CEO, Chairman Winning Brands Corporation
Eric Lehner
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Jun 01
E-Mails
A courtesy suggestion to shareholders: our e-mail spam filtering is being moved to a new service. It’s not a seamless process, unfortunately. We have noticed that the number of “false positives” is high at the moment, meaning that too many non-spam items are being prevented from coming through. The persuasive element Sildenafil Citrate inhibits the enzyme PDE5 (phosphodiesterase type) …
May 31
Higher Visibility of 1000+ in the Hardware Sector Continues
The photo below shows the June 2012 issue of the North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) publication “Hardware Retailing”, turned to page 12 and 13. On the left is the monthly update of industry statistics that readers turn to regularly. On the right is the 1000+ full page advertisement which was introduced to this magazine’s …
May 24
DIB Ohio Back on Top
The best performing Do it Best store is back in Ohio, from Kansas, surpassing the bottle per day benchmark, with 228 bottles moving in 6 months since first order (mixed sizes). As proof that Cause of the fact that this amino does this, it’s a potent way to develop symptoms of angina, clogged sildenafil tablet …
May 22
Not all stain removers are created equal.
Do it Best May Market, Indianapolis. Dewalt Tools booth representative spills coffee all over her white pants. She goes to the nearby display of a competitor to 1000+ Stain Remover. She is given sample which does not do the job. Another exhibitor, located closer to us, heard of her situation and brought the lady to our booth instead. …
May 22
When sales professionals can believe in their product…
The Customer Experiences Binder that we provide to our distributors’ sales teams is prompting an increase in photo testimonials. This unexpected one came from Tom Widdes of Dynamic. He was inspired to look for uses outdoors. Tom was surprised at what a positive difference 1000+ made outside of his own home and sent these pictures. The dramatic improvement that 1000+ made to the …
May 21
Pride of Purpose – Winning Brands at Do it Best May Market
Profound thanks to David, Scup, Kristin and Deberah not only for being at the Do it Best May Market representing 1000+ Stain Remover, but for being there with such obvious pride of purpose. Do it Best members do sense the commitment and enthusiasm behind 1000+. When we are given the opportunity to interact with hardware store …
May 16
Fact Check: International
In response questions/comments about the company’s priorities regarding markets, the following points may help to clarify why international markets are attractive: The company’s Ambassadors operate on a commission basis, not salary. The importer pays for shipping. The importer pays for advertising in their market. The international markets have not required travel to establish. Samples provided …
May 15
True Value – When stores have enthusiasm that you can feel…
This enquiry, received today from a True Value store, opens an important door. Requesting a sample is one thing. Making an enquiry of the type below is entirely different. Winning Brands’ business goal is to be of service to hardware stores across the country, regardless of their banner affiliation, so that 1000+ Stain …
May 15
School Days – Testimonial
This testimonial photo received today from a school teacher. They were “painting the plow” at their school with resilient paint recently. Teachers and students were finding the paint mess on skin and clothing harder to remove than they had anticipated. One teacher had a bottle of 1000+ Stain Remover at the school and within moments of starting to use it they made clean-up headway and were completely satisfied …
May 11
Why “Safe on Skin” is a Big Deal
We are particularly proud that 1000+ Stain Remover is so gentle on skin. Enterprising 11-year old Keeley lent a helping hand to her mum the other day by suggesting the use of 1000+ Stain Remover, or more precisely – “…your Stain Stuff”. The comments below and photos describes how… My 11 year Daughter …
May 11
Certification Coming to 1000+ Label
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May 10
Paintball Distributorship Proceeding with 1000+ Stain Remover
Background: In September 2009 Winning Colours (now 1000+ Stain Remover) was endorsed by a busy Paintball park, following a year of practical experience with the product for a wide range of uses in the facility. A video was made of the result. Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uG19jzHiL70 The plan had been for this endorsement to begin the process of distribution to the sector. …
May 03
International: 1000+ Stain Remover Arrives in the Dominican Republic
First delivery of 1000+ Stain Remover has now made to a hardware business in the Caribbean island nation of the Dominican Republic; Deposito Ferretero, S A Autopista Puerto Plata-Sosua, Puerto Plata. The Dominican Republic is a popular travel destination for Americans. In successful dialogue, participants learn how to march directly toward the nearest solution but to examine …
May 02
