ShopToEarth Asks: Are Your Clicks Chic?

Poll Shows How Women Shop Online

Chic clicks are turning women into digital fashionistas who hunt down deals shopping online rather than wearing themselves out driving from store to store. A poll of 1000 of these smart shoppers revealed ten tidbits of information that every ShopToEarth online shopping business can use to position their business for success.

1. A whopping 87% of women used coupons at least some of the time

2. 63% say they wait until they get a coupon or the item goes on sale before making a purchase

3. 79% of women use the internet to get items they can’t find in their local stores

4. Before making a purchase 83% look for feedback about an item and 78% read user reviews

5. 14% of shoppers 18-34 tap their social networks for advice by posting pictures of products on social media outlets

6. 1 in 10 women used their cell phones to find information about a product while in the store

7. 29% splurged and made a purchase online to cheer up about the recession

8. Favorite things to buy online: 41% clothes, 31% books, 18% household items and 16% electronics

9. Women won’t buy just anything: 25% said they would not purchase food or groceries, 16% declined to buy clothes, 14% refused to buy shoes and 13% turned their nose up at buy appliances online

10. 37% of women shopped online in the last year had a bad experience

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ShopToEarth’s Spirit of Green Living: Ana Rust – Fan of the Week

If there is one person who embodies the spirit of green living, it is Ana Rust. Join us in congratulating Ana Rust for earning the title of ShopToEarn/ShopToEarth Facebook Fan of the Week. Born in the economic, industrial and cultural center of Mexico, the capital Mexico City, Ana now lives in Doral, Florida with her husband where she takes care of the accounting and financial responsibilities of their professional audio business. Since they always have a need for electronic components, Ana has found their ShopToEarn business to be an invaluable resource for saving time and money.
A motivated mom of two girls that live and breathe dancing, Ana has always had a love and concern about the planet.
“I spent countless summers in our family ranch in contact with animals, nature and natural products so I know the importance of doing my part for our precious Earth,” reports Ana.

Favorite Shop To Earth Items:
It was difficult to choose but at the top of Ana’s list are the Yerba Prima Colon Care caps, Ecover Laundry Softener, Biokleen Bleach Free Laundry Powder, True Green All Purpose Cleaner and Yute shopping bags.

Favorite Thing About ShopToEarn:
Ana loves being able to save money on the things she buys everyday and appreciates the ease and convenience of shopping online.
“My family comes often to visit and of course to shop. But now we order items before they arrive in Miami and we spend time at home instead of in the malls.”

Favorite Tip for New ShopToEarn Members: “Think outside the box! Most of the items you need on a monthly basis can be shipped to your door for less than what you pay in stores. Take the time to visit 2 retailers you don't know from the list a day and see what products they sell. You will be surprised!”

Favorite Shop To Earn Business Advice: “This is a long term business, you have to know your website and use it in order to be able to understand the savings and share it with others. Helping your team save will help you grow your business together.”

Favorite Eco Tip:
“Let's help reduce pollutants in the water system by using biodegradable soaps, shampoos, conditioners, softeners cleaners and detergents. If we all do our part we can do a lot for our planet.”

ShopToEarth Likes This! Green Monday to Break Online Shopping Records

According to comScore chairman Gian Fulgoni, Green Monday, one of the heaviest online shopping days of the holiday season, holds the potential to produce the first recorded $900 million in online sales in holiday shopping history.

“Although this most recent week of holiday shopping did not produce the first $900 million spending day, we saw above average growth rates including a strong end to the week,” said comScore chairman Gian Fulgoni. “Monday, December 14 – otherwise known as Green Monday – is likely to produce our heaviest online spending total for the season and represents our best opportunity to finally surpass that elusive $900 million spending threshold.”

Gian goes on to say that shoppers will continue to hit the virtual malls all this week before returning to the brick and mortar stores for last minute items.

“For ShopToEarn ecommerce business owners, this means now is the best time to share your online shopping business to friends and family members,” states Dan Swiniarski, ShopToEarth President.

comScore, who has been measuring online shopping since 2001 also shared the good news that online spending has increased 3% over last year. Currently, Cyber Monday – the Monday after Black Friday – holds the record high this year at $887 million in online sales. Now that’s a lot of socks.

We’re mixing it up this month for the Social Media Happy Hour with Facebook! ShopToEarn has served Twitter on tap during the recent Social Media Happy Hours, this month, the social savvy focus is shifting to friends and fans of Facebook.

Tuesday, December 8th @ pm ET

There are now more than 350 million people on Facebook, and your Social Media hosts Lisa Buyer and Stacy Kinney are going to share everything you need to know to kick-start your Shop To Earn e-commerce business network through Facebook.

In addition to making Facebook the focal point, Lisa will report live from the Search Engine Strategies Conference in Chicago, where she will be speaking and gathering first-hand Facebook tips and trends from Internet Marketing professionals from around the world.

Join Lisa and Stacy, with special guests Rich and Julie Soviero, as they take you through the steps of setting up a profile, interacting and using Facebook for business, and using the ShopToEarth Facebook Fan Page! Get tips, hear Do's and Don'ts, see real-life examples, and study success stories you can model your own efforts after from professionals who work with Facebook everyday.

Whether you’re new to social media or already have some experience, this ShopToEarn Social Media Happy Hour has something for all skill levels. Space is limited, so reserve your Happy Hour seat today at
Register for ShopToEarn social media happy hour training

New Microsoft Search Tool Coming to ShopToEarn/ShopToEarth

If you like searching on Bing, you’ll love the new search technology coming to your ShopToEarn/ShopToEarth portal, designed to help shoppers make fast and informed decisions. Using the latest Microsoft technology, the ShopToEarn/ShopToEarth shopping community will soon be powered by a search engine allowing Live Search for a better and more efficient shopping experience!

ShopToEarn/ShopToEarth plans to unveil its new search tool at The Next Step 2010 January 29-30 in Orlando, Florida.

What to expect from ShopToEarn/ShopToEarth’s enhanced search technology?
• Extensive categorization of merchandise for ease of shopping
• Browse/search by retailer or vendor
• Search by free shipping
• Comparison by prices and brands
• Customer ratings/reviews
• Search of featured items, retailers and vendors
• Tell-a-friend technology
• Related content for search queries, such as images, news, and other web results
• Additional data types including related search results and Encarta instant answers, added to previously supported data types of web, image, news, spelling, and phonebook queries.

