local area tv cable company have a local information channel? Inquire about advertising! These ads will reach thousands of potential buyers for you! Another twist might be to contact one of the local television producers and pitch to them having you and/or someone on your YTB Team on the show to share with the public about home business ownership!
I hope these ideas will get your juices to flowing as it has done for me. Remember, it can just take one BIG IDEA to take your business to the next level.
"The Big Idea" is a program on CNBC that I encourage you to watch. It will also help to spark imaginative ideas that can take your business soaring.
"The Big Idea" is your roadmap to the American Dream. Each weeknight, Donny Deutsch, the maverick CEO who built a multi-billion dollar advertising and media business, introduces you to the men and women who have made BILLIONS with their Big Idea.
Their stories. Your Roadmap to the American Dream. The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch, weeknights at 10p/1a on CNBC.
Keep your eyes open for more ways to build your YTB Business, get YTB Success or just build your home-based business.
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Regina Osei is a successful mentor and coach who teaches her YTB Team members and other business owners how to succeed in business and how to market their businesses using diverse strategies and approaches both online and offline. If you are interested in starting your own online travel business and want the benefit of a mentor who is committed to your success, join our team today at http://regina.vacationmedia.net. If you have questions, e-mail me at: reginaosei@gmail.com or call 901-221-1630(1)
Saturday, February 2, 2008
YTB Canada FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Due to the rigid regulatory climate in Canada, YTB is required to operate differently than it does in the United States. It is imperative that all YTB management, RTAs and Reps in the field know and understand the differences in order for YTB to adequately and legally conduct business in Canada. Accordingly, and in preparation for the upcoming YTB launch into Canada on February 8, 2008, the following FAQs were created for distribution.
This document is key to understanding the majority of these differences and consequently, the limitations imposed on RTAs in Canada: The current travel regulations are not equipped to handle the sale of internet travel as it is sold pursuant to YTB's business model. Consequently, if RTAs are considered to be travel agents, they will be subject to licensure and regulations. In Canada, it is important to remember that RTAs are directing their friends and family to a website where a customer can go to purchase travel, rather than selling travel directly.
The majority of the differences have to do with the way travel is sold. The network marketing component of YTB is virtually unchanged. The following FAQ highlights the similarities and differences our Reps and RTAs will notice.
Canadian Reps
1. Compensation Plan
Q: Is the compensation plan the same?
A: Yes.
The $50 Direct Sale Commission, $50 PowerTeam Commission, 6 Generation DreamTeam Commissions, Residual Commission and the 50% Match of these commissions remain the same.
And the qualifications to override remain the same as well.
2. Bonuses
Q: Are the $1,000 LeaderShip Bonuses earned the same way?
A: Yes.
Just like the US, a $1,000 LeaderShip Bonus is earned when the total PowerTeam enrolled RTAs grows by 6.
Q: Is the $10,000 Bonus?
A: Yes.
100 active PowerTeam enrolled RTAs triggers a $10,000 Bonus. And you can still earn as many of these as you can qualify for.
Q: Do the RTAs have to be from the same country to count?
A: No.
It doesn't matter where the RTAs live. You qualify for each of these bonuses with all RTAs enrolled by your PowerTeam, regardless of their country of residence.
3. Directors Program
Q: Do RTAs from other countries count toward Director?
A: Yes.
All RTAs count toward promotions for each Director level.
Q: Are the Directors Revenue Sharing checks the same?
A: Yes.
Level 1 is still $2,000 per month, levels 2 - 5 are revenue sharing with the same monthly minimums as are currently in place.
Q: Are the one time bonuses for Level 2 and above the same
A: Yes. These bonuses are paid in discounted stock options regardless of where the Director lives.
Q: Are the insurance benefits the same?
A: Yes and No.
Life insurance of $150,000 is awarded at Level 1 Director but the Blue/Cross Blue/Shield health insurance is not available in Canada.
4. Direct Sales License/Permit for Reps
Q: What is a Direct Sales License/Permit and what are the requirements?
A: Reps in six provinces of Canada,(Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Northwest Territories and Nunavut), must obtain a license/permit in order to participate in business involving direct sales. For example, in Nova Scotia the cost of a permit is $46.40 and must be renewed annually. More information concerning the other provinces, their fees and regulations are to follow.
5. YTB Identification Cards
Q: Are there any identification requirements for Reps?
A: Yes.
Reps are required to carry an Independent Marketing Representative (IMR) card in Alberta and Saskatchewan, which will be available for download in the back office.
6. Marketing Materials
Q: Can I use YTB U.S. marketing materials in Canada?
