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Eric Lehner

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Name: Eric Lehner
Date registered: September 18, 2010

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CEO, Chairman Winning Brands Corporation

Latest posts

  1. Shareholder Question: Market Cap — June 18, 2013
  2. E-Mail — June 10, 2013
  3. Hello from New Zealand — June 6, 2013
  4. Thank you Emery Waterhouse — June 5, 2013
  5. Sharecount Update — June 5, 2013

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Jun 18

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Shareholder Question: Market Cap

QUESTION Mr. Lehner Care to comment on our current market cap from where you sit.   Are we going to see some real results/worthy news  that will have a positive impact on our market cap?  Thank you ANSWER in my personal opinion the current market capitalization of approximately $150,000 is extraordinarily low.  When the firm overcomes …

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Jun 10

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E-Mail

Some e-mail traffic has been affected by the fact that our international spam filter service is no longer providing service in Canada.  No advance notice was given by the provider of their withdrawal from the market. We are switching service providers presently. There has been incnnsistent e-mail traffic during this transition.  If you have sent e-mail to the company today …

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Jun 06

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Hello from New Zealand

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The note below in quotation marks was recently received from our distributor in Australia & New Zealand.  It’s important to be conservative in estimating the possible impact of such foreign markets upon on Winning Brands.  We are not newcomers in Australia and New Zealand and the product has not yet “taken-off”.  Clearly, there are marketing concepts that …

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Jun 05

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Thank you Emery Waterhouse

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With this week’s new order for hundreds of 4L (135 f. oz.) units, our new distributor Emery Waterhouse is taking the lead in featuring the larger size 1000+ bottle to hardware stores.  Thank you to the Emery sales team for strong early performance.

Jun 05

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Sharecount Update

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Jun 05

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Do it Best Update

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914 Do it Best locations have placed initial orders for 1000+ Stain Remover as at May 31, 2013.  When our marketing resources are enhanced later in 2013, this will be one of the accounts receiving increased support.  The Modified Strategic Plan, which places special emphasis on improving turnover in exsiting accounts, is described in the …

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May 28

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Share Count Update

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May 28

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SEC Registration Steps – Audit Commences

Confirmation received today that the audit which serves as the foundation of SEC registration and S-1 filing begins next week.  It will be carried out by auditors registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board and is expected to take approximately 2 months.

May 28

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Current Information Tier Renewed

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May 21

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For your convenience: Conference Recording

Practical discussion of the company’s business with shareholders on Monday May 20, 2013.  You can review the discussion here.   It’s a detail-oriented conference call of interest to shareholders who like to understand specific operating procedures more deeply. The conference code is 602802  http://www.freeconferencecalling.com/access-recordings.html  

May 20

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Remember – Send in those questions for today….

This afternoon I will be providing answers to shareholder questions in a telephone call that any interested shareholder can dial in to and listen for themselves.  The questions are those which we have been inviting people to send in by e-mail.  It’s vital that we have as many questions as possible.  My goal is to address them frankly and …

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May 17

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Additional Shareholders, Thank you and Welcome…

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As we are joined by additional shareholders, we thank you for your interest.  Many current shareholders have found that their relationship to the company is based on first-hand experience and appreciation of our lead product, 1000+ Stain Remover, World’s Most Versatile Cleaning Solution.   In the USA, we encourage you to obtain some for your own use …

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May 14

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Q1 Filing

OTC Markets has a policy of permitting 5-day extensions on a quarterly filing.  Our audit begins in June, with substantial preparations required for the auditor in terms of due diligence materials.  A few extra days is helpful to a small organization, in view of the heavy undertaking before us.  We are targeting May 20th.  A …

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May 13

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Sales Department Restructuring

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Further to the adoption of the Modified Strategic Plan referred to in the recently filed 2012 Annual Report, a few changes are happening in the Sales Department.  In Canada, we are going to put more emphasis on increasing sales turnover in existing national accounts, rather than cultivating new accounts for the time being.  This is because the …