"Through this new search engine technology we will create more innovation in the ShopToEarn/ShopToEarth search, better value for shoppers and retailers, and real consumer choice in a challenging economic market " said ShopToEarn President Dan Swiniarski. "Success in search requires both innovation and scale. With our new Microsoft search engine technology we've created breakthrough innovation and features for socially conscious consumers looking to shop, save and earn.”

See you online.

ShopToEarth Fan of the Week: Gary Kaufman Walks the Talk

Success takes passion and Shop To Earn/Shop To Earth’s Fan of the Week, Gary Kaufman, has an abundance of it. A senior recruiting manager for a Fortune 200 retailer, the New Jersey native moved to Florida in 1999 where he lives with his wife and three girls who serve as his source of inspiration. His passion for helping people live healthier lives and reach their financial goals drives him to set up live overview events in his area, volunteer at Shortcut to Success seminars, participate in the Facebook fan page and promote ShopToEarn/ShopToEarth every chance he gets.

“I strongly believe in our mission of helping people become healthier and wealthier. I enjoy showing others all the ways Shop To Earn can be a solution to their problems and I seek opportunities to promote what we do. I walk the talk by shopping through my site more and more.”

Favorite Shop To Earth Items:

The Kaufman family loves to sample new products every month and have tried something from just about every category including candles, CDs and laundry care. Gary’s wife raves about the Avalon Organics CoQ10 Facial Cleansing Milk. Gary faves Clif Bars, Tigers Milk bars, ToGo brand tea and the Avalon Organics – Tea Tree Mint Treatment Shampoo.

Favorite Thing About Shop To Earn:

The system. Gary likes how ShopToEarn helps members reach their goals. He especially likes how Shop To Earn focuses on educating customers and that customers are not required to deviate from their normal shopping habits to take full advantage of the benefits.

Best Business Advice About Shop To Earn:

“Become the best inviter. Stay plugged in by getting on as many calls as possible. Get trained and follow the system. It works!”

Favorite Piece of Advice for New ShopToEarners:

“I can only tell them what I have been told which is to follow the system. I went about it all wrong at the beginning. I sent the mass emails. I put flyers out. I blasted it all over the place. The result? Almost nothing! The system works.”

Favorite Eco Tip:

“Just like with national brands, try out the green products and find those you like.

ShopToEarn “Takin’ Care of Business” with The Home Depot

One Step Closer to Becoming the Largest Shopping Portal on the Planet says Dan Swiniarski

“More Saving. More Doing.” is the latest motto of The Home Depot, and the home improvement giant has recognized ShopToEarn as one of its Top 20 Affiliate Partners of 2009.

“Shop To Earn has demonstrated itself as a true business partner and has continuously worked to strengthen the relationship with The Home Depot,” Joshua Inglis, Home Depot’s Interactive Marketing Manager stated in a letter to ShopToEarn President Dan Swinarski. “The dedication and open communication provided by Shop To Earn has resulted in outstanding performance throughout the year.”

ShopToEarn would like to extend both congratulations and gratitude to the ShopToEarn representatives who help achieve this prestigious award with one of the nation’s top retailers.

“This is just proof that we are one step closer to ShopToEarn’s goal of becoming the largest shopping portal on the planet,” says Swiniarski. “It’s clear where we are headed and look forward to the continued success of our partnership with The Home Depot and the rest of the ShopToEarn retailers ”

Share a Cookie, Feed a Family Benefits ShopToEarth Foundation

ShopToEarn Retail Partner Gimmee Jimmie Gives Green Dough

ShopToEarn/ShopToEarth and the Shop To Earth Foundation  (STEF) makes it easy for everyone to give from the bottom of their green heart. ShopToEarn retail partner Gimmee Jimmy’s Cookies unites with the STEFoundation to donate $3.00 to $5.00 of each cookie box purchased  between now and November 17, 2009 to the STEF.

ShopToEarth Foundation will donate 100% of these funds to God's Little Acres, a South Florida non-profit offering recreational opportunities to special needs children, and providing Thanksgiving meals to families in need. This is a very special way to give green and feed some families in need for the holidays. 

In case you missed the moving moments of last year’s Next Step when ShopToEarth and their sale representatives made Thanksgiving possible for disabled children and their families via God’s Little Acres., this is a great  opportunity to join us in 2009.

Check out the story about God’s Little Acres and how ShopToEarn made such a difference in the lives of so many families.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6oTk2j_VvA.

The giving doesn’t stop there! Gimmee Jimmy’s Cookies offers 10% cash back and if you buy now you can specify a holiday ship date. Order, save, ship, give.

ShopToEarn Social Media Happy Hour: It’s Vegas, baby!

All bets are on the next Social Media Happy Hour broadcasting live from Las Vegas where the industry’s leading Social Media and Internet Marketing conference, PubCon, is the backdrop. With the e-commerce powerhouse CEO of Zappos, Tony Heish, jumpstarting PubCon Vegas as the keynote speaker, ShopToEarn’s social media and executive team will also be center stage speaking, moderating and sharing knowledge with peers.

Join ShopToEarn on Tuesday, November 10 @ 9 pm EST as social media and Internet marketing experts Lisa Buyer and Joe Laratro report the very latest social media tips and strategies for playing your cards right and becoming a big winner through social media in the ShopToEarn business.

Lisa and Joe will cover the ins and outs of social networking sites like Twitter, while also sharing trending topics gleaned from one of the largest interactive marketing conferences in the world.

Also attending PubCon and joining the Social Media Happy Training is ShopToEarn President and CEO Dan Swiniarski, who will share his experiences as a CEO on Twitter and discuss ShopToEarn’s e-commerce, social media and business strategies.

So no matter your skill level or experience with social networking, this sinfully good Social Media Happy Hour is one you can’t afford to miss. 

Space is limited: Ante up and reserve your FREE Social Media Webinar seat now.

 

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ShopToEarn Says ‘Tis the Season for Online Shopping - 52 Days 'til Christmas

Posted on 02 November 2009

Shoppers Get Deals, Save More with Free Shipping, Early Promos

Online shopping is going to remain a bright spot in retail this holiday season, according to the 2009 eHoliday Study by shop.org.

Over 80% of online retailers are expecting their sales to increase over last year’s total, and more than one-fourth of online shoppers plan to spend a larger portion of their holiday budget online this year.

“In a year where every penny counts, many people will start their holiday shopping online to find deals, search customer reviews to select products, and get gift ideas,” said Phil Rist, Executive Vice President, Strategic Initiatives, BIGresearch. “The benefits of online shopping far outweigh the drawbacks, as far as most shoppers are concerned.”

Check out the entire article below for some interesting statistics and analysis on online retail during this Holiday Season.