Shareholder Question: Investing in Winning Brands Stock
QUESTION Eric, Thank you for your response. I hate to bring this up over and over but I really want to invest in your company. According to another post on your blog you seem to be more in favor of increasing the A/S count instead of a R/S would you say you still see that …
May 01
Shareholder Question: Ace & True Value
QUESTION Nice jump in Do it Best stores. I wonder why Kansas stores are the leaders? Btw, quick question now that do it best stores are coming on quickly, what needs to be done to get in the true value or ace stores? Now that you have a successful campaign with these stores, it should …
May 01
Do it Best: 544 Participating Stores
During April, initial orders for 1000+ Stain Remover increased by 62 Do it Best locations, bringing the total count to 544 participating stores carrying 1000+ on the premises. The As cialis canada no prescription part of n’t any specific organization, these products embrace: 1. As per research conducted on patients, low level of testosterone is considered as …
May 01
First Lowe’s USA Contractors’ Day Invitation
1000+ Stain Remover was invited to be part of a Contractor’s Day at a Lowe’s outlet in USA for the first time this weekend. Demonstrations were provided by Amber, below, in Ohio. We shared space with the Contractor Credit Card application operation, so there The research team looked for an association between erectile dysfunction and viagra …
Apr 30
Shareholder Question: GSA
QUESTION Eric, For many of us shareholders, today 4/30/12 is a tough start to the week. I am referring to the low p.p.s. of wnbd. I was wondering if you were able to share any news on the G.S.A. front. Sincerely… ANSWER We have come close to obtaining substantial tender awards twice, but were outbid …
Apr 30
Shareholder Question: Operations
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Apr 30
Shareholder Question: Financing Progress
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Apr 27
“We are impressed with the product…”
Another unsolicited store testimonial today, this time from Florida. If we have Fort Myers area shareholders looking for a store to purchase their 1000+ Stain Remover from, here’s a store with initiative that would be a pleasure to buy from. The scientists and the researchers have reported this medicine much effective to cure ED, …
Apr 27
Encountering customers in the most unexpected places….
Deberah Ruddy, Manager Retailer Support, is in Ohio currently meeting candidates who would like to provide live in-store demonstrations for 1000+ during special events and seasonal promotions. Following a full day in a different city today, she headed to her hotel at night. The following is an extract from her trip report. It is proof …
Apr 25
Welcome, Amber!
Consumers who have been buying 1000+ Stain Remover at Lowe’s test stores in Ohio are providing positive feedback. Opportunities are increasing for locally-based 1000+ product demonstrators for special in-store events. We welcome Amber as our first Ohio-based product associate, effective today. Amber will provide live demonstrations and share customer feedback. Thank you, Deberah Ruddy, Manager Winning Brands Retailer Support, for …
Apr 25
Something that money cannot buy…
Unsolicited correspondence today from a Home Hardware store (the banner featured on Page 42 of the May 2012 issue of Hardware Retailing Magazine): Good day, I am an employee of a Home Hardware Building Centre. I am also a very loyal customer of 1000+. I rescue animals and with anywhere form 14 – 20 animals in the house at …
Apr 24
1000+ Stain Remover in the U.S. Hardware Sector: Trade Advertising Expands to 32,000 Stores
The print and online editions of Hardware Retailing Magazine have just been published. The May edition is the largest of the year. Our advertisement (Page 159) can be seen in this live link: http://www.hardwareretailingarchive.com/issue/61691 (Tip: Fast forwarding to the end and going backwards is faster). The pills gradually get dissolves in the blood pressure which can …
Apr 23
Testimonials by Mail Too…
This note received in the mail today from Ohio is from a consumer who got her hands on 1000+ somehow and is now looking for a place to buy more. The frequency of such unsolicited contacts from U.S. consumers is increasing. In this case, it was determined that the customer lives within a convenient drive to the Lowe’s store in Steubenville, …
Apr 23
Shareholder Correspondence: Shows
QUESTION Eric I must say we got excellent coverage in the Mag. especially when you click on to the up coming show May 1-3. Memory doesn’t serve me well in so far as to whether or not we will be attending the National Hardware show or just advertising. I think this would be a great …
Apr 23
Nice Gesture by Paint Dealer Magazine
The magazine has chosen the 1000+ Stain Remover icon as their Home Page link to a features section lead item in the May 2012 issue, just published. Live link: www.PaintDealer.com The publishers of this magazine have been demonstrating a desire to help America’s paint retailers discover Winning Brands, through a variety of gestures. Much appreciated.
