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The Importance of Product Quality



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The Importance of Product Quality
by Sam Malhotra - He is a dynamic, results-oriented executive with a strong track record of performance in turnaround and high-paced organizations. 
Quality of the product is one of the most important characteristics that determine demand for the product and is of strategic importance for the economic health of companies as well as countries.
In particular, quality affects a firm in the following ways.
1. Improved profitability:
Improved quality results in improved profitability due to potential increase in market share as well as cost savings. The cost savings are a result of lower rework and scrap costs, less wastage and lower warranty costs. The increase in market share is a result of higher volume in sales. People are willing to pay higher prices for better quality and hence it improves the profitability of the company.
2. Image and reputation of the company:
Quality products not only promote the products but also the company. An organization can expect its reputation for quality – good or bad – to follow it. Based on quality, people develop certain perceptions about the firm’s new products, employment practices, and concerns for consumers.
3. Product liability:
A defective item which causes damage or injury to the consumer can be very expensive for the company in terms of law suits and litigation. The courts generally hold the organizations responsible for any such injuries caused by faulty products designed, produced or distributed by them. In America, an Act was passed in 1972, known as the Consumer Product Safety Act which sets and enforces product standards.
4. International implications:
In this technological age and continuous global interaction, quality is an international concern. To meet global competition, the product must meet quality and price expectations. Export of products to other countries is very important economic factor for any country.
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7 Largest Factories In The World
Well-run factories are imperative to the success of any consumer goods companies, and even to the well-being of whole economies. Companies can corner whole markets by recognizing a viable product and acquiring or constructing a factory to focus on specialised, mass production.
While a factory is a huge investment with equally huge maintenance costs, these locations are used to manufacture and sell in bulk, cutting overall production costs to a minimum. Not only do these companies cut back on costs, but their factories also allow for reasonably cheap labor and create employment, especially when constructed or acquired near towns.
Walmart, the most notorious – and largest – discount store in the United States, has numerous massive-scale distribution centers to cater to its 11,088 locations. Its rival, Target, has four import distribution centers to cater to its import needs. Hyundai and Volkswagen have the largest automobile plants in the world, as a way to give themselves the competitive edge in expanding and increasing their production output.
Typically, those institutions and companies with the largest factories also are similarly some of the largest and most influential names in the world. The following are the 7 largest factories in the world, and the names behind them.


Volkswagen’s Wolfsburg plant
Area = 204 km2  (79.77 sq mi) / Population = 122,457 / GDP = $128,000 (2013)
Volkswagen’s Wolfsburg plant - Volkswagen’s Wolfsburg plant has produced over 40 million cars over the years. It is the largest auto plant in the world, covering a whooping 6,500,000 m². This imposing factory is so huge that floor workers are allowed to use bicycles to make their way around. What’s more fascinating about this factory is that the employees can be working on more than five different cars at a time without compromising on efficiency or quality.
The factory also possesses the largest state of the art European paint shop. It’s the first paint shop to use eco-friendly water-based paint.
The Hyundai Motor Company’s Ulsan Factory - The Hyundai Motor Company’s Ulsan manufacturing facility occupies a total space of 5,050,000 m². This South Korean plant is spread over 1,225 acres of land. It has five distinct production plants and is able to produce a car every 12 seconds. That’s equivalent to an impressive 1.53 million units annually.
The site is so large that it houses its own hospital, fire services, road network, and sewage treatment plant. The Hyundai Motor Company’s Ulsan factory also boasts over 500,000 trees and an exclusive pier with a capacity of hosting three 50,000-ton cargo ships at a time.
Aalsmeer Flower Auction Building - Technically not a mainstream factory, Aalsmeer Flower Auction building is the largest building in the world in terms of its real estate space: It covers a gigantic 518,000 m² and is home to the largest flower auction worldwide. The building is 740m long and 700m wide.
Approximately 25 million flowers from countries such as Kenya, Colombia, Ethiopia and Ecuador are traded here on a daily basis. The building covers 243 acres, which is arguably the most fragrant edifice in the world. Flowers are rigorously checked for perfection before they are sold. Sales increase dramatically during holidays such as Mother’s Day and Valentine’s Day.
Tesla Factory - Elon Musk’s Tesla Company has been all the rage of late. Tesla Motors focuses solely on the production of electric cars and electric powertrain components. Situated in Fremont, California, this expansive automobile car production facility has a footprint of 510,000 m².
Tesla didn’t build this factory from the ground up. Instead, they bought a factory formerly owned by General Motors and Toyota known as New United Motor Manufacturing. Tesla reportedly paid $42 million for the space and took over in 2010. The Tesla Model S, Model 3, Model X, and Roadster are manufactured in this plant.
The Boeing Factory in Everett - Everett, Washington is home to the largest Boeing facility in the world. The Boeing Everett Factory has a mind-blowing floor area of 398,000 m². It covers 98.3 acres of land, and it is the location where the Boeing 747, 767, and 777 are made. The assembly of the newly launched 787 Dreamliner also takes place here.
Construction of the factory began in 1966 after Pan American World Airways placed an order for 25 747s valued at $525 million. This factory also features Tully’s coffee stands, cafes, a theatre and the Boeing Store. Boeing also allows factory tours through the Future of Flight Aviation Center & Boeing Tour.
Mitsubishi Motors North America - Founded in 1981, Mitsubishi Motors North America oversees the manufacturing, production, sales, research and development of the Mitsubishi car brand across the US, Mexico, the Caribbean and Canada through a well-developed network of over 700 car dealers.
To keep up with this demand, the company has put up a massive 220,000 m² factory that mainly deals with the Mitsubishi Outlander. It has also produced other cars such as the Mitsubishi Galant, Eclipse, Eclipse Spyder, Endeavor and Chrysler Sebring. This gargantuan factory is located in Normal, Illinois.
Belvidere Assembly Plant - Located in Illinois, United States, Belvidere Assembly Plant is a Chrysler factory that assembles car brands such as the Jeep Compass, the Jeep Patriot and the Dodge Dart. The plant has also assembled past models such as Dodge Caliber, Chrysler Imperial, Dodge Dynasty, Chrysler New Yorker and the Plymouth Neon.
The plant measures 330,000 m² and is 700m long and 300m wide spread over 280 acres of land. Its labor force mainly consists of robots, with its body shop hosting approximately 780 robots.
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What Determines Oil Prices?
The law of supply and demand primarily affects the oil industry by determining the price of oil. The price, and expectations about the price, of oil are the major determining factors in how companies in the oil industry allocate their resources. Prices create certain incentives that influence behavior; this behavior eventually feeds back into supply and demand to determine the price of oil.
Crude oil, or “black gold,” is one of the world's most precious commodities: its price affects the economic ecosystem at every level, from family budgets to corporate earnings to the nation's GDP. Crude oil prices are also incredibly sensitive, changing quickly in response to news cycles, policy changes, and fluctuations in the world's markets, and price drops and spikes can send global exchanges into a tizzy.
The price of gas affects a variety of goods and services because many economic activities use oil as an energy source.  No one likes to pay higher prices, but the global oil market is more complicated than most people realize, and the price of oil is dependent upon many different factors.
If an oil-rich area becomes politically unstable, supplier markets react by bidding up the price of oil so that supplies are still available to the highest bidder.  In this instance, only the perception of a shortage in supply can increase prices, even while production levels remains constant.