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May 07

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Conference Call Date

Shareholders are invited to note the following date and particulars in their calendar for a conference call: Monday May 20, 2013 4PM Eastern Dial-in: 1-267-507-0240  Conference code: 602802

May 05

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Shareholder Question: Up-listing

QUESTION Over the last few days, several shareholders have asked by what means they will know what progress we are making toward up-listing to OTCQB. ANSWER Uplisting requires registration with the SEC.  An attorney has already been engaged to be our counsel for that purpose.  Due diligence materials for this process are being assembled.  Also …

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May 02

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Attorney Opinion Letter

We will need another few days to obtain and upload the Attorney Opinion Letter for Winning Brands Annual Report.  These letters, if taken seriously, are not a rubber stamp, and require a meeting/interview between the attorney and company management.   It is likely that the Limited Information symbol will be in place for the next few …

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May 01

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Shareholder Question: Share Count

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QUESTION Hello Eric, Please update OS & AS correspondence with us! Shares are continuously being sold, and I am not sure if folks are selling theirs or new shares are being issued.Please englighten since this R/S aftermath. We need to know if new shares are being issued… ANSWER Attached is the report of shares outstanding.  …

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May 01

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www.TheStockRadio.com

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Thank you Karl Marek of The Stock Radio for spending some time in conversation with Winning Brands today.  We understand that the interview will be posted at http://thestockradio.com/eirc-lehner-ceo-of-winning-brands-corp-wnbdd/2637 within the next couple of days.

Apr 26

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Thank you Home Depot

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We are honoured that Home Depot has just approved the introduction of a 1000+ Stain Remover brochure that has been modified to reflect the Home Depot store environment, for their use specifically.  This new item will be printed and distributed in Canada starting in May.  As per the recently filed Annual Report, a Modified Strategic …

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Apr 24

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Reverse Split

A News Release has been issued which provides details of the consolidation of Winning Brands shares on a 1:500 basis.   The release invites shareholders to e-mail their questions or comments.   I will read and respond directly to all shareholder correspondence on this important topic.   Special note to long-term shareholders (“Longs”):  There is no formal definition of a “Long” .  …

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Apr 19

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Pink Current Status and Statistics

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  The Current Information Tier has been returned to Winning Brands.  Here is an interesting statistic: as at December 31, 2012 only 2,499 companies amongst the three principal Pink Sheets tiers provided Current Information Disclosure, whereas the majority, 3,674, did not, of whom 3,065 provided “No Information” and 609 provided Limited Information during the year.  There are …

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Apr 08

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Shareholder Question: Reverse Split

QUESTION At this point, is there anything that would prevent a reverse split? Thanks ANSWER We will be holding a telephone conference call for shareholders to provide more information about this topic and to answer any other live questions and take live comments.  The date of the CC has not been finalized.  I will report back …

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Apr 04

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Shareholder Question: Reverse Split

QUESTION Eric,  Please tell me that you are not contemplating or planning a reverse split.  This would be the worst thing you could do at this point.  IMO.  You are growing the company, please don’t waste the co.s potential with a r/s. ANSWER Short Answer:  You should count on an eventual reverse split.  The company has …

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Apr 03

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Shareholder Question: Share Buying

QUESTION Over the past few weeks I have observed that hundreds of millions of shares are being purchased in large (30 mil at a time) chunks at almost zero value.  What is this all about? ANSWER Short Answer: I do not know who is buying the large blocks of shares.  Additional information if you are …

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Apr 01

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Welcome, Busy Beaver

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We welcome a chain of 15 home improvement stores called Busy Beaver in the Northeast, who have placed their first order  for 1000+ Stain Remover.  Thank you Emery Waterhouse for your role in this new relationship, which we learned of today.  Website: http://www.busybeaver.com/locations/   