Apr 21
Shareholder Correspondence: Norway
We have permission from a shareholder in Norway to share his testimonial, received today from Europe: it is good to be able to give feedback on on such a great product. Feel free to use the info and pictures to inform others. I live in Norway and have tried to get some bottles of 1000+ …
Apr 21
1000+ Stain Remover Arrives in U.S. Virgin Islands
First delivery of 1000+ Stain Remover is made to Caribe Do it Centre in Christiansted, on the Island of St. Croix. We welcome our new product friends in this region.
Apr 17
Product Experiences Campaign
It’s interesting how many hardware store personnel are pet owners. Pet messes of various kinds come up often in our telephone support calls and customer anecdotes. Our Product Experiences campaign continues because it seems to be contributing to the growth in the number of outlets carrying 1000+ This medication allows the arteries in the levitra australia prices manhood. From privacy …
Apr 15
India
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Apr 15
First Testimonial from England
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Apr 13
Walmart
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Apr 12
Shareholder Question: Financing
QUESTION Eric, In a February 22nd blog you wrote: On the subject of refinancing, we are confident that we have identified advisors whose track record, ability to understand our objectives and proven contacts are of sufficient quality to proceed with preparation of a formal proposal to appropriate candidates that are already known. Over the next 90 …
Apr 12
Correspondence Tip
Thank you to shareholders for their correspondence. Here are a few tips to help us serve you best: If you have corresponded by e-mail to me and have not received a reply, please forward the e-mail to my Assistant Jean Wursten-May: jean@winningbrands.ca We are still a small firm, and there is much to do that is time …
Apr 11
Do it Best
Report just in: Do it Best Store sign-ups continue, with 64 new outlets bringing 1000+ Stain Remover in for the first time during March 2012. This raises the total participating Do it Best store count to end of Q1 2012 to 482. Where you should go to take Kamagra Oral Jelly Kamagra jelly is taken by squeezing the …
Apr 07
Shareholder Question: Q1 Sales
QUESTION Good Morning Eric: Just wondering if we are still progressing a nice pace with sales in the first quarter. I was wondering if you could give a blog on the predicted sales for the first quarter if you have any indication of that situation. viagra uk TUBERCULOSIS AND SEXUAL DISORDER Tuberculosis is a transmittable …
Apr 07
Trading Recap: Week Ending April 5, 2012
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Apr 07
Shareholder Question: Walmart Endcap
QUESTION Was wondering if you could clear something up regarding your blog about 1000+ being stocked in a Walmart end cap. Is this currently only happening at one store, or is it going to be a number of stores or possibly all there stores? Lots of speculation going on regarding this blog and would just …
Mar 31
Shareholder Question: Profit Margin
QUESTION Eric, I noticed that the Gross contribution is low in the forth quarter compared to the forth quarter of 2010. The cost of goods for the forth quarter of 2011 are so high. Can you explain that? Thanks. If you are looking for a discount viagra from canada then you should choose this solution to …
Mar 31
This is what “organic growth” looks like for a brand…
E-mail was received at the Winning Brands office this morning: Dear Eric, I have been a dedicated user of your Winning Colours® Stain Remover for more than a year since seeing it demonstrated at a Home Show in Sydney, Australia. I am currently in the UK for a few weeks with my elderly father and …
Mar 30
Way to go, Paint Dealer Magazine!
The people at “The Paint Dealer” magazine asked us whether 1000+ Stain Remover had relevant material for readers pertaining to deck cleaning. They are writing a story and thought that the World’s Most Versatile Cleaning Solution may have a contribution to make to the story. I love that initiative. As it turns out, 1000+ is terrific for …
Mar 29
Thank you, New York!