By Geoffrey Michael / March 13, 2011
(1) Medicine (2) Plastic (3) Around the House (5) Transportation  (6) Business
Oil shows up in thousands of places besides your car's fuel tank and engine. It's true that most oil is used as a source of energy in the United States and that's not likely to change anytime soon.
The average barrel of oil yields the following: gasoline (42%), diesel (20%), jet fuel (9%), heating oil (4.5%), heavy fuel oil (4.5%), liquefied petroleum gases (4.5%) and other products (16%).
1. Medicine - Petroleum is used in many of the medical products we take for granted. Visit any hospital or doctor's office and you will find these items that are derived from petroleum: heart valves, artificial limbs, stethoscopes, syringes, hearing aids, vaporizers, anesthetics, antiseptics, operating gloves and equipment tubing.
2. Plastic - Plastic is everywhere, and this carbon-based polymer compound is an essential part of everyd
In addition, plastic is used in a wide range of products that require shaping and molding. These include computer housings, toys, eyeglass lenses, shingles, computer disks, athletic shoes and thousands of other products.
3. Around the House - Look in your closet and you will find clothing made from petroleum-based fibers including rayon, nylon, polyester and artificial furs. Look down at your floors and you will likely find petroleum in the form of carpet, linoleum or other synthetic flooring. The kitchen is stocked with lots of products that rely on petroleum: appliance casings, dishware, cooking utensils, ammonia, glue, tape, ink, candles, matches, shoe polish, dishwashing liquid and many other cleaning products.
4. In the Garage - It's more than the gas in your car that is impacted by crude oil prices. Under the hood are several other petroleum-based products that keep your car running smoothly and efficiently including hoses, wiring, antifreeze, transmission fluid, brake fluid, grease and motor oil. Beyond the lubricants, car interiors have many parts made from petroleum. 
Other items in the garage that depend on oil include your lawnmower, bicycle, fertilizer, garden hose and that leftover paint in the corner. When you pull the car out of the garage and head down your driveway, you may be driving over asphalt that is a byproduct of petroleum.
5. Transportation - While rising oil prices have a direct impact when you buy gas for your vehicle, the indirect impact is felt throughout the economy. When an airline pays more for jet fuel, that cost may be passed on to consumers in the form of higher ticket prices or fuel surcharges. When the railroad and trucks that deliver food to the supermarket pay more for diesel fuel, the added cost shows up during checkout when you pay for your groceries.
The tankers that bring the oil to the U.S. from other foreign sources are paying more for their fuel too. When oil goes up, in a sense we end up paying for the increase twice – once for the raw product and again to get it here so we can refine and use it.
6. Business - Depending on the type of business they are engaged in, companies will be impacted by rising oil prices in a variety of ways: (1) Higher fuel and lubricant costs to run machinery and vehicles (2) Higher bills for heating oil and other energy produced by burning oil (3) Pay more for packaging (4) Retail businesses that rely on customers coming to them by car may experience a drop-off in customer volume and thus reduced demand (5) Businesses that rely on discretionary spending, such as travel destinations, will see fewer visitors.

Taxes
The government collects taxes to pay for the goods and services it provides including schools, roads, law enforcement, libraries, parks and military protection.
Definition/Background By definition, taxes shift resources from the private sector (households and businesses) to the public sector.
A fee charged ("levied") by a government on a product, income, or activity. If tax is levied directly on personal or corporate income, then it is a direct tax. If tax is levied on the price of a good or service, then it is called an indirect tax.
The purpose of the shift is to pay for the goods, services, and government operations that we, through our elected representatives, ask government to provide.
There are many different types of taxes; the major ones include sales, income and personal property taxes.
Most federal government tax revenue comes from personal income and payroll taxes.
Payments to Social Security recipients, the costs of national defense, medical expenditures and interest payments on the national debt constitute the bulk of federal government spending.
Most state and local government revenues come from sales taxes, grants from the federal government, personal income taxes, and property taxes.
The purpose of taxation is to finance government expenditure.
The bulk of state and local government revenue is spent for education, public welfare, road construction and repair and public safety.
Nobody likes to pay taxes, but we all enjoy our roads, parks, and public libraries. 
Understanding the role of citizens as taxpayers and the role of government in providing goods and services to the public can help prepare all to be fully engaged citizens.

What is Quality?
Quality is the standard of something as measured against other things of a similar kind or the degree of excellence of something.
According to business excellent, Quality is referred to how the recipient of the product or service views the product or service: before buying, upon delivery, and after the delivery-and use.
In manufacturing, a measure of excellence or a state of being free from defects, deficiencies and significant variations. It is brought about by strict and consistent commitment to certain standards that achieve uniformity of a product in order to satisfy specific customer or user requirements. ISO 8402-1986 standard defines quality as "the totality of features and characteristics of a product or service that bears its ability to satisfy stated or implied needs." If an automobile company finds a defect in one of their cars and makes a product recall, customer reliability and therefore production will decrease because trust will be lost in the car's quality.
On factory floors all over the world, attention to quality in product-manufacturing operations now determines market success. Attention to quality in the operations used to produce engineering designs--in other words, attention to the data produced by digital modeling activities - is proving to be equally fruitful. Practitioners of design quality assurance are reaping great benefits by pushing quality awareness earlier into the engineering process.
As a rule, design engineering has lagged behind the shop floor in awareness of product and process quality. Unfortunately, very real costs are associated with inattention to design quality. If errors or omissions in design data are not addressed early, more costly changes are required later in the product development process.
For example, a major aerospace company recently discovered that it was losing millions of dollars as a result of inaccurate digital design data. Product quality on the manufacturing floor was high, and customers were receiving excellent finished products.


Warranty/Product Guarantee
A guarantee is usually given with the product you are buying, for free. It is a promise from the trader or manufacturer that they will repair or replace the item, or give you a refund, if it becomes faulty within a certain amount of time.
A guarantee is an agreement from the manufacturer confirming that they will repair or replace an item if something goes wrong within a certain amount of time after you buy it.
Household products like electrical and kitchen appliances and furniture often come with a guarantee.
A guarantee gives you additional protection and strengthens your consumer rights. The guarantee usually applies to the item during a specific time after you purchase it.
Guarantees can also apply to services, for example, installation and repair services in your home can have a guarantee.
Check the terms and conditions
Always check the terms and conditions of the guarantee. For example, you may need to register the guarantee with the manufacturer for certain conditions to be met. Unless you are expressly told otherwise when you bought the item, deal directly with the seller of the item if you need to return it under the guarantee.
Don’t forget the small print
The guarantee might explain what happens if you give or sell the item to somebody else during the guarantee period. Find out exactly what is covered by the guarantee. For example, with electrical goods, are all parts or just specific parts covered? Is labour included and is there a limit on the amount of labour covered.
Warranties
When you are buying a product, the shop may ask if you would like to buy a warranty. This is like an insurance policy - it covers the product beyond the manufacturer's guarantee period.
So, you shouldn’t have to pay for repairs if the item breaks or becomes faulty within the period covered by the warranty.