Apr 01

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Filing Delay

There will be a 15-day delay in our uploading the 2012 annual filing which is due April1st.  This will result in a temporary change in status from Current Information Tier to No Information Tier (because the previous filing was for a period that was more than 6 months ago).   This does not affect the ability of shares …

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Mar 28

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Label Evolution: 1000+ Bolder Name Treatment

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  The photo below was taken today in a store where the new style prototype labels were placed for evaluation by staff and customers.   This logo treatment has been under development to give more emphasis to long distance visibility of the name and simplification of the front panel.  This is the first time that we have the most up-to-date …

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Mar 23

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Shareholder Question: Trading Volume

QUESTION Hi Eric, any reason for the volume of over 300 million? The message board kind of implied that the volume was a sale by you. If this is the case would you care to comment? Thanks ANSWER I do not know who the buyers or sellers were on Friday.  Winning Brands does not sell …

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Mar 21

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Shareholder Question – General

QUESTION Hello Mr. Lehner.  Any sort of update would be nice.  Thx   ANSWER We are working hard on the attainment of registration and up listing to OTCQB because of the well-known benefits that this brings.  This is our top priority because all other operational elements will receive a lift from this accomplishment.   Product marketing arrangements can …

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Mar 21

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GSA Additional Order: The virtue of perseverance

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  We had the pleasure of receiving another (small) order from the U.S. Coast Guard through the GSA yesterday.  This is a follow-through order from a GSA entity with whom we have done business before, thus a pattern is starting to emerge.  Slowly but surely, one thing is leading to another and this new relationship …

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Mar 10

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New use for 1000+ Stain Remover; Clean-up After Fiberglass Repair

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New uses keep emerging for 1000+ Stain Remover.  The testimonial below was received this week.   For years I’ve been working on my antique rowboat and canoe. Every couple of years I have to patch them up and by the time I’m finished, there’s more fiberglass on me than the boats!  Normally it would take …

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Mar 08

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New Products Introduction – 1000+ at Emery Waterhouse

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Further to my earlier post about new distributor Emery, 1000+ Stain Remover goes on displayfor the first time in the New Products Section at the Emery’s annual Trade Show, to be held this year in March 2013. The photo below shows the 1000+ Stain Remover 4oz “Handy Size” that can fit anywhere to reach for when messes happen. …

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Mar 08

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Art Gallery Testimonial – 1000+ Stain Remover

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At an awards ceremony last night, in which the Mayor of our community was being honoured for his exceptional work, the Art Gallery photographer saw my business card and stopped what he was doing to share a wonderful experience that the Art Gallery had with 1000+ Stain Remover recently.  The gallery had permitted the walls …

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Mar 01

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The foundation of a brand – Customer Enthusiasm

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We receive a number of customer testimonials, but do not typically post them.  However, when a customer has gone out of their way to photograph their experience and share the details, it’s a reminder of just how wonderful customer enthusiasm can be.  The following item was received this week:   This illustrates why we are passionate …

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Feb 27

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Shareholder Question: Update

QUESTION Dear Eric, Do we still have a shot at the big box rollout?  You have been silent about this subject. Is this still a possibility? Anything I can pass on or is it still too sensitive  a subject. Thanks….  ANSWER The previous public answer to this question remains accurate to the best of our …

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Feb 23

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NHS

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Update from original entry: Winning Brands will not be attending the National Hardware Show in Las Vegas May 2013 due to the implementation of a Modified Strategic Plan.   

Feb 20

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National Hardware Show – Las Vegas May 7-9, 2013

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Update from original entry: Winning Brands will not be attending the National Hardware Show in Las Vegas May 2013 due to the implementation of a Modified Strategic Plan.   

Feb 19

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Guam Re-order: Thank you!

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We are glad to see our first re-order of 1000+ Stain Remover by Guam Home Center, in the Western Pacific, has been delivered.  These are still small quantities, but it is terrific to see 1000+ finding its way into homes in such diverse places in the world.  A replenishment order is particularly satisfying.