Online Retailers to Emphasize Free Shipping, Social Media this Holiday Season
–Companies Try to Entice Shoppers with Earlier Promotions–

10/2009The economy is not only impacting shoppers, it’s affecting online retailers, too. According to results of Shop.org’s eHoliday Study, conducted by BIGresearch, shoppers will see changes in retail marketing and promotions this holiday season in response to economic uncertainty.

With an understanding that many of today’s shoppers use Facebook and Twitter regularly, and because these tools are more cost-effective than traditional advertising, 47.1 percent of retailers surveyed will be increasing their use of social media this holiday season. More than half of retailers said they have added or improved their Facebook page (60.3%) and Twitter pages (58.7%) this year, while two-thirds (65.6%) have added or enhanced blogs and RSS feeds. In addition, to provide consumers with an extra incentive to start shopping, one-third of retailers (34.3%) say they will offer holiday deals earlier this year.

As another sign of the times, free shipping offers will abound this holiday season. Four out of five online retailers (79.4%) will offer free shipping with conditions* at some point during the holiday season, while more than half (57.4%) also plan to offer free shipping without conditions. More than one-third (35.7%) said their budgets for free shipping are higher than last year, and nearly as many (30.0%) said free shipping offers will start earlier than a year ago.

“Retailers know that times are tough so they have created promotions and incentives to help Americans save money this holiday season,” said Scott Silverman, Executive Director of Shop.org. “From free shipping to Facebook, online retailers are combining new initiatives with tried-and-true tactics to make their companies stand out.”

Online retailers are also compensating for the economy by making operational changes to help them protect their profits. According to the survey, 41.4 percent of retailers have scaled back on inventory levels and 22.9 percent have hired fewer people in their stores.

While online growth is expected to slow this holiday season, it remains a bright spot in retail. According to the survey, 45.8 percent of online retailers expect their holiday sales to increase at least 15 percent over last year, while one-third (33.9%) expect sales to grow up to 14 percent. As a testament to the economy and the maturity of online retail, just one in five online retailers (20.3%) expects sales to be flat or decline.

In addition to a strong focus on sales and free shipping, many online retailers have revamped their websites this holiday season to make it easier for people to shop. According to the survey, many retailers have added or revamped their sites’ shopping cart (45.2%), search capabilities (44.3%), suggested items (42.9%), customer ratings and reviews (40.6%), and featured sale pages (37.1%).

Largely due to the convenience of the web, more than one-fourth of online shoppers (26.7%) said they plan to spend a larger portion of their holiday budget online this year. Reasons behind why people will spend more online range from the ability to shop at all hours of the day (41.9%) to shoppers feeling it is easier to compare prices (34.0%) to Americans’ insatiable appetite for free shipping (33.1%). Others said they will spend more online because it’s simply more convenient for them (32.4%), they don’t want to fight crowds in stores (24.9%) or because it’s easier to find items (16.7%).

The small percentage of people (5.7%) who plan to spend less of their holiday budget online said that they’ll pull back due to expensive shipping charges (22.8%), because they like to see or handle items before they buy (12.5%) or because they prefer a store experience (10.8%). A fraction of shoppers said they hesitated to shop online due to concerns about security (1.1%), credit card theft (0.6%), privacy (0.1%) or concerns about retailers tracking online activity (0.1%).

“In a year where every penny counts, many people will start their holiday shopping online to find deals, search customer reviews to select products, and get gift ideas,” said Phil Rist, Executive Vice President, Strategic Initiatives, BIGresearch. “The benefits of online shopping far outweigh the drawbacks, as far as most shoppers are concerned.”

With online retailers diversifying payment options, customers have more ways than ever to pay for holiday gifts. According to the survey, two-thirds of shoppers (67.3%) will use a credit card for some online purchases this holiday season, though one-third will also use a debit card (35.6%) and PayPal (33.9%) for purchases. In addition, 11.5 percent of shoppers plan to use a gift card or gift certificate to pay for holiday items online this year.

About the Study
The eHoliday Study, now in its eighth year, provides an authoritative snapshot of the holiday activities of both large and small online retailers, many of which have been in business for at least ten years, and also includes the sentiments of online holiday shoppers. The Study, conducted by BIGresearch for Shop.org, surveyed 2,623 consumers from September 23 - October 6, 2009 and 70 online retailers from September 14 - October 6, 2009.

Is 50 the new 30? Skin Care Expert is Special Guest on Shopping Webinar - Wednesday

You can look your best, feel your best, and enjoy beautiful skin and optimal health every day of your life. Tune in this Wednesday, as ShopToEarth launches an exclusive new skin care line, Key Natural, live on tonight’s weekly Shopping Webinar.

In addition to money saving tips and tricks for shopping online, the Shopping Webinar will feature special guest and ShopToEarn consultant Tammy Claussen, who will describe how Key Natural will deliver powerful results to your skin and bring back that youthful radiance everyone is after.

Tammy has worked directly with Dr. Nicholas Perricone, a board certified clinical and research dermatologist, and CEO of NV Perricone MD, Ltd, a leading manufacturer and retailer of skin care products and supplements. She also built a successful network of over 5,000 people and generated $250,000 in sales revenue per month as National Vice President of Arbonne.

So make sure you are on the call this Wednesday, October 28, as Special Guest Tammy Claussen shares how you can live and look your best through Key Natural and enjoy beautiful skin and optimal health every day of your life.

Learn how to shop, save, your best and share your ShopToEarn-ShopToEarth website from our resident shopping experts. Space is limited! Reserve a seat now

https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/883395067

ShopToEarn/ShopToEarth Dawn Connelly Wins Facebook Fan of the Week

Because it’s all about the attitude! ShopToEarn/ShopToEarth congratulates Dawn Connelly for having the right attitude and winning the Facebook Fan of the Week. After eight years as a trial lawyer, Dawn decided it was time to dance to the beat of her own drum. In fall of 2006, Dawn and her family moved to South Florida where she transitioned into real estate investing and joined ShopToEarth. On top of being mom to three beautiful kids, Dawn is a member of the ShopToEarth Advisory Board and heads up live national tour calls and weekly overviews for ShoptoEarn. In addition, she provides legal and marketing help to her husband in his paper shredding business, All Points Mobile Shredding.

So how does this busy mom manage to do it all and stay sane? Her unwavering positive and optimistic attitude.

“I believe that we bring about what we think about,” says Dawn. “A positive mindset is so important and I try to keep one every day.”

Favorite ShopToEarth Item: Emugenix Emu Eeze – Dawn’s husband Brian Connelly and his mother have found relief from back pain and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (respectively) using this all natural cream.