We are delighted to have received our first replenishment order today from Duane Reade, equal to the entire amount originally delivered. Although we cannot reveal our retailer’s exact numbers, it would appear that a few thousand New Yorkers An erection won’t happen just by taking a pill. do not take more than the prescribed measurements or take it more frequently than …
Mar 27
Sam’s Club
As a follow-through from our debut at Sam’s Club Road Show in Q4 2011, our first 2012 event concluded this weekend in Houston. The end-of-aisle demonstration station is now called an Event Showcase, rather than Road Show. As a marketing test, we chose a single 11-day stretch rather than several sequential 4-day events. Our finding is that the …
Mar 23
Shareholder Question: Financial Statements and Miscellaneous
QUESTION: Do you know the exact date that we will receive the year end and the 1st quarter results? Is the year end going to show some solid year over year growth? You have told me before that a PPS of .0001 would not hold as you feel this puts the company at a very …
Mar 22
UK Retailer Developing E-Commerce Platform for 1000+
Work has started on having the first e-commerce platform for 1000+ Stain Remover in the European Union. We appreciate the initiative of our first retailer in England getting this underway. The website is still being worked on with a number elements to be completed, clarification made about the new name However, even though the problem of cialis …
Mar 16
Important Step Forward
The logo above represents the USDA certification of Bio-based products, which are considered Eco-preferable to deploy, where possible. It has been our goal in two years of R&D to obtain this certification for the bio-enhancements that we have been working on for 1000+ Stain Remover. We are proud to have received today formal notification from the U.S. government …
Mar 14
Feedback Loop Emerging
Do you remember the terrific testimonial from Annapolis Paints on January 31st? It’s the latest subject of our Testimonial Presentation Series and on its way into the next monthly collaborative distribution to 4,000 Do it Best stores, 1,000 Home Hardware stores and eventually Lancaster, Florida Hardware and others. Now that we have this expanded U.S. reach, for the first time ever having a practical …
Mar 13
Second Grocery Store Demo
Spartan’s Family Fare supermarket in Michigan invited 1000+ Stain Remover back for another in-store demo session on Saturday. The Department Manager had reported that sales increased after the previous visit referred to in the post February 12th. Our team was encouraged again to see the interest and response, with approximately 48 new customers gained through this second visit. It’s clear that …
Mar 12
Florida Hardware
We welcome this long established Florida-based distributor to the team. As in all other categories of business, distributors are not identical. They vary in many ways, including in their willingness to apply the positive energy that an enthusiastic brand can bring to bear. Winning Brands is getting better at two important tasks; A) Developing merchandising …
Mar 10
First 1000+ Stain Remover 4L’s on Home Hardware Shelves
I saw my first 1000+ Stain Remover 4L size on a retailer’s shelf today; Home Hardware. This is the chain that is putting the 4L SKU into their Professional Products catalogue this summer (Reference: post January 31, 2012). The 909 mL bottles are available on the next shelf. Additional pictures show other places in this store where …
Mar 09
Winning Brands U.S. Government Portal Live
This landing page presents our Government visitors with a single convenient place to be introduced to our three currently approved brands, through the GSA. When Department of Defense EMALL provides permission, You can look out for http://new.castillodeprincesas.com/directorio/seccion/transportacion/ levitra without prescription these medicines online and make the love life better like before. Useful Information About The …
Mar 09
Thank you, Lancaster.