Before you agree to a warranty, remember:  
(1) It is completely optional and can be expensive, so do not feel pressured to take one. 
(2) Consider the cost of replacing the faulty item and compare this to the cost of the warranty. Replacing the item may cost less than the warranty. 
(3) Guarantees and warranties are legally binding on the company – they are enforceable through the courts if necessary.

Quality of Life?
Quality of Life (QOL) is the general well-being of individuals and societies. QOL has a wide range of contexts, including the fields of international development, healthcare, politics and employment. It is important not to mix up the concept of QOL with a more recent growing area of health related QOL (HRQOL). When we look at HRQOL we in effect look at QOL and its relationship with health.
Quality of life should not be confused with the concept of standard of living, which is based primarily on income.
Standard indicators of the quality of life include not only wealth and employment but also the built environment, physical and mental health, education, recreation and leisure time, and social belonging.
According to Business Dictionary, daily living enhanced by wholesome food and clean air and water, enjoyment of unfettered open spaces and bodies of water, conservation of wildlife and natural resource, security from crime, and protection from radiation and toxic substances. It may also be used as a measure of the energy and power a person is endowed with that enable him or her to enjoy life and prevail over life's challenges irrespective of the handicaps he or she may have.
But one of the most interesting themes regarding the holistic concept of well-being is the quality of life and happiness and its relationships to travel and tourism. Quality of life implies a balance of these different domains. Much of the time, it is impossible to change the objective indicators and these may or may not affect peoples’ levels of satisfaction and stress.

Australia, Sweden, Canada, Norway, Switzerland, United States, Denmark, Netherlands, Iceland, United Kingdom, New Zealand, Finland, Austria, Luxembourg, Ireland

How to Improve Quality of Life?
A lacking quality of life used to be associated with the poor – and they remain the largest sufferers – but it is important not to confuse “standard of living” with “quality of life.”
Standard of living refers primarily to your economic status – your earnings, employment, benefits, overall safety, and education among others. Every factor of standard of living is able to be determined by numbers. It is an objective determination that is easily calculated.
Quality of life is subjective in that it is not always easy to understand someone’s quality of life. If they are struggling in a household without adequate heat, dealing with addiction, or even working a stressful job that interferes with their ability to sleep – their quality of life can drop substantially.

How to Improve Your Quality of Life 

Benefits of Standards for Consumers’ Quality of Life
Safer products and services: Consumers of all types (i.e. parents, employers, workers, athletes) list health and safety as their top consumer concerns. Adherence to standards and third-party conformity assessment gives the public confidence that the products or systems they purchase will not cause harm when used as intended.
Enhanced purchasing power: In addition to increased confidence in the safety and quality of their purchases, consumers benefit from efforts to make standardized products stand out in the marketplace. Manufacturers are responding to consumer demands by making their products more user-friendly, multi-functional, and even less expensive than the competition.
Simplicity and compatibility: Standards provide consumers with greater assurance that the various components they purchase will be easy to use, and that components (i.e. audio-visual equipment, car parts, computer software) will work together.
Improved social and economic well-being: Standardization not only impacts the quality and safety of individual items or services, it also plays an integral role in improving the overall health and safety of Canadians, and of their physical environment.

Quality of Life Quotes
“The quality of life is more important than life itself.’ Alexis Carrel
 “Quality of life depends on quality and quantity of happiness.” Debasish Mridha 
“The part of life we really live is small.' For all the rest of existence is not life, but merely time.” Seneca
“Leadership makes a difference in the results we create and the quality of life we live.” Bob Anderson, Mastering Leadership


Image of a drop of honey
A GOOD QUALITY OF PRODUCT = A DROP OF HONEY
A POOR QUALITY OF PRODUCT = A PAIL/GALLON OF WATER
A woman carrying a pail/gallon of water

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e-Spring, Atmosphere Air Purifier, NOXXA Pressure Cooker, NOXXA BreadMaker, Philip Perfectcare Iron and Home Alarm System.
CLEAN, PURE WATER FOR YOUR FAMILY

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e-Spring 
Product Price = RM4,240.00 (CP) / RM3,392.00 (ABO)
PV/BV = 900.00/3200.00
Contact no - 0147538281 (Malaysia)
The key feature of the eSpring Water Treatment System is its performance. 
Enjoy quality water right from your tap.
Cleaner, clearer, better tasting water right from your tap
Better quality water
Independently verified and certified by the NSF
Cutting edge technology
Backed by over 25 years of research, patented technology and sold in at least 40 countries/territories
Simple installation and ease of use
Easy maintenance and single cartridge replacement
Superb quality, value, and environmentally preferred


ATMOSPHERE™ Air Purifier


ATMOSPHERE™ Air Purifier
Product Price = RM5469.00 (CP) / RM4558.00 (ABO)
PV/BV = 1250.00/4300.00
Contact no - 0147538281 (Malaysia)
Purify and transform the air you breathe
Less noise, same power. The Atmosphere® Air Purifier has been improved to use less energy and run quieter while maintaining the same power for reducing airborne contaminants.
Three-stage filtration purifies the air:
1. Washable pre-filter captures the large, airborne fibrous and hair contaminants, which extends the life of the HEPA filter.
2. Replaceable HEPA filter removes 99.99% of airborne contaminants that pass through it.
3. Replaceable carbon filter reduces household odors, so your home smells clean and fresh.