A: You may not use any U.S. marketing materials in Canada; however, Canadian marketing materials will be available in the back office for download and printing at no cost. Initially, we will have the Compensation Brochure and the Leader's Bulletin available. We are in the process of developing additional marketing materials for Canada.
7. Genealogy
Q: Will the genealogy appear differently when other countries are included?
A: All Reps will appear in the same genealogy with their U.S. counterparts.
8. Income Summary Disclosure
Q: What is an Income Summary Disclosure and when do I need to distribute it?
A: The Income Summary Disclosure document will be available in the Welcome Kit and from the web site. It contains information regarding income earned by RTAs and Reps. Although this document will be available on the company website, a hard copy must be provided to EVERY individual attending any meeting where YTB's business plan is presented in Canada.
9. Currency
Q: What currency will be used in Canada?
A: The Canadian dollar is the official currency of YTB Canada. All payments between YTB and its Canadian Reps will be made in Canadian dollars
Q: Will the YTB Paycard be used in Canada?
A: At this time, the YTB Paycard is not available for use in Canada. All commissions will be sent in the form of a paper check.
10. Provinces and Territories
Q: In which provinces and territories will YTB launch on February 8
A: YTB will launch in all provinces and territories on February 8th with the exception of Quebec. Because of the potential consequences of operating in Quebec relating to the travel industry and travel sales, YTB will not launch in that province initially. YTB will strictly enforce that there can be no Rep or RTA enrollment or activity, or sale of travel in Quebec. YTB will continue to pursue a legal course to meet the travel sales requirements of the Quebec regulatory authorities.
Canadian RTAs
1. Terminology
Q: Will the term "RTA" have the same meaning in Canada as it does in the U.S.?
A: We will continue to use the same acronym "RTA"; however, in Canada the term RTA will stand for Referring Travel Affiliate. The words "agent," "agency," "employee," "travel," and "store" must NOT appear in any website, literature, presentations, marketing or training materials.
2. Limitations on RTAs
Q: What limitations will be implied by the exclusion of using "agent," "agency," "employee," "travel," and "store?" How will this affect business practices in Canada?
A: RTAs should not represent themselves as travel agents, nor can they act in a way that implies they are agents. For this reason, all business must be conducted solely through the travel website. An RTA is not allowed to take any direct action on behalf of the customers, this includes the following:
a. RTAs may not deal directly with suppliers;
b. RTAs may not take payment or payment information of any kind (including group sales, which are referenced below);
c. RTAs may not distribute itineraries, tickets or any other travel-related documents;
d. RTAs' business cards must include the term "Referring Travel Affiliate".
3. YTB Identification Cards
Q: Will RTAs receive an identification or credential card?
A: RTAs will not be issued an YTB identification or credential card.
Q: Will RTAs in Canada be eligible to receive a CLIA card?
A: An RTA may apply for a CLIA card independently once he or she meets specific sales volume requirements that are determined by CLIA. Please see www.cruising.org for additional details.
4. Websites
Q: Why does my Canadian website look different than a U.S. website?
A: RTA sites MUST not contain the words "agent," "agency," "employee," "travel," or "store." Further, they must not include the Travel Store Name, URL, any forwarding URL, etc.
a. RTAs websites may only contain a RTAs individual name, his/her affiliate status, and a phone number (John Doe, Referring Travel Affiliate, Phone#).
b. It must be clear to consumers that they are purchasing travel from YTB and that the RTA is an affiliate who directed them to the travel website.
5. Marketing Materials
Q: Will I be able to use the Automated Travel Marketing System (ATM) in Canada?
A: Yes. Registration will be available for the "Deals and Steals" newsletter.
Q: What programs will be offered in Canada at the time of the launch?
A: YTB is diligently working to provide valuable programs for our Canadian RTAs. Upon launch, we will be offering exciting programs such as YTB Flowers, vendor sponsored trips, and RTA training.
Q: Will I be able to order business cards in Canada?
A: You may order business cards from the back office. These cards are specifically formatted to meet the regulatory requirements in Canada. Please do not use business cards other than the formatted cards available through YTB.
6. Conference Calls
Q: Will YTB offer conference calls for Canadians?
A: Yes, these will be available shortly after launch date. More details are forthcoming.
7. French Support
Q: Will YTB offer support in French?
A: Yes, YTB has French speaking support staff who are accessible by calling the main support line. You can be confident in knowing that all of our support staff will be well- versed in the differences between the U.S. and Canadian business practices.
Q: Will documents be available in French?