Feb 18

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Shareholder Question: R/S

QUESTION “…If and when you R/S, would you please post what an R/S is, I feel that it is misunderstood by many. People are lead to believe that somehow their shares become worthless (Bashers have done well scaring people)….” ANSWER R/S is a short-form for Reverse Split.  It is a method to reduce the number …

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Feb 17

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In Memoriam: Monique Craft 1961 – 2013

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With great sadness I share the news with people who are familiar with Winning Brands that we have said our final farewell to a spirited team member, Monique Craft.  Monique died peacefully this afternoon after a health condition which she had been struggling with for many years won out in the end.  Monique is remembered …

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Feb 12

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Shareholder Question: Exempt vs Registered Offering

QUESTION Hello Eric, Hope you are well and things are progressing well.  Regarding your recent blog, would you possibly clarify what the meaning behind this paragraph is.  It is a bit technical for me to understand in which way these quoted words have a relationship with another. My guess Rule 504 will continue its course,I hope i am wrong. …

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Feb 12

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Share Count, Share Statistics and Perspectives on Both

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  A shareholder contacted the company today wondering whether trading volume was higher than average in the past two months, and whether this necessarily indicates dilution.  An official transfer agent share count as of today is attached.  It confirms that there has been no change in share count since December 31st. WNBD trading volume has always exceeded share …

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Feb 06

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1000+ Stain Remover in the wildest of places…

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We occasionally receive confirmation that freight forwarders have completed small shipments of 1000+ Stain Remover by distributors to places that we have not heard of, with small populations and diverse lifestyles.  The latest is the remote Island of Saba in the Caribbean.  It is proof again that wherever people live, 1000+ has a clean-up contribution to make!  Thank …

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Feb 06

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Update: Do it Best

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In January 2013, 26 additional Do it Best locations took delivery of 1000+ Stain Remover for the first time.  This puts us into 877 locations.  We receive a number of positive product anecdotes during our Customer Service follow-up calls.  We will have the opportunity to meet  Do it Best members and their ACE and True Value peers, as well as other …

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Feb 04

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Thank you, Walmart

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A testimonial was received this afternoon from a consumer, who had the presence of mind to send pictures; much appreciated.  We do receive a steady stream of positive feedback, but most people do not think of recording their experience with a camera.  It is also noteworthy  in this case that Walmart personnel felt comfortable being proactive in recommending …

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Jan 27

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Our thanks to the U.S. Army

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We have received this weekend our first 1000+ Stain Remover order from the U.S. Army by way of the Department of Defense E-Mall.  It is a small order, presumably for the purpose of becoming more familiar with the product.  It is gratifying that these are not free samples and that the Purchase Order arrived through …

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Jan 26

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Shareholder Question: Various Topics

The following from a shareholder; QUESTIONS 1)     This past week it appears that you have been diluting shares. When are you planning on putting out the latest share count? 2)     Late last year you mentioned that the company was working on the physical aspect of the chill. How much longer should it take before we …

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Jan 25

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Welcome, Emery Waterhouse Distribution!

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We are honoured that respected hardware distributor Emery Waterhouse is adding 1000+ Stain Remover to its product line.  Emery Waterhouse has specialized in the hardware/home improvement sector for many years.  This distributor prides itself on the quality of its approximately 1,500 dealer relationships.  Emery Waterhouse has noticed growing interest in 1000+ Stain Remover within the hardware community and is genuinely enthusiastic …

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Jan 21

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It’s Nice to Meet Your Customers

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We had the pleasure last week of hearing from a customer that we did not even know we had!  This is because the Ontario Science Centre was purchasing their 1000+ Stain Remover through commercial channels.  When we spoke to their operations person about how or where they use 1000+, the answer was simple.  “Wherever we have …

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Jan 15

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1000+ in Art Supply Stores

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A shareholder was pleased to discover 1000+ Stain Remover in an art supply store yesterday and sent these pictures for our interest.  We thank our shareholder for the initiative.    