Noxxa Pressure Cooker 
Product Price = RM788.65 (CP) / RM 657.20 (ABO)
PV/BV = 139.00/310.00
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Contact no - 0147538281 (Malaysia)
Description
Choice of High & Low Pressure
Multiple functions - Slow Cook, Steam, Stir Fry
Reheats and keeps food warm
Delay Timer up to 8 hours.
8L non-stick pot.
Inner pot size
Diameter : 26.2cm
Height : 17.5cm
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Product Price = RM- (CP) / RM - (ABO)
PV/BV = 199.50/433.50
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Contact no - 0147538281 (Malaysia)
Noxxa BreadMaker
A 3-in-1 oven: it is a breadmaker, an electric oven and a toaster oven.
Description
Enjoy delicious, freshly baked bread, cookies, cakes, pastry, roast chicken, grilled meat, vegetables, toasted bread with this multifunction oven.
A 3-in-1 oven: it is a breadmaker, an electric oven and a toaster oven.
User-friendly with large LCD display window.
Bread Machine function:
Option of bread pan, dough or mixing function.
12 Programs (8 bread menus/1 cake/2 dough/1 mixing).
Delay timer (13 hrs).
Electric Oven & Toaster function:
Baking, roasting, grilling, toasting menu.
Temperature setting: 40 - 260°C.
Preheat bake, bake/roast, grill, defrost, keep warm, toast 2 - 4 slices with crust colour selection.
Bread machine – 650W
Electric oven – 1500W


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Philip Perfectcare Aqua System Iron
Product Price = - (CP) / - (ABO)
PV/BV = 253.50/582.50
Contact no - 0147538281 (Malaysia)
Iron any ironable garment from silk to linen, cotton, and cashmere without having to adjust the temperature.
Description
Iron any ironable garment from silk to linen, cotton, and cashmere without having to adjust the temperature
OptimalTemp Technology – perfect combination of temperature and steam for all ironable garments
Continuous steam up to 120g/min & steam boost 240g
Up to 5 bars of steam pressure for fast ironing
Steamglide soleplate for smoother ironing
Easy De-Calc, hassle free and effective anti-scale system
Product Features:
- Wattage: 2400W
- Water tank: 2.5L
- Hose length: 1.7m
- Power cord length: 1.8m
- Iron weight: 1kg
- Iron + base weight: 4.5kg
- Dimension: 36.2(H) x 27(W) x 26.3(D)cm
Home Alarm System





Home Alarm System
Product Price = RM3312.50 (CP) / RM2650.00 (ABO)
PV/BV = 641.00/2500.00
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Contact no - 0147538281 (Malaysia)
A complete, full-featured and customisable wireless alarm system that meets the consumers’ modern lifestyle needs.​
Description: The Home Alarm System 2 is a complete, full-featured and customisable wireless alarm system that meets the consumers’ modern lifestyle needs. Without needing complicated wiring or cabling, it offers a 13 + 1 wireless zones protection and is supported by a 2-way supervision monitoring system, which enables auto-monitoring of the status of the alarm. A supervision scan checks all the protected zones to ensure everything is functioning accordingly. If a zone is not secure (e.g. door not closed, faulty transmitter, weak battery, power supply failure, etc), the system will indicate this and notify the user.
The system consists of a Control Panel with a built-in keypad for easy programming and operation, while the wireless Vibration Sensor and Magnetic Contact provide basic burglary protection. The system also comes with a Remote Control to further ease operation. In addition, there is an optional Passive Infrared (PIR) Detector to provide additional protection or to serve as second defense. The system can be engaged as well via phone to activate and deactivate, or it can be linked to any CMS provider.

Example of Monthly Sales/Used Products
Total PV/BV
e-Spring, Noxxa Pressure Cooker and Home Security System
RM4240.00/3392.00 = RM4240.00/RM3392.00 (Profit margin = RM848.00) 
(Total PV/BV: 900/3200)
RM4240.00/3392.00 + RM788.65/RM657.20 = RM5028.65/RM4049.20 (Profit margin = 979.45) 
(Total PV/BV: 900/3200 + 139/310 = 1039/3510)
RM4240.00/3392.00 + RM788.65/RM657.20 + RM3312.50/RM2650.00 = RM8341.15/RM6699.20 (Profit margin = RM1641.95)
 (Total PV/BV: 900/3200 + 139/310 + 641/2500 = 1680/6010)

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Nutrilite® Twist Tubes 2GO™
Description: With Nutrilite® Twist Tubes 2GO™ – Fruits & Vegetables, twisting health benefits into your day has never been easier. 
Benefits: Antioxidant vitamins A and C; Phytonutrient equivalent of a full day’s worth of vitamins A and C; Supports a healthy immune system as well as eye and skin health; Convenient and portable – slip a tube in your purse or bag and add to 16.9 fluid ounces of cold water anytime, anywhere; and Only 5 calories per twist tube.

NUTRILITE™ Coenzyme Q10 Plus (60 cap)
Description: (1) Contains 30 mg coenzyme Q10. (2) Contains 100 mg natural form of l-carnitine fumarate, found in muscle and organ meats in the human diet. (3) Added with 25 mg taurine, an essential amino acid. (4) Fortified with 25 mg citrus bioflavonoids for additional nutritional benefits. (5) Contains edible bovine gelatin which is certified ‘halal’.
Benefits:  It’s a fat-soluble compound that sparks energy production in every cell of your body, including your heart. Plus, it’s a powerful antioxidant that protects your arteries and cell membranes from inflammatory damage and oxidative stress, making it one of the top natural treatments for heart health.
But the benefits of CoQ10 don’t end there. CoQ10 can help to lower high blood pressure, reduce angina episodes, decrease the symptoms of mitral valve prolapse, and assuage cardiac arrhythmias. It can also make a real difference in your energy level and brain function, and has been useful as an adjunct therapy to treat everything from fibromyalgia to diabetes.
Retail Price: RM262.40 / ABO Price: RM209.90 
(PV/BV: 64.00/198.00)

NUTRILITE™ CH Balance (60 softgels)
Description: It’s not easy to always make healthy food choices. When you can’t, look to NUTRILITE CH Balance to maintain your well-being.
Made from one of nature’s popular tea plants, each CH Balance softgel contains 395mg of standardised green tea extract. This extract, formulated using a patented extraction process, contains green tea compounds to promote good health without any added preservatives, colourings or artificial flavourings.
With the far-reaching benefits of green tea now captured in convenient softgel format, use it to complement your lifestyle and improve your wellbeing.
Benefits: Prevents the cholesterol in the foods that we eat from being absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract. Research also suggests that it encourages the liver to extract more cholesterol from the bloodstream to make bile. Thus, helping to maintain healthy cholesterol levels that are already within the normal range. 
Retail Price: RM162.30 / ABO Price: RM129.85 
(PV/BV: 32.50/122.50)

Nutrilite® Digestive Enzyme
Ease occasional discomfort after eating
A unique and diverse blend that aids the 22 enzymes found in our body that break down carbohydrates, proteins, starches, fats, and dairy products.† Healthy digestion helps ease bloating, gas, and heartburn. 
Benefits: Relief when natural enzymes could use a boost; Supports digestive enzymes that aid in optimal nutrient absorption; Helps you enjoy meat, dairy, healthy fat, legumes, and more; and Contains aspergillus.