Favorite thing about Shop To Earn: The Mission and the People – Dawn loves being able to network with likeminded people who are striving for the same things she is: financial independence, freedom and a healthier life.

Favorite Piece of Advice for Other Shop To Earners: “Don’t give up. We all have down days so expect them. This is a 10 year plan.  The only way you can fail is if you quit.”

Favorite Shop To Earth Tip: Switch what you buy starting now. Instead of buying Tide, start buying Tru Green Laundry detergent. Swap Windex for Sun&Earth Glass Cleaner.

Favorite Eco Tip: “We can all make a difference.  Teach your children the importance of living green and preserving the Earth and you'll be making a huge contribution towards the future.”

Kim Boucher Shop To Earn Online Shopping Challenge: Week 4

We have completed the final and fourth week of Kym Boucher’s Shop To Earn shopping challenge and what a great month it has been. Filled with fun purchases and necessities for the family, Kym has saved a tremendous amount by shopping through her Shop To Earn mall.

If you’re just plugging in today to the challenge, here is the story in brief: Kym has been challenged to shop exclusively through Shop To Earn and Shop To Earth for the last 30 days with the exception of one trip to the grocery store per week. So far, Kym saved/earned $81.46 + 33 points the first week, $238.04 + 38 points the second week, and $189.16 the third week. See below for this week’s savings and the total savings for the month. Get ready to be impressed!

• Omaha Steaks – food for the family
• Retail Price: $230.99
• Internet Price: $97.98
• Shop To Earn Cash Back/Points: 7% + 7 points and FREE Shipping!

• Priceline.com – airfare
• Retail Price: $163.00
• Internet Price: $163.00
• Shop To Earn Cash Back/Points: 7% + 12 points and no need for shipping!

• Marriott.com – hotel room
• Retail Price: $179.67
• Internet Price: $179.67
• Shop To Earn Cash Back/Points: 7% + 11 points and no need for shipping!

• Marriott.com – hotel room
• Retail Price: $179.67
• Internet Price: FREE
• Shop To Earn Cash Back/Points: No need for cash back or points when you get a free hotel room with purchase

• Drugstore.com – needs for the family
• Retail Price: $63.80
• Internet Price: 59.18
• Shop To Earn Cash Back/Points: 10% + 6 points and Free shipping!

Week Four Total Shop To Earn Savings: $254.64 + $35.30 = $289.94 + 36 Points!

The Grand Total of ShopToEarn monthly shopping savings is: $ 828.45 + 128 Points!

The benefits of Shop To Earn and Shop To Earth speak in volumes when it comes to savings. What are you experiencing with Shop To Earn? Feel free to leave comments about your savings and shopping tips below.

Also, to keep up with Kym and her upcoming Shop To Earn spending/savings, follow her on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/ShoppingDivaKB

Interested in learning more? Visit the ShopToEarn Facebook fan page and if you like what you see become a fan for weekly updates: www.Facebook.com/shoptoearth.

Job Loss? ShopToEarn Says Fight For Financial Freedom!

Geography of job loss graph can be viewed as the glass half-full or half-empty. The economy shake down is dished out to all, but it’s how you handle it and what you do to reinvent yourself that is the key, says ShopToEarn’s President Dan Swiniarski.

Check out this eye-opening graph illustrating the history of job loss. Take a stand for opportunity. http://tipstrategies.com/posts/notebook/

Be your own boss, be in charge of your life and make a difference.
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Twitter On Tap: ShopToEarn Social Media Happy Hour

Who knew being socially savvy online could make you money? The key is knowing how to turn buzz into @ShopToEarn business.

Join us on Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at 9:00pm EST for the ShopToEarn Social Media Happy Hour webinar hosted by social media expert Lisa Buyer and social media coordinator Stacy Kinney. We will show you how to use popular social networking tools to build a successful business. Special guests Rich and Julie Soviero share how they make social media work for their business.

In one hour, you will learn the ins and outs of social networking sites like Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube and see how these sites can work for you to build your business and communicate with your network.

Whether you’re new to social media or already have some experience, the Social Media Happy Hour will have tips and tricks for all skill levels. Space is limited, so reserve your seat now through… Space is Limited : Reserve your Social Media Webinar seat now at:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/568889691

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Shop To Earth Online Shopping Challenge: Week 3

ShopToEarn’s network of Internet-savvy shoppers have a long list of eco-friendly and traditional shopping retailers at their fingertips. Not only is the accessibility a great benefit, but when fully taken advantage of, the savings available to Shop To Earn reps is out of this world. Kym Boucher is ShopToEarn’s resident shopping saver who is three weeks into her ShopToEarn shopping challenge. This challenge has Kym shopping only through her ShopToEarn and ShopToEarn web sites and allows for one trip to the grocery story per week. See below for the third week of Kym’s savings.

• Home Depot - gas fireplace log set
• Retail Price: $299.99
• Internet Price: $299.99
• Shop To Earn Cash Back: 5%

• GiftCertificates.com – gift cards for my daughter at school
• Retail Price: $50.00
• Internet Price: $50.00
• Shop To Earn Cash Back: 3%

• Gap.com - clothes for family
• Retail Price: $362.00
• Internet Price: $202.42 additional promo: ($36.58)
• Shop To Earn Cash Back: 4%

Week Three Total Shop To Earn Savings: $189.16!

So week three continues to show success! Kym only made three purchases during the week and saved close to $200 dollars. Considering it’s ‘back to school’ time, the average family makes at least a couple clothing purchases for the family and usually has a few other odds-and-ends to buy as well. With an opportunity like Shop To Earn the savings are incredible – and it’s all off purchases you were already going to make! For real time shopping updates from Kym, follow her on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/ShoppingDivaKB

Interested in learning more? Visit the ShopToEarn Facebook fan page and if you like what you see, become a fan for weekly updates: www.Facebook.com/shoptoearth.

Shop To Earn Online Shopping Challenge: Week 2

If you are just tuning in we are two weeks into Kym Boucher’s Shop To Earn Savings Challenge. Last week Kym saved $81.46 by shopping strictly through her online Shop To Earn and Shop To Earth shopping mall. Outside of one trip to the grocery store a week, Kym must shop exclusively online through ShopToEarn. See below for a recap of this week’s purchases and amazing savings.