A: Yes, documents in French will be available shortly after launch date. Documents can also be translated online by Google.
8. RTA Training
Q: Will YTB be offering any RTA events in Canada?
A: RTA event dates will be announced shortly after the launch date.
9. Industry perks
Q: Will Canadian RTAs have the opportunity to take advantage of travel benefits?
A: Vendor specific packages are currently being developed.
10. Terms and Conditions / Policies and Procedures
Q: Are the T&C and P&P the same for Canada as they are for the U.S.?
A: YTB Canada must operate under a different set of Terms and Conditions and Policies and Procedures than its U.S. counterpart. Please note some of these differences by downloading these documents from your back office.
11. Income Summary Disclosure
Q: What is an Income Summary Disclosure and when do I need to distribute it?
A: The Income Summary Disclosure document will be available in the Welcome Kit and from the web site. It contains information regarding income earned by RTAs and Reps. Although this document will be available on the company website, a hard copy must be provided to EVERY individual attending any meeting where YTB's business plan is presented in Canada.
12. Currency
Q: What currency will be used in Canada?
A: The Canadian dollar is the official currency of YTB Canada. All payments between YTB and its Canadian RTAs will be made in Canadian dollars
Q: Will the YTB Paycard be used in Canada?
A: At this time, the YTB Paycard is not available for use in Canada. All commissions will be sent in the form of a paper check.
Q: Where can travel commission percentages be found?
A: Commission percentages are available in the Travel Portal.
13. Provinces and Territories
Q: In which provinces and territories will YTB launch on February 8
A: YTB will launch in all provinces and territories on February 8th with the exception of Quebec. Because of the potential consequences of operating in Quebec relating to the travel industry and travel sales, YTB will not launch in that province initially. YTB will strictly enforce that there can be no Rep or RTA enrollment or activity, or sale of travel in Quebec. YTB will continue to pursue a legal course to meet the travel sales requirements of the Quebec regulatory authorities.
Noteworthy Items:
The following items will not be available at the time of our Canadian launch. These items are the result of several years of implementation and may be available for use in Canada in the future. Some of these items are not allowable by Canadian provincial regulation or the term Referring Travel Agent is used in the context of the material.
RTA Advantage Program
Associations/Passport to Giving Program
YTB Cars
"Success From Home" Magazine
$6,000 Guarantee Program
Bill of Rights
Health Insurance for Directors
Limited Medical Insurance for RTAs
Company Presentation Link from ytb.com web site (video is being revised)
Tool Box Links
"Coach's Playbook"
Circle of Champions
Marketing Materials Created by RTAs and Reps will not be allowed in Canada
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Regina Osei is a successful mentor and coach who teaches her YTB Team members and other business owners how to succeed in business and how to market their businesses using diverse strategies and approaches both online and offline. If you are interested in starting your own online travel business and want the benefit of a mentor who is committed to your success, join our team today at http://regina.vacationmedia.net. If you have questions, e-mail me at: reginaosei@gmail.com or call 901-221-1630(1)
Due to the rigid regulatory climate in Canada, YTB is required to operate differently than it does in the United States. It is imperative that all YTB management, RTAs and Reps in the field know and understand the differences in order for YTB to adequately and legally conduct business in Canada. Accordingly, and in preparation for the upcoming YTB launch into Canada on February 8, 2008, the following FAQs were created for distribution.
This document is key to understanding the majority of these differences and consequently, the limitations imposed on RTAs in Canada: The current travel regulations are not equipped to handle the sale of internet travel as it is sold pursuant to YTB's business model. Consequently, if RTAs are considered to be travel agents, they will be subject to licensure and regulations. In Canada, it is important to remember that RTAs are directing their friends and family to a website where a customer can go to purchase travel, rather than selling travel directly.
The majority of the differences have to do with the way travel is sold. The network marketing component of YTB is virtually unchanged. The following FAQ highlights the similarities and differences our Reps and RTAs will notice.
Canadian Reps
1. Compensation Plan
Q: Is the compensation plan the same?
A: Yes.
The $50 Direct Sale Commission, $50 PowerTeam Commission, 6 Generation DreamTeam Commissions, Residual Commission and the 50% Match of these commissions remain the same.
And the qualifications to override remain the same as well.
2. Bonuses
Q: Are the $1,000 LeaderShip Bonuses earned the same way?
A: Yes.
Just like the US, a $1,000 LeaderShip Bonus is earned when the total PowerTeam enrolled RTAs grows by 6.
Q: Is the $10,000 Bonus?
A: Yes.
100 active PowerTeam enrolled RTAs triggers a $10,000 Bonus. And you can still earn as many of these as you can qualify for.