NUTRILITE™ Bio C Plus All Day Formula (120/60 tab)

Description: The new Bio C Plus All Day Formula is a convenient way to supplement a healthy diet daily. Using extended release technology, Bio C Plus All Day Formula helps replenish vitamin C by delivering a slow, steady release of the nutrient. This slow release improves the total utilisation of vitamin C in the body and reduces the waste often associated with large doses of instant release vitamin C, making it work better in enhancing overall well-being. 
Features and Benefits: (1) Better absorption means more usable vitamin C per tablet. (2) Extended release means a slow, steady release that improves utilisation and reduces the waste associated with large doses. (3) GAP: Gentle on stomach,  All day vitamin C and Plant-based nutrients. (4) 500 mg means the nutritional equivalent of a huge amount of fruits that few of us may consider eating.
Retail Price: RM162.20 (120 tab)  / ABO Price: RM129.75 (120 tab)
(PV/BV: 30.50 (120 tab) /122.40 (120 tab) 
Retail Price: RM85.40 (60 tab)  / ABO Price: RM68.30 (60 tab)
(PV/BV: 17.00 (120 tab) /64.40 (120 tab) 

NUTRILITE™ Iron Folic (120 tab)
Description: Recommended for those who has iron anaemia and especially important for women planning to conceive and also during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy.  
Anemia occurs when you have a level of red blood cells (RBCs) in your blood that is lower than normal. Iron deficiency anemia is the most common type of anemia, and it occurs when your body doesn’t have enough of the mineral iron. The most common symptoms include: tiredness and lack of energy (lethargy), shortness of breath, noticeable heartbeats (heart palpitations), and a pale complexion.
Benefits: Iron is an essential component of the body and is required for the production of haemoglobin. It can be used in the treatment and prophylaxis of anaemia.  It is mainly absorbed in the small intestine, but can be absorbed along the entire length of the alimentary canal. It is more readily absorbed as the ferrous state.  There is very little difference in the amount absorbed among the various ferrous salts and the choice of product is usually driven by side effects and cost. Haemoglobin should increase by 1-2g/litre per day or 20g/litre over 3-4 weeks.
Retail Price: RM63.65 / ABO Price: RM50.90
(PV/BV: 13.00/48.00)    

WELLSONA™ Brain Health Omega
Description: As life gets busier and more complicated, it’s more important than ever to keep a sharp focus. The omega-3 fatty acids Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) and Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) support optimal brain function; unfortunately, these acids are not naturally produced by the body. Since most people don’t consume enough of the natural food sources of these vital elements, supplementation is absolutely essential. Wellsona Brain Health Omega provides 500 mg of DHA per softgel. Omega-3 fatty acids are primarily found in marine fish and oceanic algae. The omega-3s in Wellsona Brain Health Omega come from calamari, an eco-friendly marine source naturally high in DHA. Recommended for ages 12 and older. Recommended dosage is three softgels per day.
Benefits: Per softgel, contains 500 mg of the omega-3 fatty acid DHA from calamari, an eco-preferred marine source, to support brain health; Also contains 50 mg of EPA, an omega-3 fatty acid that supports healthy blood flow and joint mobility; and Natural lemon flavor.

Nutrilite® M Plus Tablets (60 tab)

Description: A product of Tradition + Nature + Science. It is suitable for: (1) People who live active, busy or stressful lifestyles. (2) General well-being.
Benefits:  A compelling combination - Cinstanche Tubulosa and Ginkgo Biloba. 
Cistanche Tubulosa - helps healthy people to focus, recall better and improve memory. Ginkgo Biloba provides quick mental boost shortly after taking, complimenting the long term benefits of Cistanche to support clear thinking and improved concentration. The Cistanche Tubulosa extract is help protect and nourish the brain by supporting optimal blood flow, and it has potent antioxidant potential. Gingo Biloba - provides quick support for mental performance and substantial helps enhance long term memory.
M-Plus is a memory builder helps you remember with clarity. Suitable for those who remember too little and forget too much.
Retail Price: RM190.00 / ABO Price: RM151.95
(PV/BV: 36.50/143.40)


Description: Flavoured with honey, carob, and maple-walnut, one chewable tablet provides 25 IU of vitamin E and 50 mg of lecithin. Vitamin E is an important antioxidant that combats free radicals. Lecithin is a fat emulsifier of fatty substances in the body and aids in the absorption of vitamin E.
Benefits: Lecithin is a fat that is essential in the cells of the body. It can be found in many foods, including soybeans and egg yolks. Lecithin is taken as a medicine and is also used in the manufacturing of medicines. Lecithin is an edible and digestible surfactant and emulsifier. Lecithin is used as an emulsifying and stabilizing agent in the food (eg, margarine, chocolate production), pharmaceutical, and cosmetic (eg, creams, lipsticks, conditioners) industries. It is an emulsifier that helps break down fats. 
NUTRILITE Lecithin E is a food supplement with vitamin E and lecithin. This product is an excellent combination of vitamin E (of naturally derived origin) and lecithin. These pleasant-tasting chewable tablets are sweetened with honey and flavoured with carob.
Vitamin E is an antioxidant which contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress, while lecithin is a naturally derived emulsifier of fatty substances.
Retail Price: RM167.70 / ABO Price: RM134.10
(PV/BV: 32.00/126.50)


Description: (1) One softgel provides 300 mg of omega-3 essential fatty acids (180 mg of EPA, 120 mg of DHA), plus vitamin E (30 IU of d-alpha Tocopherol). (2) Extracted from salmon harvested from the deep, cold waters. (3) Each softgel is made from edible bovine gelatin, which is certified ‘halal’. Not recommended for individuals taking anticoagulants or with known/suspected bleeding disorders. High doses may cause increased bleeding times.
Benefits: Good for heart and excellent for health. Not all fats are unhealthy. Omega-3 fatty acids are one of the "good" types of fat. They may help lower the risk of heart disease, depression, dementia, and arthritis. Your body can't make them. You have to eat them or take supplements. Omega-3 foods and supplements curb plaque buildup inside blood vessels, helping with blood flow. So they may help prevent stroke caused by clots or a blocked artery.
Retail Price: RM176.30 / ABO Price: RM141.30
(PV/BV: 34.50/133.00)


NUTRILITE™ Nutri Fibre Blend (60 tab)
Description: Look to NUTRILITE Nutri Fibre Blend for a simple, easier to swallow solution to meeting your recommended daily fibre intake.
Benefits: (1) Contributes to your daily recommended allowance of fibre. (2) Insoluble fibre helps regulate bowel movement. Soluble fibre helps add bulk to food and increases the feeling of fullness. It also binds with fatty acids and excretes them from the body. (3) FOS support intestinal health by helping the good bacteria in the gut to flourish.
Retail Price: RM139.00 / ABO Price: 112.10
(PV/BV: 28.00/105.80)

NUTRILITE™ Glucosamine HCl (120 cap)
Description: Description: NUTRILITE Glucosamine HCl contains more active glucosamine content to give your joints essential lubricant to lessen general wear and tear associated with aging.
Benefits: (1) Capable of increasing joint mobility. (2) Reduces joint inflammation and swelling. (3) Aids in the repair and formation of damaged cartilage to promote better joint health. (4) An effective adjuvant therapy for degenerative joint diseases. (4) Can be used to provide temporary relief from pain associated with osteoarthritis. (6) Each capsule is formulated with valuable phytonutrients such as NUTRILITE Acerola and Citrus Bioflavonoids Concentrates.
Retail Price: RM115.55 / ABO Price: RM92.20
(PV/BV: 25.00/87.00)