• Drugstore.com - College daughter ordered her necessities and had it shipped right to campus!
• Retail Price: $34.76
• Internet Price: $34.76
• Shop To Earn Cash Back/Points: 10% + 4 points

• Restaurant.com - gift certificates to local restaurants that we frequent
• Retail Price: $200.00
• Internet Price: $8.00
• Shop To Earn Cash Back/Points: 15% + 1 point

• BestBuy.com - digital camera (old 35mm finally broke!)
• Retail Price: $158.99
• Internet Price: $149.99
• Shop To Earn Cash Back/Points: 3% + 9 points

• Priceline.com - flights for my daughter to come home from college for fall break
• Retail Price: $177.70
• Internet Price: $177.70
• Shop To Earn Cash Back/Points: 7% + 13 points

• ShopToEarth - goodies for home and my classroom
• Retail Price: $100.93
• Internet Price: $100.93
• Shop To Earn Cash Back/Points: 15% + 15 points

Week Two Total Shop To Earn Savings: $238.04 + 38 points!

Let this be inspiration for those of you who are already involved with ShopToEarn. The goal of this company is better health and increased wealth and we want to see you succeed! Shop To Earn encourages you to advantage of these amazing savings and use your site for the reason it was put there! Shop, Save, Score!

For those that are not familiar with ShopToEarn we encourage you to check out the fan page on Facebook and if you like what you see, Become a fan of ShopToEarn and ShopToEarth. Also, for daily updates on Kym’s shopping and savings follow her on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/ShoppingDivaKB

Shop To Earn Challenge – Save Money Shopping Online: Week 1

Ready, set, round two!

The Shop To Earn Shopping Challenge is back for your shopping, spending, and saving supervision. Follow Kym Boucher’s savings for the next 30 days as she only shops through her ShopToEarn mall. The rules for the challenge are simple, Kym is allowed to shop at a grocery store once a week but the rest of her shopping for the month have to be through ShopToEarn or ShopToEarth.

First, here’s a little background on Kym. She lives in Easton, PA with her husband, Jimmy B. They have three children, a college-aged daughter, another daughter in high school, and a son in middle school. They joined Shop To Earn in March 2008 when Rick Clark introduced them to the company.

Why Kym Loves Shop To Earn?
“I sit at my computer, place my order, go about my business, and within a couple days, the "present man" arrives at my door (or my daughter's college dorm!) with ANYTHING we might need! Today, for example, I opened up my Shop To Earth box and got the Yummy Earth lollipops I keep on hand for my students in school, as well as my favorite dips from Simply Organic for the tailgating parties we go to throughout the fall. I love having so much selection at my fingertips AND I save money while doing it! I am a firm believer in saving my money and, mostly, my time but I also appreciate ShopToEarth's message of making a difference in our world. Being a part of this company just makes $en$e! Shop on!” Kym Boucher @ShoppingDivaKB

See below for Kym’s list and notes from the ShopToEarn shopping challenge. She has been exclusively shopping through her ShopToEarn/Earth web site for a week.

Shop To Earn Shopping Challenge Week One
• Shoes.com - school shoes for my son, daughter and myself
• Retail Price: $109.98
• Internet Price: $74.18
• Shop To Earn Cash Back/Points: 13% + 20% promotion + 10 points

• Drugstore.com - necessities for the family
• Retail Price: $55.51
• Internet Price: $55.51
• Shop To Earn Cash Back/Points: 10% + 6 points

• 1-2-3inkjets - printer cartridge for my printer at home
• Retail Price: $34.99
• Internet Price: $21.14
• Shop To Earn Cash Back/Points: 28% + 5 points

• Target.com - baby shower gift
• Retail Price: $74.99
• Internet Price: $74.99
• Shop To Earn Cash Back/Points: 7% + 6 points

• Nike.com - sneakers for my son
• Retail Price: $70.00
• Internet Price: $70.00
• Shop To Earn Cash Back/Points: 8% + 6 points

Week One Total Shop To Earn Savings: $81.46 + 33 points. Amazing!

Kym is one of almost 100,000 Shop To Earn representatives saving money on her daily purchases. Keep following the blog for weekly updates on Kym’s savings and stay tuned for the grand total savings by strictly shopping through ShopToEarn and ShopToEarth. Also for daily shopping updates, follow Kym on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/ShoppingDivaKB.

Like what you see? Visit the ShopToEarn Facebook fan page and become a fan: www.Facebook.com/shoptoearth.

Shop To Earth Featured Product: Green Goods WaterWeek Water Bottles

Did you know that every day more than 25 million plastic bottles find their way into landfills and incinerators? As you know, it is very important to stay hydrated while on the go, unfortunately, those convenient plastic bottles are clogging up our waterways and polluting the ocean.

One ShopToEarth vendor, Green Good and WaterWeek water bottles, are making it easy for people to reduce the number of water bottles they throw out each year. WaterWeek is a necessary staple in every green household. The set includes five reusable water bottles that you can fill with your beverage of choice and chill in your refrigerator.

Made from durable, BPA free plastic, these water bottles are designed to go wherever you are; whether that is in the car, at the office or in the gym. Safe for the dishwasher and freezer, they even come in a 10oz size, which is perfect for your children's lunch box.

WaterWeek water bottles are available in a variety of fun colors and designs so you are sure to find something that matches your kitchen decor. They also come with a plastic tray that holds the bottles securely in your refrigerator so you can just grab and go.

In addition to being kind to the planet and saving up to $500 a year by using these water bottles instead of purchasing bottled water from the grocery store, you will earn $1.00 cash back on every purchase. As a bonus, $1.00 will be donated to the Shop To Earth Foundation.

Green Good WaterWeek water bottles can be found on the home page of Shop To Earth as a featured product.

Save green and live green by buying green.

Tweet Up! With ShopToEarn

ShopToEarn Social Media Happy Hour
hosted by Lisa Buyer and Stacy Kinney with special guests Julie and Rich Soviero

Social Networking is a hot topic. Knowing how to generate buzz about your business is essential if you want to experience mega success online.

Join us on Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at 9:00pm EST for the Shop To Earn Social Media Happy Hour webinar hosted by social media expert Lisa Buyer and ShopToEarn social media coordinator Stacy Kinney; showing you how to use popular social networking tools to build a successful business.

At the Shop To Earn Social Media Happy Hour you’ll learn how to attract and communicate with your Shop To Earn business using social networking sites like Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and Flickr. As a bonus, special guests Julie and Rich Soviero will share a some of their best bets and inside tips for spreading the word around the social sphere about Shop To Earn.

This business building webinar has something for social media users of all experience levels so mark the date and join us. Space is Limited : Reserve your Social Media Webinar seat now at:
 https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/139988067\

National Teen Magazine Looking for Green Prom Story

Calling all ShopToEarth representatives! Does your teenager have a Green Prom story they want to share with a national teen magazine? A reporter is looking for real teens who helped make their 2009 Prom Green.