Jan 14

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Share Count

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The following share count is the official fiscal year-end figure reflecting issuance at year-end of an equity settlement of 2010 eligible debt under Rule 144.  No shares have been issued since December 31st and the figure remains current.

Jan 13

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Number of Consumers

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I have been reviewing year-end production reports this weekend to evaluate a key operating statistic – the combined number of units manufactured and delivered during 2012; that figure is approximately 134,000. Our retailers typically reorder small quantities regularly, rather than keep a large amount in stock.  This means that deliveries bear a close relationship to actual …

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Jan 03

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Do it Best Update: 851 Outlets

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   In December, 22 additional Do it Best locations took delivery of 1000+ Stain Remover for the first time.  This puts us into 851 locations, or approximately 20% of that organization’s affiliated stores.  We are receiving good feedback both about the product and about the kind of company that we are to deal with.  There is …

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Jan 01

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Shareholder Questions: Audio Reply: Profitability

QUESTION Hello Eric, How long do you feel it will take to increase sales to a profitable level?  Do you have a timetable or plan to increase sales in order to reach these goals and are there any plans currently in effect too increase the timetable?  Thank you. ANSWER Part 1: Audio Answer Part 1 January 1 2013 …

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Dec 24

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Christmas Greetings

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There are many personal interpretations in the meaning of Christmas.  For me, personally, Christmas is a time to reflect upon the value of certain noble traditions that have endured for a very long time, no doubt for good reason.  People who know me personally understand that the honour of purpose and effort are important to me.  …

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Dec 19

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The Human Touch

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A scene today from a Home Depot store in Canada that proves the point that the human spirit finds ways to express itself in every setting.   I have no doubt that there was a “real person” behind the simple initiative of making up some “Stocking Stuffer” cut-outs and sticking them on these boxes.  I don’t …

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Dec 17

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Welcome to the Neighbourhood…

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We have just received the Home Hardware National Flyer in Canada and are pleased to see that this coast-to-coast retailer has chosen to feature 1000+ Stain Remover in a national promotion that includes brand icons from the most prominent suppliers. Our business plan to attain household name stature for 1000+ is going to succeed, IMO, because we have earned …

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Dec 16

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Shareholder Questions: Audio Reply: DTC Chill

QUESTION Hey Eric….Are you going to touch on the Dtcc chill in a future audio? ANSWER Audio Answer Dec 16 2012 DTC  

Dec 11

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Shareholder Questions: Audio Reply: Spring 2013

QUESTION Hello Eric, Nice initiative. Thank you. Here are my questions. Can you please elaborate on the NA mentioned in the recent financials?  Which NA?  Written confirmation? Signed agreement?  Terms of the agreement?   ANSWER: Audio Answer Dec 11 2012 Possible Rollout

Dec 11

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Shareholder Questions: Audio Reply

I will start posting some audio replies to shareholder questions, in coming days, as discussed.  This is the first reply in the current series. The reply in this case consists of three audio files, one for each answer, because of a limit on the audio file size of WordPress uploads.  If the .mpa file format is not working for …

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Dec 08

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1000+ Stain Remover Chosen in TV Wildlife Segment

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I have just received from independent TV and film producers, Arcadia Content, a segment for a television program called “Hope For Wildlife”. The program shares the challenges and successes of a wildlife shelter for animals of various kinds – and the people who care for them.  The segment just received is about the restoration of a snapping turtle’s shell by devoted staff of Hope …

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Dec 08

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New 1000+ Retailer: Oil & Gas Equipment Corporation

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Winning Brands welcomes Oil & Gas Equipment Corporation as a new retailer of 1000+ Stain Remover.  The New Mexico location now has product on hand.  The focus by this retailer on the interests of people in the oil and gas exploration sector is strategically helpful to Winning Brands.  This focus projects 1000+ Stain Remover into an area …