Nutrilite® Concentrated Fruits and Vegetables (50 tab)
Description: Phytonutrients equal to 10+ servings of fruits and vegetables. Rich with antioxidants to fight free radicals. This supplement is bursting with phytonutrients made from whole food extracts, including: (1) Lycopene to promote prostate health. (2) Lutein to promote eye health.(3) EGCG1 and quercetin to support circulatory and heart health. (4) Hesperidin to support circulatory health. (5) Ellagic acid to support colon health.
Benefits: (1) Supports heart health (2) Supports circulatory health (3) Supports colon health (4) Supports eye health and (5) Supports prostate health.
Retail Price: RM159.00 / ABO Price: 127.20
(PV/BV: 30.50/120.00)

Recommended 
1. Double-X - The only all-in-one dietary supplement that contains 12 vitamins. 
2. Daily, Bio-C and B-Complex - Energy and better health
3. Daily and Coenzyme Q10 - Energy and Healthy Heart.
4. Daily, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Green Tea, Coenzyme Q10 and Garlic - Protecting your heart.
5. Daily, Coenzyme Q10 and CH Balance - Energy, Healthy Heart and Healthy Cholesterol Level.
6. Fiber, BioC, B-Complex, Lechitin and Protein - Promote a healthy skin.
7. Glucosamine, B-Complex, Omega3 Fatty Acids , and Protein. - Promote better joint health.  
8. Coenzyme Q10, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Magnesium, Vitamin D, Vitamin C - to help to lower high blood pressure. 
9. Double-X, Salmon Omega Complex (Omega-3) and All Plants Powder - Perfect foundation for health - to help you stay vitalised throughout the day.​

Take Note:
Double-X - give you energy, strengthens your body’s natural defenses and keeps you healthy. It provides antioxidant protection and promote a full, healthy, active lifestyle.
Daily - helps fill in the nutritional gaps in your daily diet. (Energy)
B-Complex - helps promote healthy skin, nails and hair. 
Cal Mag D - required for strong, healthy bones at any age. 
Coenzyme Q10 Plus sparks energy production in every cell of your body, including your heart. (Healthy heart).
CH Balance - helping to maintain healthy cholesterol levels that are already within the normal range.
Glucosamine HCl - gives your joints essential lubricant to lessen general wear and tear associated with aging.
M-Plus helps you remember with clarity. Suitable for those who remember too little and forget too much. (Memory builder)
Iron Folic - ideal for women who may need additional folic acid and iron during pregnancy and childbearing years, but its benefits are also relevant to others who wish to supplement their diet with iron and folic acid.
Concentrated Fruits and Vegetables - Supports heart, circulatory, colon, eye and prostate health.
DHA Omega-3 - to support memory, learning and concentration.
OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS – help reduce the risk of CVDs by lowering the levels of fat in blood. In addition, they can also slow down the formation of plaques and blood clots, which helps to reduce the risk of atherosclerosis (hardening of arteries).
GREEN TEA – contains catechins and theaflavins which are believed to bind dietary cholesterol in the gut, enabling it to pass through the body with reduced absorption.
COENZYME Q10 (COQ10) – in our cells helps produce energy from the food we eat. It is highly concentrated in our heart to support and meet its high energy demand. Stress, aging and medical conditions can affect COQ10.
GARLIC – can be used for general well­being and certain treatments. As we age, our arteries tend to lose their ability to stretch and flex. Garlic can be helpful to reduce the hardening of blood vessels effect.


According to a 2001 report by the Council on Foreign Relations, health is linked to political stability, financial security and social strength. Healthy people make the nation's base more stable. The report mentions that the average Russian male can expect to live as little as 58 years of age. This in turn puts a tremendous pressure on his own family and on the country by depleting human capital. If the “good of the country” is not enough reason to be healthy, then focus on personal reasons. 
(1) To Avoid Pain and Disease
(2) To Enjoy Life More
(3) To Save Money
(4) To Reach Your Goals



NUTRILITE Perfect Foundation
NUTRILITE Perfect Foundation is a convenient way to obtain the essential nutrients that contribute to a perfect health foundation in you and that help you stay vitalised throughout the day.​
Salmon Omega Complex (120 softgels), All Plants Powder (450g), Double X (186 tab)
(RM175.30/RM140.60/RM192.20)
Retail Price = RM515.50, ABO Price = RM408.10 (PV/BV =98.00/385.00)

Benefit of a Balanced Nutrition
Promotes Cellular Health, Promote Heart Health, Promotes Eye Health, 
Promote Bone & Joint Health and Promotes Brain Health

Eat Right for a Healthy Heart
Limit intake of saturated or bad fats, especially from fried and fast foods. 
Try sources of unsaturated of good fats such as salmon, mackerel, flaxseeds, and olive oil.
Avoid excessive sugar and salt intake.
Limit alcohol intake
Get regular health screening for blood pressure, blood cholesterol, and sugar levels.
Combine eating healthy with regular exercise daily.

Food From All Plants Promote 
HEALTH, LONGEVITY, BEAUTY AND VITALITY
Protein
What is Protein? 
Why is Protein Important?
Understanding Proteins
The Power of All Plant Foods
Nutrilite All Plant Protein Powder - By Dr Haresh


Energy, muscle, and heart health
Protein fulfills a major role in helping you maintain lean body mass, while sustaining energy and satiating hunger. Ensure you get what your body needs by adding this fine, flavorless powder to beverages, foods, or batters. This all-vegetarian base, derived from soy, wheat, and yellow peas, provides balanced amounts of the nine essential amino acids to support energy, and your muscles and heart.

Fuelled by the best from nature, the NUTRILITE All Plant Protein Powder is formulated with the exclusive NUTRILITE Blend Formula – a unique combination of soy, wheat, and pea.​ See also how to use whey All Plant Protein Powder to lose weight.
Retail Price: RM140.60 / ABO Price: RM113.40
(PV/BV: 25.50/107.00)

NUTRILITE™ Protein Drink Mix Green Tea Flavour (450g)

Description: ​ Get all the goodness of NUTRILITE Protein with the added refreshing taste of green tea. NUTRILITE Protein now comes in a new flavour while still retaining all the essential benefits of soy protein. One serving not only provides you with 8 grams of soy protein, a balanced amount of essential and non-essential amino acids, and the nutritional benefits of calcium and soy isoflavones, it gives you all these nutrients with the added crisp, fresh flavour of green tea. If you have always looked to NUTRILITE Protein for a natural, easily digestible and convenient source of protein without cholesterol and only a minimum content of fat, now you can look to it for a more flavourful one, too.
Retail Price: RM151.20 / ABO Price: RM121.90
(PV/BV: 27.00/115.00)