Maybe they used a hybrid car instead of a limo? Or girls decided to swap dresses instead buying new ones. Or maybe the decorations were all eco-friendly. If you have any eco-friendly prom story, let’s tell it! If your story is chosen, the magazine may also 
include photos submitted by the teens as well as, green companies, and tips for future green proms, etc..

Email stories to Judie Hurtado @ judie.hurtado@gmail.com



Shop To Earn Announcements: State of the Union Recap

Check out the Shop To Earn checklist below from the State of the Union Webcast. Shop To Earn’s Founder, Pat Welsh, discussed the most recent updates and announcements happening in the company. If you missed the webcast, login to your Virtual Office > Training Center > Company News for the link to the replay.


Your ShopToEarn To Do Checklist

• Retain Your Points! - Be sure to purchase your monthly volume on ShopToEarth and hold on to your points!
• Utilize the Training Center - The Company News section of the Training Center in your Virtual Office is the place where you’ll find the latest updates about Shop To Earn. The Training Center also has Downloads for company forms and marketing e-flyers.
• Go Green! – With Shop To Earth’s Media Library, located on the ShopToEarth Home Page in the left-hand column under Green Market, you can educate yourself on green living and get inspired!
• New Emails Coming at You - Shop To Earn is rolling out a NEW look for company emails. Emails will be sent out on Mondays and Thursdays with “In This Issue” links, as well as direct links to your Virtual Office, Conference Calls, Seminars and ShopToEarth Media Library.
• Check out the NEW ShopToEarn Vendors – There have been 50+ new Shop To Earn retailers added to the site. Time to get shopping!
• ShopToEarth Shopping! – Now is the time to check out the new retailers in Green Market and Green Exchange. Retain those points and try the new, eco-friendly products available on your site! ShopToEarth Green Horizon is now also offering $19.99 flat rate shipping to Puerto Rico. Shop Green. Save Green.
  
• Refer, Refer, Refer! – ShopToEarn is coming to a town near you! There are several locations on the East and West coast where Shop To Earn Leaders will be conducting Company Overviews and Shortcut to Success seminars.
  
  

To learn more about the items on the above ShopToEarn checklist visit the State of the Union Webcast Summary item in Company News.

Shop To Earn Direct Sales – The Time is Now

We all know why Shop To Earn is a timely business opportunity, but now here’s proof. An article from DirectSellingNews.com highlights 65 direct selling companies with annual revenue of $100 million or more. Read on for a summary of the article and pass this on to your Shop To Earn referrals.

In an attempt to record the power of the direct selling industry, DirectSellingNews.com has compiled a list of the world’s top direct selling companies in terms of annual revenue. Despite the downturn in the economy, the numbers are a telltale sign that the direct sales industry is here to stay. It’s impressive, a number of the companies listed show not only an increase in sales but record breaking sales in 2008.

Companies mentioned in the direct sales article include Mary Kay, Avon, Monavie, and Herbalife, all which are product-based, multi-level-marketing companies where representatives must carry product and overhead. Not Shop To Earn! Shop To Earn is an e-commerce opportunity where representatives do not have to sell one product or service, they have access to thousands of our favorite traditional retailers and over 10,000 eco conscious products on the Earth portal. Shop To Earn representatives simply shop through their online shopping mall, refer others to shop online and save money, and make money while doing it!

If you have questions about Shop To Earn and would like to learn more about the company visit ShopToEarn’s Facebook fan page for a company overview near you.

Shopping on Shop To Earn: Video Tutorial

Shopping Tutorial Provides Tips to Shop, Save, Earn and Enjoy your Shop To Earn Mall

Shop To Earn has posted a step-by-step shopping tutorial, making it even easier to get started with the fastest-growing shopping mall on the Internet.

Watch the video below to discover how to find your favorite retailers on ShopToEarn and ShopToEarth in addition to some useful tips for saving money. ShopToEarn has created a simple, convenient way for shoppers to use the most current coupon codes, discounts and free shipping offers available online.

The video, produced by ShopToEarn shopping diva, Rachel Weekley, will show you how to take advantage of Shop To Earth’s amazing products and much more. Rachel Weekley is an ambitious wife, wonderful mother, savvy shopper, Internet marketer and expert on saving money. Follow Rachel on Twitter @RachelWeekley.

So what are you waiting for? Visit ShopToEarn’s YouTube Channel for more information and take advantage of some great savings today!

Want more information about shopping online through your ShopToEarn and ShopToEarth mall? Be sure to tune in to ShopToEarn's weekly shopping webinar, every Wednesday at 9PM EDT. Visit Conference Calls in your Virtual office for webinar registration details.

Shop To Earn Florida Health & Wealth Tour

Shop To Earn Pat Welsh Takes Center Stage

The ShopToEarn, Florida Health & Wealth Tour will be taking the Sunshine State by storm this week as Shop To Earn’s Founder Pat Welsh and top money earners team up to help you build your business.

This is a time to shine, as Florida is one of ShopToEarn's brightest and most cohesive markets. Naples, FL packed the house Monday night and was an awesome start to the tour, which continues every night this week! Here’s the line-up:

• Monday, August 17th in Naples, FL
• Tuesday, August 18th in Weston, FL
• Wednesday, August 19th in Miami, FL
• NEW: Wednesday, August 19th in Vero Beach, FL
• Thursday, August 20th in Ocala, FL
• NEW: Thursday, August 20th in West Palm Beach, FL
• Friday and Saturday, August 21st & 22nd in Tampa, FL

New events have been added including Wednesday night in Vero Beach and Thursday night in West Palm Beach. ShopToEarn is also proud to announce that Tami-Caci Armao will present the Live Company Overview in Weston tonight with ShopToEarn’s Founder, Pat Welsh.

Visit Company News in your Virtual Office for more details on the Florida Health & Wealth Tour!

Twitter. Facebook. Social Media Happy Hour Tuesday with Lisa Buyer and Joe Laratro

Joining in the Shop To Earn social media conversation is one of the hottest topics today. If you’re not in the mix, its time to get your feet wet! Join Lisa Buyer of The Buyer Group and special guests Joe Laratro and Julie Soviero on Tuesday, August 11th for a Social Media Happy Hour!

What: Social Media Training (beginning and advanced)

When: Tuesday, August 11th at 9PM EDT

Where: Online webinar

Why: Learn all things social and how social media can help improve your business

Register: Check the Virtual Office under Company News for webinar registration link

This week’s Social Media Happy Hour will include tips about Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Flickr for both the beginner and advanced social media user. Shop To Earn is excited to welcome special guest Joe Laratro as co-host. Joe is an online instructor for the University of San Francisco where he teaches online SEO/SEM certification courses. We are also excited to welcome special guest, Julie Soviero, Shop To Earn’s shopping call host, who will share some of her Shop To Earn social media shopping tips.