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Dec 08

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Increasing Visibility in Automotive Sector

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  As various hardware sector initiatives are gaining momentum, we are ramping-up our exposure to the auto sector with the development of additional materials and the appointment of new contacts.  The sales material above is an example. We’ve discussed our desire to have a presence in the car wash, performance detailing, gas station and repair centre locations before in this …

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Dec 06

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Terrific Placement, Thank you Walmart

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A Winning Brands Field Visit today found a Walmart store in the Niagara region that expanded their “double double” shelf presence for 1000+ Stain Remover to include an end-cap presence as well.  As a relative newcommer to the store, it is an honour for 1000+ to join a number of well established products here.  The price for all the available 1000+ was $9.77.  …

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Dec 06

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Stock Statistics: Current Holdings

A topic of great interest to the company is that of the average cost for WNBD shares in current portfolios.  This is an important matter because if affects the feasibility of  shareholders recovering the value of their holding and then seeing value growth thereafter.   Official OTC Market Statistics report that approximately 3/4 of all outstanding WNBD shares currently in trading …

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Dec 06

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GSA Update

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GSA has just informed us that publication of the MarkeTips Journal that was expected out the first week of December has taken place.   We have not yet received the magazine hardcopy ourselves.  Volume 25, Number 4 edition is now ready for distribution to its readers.  MarkeTips is an official journal for GSA procurement professionals. Our full page …

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Dec 06

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Hello, Ireland

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Samuel Beckett Bridge and Dublin at Dusk.  Photo Credit: HaukeS   Our Product Ambassador in Ireland, Brian O’Donnell, reports that initial samples of 1000+ which were distributed in Ireland earlier were well received. People who have become familiar the product there would like local retailers to start carrying 1000+.  Accordingly a small mixed shipment of 909 mL and …

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Dec 05

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Testimonial from California

Goodyear California Dec 2012

Thank you, Jack Sauter, for letting us know that you consider 1000+ Stain Remover the best choice to clean the grease from the shop floor without being sticky or slippery.  Much appreciated, especially the photo.

Dec 04

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Do it Best Update

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New store count: 829.  This is the number of unique Do it Best locations that have ordered 1000+ Stain Remover since October 2011.  This shows the trend line in the aggregate store count.

Dec 03

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Share Count Update

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Below is the updated official share count update from the transfer agent.  There is no change since last reported.  There is no share issuance in progress.

Dec 03

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Infomercial – The Next Generation

As Seen on TV

I have today reviewed the first draft of the script for the proposed next generation of 1000+ Stain Remover infomercial.  The script is being written by people with specific creative and business experience to generate money in this setting. With the re-branding of Winning Colours name into 1000+ mostly complete, broad marketing  of 1000+ will of course be helpful …

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Dec 02

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Winning Brands Welcomes Dival to New Possibilities

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Winning Brands and Dival Safety Supply of Buffalo, New York are commencing a joint project immediately to identify how the two firms can best cooperate.  Dival’s industrial and fire safety supply interests are a perfect match for Winning Brands products and both companies are looking forward to identify best opportunities.  The representatives from both sides have been appointed …

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Dec 02

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Retailer Confidence

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A shareholder was in a national banner store in Canada today and sent a few pictures when he saw 1000+ in the store.  Thank you. The pictures illustrate why our future looks good.  We have found that whenever store staff discover our product’s usefulness for themselves, then 1000+ starts gaining a larger footprint, and expands into places within the store where …

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Nov 30

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Momentum for 2013: ReGUARD4 Endorsement

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. This facility is a leading training centre for firefighters, Lambton College.  The uncompensated endorsement below has been made available to us, starting today.  A light-hearted visit to the College can be seen in this video link:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c__l1L0QUSI ReGUARD4 momentum from earlier initiatives is building, and will be felt in 2013. To whom it may concern –  I teach as Fire …