NUTRILITE™ Protein Drink Mix Chocolate Flavour (500g)
Description: ​Provide your family the daily nutrients they need to be healthy and strong! The NUTRILITE™ Protein Drink Mix Chocolate Flavour supports optimal health by providing your body the building blocks it needs for daily healthy growth, maintenance and repair of muscles and tissues. With our new Chocolate Flavour, it gives a rich, chocolatey flavour that even kids will love! Each serving provides: (1) 10g high-quality protein, (2) 140mg calcium, and (3) 9 essential amino acids.
Retail Price: RM165.70 / ABO Price: RM132.50
(PV/BV: 32.00/125.00)

NUTRILITE™ Protein Drink Mix Mixed Berries Flavour (500g)
Description: ​ Great tasting beverage with new formula that dissolves easily in cool water. One serving provides 8g of protein from soy protein isolate as well as 18 amino acids, 30 mg of vitamin C and 250 mg of calcium. NUTRILITE uses the latest soy technology, resulting in an instant mixing drink without the gritty taste associated with most soy beverages. Contains NUTRILITE Tropical Fruit Concentrate. Does not contain any artificial colours, flavours, or preservatives.
Retail Price: RM151.20 / ABO Price: RM121.90
(PV/BV: 31.00/115.00)
Take Note:

All Plant Protein Powder - supports optimal health by providing your body the building blocks it needs for daily healthy growth, maintenance and repair of muscles and tissues. (Energy, Muscles and heart health).

Nutrition Beverages
NUTRILITE™ Meal Replacement Shake (Chocolate/Vanilla)
Description: Features – (1) BodyKey by NUTRILITE™ powder shake is the #1 meal replacement shake globally that contains no artificial flavours, colours, sweeteners, or preservatives.* (2) It is a scientifically formulated, well-balanced meal containing 25 vitamins and minerals that provides you with at least one third of your daily nutritional needs while controlling your calorie intake. (3) No preservatives, no artificial flavours and sweeteners, zero trans-fat and non-GMO ingredients.
Retail Price: RM155.00 / ABO Price: RM124.00
(PV/BV: 32.50/117.00)

NUTRILITE™ Acerola Cherry Drink Mix (4 pcks/box)
Description: (1) A single 180 ml serving provides 100% US RDI of vitamin C, from the exclusive NUTRILITE Acerola Cherry Concentrate. (2) Is a nutritious, delicious and convenient way to continually replenish vitamin C - an antioxidant to fight free radicals. (3) A good substitute for higher-calorie drinks. (4) Suggested Use : Add contents of packet to 1 litre of cold water. Stir until completely dissolved.
Retail Price: RM61.50 / ABO Price: RM48.75
(PV/BV: 16.50/46.00)

NUTRILITE™ Active 8™ Lemon/Lime Flavour (4 pcks/box)
Description: Nutritious thirst quencher for your family – (1) A nutritious, delicious beverage that provides 8 essential vitamins: thiamin (B1), riboflavin (B2), niacin (B3), pyridoxine (B6), folic acid (B9), cobalamin (B12), pantothenic acid (B5) and vitamin C (25% of US RDI). (2) Provides 100% vitamin C fortification with the exclusive Tropical Fruit Concentrates derived from Acerola Cherries, Guava, Cashew Fruit, Pineapple and Passion Fruit. (3) Sweetened with fructose. (5) A healthy alternative for those who love carbonated or flavoured drinks. (6) Comes in a Lemon/Lime Flavour. (7) Suggested Use: Add contents of packet to 1 litre of cold water. Stir until completely dissolved.
Retail Price: RM47.70 / ABO Price: RM38.15
(PV/BV: 11.00/36.00)
Description: Focusing equally on a balanced and healthy diet, supplementation, and exercise, the BodyKey by NUTRILITE™ programme is personalised for your body and nutritional needs to help you break through your weight management barriers so you lose the extra weight – for long-term results.
BodyKey by NUTRILITE Meal Replacement Shake (5 units)
NUTRILITE All Plant Protein (4 units)
NUTRILITE Double X Multivitamin/Multimineral/Concentrate (1 tray & 1 refill)
NUTRILITE Nutri Fibre Blend (3 units)
InBodyBAND (1 unit)
BodyKey Gym Bag (1 unit)
BodyKey Shaker (1 unit)
BodyKey BMI Measuring Tape (1 unit)
BodyKey Guidebook
BodyKey Recommender Card
InBodyBAND User Manual
Retail Price: RM2,750.00 / ABO Price: RM2,200.00
(PV/BV: 465.00/1613.40)


Post Natal Care for Pregnant Women
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Tropical Herbs Post Natal Care (10pc/pack)
Description
Pregnancy is a very special time in a woman's life. Eating well and keeping fit and relaxed are very important as she's supplying the nutritional needs of her developing baby. Post natal care after delivery is just as important because the new mother needs to regain her energy and vitality, as well as care for her new born. In most Asian cultures, the confinement period is a time when the new mothers are nursed back to health, usually with a combination of specially selected foods, herbs and other traditional practices.
Tropical Herbs Post Natal Care is a complete herbal solution to help new mother regain her physique, internally and externally, quickly and conveniently.
This comprehensive system has 10 herbal components used over a period of 44 days for the complete care and recovery of new mothers after childbirth. Includes a FREE Post Natal Abdominal Binder with every purchase of the set.
They are tropical formulations that contain herbs that have been used traditionally by the Chinese, Indians, and Malays to aid in the new mother's recovery during confinement. 
Post Natal Care
Features and Benefits: (1) Complete and convenient. Offers a convenient solution. Everything you need is in this pack. Minimal preparation required as all the products are pre-measured and ready for use. (2) Proven efficacy. The herbs used have been traditionally time-tested and scientifically proven efficacy. (3) Standardised herbs.Uses of standardised herbal extract of active ingredients for quality and consistency of the formulation. (4) No artificial coours, flavours, or preservatives added. (5) Vegetable capsules used. The oils used are plant-based.These products are suitable for vegetarians and those with religious restrictions. (5) Reputable herbal manufacturer. With years of experience lin production of herbal-based products, the company fulfills the Biro Pengawalan Farmasuetikal Kebangsaan/Drug Control Authority (BPFK/DCA) criteria for Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Retail Price: RM365.70 / ABO Price: RM292.55
(PV/BV: 81.50/276.00)

Supplements help correct the deficiencies that may be observed due to modification in diet.
Nutrilite Daily - provides the daily recommended dose. RM62.75 (60 tab)/RM177.60 (180 tab)
Protein Powder- helps balance the daily protein requirement of 1g/kg body weight. RM140.60
Nutrilite Daily Fiber - Supplements (6-10g daily) / fiber powder. RM139.00 (60 tab)
Low Calorie Readymix
Nutrilite Positrim/Bodykey - low calorie readymix of all the nutrients in powder form.
Cab bloker, CLA 500, Slimmetry, Glucose Health Suplements - helps to reduce digestion and absorption of carbohydrates and fats. Some may boost the metabolic rate, resulting in more calorie burn.
Cholesterol levels
CH Balance - helping to maintain healthy cholesterol levels that are already within the normal range. RM162.30 (60 softgels)
Learn how Omega 3 fatty acids can protect you against giant killer diseases like
Hypertension, heart disease, stroke and diabetes! 

