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Lifeplus – your

world of opportunity
“I can describe Lifeplus in one
word… ‘opportunity’. Opportunity
for everyone in health, in lifestyle
and being happy with what
you’re doing day by day.”
Bob Lemon
Lifeplus founder
Contents

Welcome to Lifeplus / 2 Lifestyle choices / 22


A different kind of business / 4 Where do I begin? / 23
A philosophy for wellbeing / 6 Growing your Lifeplus world! / 26
Nutritional Supplementation / 8 Tools and resources / 28
Relationships / 10 Supporting you all the way / 30
So what is referral marketing? / 12 Advantages of Lifeplus to
How do referral bonuses work? / 15 share with your friends / 32
The basics – order information / 18
Starting your business / 20

Lifeplus – your world of opportunity 1


Welcome to
Lifeplus

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At Lifeplus, our simple, guiding aim has
always been to inspire people to lead
healthier lives.

We offer support and guidance in managing different aspects of our


discovering the practical steps anyone wellbeing can greatly improve anyone’s
can take to feel good, every day. We do quality of life.
this in a few different ways. We make
exceptional nutritional supplements We also firmly believe that when people
based on a legacy of innovation, are given support, guidance and advice,
expertise and an understanding of the they can accomplish amazing things.
complexities of how nutrition works in This is at the center of a home business
the human body. opportunity with Lifeplus that anyone
can explore.
We’ve created a simple philosophy for
living well, based on the principle that
taking small but significant steps in

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A different kind
of business

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As pioneers in holistic wellbeing, right from the
start we wanted to make it easy for people
to discover the advantages of Lifeplus –
and then share that enthusiasm.

We recognized early on the value Our clear and generous earnings


of social connection to our business; structure rewards you for doing just
that: talking and sharing. You can do
we believe positive relationships so without risk; there are no fees or
with like-minded people can lead to requirements to buy bulk inventory –
a happier, healthier life. we want to encourage everyone to
discover the potential for their own
That’s why we created a referral marketing home business free from obligation.
opportunity that is truly in harmony with
our vision and ambition to help everyone Those willing to take a look and invest
around the world live well. a bit of time and effort can enjoy
potential financial benefits, increased
A formula for success independence and another reward
The success of our concept is its that we think is just as important: the
simplicity. As you begin to enjoy the empowerment and fulfilment of sharing
advantages of Lifeplus, you may wish a positive experience to help others
to share that experience with others. in turn.

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A philosophy for
wellbeing

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Our world is filled with conflicting and often
confusing information, so it can be difficult to
sort through the noise and really understand
what’s best for our individual wellbeing.

That’s why we’ve created a The idea behind this is simple –


simple shorthand for how we can if you combine all elements of
our formula together, you will be
pay more attention to our overall positively contributing towards
wellbeing in our daily lives. your holistic wellbeing.
We call it our Lifeplus formula: To find out more visit
a summary of our knowledge and
experience simplified into four key areas www.lifeplusformula.com
– Eating Well, Staying Active, State of
Mind and Nutritional Supplementation.

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Nutritional
Supplementation

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Every day our bodies use vitamins,
minerals and enzymes to perform
countless little miracles.
Understanding how to achieve the You don’t need to take just our word
right balance of these nutrients can for it; we’ve built a global community of
people who’ve discovered first-hand the
help people to feel their very best. support they can enjoy from Lifeplus
products, as well as the benefits of
Lifeplus products can help anyone learn sharing them with others.
the benefits of effective supplementation.
Expertly formulated, our products can Quality products built on our history,
offer not only all-round nutritional support, and always looking forward… at
but targeted solutions for specific Lifeplus, we’re committed to helping
individual needs. anyone build a full picture of how effective
supplementation can make a real
We take great pride in our products and difference to their wellbeing.
we believe they are second to none.
We manufacture them sensitively, using
sustainable practices and minimizing
artificial additives. We use the highest
quality ingredients as a matter of course,
but we also spend time choosing and
testing the combinations that represent
the greatest synergy – complementing
each other to deliver an effective
formulation that’s truly greater than the
sum of its parts.