Join us and come learn how to use social media to grow your Shop To Earn team!

Is Shop To Earn a Pyramid? Overcoming Objections By Lil Roberts

Last night, Shop To Earn advisory board member, Lil Roberts, hosted the second weekly call on The Art of the Introduction and Mastering Objections. The goal of this call is to help Shop To Earn associates improve their business skills. As a master of the business herself, Lil Roberts divulges her secrets to conference call attendees and offers insightful tips for introducing ShopToEarn and overcoming objections.

Last nights call mostly covered objections. Guest speaker, Shop To Earn Advisory Board Member Dawn Connelly joined Lil and offered her professional litigator skills as an example for overcoming objections. In her professional career, Dawn has been involved with litigation cases with Phillip Morris, McDonald’s and Kraft. The call focused on the following objections:

1. Is Shop To Earn a Pyramid?
2. I don’t know anyone
3. I don’t have time
4. I don’t have money

Lil and Dawn reminded attendees to keep in mind that objections equal engagement. If someone has an objection before he or she has seen the tour call then you have told them too much. This is something you can learn from and help advance your business.

Lil and Dawn shared the three steps below to overcoming objections:

1. Ask Why (the person may say the objection is one thing but when you ask them why you may find out it is really something else)
2. Remove the obstacle if it applies (if their objection is about money, ask if they had the money would this be the business for them. Then, focus on helping them figure out how to find the money)
3. Walk the person through their objection (as discussed in number two)

For more information about The Art of the Introduction and Mastering Objections join Lil for her next conference call on Thursday, August 13th at 8PM EDT. This is a 30-minute call with a different special guest and topic each week. Next week the special guest will be Shop To Earn trainer, Rich Soviero discussing the Art of the Invitation. The week after that will be a solo call with Lil going over the psychology of The Art of the Invitation and Mastering Objections. Then the next two weeks will feature a special guest with the first week focusing on Objections and one week focusing on the Invitation.

Check your Virtual Office and email for conference call in details and don’t forget to Join Lil next week!

Shop To Earn / Shop To Earth August Road Show

So far this August Shop To Earn and Shop To Earth have stopped in Massachusetts, Washington State, Oregon, Connecticut, and Florida for live company overviews and associate training.

This month Shop To Earth is spreading green across the US with stops in 13 states in 25 days. Check out the schedule below and be sure to tell friends in the area about these events! For location and registration information see your virtual office for exact details.

August 5th : National Shopping Webinar @ 9PM EDT
Learn how to shop, save, and share your Website during this Shop To Earn and Shop To Earth shopping call with Stacy Kinney and a special guest. The call will go over tips about creating a socially responsible shopping community, with special saving deals including FREE shipping, limited offer coupons, and discounted products.

August 5th : Live Company Overview and 4 Steps to Duplication - Florham Park, NJ
Bring your guests and join Shop To Earn President, Dan Swiniarski, VP of Sales Joe Locke, and Host Mike Moore for this live event in New Jersey.
Schedule of Events:
7PM Social Mixer – Meet and Greet
7:30PM Live Company Overview and 4 Steps to Duplication

August 5th : Live Company Overview and 4 Steps to Duplication - Eugene, OR
Bring your guests and come join Shop To Earth’s Founder, Pat Welsh and hosts Edward Reynolds and TC Curtis for this live event in Duck Country.
Schedule of Events:
7PM Social Mixer – Meet and Greet
7:30PM Live Company Overview and 4 Steps to Duplication

August 5th : Live Company Overview and 4 Steps to Duplication – Fort Lauderdale, FL
Bring your guests and join Top Money Earner and Shop To Earn Trainer, Rich Soviero, and Hosts Salt and Rachel Weekley for this live event in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Schedule of Events:
7PM Social Mixer – Meet and Greet
7:30PM Live Company Overview and 4 Steps to Duplication
7PM Meet and Greet 7:30 Overview

August 6th : Special Training Call with Shop To Earn Advisory Board Member, Lil Roberts @ 8PM EDT
Learn skills and methods that will help grow your Shop To Earn business including “The Art of the Introduction” and “Mastering Objections.”

August 6th : Live Company Overview and 4 Steps to Duplication – Santa Monica, CA
Bring your guests and come join Shop To Earn’s Founder, Pat Welsh, your Hosts Tina DiModica, Andrea Jordan, and Stephanie Lushing, for this live event.
Schedule of Events:
7PM Social Mixer – Meet and Greet
7:30PM Live Company Overview and 4 Steps to Duplication

August 6th : Live Company Overview and 4 Steps to Duplication – West Palm Beach, FL
Join Shop To Earn Top Money Earners Tami Caci-Armao, Stanley Rosen and Ginger Jonas, and Hosts Karen Petrella and Logan Pierson for this live company overview and training.
Schedule of Events:
7PM Mix and Mingle
7:30PM Live Company Overview and 4 Steps to Duplication

August 6th : Live Company Overview and 4 Steps to Duplication – Long Island, NY
Bring your guests and come join Shop To Earn President, Dan Swiniarski, VP of Sales Joe Locke and Host Todd Miranda for this live event in New York. Schedule of Events:
7PM Social Mixer – Meet and Greet
7:30PM Live Company Overview and 4 Steps to Duplication

August 7th : Live Company Overview and 4 Steps to Duplication – Manahawkin, NJ
Bring your guests and come join Shop To Earn Top Money Earner Jimmy Boucher and other leaders from the Northeast for this live event in New Jersey.
Schedule of Events:
7PM Social Mixer – Meet and Greet
7:30PM Live Company Overview and 4 Steps to Duplication

August 8th : Live Company Overview and 4 Steps to Duplication – Scottsdale, AZ
Bring your guests and come join Shop To Earth Founder, Pat Welsh and other leaders from Arizona for this Live Company Overview, followed by a special short training.
Schedule of Events:
9:30AM Meet and Greet
10AM Live Company Overview and 4 Steps to Duplication
11AM Special Training

August 10th : Live Company Overview and 4 Steps to Duplication – Las Vegas, NV
Bring your guests and come join Shop To Earn Founder, Pat Welsh and other leaders from Las Vegas for this Live Company Overview, followed by a special short training.
Schedule of Events:
7PM Mix and Mingle
7:30PM Live Company Overview and 4 Steps to Duplication

August 11th : Social Media Happy Hour - 9PM EDT National Webinar
Hosted by Lisa Buyer of The Buyer Group and two special guests, this month's Social Media Happy Hour will feature tips on how to use social media for ShopToEarn. Learn about Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Flickr, and Blogs. New to social media? Come check it out! Already online and want some advanced social media tips? This call has that too. Register from the link in the Virtual Office under Company News today.