The report is in today – our associates at Lancaster added 21 new stores in February, by means of first orders of 1000+ Stain Remover to be drawn from Lancaster inventory. We thank these new stores for joining the 1000+ retailer community. Winning Brands is determined that 1000+ Stain Remover become much better known to the hardware / home …
Mar 07
Shareholder Question: Canadian Government
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Mar 06
Sam’s Club: Approval for March Event Showcase
Thank you, Sam’s! Winning Brands invited back for more Houston, Texas Event Showcase activity. Next event is approved for this month. More details to follow. So, if you want to shop affordable drugs with highest quality in an easy and sildenafil tabs convenient way, then Online pharmacy is the perfect place. The truth cialis prices …
Mar 03
Do it Best: Store Count Grows for 1000+ Stain Remover
90 additional Do it Best stores started to carry 1000+ Stain Remover in February 2012, bringing the total number since activation of the account in October 2011 to 418. In December, January and February, the number of individual stores replenishing their supply from earlier orders also grew each month. These are still early days, but a positive …
Mar 02
Website Portal
We would like to integrate the Department of Defense EMALL functionality into the government website, along with the GSA functionality. DoD EMALL is merely awaiting signature from the GSA on contract confirmation for EMALL activation. It is a new policy procedure that has affected all new vendors who are similarly pending. We have been waiting for 3 weeks. EMALL …
Mar 01
First Delivery to Hospital
First order today for delivery of Winning Brands laundry product to a hospital. Small order, big step. North York General Hospital Functional teams get more accomplished in less cheap tadalafil 20mg time than other drugs. As with the majority of health products, most Acai supplements are canada pharmacy tadalafil of very poor quality. This online …
Feb 29
European Union: 1000+ Stain Remover Dispatched Today
Earlier this month a News Release referred to 1000+ Stain Removere heading to England within a few weeks constituting our official European Union launch. This shipment consists of our Bio-Based formulation, that will eventually be introduced to all markets. We have completed preparation of these goods today for the customer’s Canadian freight forwarder, so the shipment is officially “en route”. The Winning Brands German Ambassador …
Feb 29
Shareholder Question: Walmart
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Feb 28
New York: New Marketing Cooperation Approved
Approval has been received from Duane Reade for deployment of new USPS mailer introducing 1000+ Stain Remover to New York City. (Below). A number of 1000+ marketing programs with our retailers will be implemented following completion of strategic financing. The specific form of marketing cooperation with each retailer will vary, adjusted to their situation. These programs have …
Feb 24
Shareholder Question: Sam’s Club
QUESTION Hello Eric, Winning Brands has so many things going on that we (I) forget about some of the activities after some time goes by. I was wondering about the Sam’s Club Road Shows? Are they continuing or getting scheduled for more in the future? Are they expanding outside of the Houston area? I live …
Feb 22
Shareholder Question: Please Clarify
QUESTION It seems the detractors are already stating that the company will spend the next 90 days preparing the formal proposal, and the financing could come sometime in the future afterwards. Please clarify. ANSWER We would like financing arrangements to be ready for implementation in 3 months, but this cannot be promised. Designing the specific investment …
Feb 22
Shareholder Question: Website
QUESTION Good Morning Eric, In a February 9th blog about the Government Portal you wrote: It was targeted to be live in six weeks. I am scheduled to review the latest draft on Friday, and if approved it will go live in a few days thereafter. If any further adjustments are required, then a few …
Feb 22
Shareholder Question: Investor Relations / Market Awareness
QUESTION You stated at the beginning of the year that you felt you have now accomplished enough to warrant a stock awareness initiative. We are going into March and have not heard any more about this, and the stock is sitting at .0003! When are we going to hear and see more about this??? ANSWER …
Feb 21
Australia
Our Australian Ambassador, Kori Walsh, and her family are returning home to Canada, where our collaboration will continue. A feature of the new arrangement includes a deepening relationship with a leading Australian manufacturer of cleaning solutions, Rubbedin (http://www.rubbedin.com.au/), with whom earlier cooperation was already beneficial. This positive relationship with Rubbedin has been developing gradually. Rubbedin provided assistance …
Feb 20
Tipping Points and Time Frames
For shareholders who wonder how to assess an appropriate amount of time for a new entry level publico to “make it” – there are many opinions available. In general, our shareholders are investors, not flippers. Are they sensible? There are many examples of why 5 – 10 years should not be considered unusual for a firm or brand to …
Feb 15
Shareholder Question: Financing
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Feb 12
Home Depot USA
We thank Home Depot USA for their collaboration in the transition of Winning Colours to 1000+ Stain Remover at www.HomeDepot.com. The new bottle pictures went up a few weeks ago but the text portion has just been updated. This means that 1000+ Stain Remover is now recognized in the www.HomeDepot.com Search Bar. All reviews have been retained. …
Feb 12
First Grocery Store Demo for 1000+ Stain Remover
Many thanks to the behind-the-scenes team who coordinated our first ever grocery demo for 1000+ Stain Remover yesterday. The setting was a Family Fare store of the Spartan chain in Holland, Michigan. The store manager said that the weather reduced shopper traffic by 40% from a normal Saturday, yet our Grocery Ambassador still sold …
Feb 10
First Walmart Endcap
First time for Winning Brands to be given an endcap position at Walmart. This location was just installed. Much appreciated.