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Nov 29

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1st Shell Location with 1000+ Stain Remover

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Welcome to our first documented Shell station to carry 1000+ Stain Remover.   The exterior photo is Google Streetview. This location just received the product a few days ago.    The interior photos were taken today.  The 125 mL “Handy Size” is presented in a convenience pack. Revitalizing our earlier convenience store initiatives by applying all that was learned in those …

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Nov 27

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Audio Weblog Questions – Thank you

Explanations for Winning Brands Shareholders Audio Weblog December 2012

There has been a terrific response to our invitation that shareholders supply questions to be answered through an audio posting on the CEO Weblog.  We will try to have these questions and answers posted in this public forum by December 15th.   Cheers.  

Nov 27

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Hospital Update

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Encouraging to see a replenishment order from a Toronto hospital for our detergent.   An initial quantity was delivered earlier in the year, and today a replenishment order, placed with enthusiasm, was received.  We had no other hospital projects underway.  This was our first.  

Nov 25

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Update – Palm Springs Hotels

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Korakia Pensione, Palm Springs A number of shareholders have asked whether we are still pursuing our hotel sector project.  The answer is yes.  We have a continuing relationship with the majority of the properties that started using our products.  Those who have not continued have responded to strong inducements by their previous suppliers to “come …

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Nov 22

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Bonjour Québec

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  Increasing emphasis is being placed on reaching out to the nearly 8 million people of Québec, mostly around the greater Montreal and Québec City area.  For the interest of Canadian stakeholders, here are some of the recent materials.  We thank our friends in the  DeSerres Art Supply and Home Hardware organizations for their special interest in growing together…   Art …

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Nov 19

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1000+ Stain Remover to Grow in New Jersey

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    Opening order for 1000+ Stain Remover received today from a distributor in New Jersey that reached out to Winning Brands recently.  Correspondence from the new account included the self-description in quotation marks (below).  We will gather together more materials to share with stakeholders in due course.   A business partner with trucks on the road helps enormously because …

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Nov 16

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Home Depot: 1000+ Stain Remover Shipping to California and Oregon Resumes

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  The Home Depot confirms that 1000+ Stain Remover online orders at www.HomeDepot.com are back on stream to California and Oregon addresses.  State recycling fee issue has been resolved in the order entry procedure.  Consumers in all U.S. mainland states have online access again. Landing Page: http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-202661295/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&keyword=1000%2B+Stain+Remover&storeId=10051 We thank The Home Depot for their rapid, professional …

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Nov 16

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Thank you, DeltaSonic – New Milestone

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  DeltaSonic is a professional car care organization with locations from Rochester to Chicago.  They are experienced in what they do and certainly know what’s on the market in the world of “cleaners”. They also know that they like 1000+ Stain Remover.   DeltaSonic began testing 1000+ last year.  We have watched 1000+ gradually and continuously find new fans within …

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Nov 15

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Shareholder Question: The Home Depot

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1000+ Stain Remover has been in test marketing with The Home Depot in the USA by means of an online listing of the product at www.HomeDepot.com, where it is sold as a 3-pack.  A live link to the product page is here: http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-202661295/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&keyword=1000%2B+Stain+Remover&storeId=10051 The product landing page currently looks like the picture below.  A shareholder …

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Nov 15

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Share Count Update

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In connection with the release of the Quarterly report, the company hereby provides an updated share count (below).  There has been no change since last reported and there is no share issuance in process.  Any recent increase in the volume of trading of the company’s shares is related to market forces.  The company has not embarked on …

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Nov 12

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Shareholder Question: Which Department?

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We have been asked by several shareholders over the past few days whether we could provide more explanation of the store department that 1000+ Stain Remover is sold in, i.e. which one and why. For several technical reasons, the Hardware / Home Improvement stores are the “base” for 1000+ Stain Remover.  It’s not the only …

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Nov 08

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Shareholder Question: News Releases

Question …I am concerned that by not sharing any of the recent successes with the general public, the visibility to Winning Brands and it’s great products is deteriorating.  I love the investor web blog that you have, but it has been many months since any press releases have been sent out.  Could you share your …

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Nov 05

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Share Structure Update

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There is no change since last reported.  There is no share issuance in process.  October 31, 2012 report below.