Q: Do the RTAs have to be from the same country to count?
A: No.
It doesn't matter where the RTAs live. You qualify for each of these bonuses with all RTAs enrolled by your PowerTeam, regardless of their country of residence.
3. Directors Program
Q: Do RTAs from other countries count toward Director?
A: Yes.
All RTAs count toward promotions for each Director level.
Q: Are the Directors Revenue Sharing checks the same?
A: Yes.
Level 1 is still $2,000 per month, levels 2 - 5 are revenue sharing with the same monthly minimums as are currently in place.
Q: Are the one time bonuses for Level 2 and above the same
A: Yes. These bonuses are paid in discounted stock options regardless of where the Director lives.
Q: Are the insurance benefits the same?
A: Yes and No.
Life insurance of $150,000 is awarded at Level 1 Director but the Blue/Cross Blue/Shield health insurance is not available in Canada.
4. Direct Sales License/Permit for Reps
Q: What is a Direct Sales License/Permit and what are the requirements?
A: Reps in six provinces of Canada,(Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Northwest Territories and Nunavut), must obtain a license/permit in order to participate in business involving direct sales. For example, in Nova Scotia the cost of a permit is $46.40 and must be renewed annually. More information concerning the other provinces, their fees and regulations are to follow.
5. YTB Identification Cards
Q: Are there any identification requirements for Reps?
A: Yes.
Reps are required to carry an Independent Marketing Representative (IMR) card in Alberta and Saskatchewan, which will be available for download in the back office.
6. Marketing Materials
Q: Can I use YTB U.S. marketing materials in Canada?
A: You may not use any U.S. marketing materials in Canada; however, Canadian marketing materials will be available in the back office for download and printing at no cost. Initially, we will have the Compensation Brochure and the Leader's Bulletin available. We are in the process of developing additional marketing materials for Canada.
7. Genealogy
Q: Will the genealogy appear differently when other countries are included?
A: All Reps will appear in the same genealogy with their U.S. counterparts.
8. Income Summary Disclosure
Q: What is an Income Summary Disclosure and when do I need to distribute it?
A: The Income Summary Disclosure document will be available in the Welcome Kit and from the web site. It contains information regarding income earned by RTAs and Reps. Although this document will be available on the company website, a hard copy must be provided to EVERY individual attending any meeting where YTB's business plan is presented in Canada.
9. Currency
Q: What currency will be used in Canada?
A: The Canadian dollar is the official currency of YTB Canada. All payments between YTB and its Canadian Reps will be made in Canadian dollars
Q: Will the YTB Paycard be used in Canada?
A: At this time, the YTB Paycard is not available for use in Canada. All commissions will be sent in the form of a paper check.
10. Provinces and Territories
Q: In which provinces and territories will YTB launch on February 8
A: YTB will launch in all provinces and territories on February 8th with the exception of Quebec. Because of the potential consequences of operating in Quebec relating to the travel industry and travel sales, YTB will not launch in that province initially. YTB will strictly enforce that there can be no Rep or RTA enrollment or activity, or sale of travel in Quebec. YTB will continue to pursue a legal course to meet the travel sales requirements of the Quebec regulatory authorities.
Canadian RTAs
1. Terminology
Q: Will the term "RTA" have the same meaning in Canada as it does in the U.S.?
A: We will continue to use the same acronym "RTA"; however, in Canada the term RTA will stand for Referring Travel Affiliate. The words "agent," "agency," "employee," "travel," and "store" must NOT appear in any website, literature, presentations, marketing or training materials.
2. Limitations on RTAs
Q: What limitations will be implied by the exclusion of using "agent," "agency," "employee," "travel," and "store?" How will this affect business practices in Canada?
A: RTAs should not represent themselves as travel agents, nor can they act in a way that implies they are agents. For this reason, all business must be conducted solely through the travel website. An RTA is not allowed to take any direct action on behalf of the customers, this includes the following:
a. RTAs may not deal directly with suppliers;
b. RTAs may not take payment or payment information of any kind (including group sales, which are referenced below);
c. RTAs may not distribute itineraries, tickets or any other travel-related documents;
d. RTAs' business cards must include the term "Referring Travel Affiliate".
3. YTB Identification Cards
Q: Will RTAs receive an identification or credential card?
A: RTAs will not be issued an YTB identification or credential card.
Q: Will RTAs in Canada be eligible to receive a CLIA card?
A: An RTA may apply for a CLIA card independently once he or she meets specific sales volume requirements that are determined by CLIA. Please see www.cruising.org for additional details.