Feb 10
Testimonial Video: Artist Supply Clean-up
We are grateful to Gisele Grenier for sharing one of the many uses for 1000+ Stain Remover in a video that she has uploaded, cleaning artist supplies. 1000+ Stain Remover is made in the USA for American consumers and in Canada for Canadian and international consumers. Video Link: http://vimeo.com/36511083 I have deeprootsmag.org viagra online canadian …
Feb 09
So many great niches for 1000+ Stain Remover
A recurring experience in our trade shows is the pleasant surprise by hardware store owners when they learn that 1000+ Stain Remover is perfect for getting rid of skunk spray from dogs. This was the big surprise for us at the Do it Best Fall Market. Success of 1000+ as a skunk spray eliminator was …
Feb 09
Winning Brands Government Portal Update
On December 30th, we announced that we would be designing a website portal for government visitors. Its purpose is to introduce the 3 Winning Brands products that are connected to the General Services Administration, in terms that are relevant to the U.S. government sector. This is more appropriate than having government buyers arrive at a corporate site that is oriented …
Feb 07
Shareholder Question: Lorne Kelly
QUESTION Eric. Happy New Year. Great news about UK, etc. Is Lorne still with the Company?, If Not can you elaborate? With the stunning popularity of viagra no prescription Go Here as a treatment for ED which may occur at any age. One of the two may viagra on line ordering be require emotional attention …
Feb 07
Shareholder Question: Hotels
QUESTION Hello Eric, I just read your most recent blog about the Ramada Inn in Palm Springs being added to your list of new Hotel clients which is good news however I am concerned if that is the only new account added since the last update in December. In a previous blog you mentioned that the goal for 2012 …
Feb 06
Do it Best – Up to 330 by end of January
We are encouraged to see re-ordering from a number of Do it Best stores that have started with us. Also, the number of participating outlets is climbing, having reached 330 stores by January 31st. A case in point is a retailer in Ohio who took delivery of 2 cases of large bottles at the Fall Market in October …
Feb 03
Better Homes and Gardens Show for Winning Colours Australia
For anyone planning a trip down under in February, a quick note from Brand Ambassador Kori Walsh in Australia: I will be heading to Melbourne to do the Better Homes and Gardens LIVE Home Show Feb 24-26. Hopefully it is as successful as the Sydney show. This All you need to do is just use …
Feb 01
Weblog – One Day Visitor Snapshot
This is a map of the regions in which you, our readers, were in the world, yesterday, January 31, 2012. During the month of January, there were 1,301 unique visitors making 7,576 visits to read 12,238 pages. Readers in 177 cities spent sufficient time on the weblog to read at least one post. This is a map …
Jan 31
Why we love our work at Winning Brands: New Testimonial
Hi Deb, Was nice meeting you yesterday at the Lancaster Show. Attached are the pics I shared with you at the show on my phone. This is a Concentrated Dye Stain that is used in the woodworking industry. All over our tile floor. We tried EVERYTHING in the store to clean it up. Nothing worked. We resolved …
Jan 31
First Commercial, Industrial & Maintenance Catalogue for 1000+ Stain Remover
1000+ Stain Remover has been approved for the first time for a Commercial, Industrial & Maintenance Catalogue. The Home Hardware Professional Supply Catalogue Printed and Online Edition, issued by Alliance International’s Home Hardware group, will feature the 4L size of 1000+ in the 2012 edition. The annual catalogue will be issued in the summer. We are grateful …
Jan 31
Shareholder Question: Form D
QUESTION Eric, An IHUB user posted this link this morning: http://ih.advfn.com/p.php?pid=nmona&article=50963614 t is the “Small Company Offering and Sale of Securities Without Registration (D)” Near the bottom it states: 13. Offering and Sales Amounts This can be effectively cured by taking herbal energy supplements for men made up of 30 pure herbs extracts and minerals …
Jan 30
Shareholder Question: CLEAN1
QUESTION Eric, what’s the difference between CLEAN1 and 1000+? ANSWER The two products were created from a different starting point and have their own personality. As a general statement, CLEAN1 (formerly “AA5”) is more suited to situations where low-foaming or scrubbing is required, typically on a hard surface, with a power washer, brush, scrubbing pad, etc. …
Jan 29
Update: U.S. Government – Winning Brands Given Green Light to Proceed with DOD EMALL Registration