Nov 02

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Do it Best rises to 794

The number of Do it Best hardware stores in the USA who have placed an initial order for 1000+ Stain Remover in the past 12 months has grown to 794.  The trend of replenishing stores outpacing new store sign-ups continues, indicating satisfaction with 1000+ Stain Remover amongst those who have ordered it in the past..

Nov 02

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Walmart

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I received an enquiry from a shareholder this morning asking me to confirm whether 1000+ Stain Remover at Walmart is still a regularly priced item, because of comments he read in a discussion forum that the product shows up as discounted.   The photograph below was taken at a different Walmart today.  It shows 1000+ Stain Remover at …

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Oct 29

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OTC Markets Service Update

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Oct 26

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Thank you, U.S. General Services Administration

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  Written notification arrived from the GSA that our introductory marketing to GSA’s procurement personnel, through their journal MarketTips, will go into circulation 1st week of December.  The advertisement appears below.  It was slated for for distribution earlier in the “Fall Edition” but had been delayed.  The circulation date is settled now. Of interest to our shareholders is the …

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Oct 23

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Hello from 1000+ Distributor ROMA

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We received a very nice update today from our distributor called ROMA Company for the markets of Serbia and Montenegro.  The update was in essence a re-dedication to the growth of 1000+ in their market in the coming year.  Over the past year 1000+ has not had specific personnel assigned to it as internal product managers -1000+ had been a …

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Oct 18

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Orgill – Online Store Ordering coming for 1000+ Stain Remover

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Our product had been approved by Orgill, a leading distributor to the hardware and home improvement sector, for drop shipping arrangements 4 years ago..  The order-taking process by Orgill sales personnel and their store customers was limited by Orgill to manual forms, at the time.  In other words, hardware stores and the Orgill sales people who call on them, needed …

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Oct 17

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Bottle Performance Improving

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  A point of interest about our bottles for shareholders who are most familiar with 1000+ Stain Remover.  Historically, HDPE bottles containing 1000+ would eventually acquire a panelled surface as a result of the combination of effects between the contents and the plastic.  Shareholders who are most familiar with the product have wondered about that. It was …

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Oct 11

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Defense Logistics Agency: Approval to Begin Uploading

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We have completed EDI system vetting with the U.S. Government Defense Logistics Agency.  We thank the DLA for permission now granted to begin uploading material to their Department of Defense EMALL operation, which runs separately (additionally) to the General Service Administration’s ” GSA Advantage” online platform.  We will be working on the uploading off-line before the uploaded material …

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Oct 09

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Do it Best Store Count Update

The aggregate number of Do it Best stores that have taken delivery of 1000+ Stain Remover since October 2011 has risen to 764.  This equates to a new hardware store, every day, including weekends, over the past month, within the Do it Best network of retailers.   Between October 2011 and March 2012, the number of …

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Oct 08

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Shareholder Question: U.S. Government Customer Feedback

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  QUESTION Eric, Would it be possible to get feedback from the governmental agency that ordered the 1000+ Stain Remover for the Coast Guard after the initial 1st 3 months of use and get an update for the initial press release? Kind regards. ANSWER I can attest to the fact an initial order of both 1000+ Stain Remover …

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Oct 06

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Share Report

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Official end-of-month figures below.  There is no share issuance in process.

Oct 06

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Working with our Retailers

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We are being approached more than ever by stores to participate in local marketing as word spreads that Winning Brands is good to work with and responsive to initiative.  There are tens of thousands of hardware stores in North America where 1000+ Stain Remover will fit perfectly into the product mix and foster long term relationships (with stores …

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