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Relationships

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People are amazing. Especially curious people…
we think they’re the best of all!
Because it’s curious people who Generosity, quality, integrity and
set out not only to discover, but transformation – these are the core
values which we believe are at the
to share, who can help make the heart of forming strong and positive
world a better place. relationships that can lead to anyone
discovering their own potential.
This is the key to our success – people
helping people. Since our very beginnings, We support Lifeplus associates around
as more and more people have learned the world, helping them use their own
about the benefits of Lifeplus, they become natural skills in conversation and sharing
proactive and enthusiastic in reaching to create a business by building friendly
out to build relationships with other and effective connections.
curious people, sharing the advantages
of discovering Lifeplus. This is what sets By sharing your experience, in turn you
us apart as a company, and as a can help someone new to think about
business opportunity. their own wellbeing, and their own potential.
We truly feel that to do so can be one
of life’s most fulfilling experiences – and
a growing worldwide community of
thousands agrees.

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So what is referral marketing?

Referral marketing works differently – No start-up capital needed


in that products go straight from the – No need to hold product stock
– No unit sales or door-to-door selling. Manufacturer Manufacturer Manufacturer
manufacturer to the end consumer.

Referral marketing distribution


✔ Simply approach others and share
When you read a good book or discover your experiences. Direct sales/
a great new restaurant, you simply tell multi-level Wholesale
distribution
your friends about it and give them your ✔ Do as much or as little as you are marketing
recommendation. That is how referral distribution
comfortable with.
marketing works!
Distributor Retail store

Consumer Consumer Consumer

In many direct sales models there can be a few stages


before the product gets to the customer. With Lifeplus we
ship the product straight from our warehouse to the end
user, reducing costs and ensuring the best possible price
for our customers.

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How does our compensation plan work?

Our rewards structure is fair and the more you help others to succeed,
designed to benefit partners equally the greater the rewards you will
potentially receive.
across all levels.
Our friendly customer service team at
It is a natural evolution from learning Lifeplus or your sponsor – the person
and growing a part-time income to who introduced you to the business –
eventually, if someone desires, reaching will be able to talk to you about it in detail,
a full-time income. but let’s have a look at the basics here.
Our plan allows you to start and grow The plan breaks down into
your business at your own pace. You can three main parts:
choose to develop a supplementary, ✔ Referral Bonuses
part-time income or you may wish to ✔ Leadership Bonuses*
work towards the eventual goal of ✔ Leadership Development Bonuses*
reaching a full-time income.
These bonuses are worked out using
The best part? You can do all of this International Points (IP) – but what are
while working from home! Our plan is these, and how do they work?
in-depth and flexible, and importantly

*Leadership Bonuses and Leadership Development Bonuses are options that follow on from referral bonuses as your
team grows. Please see table on page 15+16 and refer to your upline or the Lifeplus website for more details.

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What is the International Points system?

Bonus payments are based on the Every product has both a sales price
Lifeplus products that both you and the and an IP value. The sales price is
people you sponsor order. Lifeplus is what you pay when you purchase
a global business – you can sponsor our products and the IP of each adds
someone in Germany, who in turn up to provide you with an IP total.
sponsors someone in Japan, who then Think of it as Lifeplus currency!
goes on to sponsor someone in the
United States. We then use this to determine your
bonus, which is converted to standard
For this reason we don’t calculate bonus currency and paid to you, and also
based on national currencies. In order to the level you have reached in the
ensure that all our global partners can Compensation Plan.
receive a universally fair bonus we have
our own system, called International This is all automatically worked out
Points (IP). for you and we will send you your referral
bonus check and monthly statement.

So let’s have a look at this in action.

Remember: Do not be misled by claims that


high earnings are easily achieved.

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How do referral bonuses work?

The initial criteria for qualifying for bonus Indirect Referrals Referral Bonuses
payments is called your Personal Volume So who are your indirect referrals?
(PV). If within a calendar month you are These are the people who, after speaking
active in purchasing Lifeplus products, with your direct referrals, have also decided
you then begin to qualify for referral to become Lifeplus customers – or You
bonuses, of which there are two kinds. 40 IP
even partners. They represent your
second level.
Direct Referrals Level 1 Qualification
All of the partners whom you personally For every calendar month you qualify 25% 40 IP PV
1 bonus
sponsor are your direct referrals, otherwise you can earn 10% on the total IP of your
known as your first level. second level partners. This second level
Level 2 Qualification
bonus recognises your active support 10% 40 IP PV
If you have met the previous qualifying of your second level. 2 bonus