August 11th : Live Company Overview and 4 Steps to Duplication – Houston, TX
Bring your guests and come join Shop To Earth Founder, Pat Welsh and Ariel and Claudia Lima for this Live Company Overview, followed by a special short training.
Schedule of Events:
7PM Mix and Mingle
7:30PM Live Company Overview and 4 Steps to Duplication

August 11th : Live Company Overview and 4 Steps to Duplication – Jupiter, FL
Join Shop To Earn’s #1 Top Money Earner Rick Clark and special guest speaker as they host this live event in Jupiter, FL. This event is limited to 25 people, so an RSVP is required to attend. See below for details.
Schedule of Events:
7PM Meet and Greet
7:30PM Live Company Overview
8:15PM 4 Steps to Duplication

August 11th : Live Company Overview and 4 Steps to Duplication – Rolling Meadows, IL
Bring your guests and come join Shop To Earn President, Dan Swiniarski and Host Bill Walsh for this live event near Chicago, IL.
Location:
Schedule of Events:
7PM Mix and Mingle
7:30PM Live Company Overview and 4 Steps to Duplication

August 12th : Live Company Overview and 4 Steps to Duplication – Bethlehem, PA
Bring your guests and come join Shop To Earn President, Dan Swiniarski, and Top Money Earners Rick Clark and Jimmy Boucher for this live event in Pennsylvania.
Schedule of Events:
7PM Mix and Mingle
7:30PM Live Company Overview and 4 Steps to Duplication

August 14 – 15th : Shortcut to Success Seminar - Stamford, CT
Join Dan Swiniarski, Joe Locke and Pat Welsh for this Shortcut to Success seminar. This weekend is a great step whether you are just getting started in ShopToEarn or are a seasoned ShopToEarth veteran. Come one, come all for this incredible training.

August 21 – 22nd : Shortcut to Success Seminar – Tampa, FL
Join Dan Swiniarski, Joe Locke and Pat Welsh for this Shortcut to Success seminar. Location and more information to follow.

August 28 – 29th : Shortcut to Success Seminar – Houston, TX
Join Dan Swiniarski, Joe Locke and Pat Welsh for this Shortcut to Success seminar. Learn insider tips for progressing your business to the next level.

Check Company News in your Virtual Office under Training Center for venue location and specific details.

Shop To Earn and Shop To Earth look forward to seeing you and your team at these upcoming events.

ShopToEarn’s Biggest Saver August

The competition is fierce and we’re ready to match! Are you the biggest saver? We’re looking for people who save, and save BIG on a single item from your ShopToEarn website.

Share your savings on Twitter via @shoptoearn for a chance to have your savings matched by Shop To Earn. Please make sure to include the item you purchased, the ShopToEarn retailer used, and how much you saved through ShopToEarn in your tweet.

This is the last month to double your savings and become ShopToEarn’s Biggest Saver! We will be accepting savings/tweets via @shoptoearn until August 31, 2009.

The winners will be announced on Twitter and the bonus will be added to their commissions once the cash back posts to their account. Auction and bidding sites like Bidz.com are exempt from this challenge. Shop To Earn will match your savings up to $500.

So everyone, start tweeting your ShopToEarn shopping savings today!

Haven’t heard of Twitter? Not sure what a tweet is? Don’t know how to send an @reply?

Visit Shop To Earn and Shop To Earth on Twitter and check out the pages to start. Also for detailed information, register for the upcoming Social Media Boot Camp on Tuesday, August 11th at 9PM EDT to learn beginner and advanced Twitter tips. The Social Media Boot Camp also highlights other social media networks like Facebook and LinkedIn that can help build your business. Check your email for upcoming registration details.

ShopToEarn State of the Union Summary

We hope everyone was able to join us for the ShopToEarn State of the Union webcast. In case you missed it, check out the highlights below and login to your Virtual Office under Company News for the link to listen to the webcast first hand.

Highlights
Millionaire Mindset : Steps to Becoming a ShopToEarn Millionaire
Policies & Procedures : Updated for both ShopToEarn and ShopToEarth
ShopToEarn and ShopToEarth Retailers : What’s new?
ShopToEarn Events : In a City Near You!
Stars and Stripes July Bonus : Get your $500!

Millionaire Mindset Seminar in Weston, FL
Millionaire Mindset is a seminar all about personal growth. This seminar will help prepare attendees to develop the mindset necessary to achieve millionaire status with the company. ShopToEarn and ShopToEarth have already created millionaires in this company in a very short period of time, and all of them have never worked in this type of hybrid e-commerce business before. Check the 
Virtual Office for details and registration information.

Policies and Procedures
The updated policies and procedures for ShopToEarn and ShopToEarth include: terms and conditions, minors, conflicts of interest, dispute resolution board, income disclosure statement, updated sign up and ShopToEarth ordering process, information about the STE document, simplified commissions program summary, ShopToEarth shopping volume, and revamped pages in the training center of the virtual office. If you missed this State of the Union, please check your Virtual Office or email for details on these updates.

New ShopToEarn Retailers
The State of the Union announced approximately 40 new ShopToEarn retailers that offer between 1% and 15% cash back. Retailers include clothing, specialty food, shoes, cosmetics, office supplies, gifts and more.

New ShopToEarth Retailers
Check out the additional ShopToEarth retailers added to the Green Market and Green Exchange as well. All ShopToEarth Green Market retailers offer 15% cash back! New retailers include food, nutritional and cleansing, and skin care products. Also, remember that ShopToEarth Green Market offers free shipping on orders over $167 and flat rate shipping of $10.99 to the 48 contiguous states.

Upcoming ShopToEarn Events
ShopToEarn has rolled out a full schedule for August, covering the East and West coast as well as the southern United States. Check the State of the Union email in Company News for dates and locations, and be sure to join Joe Locke and Lil Roberts on Sunday, July 26tth for a special training call on overcoming objections at 8PM EDT.

Stars and Stripes July Bonus
ShopToEarn associates who joined before June 1, 2009, have a chance to earn an additional $500 this month! Check email for details.

ShopToEarn and ShopToEarth appreciate each and every one of you for joining us in our mission of improving the planet and for choosing to increase health and wealth in people’s lives.

Wishing You Much Success!