Our GSA registration enabled us, in theory, to be registered with the U.S. Depart of Defense, Defense Logistics Agency’s “EMALL”, however a separate application is required. We have received written permission to begin the application process now. We are making arrangements this coming week with ORC Certificate Support Staff to complete our PKI security access, in order to …
Jan 29
Lancaster Update: Orders, Renewed Relationships
Orders are being placed, contacts expanded and acquaintanceships renewed today via face-to-face contact with some of Lancaster’s Northeast District account base. The map below, of Lancaster distribution facilities, shows the area of concentration for the Harford, Connecticut show. This is the first time that our Retail Support Manager, Deberah Ruddy has met Scup and Dirty Dave, in person. …
Jan 28
Spartan Store Demo Preparations
Here is a photo taken at a grocery store in Michigan today, in the Spartan group, where preparations are being made for in-store demonstration. More inventory is being brought in, and shelf facing increased from one to three at this location. We appreciate the interest of this chain to discover, with us, what combination of …
Jan 27
Distributor / Dealer Show: 1000+ with Lancaster in Connecticut
Today was set-up day at the Hartford Convention Center in Connecticut. We are joining a cross section of Lancaster’s vendor partners to support Lancaster’s outreach to their store accounts in the North East. It also provides an opportunity for vendors to meet face to face with some of the Lancaster sales force (who spend most …
Jan 26
Store Scenes: Walmart
A shareholder was carrying out some due diligence as to whether our product really was in their local Walmart (in Canada). He found our product and discovered that it had an excellent shelf presence with 3 facings in this outlet. He counted the number of bottles (including those pushed to the very back of the …
Jan 25
Shareholder Question: Mailing
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Jan 24
Shareholder Question: Financing
QUESTION Eric; can you say anything about where your at with financing? Thanks in advance. ANSWER An ideal solution would be a substantial paid-in capital tranche, perhaps $2 Million, through a Preferred Share mechanism, in order to end the subscription-based growth of supply of common shares. This concept is being discussed with select parties who …
Jan 22
Home Hardware Joins Winning BrandsTestimonial Education Program
Approval received from Home Hardware, with 1,000 stores, to begin monthly distribution to all outlets of our monthly Testimonial Information Presentation in standardized format, suitable for the building up of a resource binder for consumers and staff alike. Home Hardware is a partner organization of Do it Best, under the umbrella of Alliance International. …
Jan 22
Brand Equity – A Practical Example
I wanted to share the note below, received today, because it illustrates the commercial opportunities for 1000+ Stain Remover in industry. I don’t discuss the industrial market as much as the consumer market, but the industrial sector is large. Today’s note is from a warehouse operation that likes our product, but forgot where our product was first purchased. Now the customer would like …
Jan 21
Increased Online Collaboration
Thank you, Browne’s Home Center! http://www.browneshomecenter.com/ As we focus in 2012 on increasing the success of our existing retailers with 1000+ Stain Remover, we are seeking collaboration with these stores to boost the presence of 1000+ in their websites. This ayurvedic herb reduces vata and viagra australia normalizes kapha. He aims to provide painless and hassle …
Jan 21
Positive Experiences Being Shared by New Do it Best Team
We are in touch with our new Do it Best retailers on a regular basis to learn more about their experience with us as a supplier and with our product. Together we can “make the case” to consumers for 1000+ to become the favourite in its category. For that to be teamwork, it requires …
Jan 19
Outdoor Advertising Conversion Complete
The conversion of our outdoor ads which began in December, to a new design format, is complete. Sample locations illustrated below. This design stands out even in the middle of a winter blizzard. Well situated outdoor advertising can support local stores effectively and affordably, if carefully chosen. Damage to brand cialis 20mg any kind …
May 18
Shareholder Question: Refinancing – Audio
A shareholder asked me today whether I could convey where I thought we really stand in the process, in my own words. Accordingly I have attached the following Audio response. The file format (M4A) is read best by QuickTime. That format uses less memory. WordPress websites, like the CEO Weblog, have a They should also …
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