criteria (40 IP), you will then qualify in a


Level 3 Qualification
given month for 25% of the total IP value It naturally follows then that the third level 5% 40 IP PV + 3 Active* 1st
of your direct referrals, regardless of is the direct referrals of your second level. 3 bonus Level Partners

whether they are purely product users You will receive 5% of the total IP of this
or become referral partners themselves. level for each calendar month you qualify, * Active Partners are those with at least
with one extra criterion: you must have 40 IP PV (Personal Volume)
3 active legs.** An active leg must have **When a direct referral of yours decides
to order Lifeplus products, we call that
someone who is also ordering Lifeplus one of your ‘legs’.
product to the minimum PV of 40 IP in
a given month.

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How do Leadership Bonuses work?

Leadership Bonus Leadership Bonuses and


The great thing about our Compensation Achievement Levels
Plan is that the more you choose to put
in, the more potential for you to develop Level Bonus Qualification
into a leadership position. When your Bronze 3 Active Legs
partners start building their own businesses, 100 IP PV 3% 3,000 IP GV*
the ongoing connections create what we
Silver 6 Active Legs
call your ‘downline’ – the network that 100 IP PV 6% 6,000 IP GV*
develops under your guidance. You can
Gold 9 Active Legs
potentially find yourself guiding and 150 IP PV 9% 9,000 IP GV*
supporting more and more people in
building their own business. Diamond 12 Active Legs
150 IP PV 12%** 15,000 IP GV*
In recognition of this increased
responsibility, Lifeplus rewards qualifying * Group volume (GV) is the total of your personal volume
partners with Leadership Bonuses. plus the volume of your first three levels.

**Bonuses do not ‘stack’ - the maximum leadership


bonus you can earn is 12%. Ask your upline or
Lifeplus for more information.

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Leadership bonuses introduce two – Group Volume – similar in principle Dynamic Compression
important new qualifying measures, to Personal Volume, this is the total of If there are members of your downline
designed to reflect your growing network your personal volume combined with who do not qualify in a given month, the
and scale potential rewards appropriately. the total IP volume of your first three bonuses of those qualifying below them
levels. GV targets start at 3,000 for are ‘compressed’ up from the next active
– Active Legs – When a direct referral Bronze. partner, ensuring you still earn bonuses.
of yours decides to order Lifeplus Ask your sponsor for details.
products, we call that one of your If you have decided to invest the
‘legs’. If you have five direct referrals necessary time and effort into developing Monthly Pool Bonus
who do this, you have five legs, and your business to this level, this means There is a monthly pool consisting of
so on. For a leg to be ‘active’ there you can start to earn additional 1 percent of company sales. This is
must be at least one partner within leadership bonuses from 3% of the IP of shared amongst partners who sponsor
your downline ordering Lifeplus each partner from your fourth level. You three or more new partners in one
products to a value of 40 IP or more. may continue to earn bonuses beyond calendar month, while supporting their
You need at least three legs to be your fourth level – ask your upline or existing partners in remaining active. So
active to qualify for the first leadership Lifeplus for more details. if you have three active partners, and
bonus – Bronze. sponsor a further three the next month,
as long as your original three partners
keep ordering you will qualify!

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The basics – order information

Placing an Order PIN – Your Customer Number Payment Methods


Orders can be placed in any one of the Your sponsor will explain this term to you We accept payments by electronic
following ways; choose the one most in full detail, but in summary, when you check, personal check, money order,
convenient to you. Order forms are make your first order with Lifeplus you will cashier check. We also accept the
available in your initial Welcome Pack, on do so by providing your sponsor’s PIN. following credit cards: Mastercard, Visa,
Lifeplus Price Lists and downloadable Then in turn you will be given a PIN of American Express, JCB and Discover.
from our website. your own, which you will quote when
making all subsequent orders – and in Delivery of Your Order
– By telephone using our toll-free turn, anyone you sponsor will quote this Orders can be delivered to your home
number. Our advisors are always number when they decide to place their address or to another address (e.g. your
ready to help. first order. place of work) so that someone is there
– Via fax: you can fill out and fax your to receive your order. We aim to deliver
order form to (800) 959-2777 You may wonder why you need to use your order to you within 5 – 7 working
or (870) 698-2379. a number each time, but it’s really quite days. On occasion, this may take longer
simple – we use PINs to make sure that due to regional postal services.
– Order securely online on our website you receive the correct amount of bonus
www.lifeplus.com each month, as well as make sure we
– Or by mail: you can send a completed have the correct details for all your
order form to us at Lifeplus, P.O. Box orders. If you’d like to know more about
3749, Batesville, Arkansas 72503. PINs and how we use them, just ask your
sponsor, or get in touch with us at
Lifeplus.