4. Websites
Q: Why does my Canadian website look different than a U.S. website?
A: RTA sites MUST not contain the words "agent," "agency," "employee," "travel," or "store." Further, they must not include the Travel Store Name, URL, any forwarding URL, etc.
a. RTAs websites may only contain a RTAs individual name, his/her affiliate status, and a phone number (John Doe, Referring Travel Affiliate, Phone#).
b. It must be clear to consumers that they are purchasing travel from YTB and that the RTA is an affiliate who directed them to the travel website.
5. Marketing Materials
Q: Will I be able to use the Automated Travel Marketing System (ATM) in Canada?
A: Yes. Registration will be available for the "Deals and Steals" newsletter.
Q: What programs will be offered in Canada at the time of the launch?
A: YTB is diligently working to provide valuable programs for our Canadian RTAs. Upon launch, we will be offering exciting programs such as YTB Flowers, vendor sponsored trips, and RTA training.
Q: Will I be able to order business cards in Canada?
A: You may order business cards from the back office. These cards are specifically formatted to meet the regulatory requirements in Canada. Please do not use business cards other than the formatted cards available through YTB.
6. Conference Calls
Q: Will YTB offer conference calls for Canadians?
A: Yes, these will be available shortly after launch date. More details are forthcoming.
7. French Support
Q: Will YTB offer support in French?
A: Yes, YTB has French speaking support staff who are accessible by calling the main support line. You can be confident in knowing that all of our support staff will be well- versed in the differences between the U.S. and Canadian business practices.
Q: Will documents be available in French?
A: Yes, documents in French will be available shortly after launch date. Documents can also be translated online by Google.
8. RTA Training
Q: Will YTB be offering any RTA events in Canada?
A: RTA event dates will be announced shortly after the launch date.
9. Industry perks
Q: Will Canadian RTAs have the opportunity to take advantage of travel benefits?
A: Vendor specific packages are currently being developed.
10. Terms and Conditions / Policies and Procedures
Q: Are the T&C and P&P the same for Canada as they are for the U.S.?
A: YTB Canada must operate under a different set of Terms and Conditions and Policies and Procedures than its U.S. counterpart. Please note some of these differences by downloading these documents from your back office.
11. Income Summary Disclosure
Q: What is an Income Summary Disclosure and when do I need to distribute it?
A: The Income Summary Disclosure document will be available in the Welcome Kit and from the web site. It contains information regarding income earned by RTAs and Reps. Although this document will be available on the company website, a hard copy must be provided to EVERY individual attending any meeting where YTB's business plan is presented in Canada.
12. Currency
Q: What currency will be used in Canada?
A: The Canadian dollar is the official currency of YTB Canada. All payments between YTB and its Canadian RTAs will be made in Canadian dollars
Q: Will the YTB Paycard be used in Canada?
A: At this time, the YTB Paycard is not available for use in Canada. All commissions will be sent in the form of a paper check.
Q: Where can travel commission percentages be found?
A: Commission percentages are available in the Travel Portal.
13. Provinces and Territories
Q: In which provinces and territories will YTB launch on February 8
A: YTB will launch in all provinces and territories on February 8th with the exception of Quebec. Because of the potential consequences of operating in Quebec relating to the travel industry and travel sales, YTB will not launch in that province initially. YTB will strictly enforce that there can be no Rep or RTA enrollment or activity, or sale of travel in Quebec. YTB will continue to pursue a legal course to meet the travel sales requirements of the Quebec regulatory authorities.
Noteworthy Items:
The following items will not be available at the time of our Canadian launch. These items are the result of several years of implementation and may be available for use in Canada in the future. Some of these items are not allowable by Canadian provincial regulation or the term Referring Travel Agent is used in the context of the material.
RTA Advantage Program
Associations/Passport to Giving Program
YTB Cars
"Success From Home" Magazine
$6,000 Guarantee Program
Bill of Rights
Health Insurance for Directors
Limited Medical Insurance for RTAs
Company Presentation Link from ytb.com web site (video is being revised)
Tool Box Links
"Coach's Playbook"
Circle of Champions
Marketing Materials Created by RTAs and Reps will not be allowed in Canada
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Regina Osei is a successful mentor and coach who teaches her YTB Team members and other business owners how to succeed in business and how to market their businesses using diverse strategies and approaches both online and offline. If you are interested in starting your own online travel business and want the benefit of a mentor who is committed to your success, join our team today at http://regina.vacationmedia.net. If you have questions, e-mail me at: reginaosei@gmail.com or call 901-221-1630(1)
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