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Automatic Shipment Advantage Order Cancellation
Program (ASAP) You may choose to cancel your order at
At Lifeplus we like to make things simple any time after the receipt of your goods.
and make sure things work. Once you Simply get in touch with our friendly team
decide on a regular selection of Lifeplus and they will arrange the cancellation.
products, you don’t want to have to fill You may also cancel orders online –
out your order every month – and you check our website or contact Lifeplus for
also want to make sure your orders are details.
processed in a timely fashion so they
count towards your monthly bonus Product Returns
qualifications. That’s why we offer the You can return any products within 30
opportunity for you to place a regular days and either exchange for alternative
repeat order of your favorite products on products or receive a full refund if you are
a monthly basis in our ASAP system. in any way unhappy with the product.
Please contact the Lifeplus office prior to
Your orders will be processed and returning any item so that we can work
dispatched automatically each month – out the best solution for you.
and there are also potential price
advantages from ordering in this way. Return address for parcels:
Please refer to your price list or talk with Lifeplus
your sponsor for more details. 45 Shirrell Lane
Batesville, Arkansas 72501
USA

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Starting your
business

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Welcome to the Lifeplus Concept: a new sense
of wellbeing and the opportunity to develop your
lifestyle simply by sharing your experiences.

Once you have experienced the


benefits of Lifeplus for yourself, you
have the chance to touch the lives
of others, simply by sharing your
own story.
In doing so, you will be rewarded in a
number of ways and, most importantly,
you will be giving like-minded people
the same opportunity.

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Lifestyle choices

Anyone can do it – sales skills are not The four pillars that support your business
necessary, your enthusiasm is what
counts most. Our business model is The Company The Market
simple and fair; we don’t believe in – Origins date back to 1936 – Wellness
the pressure of the ‘hard sell.’ – Our core focus is helping – Fitness
others to feel good – Anti-aging
You just share and provide information – In-house production – Nutritional supplements
about the positive experience you’ve – Advanced manufacturing (a growing market)
had with our products. You are always technologies – Referral marketing
able to draw on the support and – We put people first (a flexible business model)
knowledge of your sponsor as you build
your business. The Products The Benefits
– Everyday essentials – Fair and balanced rewards plan
We believe in people helping people, and – Premium quality – Excellent growth opportunities
our concept gives you the incentive to – Unique and synergistic across all levels
help the people you sponsor into the formulations – Bonus plans targeted at
business to build up networks of their – Exclusive, proprietary supporting you along the way
own, in turn helping them to succeed. PhytoZyme® Base – Special bonus for early achievers
Through each new partner’s success,
you can expand your business beyond
your own personal customer reach,
simply by sharing information and having
conversations – no sales skills required!

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Where do I begin?

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conversations and some practical ways
to potentially develop a contact into a
positive business connection.
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2. Sparking interest – The goods come straight from the
– Dialogue is the key. Tell your own manufacturer – a direct relationship,
story, how you’ve found a great where everyone enjoys the same price.
solution for you.
– Listening is just as important.
Ask questions, and show interest;
explore what motivates the people
you speak with.

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The training wheel – the second half

At this stage in your conversation, 4. Company information 6. Meetings


you may feel confident that the – Use company materials, such as – Plan some meetings for the future
other party is positive and engaged the catalog, to give an overview. – either individual or team-based
– You can guide the other party within your network, depending on
enough for you to give more details what you feel comfortable with.
– this is a good time to start talking through the Lifeplus website to
highlight products and more – Look at attending events, either
about Lifeplus specifically. general information. within the Lifeplus community, or
– You can showcase other media relevant to our business.
You may feel the other party is not
interested enough to proceed from here; too, such as our videos online, – Seminars and workshops are
or you may ask the question specifically or The Art of Growing Young. also useful, often providing insight
to find out. If they are not, you can and the chance to network with
conclude the conversation for now, 5. Support from your sponsor like-minded people.
thank them for their time and make – Your sponsor is a great source of
a note in your files – you can always try advice – they will work through some
them again later to see if they might initial training with you and help you
be interested. set those first goals.
– Discuss working methods, and don’t
be afraid to ask questions.
– Keep in touch – share your
progress and talk about how you
think you’re doing.

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Growing your
Lifeplus world!

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A good way to see your business grow
is to set up a pattern.
Something simple but consistent. Tips for Communication Managing Information
For example, aim to talk to three – Be candid, sincere and genuine. – Have your own Lifeplus address book.
new people each week or fortnight – Don’t make health claims or earnings Here you can keep the contact details
promises. of all the people you have shared
(remember to set the pattern to Lifeplus with, whether they be friends,
suit you!) – Do keep it simple! relatives, colleagues or acquaintances.
– It’s a good idea to note down the – Even if you are not the most organized
Or share three Lifeplus product catalogs key points from any conversations
and then follow up with three previous of people, just making simple lists and
or meetings you have. notes will help you not only keep track
contacts. This is just a simple 3+3+3
method which is easy to repeat as you Who did you speak to and when? but also to guide you to your next steps
get started. and actions.
What did you decide to do to follow
up, if at all? – Keep your lists and notes up to date.

3+3+3 What did you talk about? – Make yourself accessible!


– Just as you may have questions,
– We all think we’ll remember queries and want to know more, so
Without any great effort you have a
conversations – then when the time might the people you talk to. It’s always
workable business model which keeps
comes it eludes us! Your notes don’t a good idea to have a phone or email
you proactive and should help your
have to be detailed, just enough where people can leave messages
network to grow.
information to jog your memory and which you can easily access to allow
to make sense to you! you to respond within a reasonable
amount of time.

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Tools and
resources

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As a Lifeplus associate, you can access a
number of online tools and resources to support
you in your business.
Lifeplus.com Videos
Our website is a great first stop for all the Informative and fun, our videos will help
most up-to-date information on our explain who we are, how we work, and
products and services. provide a background on our roots and
products. Perfect for you to use as
Online tools background to your discussions!
Did you know that as an associate, – Who we are
you can create your own personal – How Lifeplus works
Lifeplus website? – Bob Lemon Profile
You get: – Manufacturing tour
– Your own unique URL to share with
people you meet (additional videos available online).
– Access to online newsletters
and journals Manage your Activity Online
You can keep track of your activity and
– Training materials those you connect with using our
– Downloadable media specially designed online system, GOLPI.
and other support materials not
available on the main site.

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Supporting you
all the way

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Some tips and useful information...

– Not sure how to explain referral – Did you know that you can download
marketing? Use the diagram shown any of the forms in your pack from the
earlier on in this booklet. It’s a simple Lifeplus website? So if you run out or
but clear and visual approach. simply misplace a form, you can go
(See page 12) to our website and download your
required form.
– Did you know you can personalize the
Lifeplus website? Ask your sponsor to – We also offer the possibility to come
show you how. That way every time and visit us at the International
you tell someone about Lifeplus and headquarters in Batesville, Arkansas,
share the website with them, they have USA. We invite you to come and see
a link back to you… the facilities and meet the people
behind your business. To find out more
– Check out the Lifeplus newsletters about this opportunity just call or email
online for extra information. And our customer service center.
remember to take a peek at previous
copies of our magazine, The Art of – Share your ideas, thoughts and
Growing Young. These are choc-a-bloc suggestions with us at
with information and advice. All can be lp.news@lifeplus.com. We are
found on the Lifeplus website. always happy to hear from you.

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Advantages of Lifeplus to share
with your friends

No start-up costs and no annual renewal fee ASAP customers are entitled to a price advantage
and have the products delivered at reduced rates
(or free shipping)
Well-established professional business with
a visionary management team No qualifications needed

Unique, high-quality consumer goods


Training by sponsors and experienced leaders

International trade opportunities without


additional expenses Efficient tools to facilitate business growth

No stock-holding requirements – no risk! (Orders are


processed and shipped directly from Lifeplus International) 30-day money back guarantee on products

Low monthly qualifying requirements


Free personalized website

Choice of full-time or part-time activity


Recognition and incentives

Customer service in over 10 languages

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