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Artistry Men
Artistry Men
Men Balancing Hydrator - Balance the condition of men’s post-shave skin by soothing, removing excess oil, and maintaining skin’s natural protective barrier.
Retail Price: RM126.15 / ABO: RM100.70, PV/BV: 26.50/95.00
Men Gentle Face Wash - Help protect men’s skin from moisture loss and dryness; provides the power of long-lasting moisturisation to revive the healthy look of men’s skin.
Retail Price: RM143.10 / ABO: RM114.50, PV/BV: 30.00/108.00
Men Gentle Face Wash - Remove oil and dirt while maintaining the vital moisture of men’s skin.
Retail Price: RM95.40 / ABO: RM76.30, PV/BV: 20.00/72.00
Men Serum Concentrate (30 ml) - A powerful solution for healthy looking, optimal skin.
Retail Price: RM175.00 / ABO: RM139.90, PV/BV: 36.50/132.00
Men Smooth Shave Foam – Keeping men’s skin smooth, soft, and moisturised.
Retail Price: RM82.70 / ABO: RM65.70, PV/BV: 17.00/62.00
Useful links:
Artistry Men Webinar
Artistry Men - Product
Artistry Men -Testimonials

Example of Monthly Sales (Retail Price)/Consumption (ABO Price)
1. RM126.15/RM100.70 = RM126.15/RM100.70 (Profit margin = RM25.45)
2. RM126.15/RM100.70 + RM143.10/RM114.50 = RM269.25/RM215.20 (Profit margin = RM54.05)
3. RM126.15/RM100.70 + RM143.10/RM114.50 + RM95.40/RM76.30 = RM364.65/RM291.50 (Profit margin = RM73.15)
4. RM126.15/RM100.70 + RM143.10/RM114.50 + RM95.40/RM76.30 + RM82.70/RM65.70 = RM447.35/RM357.20 (Profit margin = RM90.15)

Body Care
BODY SERIES™ Deodorant And Antiperspirant Roll-on (100ml) - Offers up to 48 hours of protection from odour and dampness.
Retail Price: RM29.35 / ABO: RM23.30, PV/BV: 5.00/22.00
ALLANO™ Family Talcum Powder (250g) - Features the lovely refreshing scent of rose, jasmine and lilac. ​
Retail Price: RM18.00 / ABO: RM14.85, PV/BV: 4.00/14.00
ALLANO™ Hand & Body Lotion (250g) - To soothe and moisturise the driest of skin.
Retail Price: RM42.40 / ABO: RM33.90, PV/BV: 8.00/32.00
BODY SERIES™ G&H Complexion Bar (250g) -Made primarily for facial cleansing, it is also an excellent bath soap. 
Retail Price: RM41.05 / ABO: RM32.85, PV/BV: 9.00/31.00
BODY SERIES™ G&H Lotion (375ml) - One of the top-selling Amway body lotions!
Retail Price: RM29.35 / ABO: RM23.30, PV/BV: 5.00/22.00
BODY SERIES™ Refreshing Body Gel (400ml) - A quality bathing gel that leaves you feeling refreshed, clean and moisturised. Deodorant fragrance to help minimise perspiration odour, and pH balanced for sensitive skin.
Retail Price: RM46.15 / ABO: RM36.05, PV/BV: 11.00/34.00
BODY SERIES™ Antibacterial 3 in 1 Bar Soap (150g) - helps act against germs, keep your skin soft and supple, and minimise perspiration odour.
Retail Price: RM95.40 / ABO: RM76.30, PV/BV: 23.50/72.00
SUDZY™ Bath Gel (275ml) - Sudzy Bath Gel has been formulated to be ultra mild and still provide thorough cleansing and natural skin conditioning for children.​
Retail Price: RM26.30 / ABO: RM21.20, PV/BV: 5.00/20.00
G&H Hand Cream (75g) - Dermatologist and allergy tested, and naturally inspired, it is perfect for the whole family.
Retail Price: RM38.45 / ABO: RM30.75, PV/BV: 6.50/29.00

Oral Care
GLISTER™ Mouth Refresher Spray (9g) - A sweet and refreshing mint and anise flavour to help overcome food and tobacco after taste.
Retail Price: RM20.50 / ABO: RM16.95, PV/BV: 4.00/16.00
GLISTER™ Multi-Action Fluoride Toothpaste (200g) - With regular brushing, it helps remove plaque and whitens teeth without bleaching.
Retail Price: RM29.35 / ABO: RM23.30, PV/BV: 5.50/22.00
GLISTER™ Advanced Toothbrush - Combination of soft and medium bristles for interdental cleaning between teeth and at the gumline, plaque removal and gum massage.
Retail Price: RM56.10 / ABO: RM45.60, PV/BV:13.00/43.00
GLISTER™ Concentrated Anti-plaque Mouthwash (50ml) - Freshen up your breath with an invigorating mint flavour! ​
Retail Price: RM48.45 / ABO: RM38.15, PV/BV:12.00/36.00


Example of Monthly Sales (Retail Price)/Consumption (ABO Price)
Total PV/BV
RM20.50/RM16.95 = RM20.50/RM16.95 (Profit margin = RM3.35)
(Total PV/BV = 4/16)
RM20.50/RM16.95 + RM29.35/RM23.30 = RM49.85/RM40.25 (Profit margin =RM9.60)
(Total PV/BV = 4/16 + 5.5/22 =9.5/38)
RM20.50/RM16.95 + RM29.35/RM23.30 + RM56.10/RM45.60 =RM105.95/RM85.85 (Profit Margin = RM20.10)
(Total PV/BV = 4/16 + 5.5/22 + 13/43  = 22.5/81)
RM20.50/RM16.95 + RM29.35/RM23.30 +RM56.10/RM45.60 + RM48.45/RM38.15 = RM154.40/RM124.00 (Profit margin=RM30.40)
(Total PV/BV = 4/16 + 5.5/22 + 13/43 + 12/36 = 34.5/117)



AMWAY HOME™ -Household Care
Laundry, Surface and Dish
AMWAY HOME™ -Household Care
The AMWAY HOME range of household cleaning products for laundry, surfaces and dishwashing deliver high performance cleaning and is powered by BIOQUEST FORMULA™. 
These unique formula blends contain naturally derived ingredients that not only provide superb cleaning but are also gentle on the environment.


List of Products
Laundry
Surface 
Dish


Exercise and Massage Equipment

Hi-Tech Samson Exer-Biker Max
(Magnetic Exercise bicycle) 


















Magnetic Exercise bicycle for great cardiovascular workout.

Retail Price = RM763.20, ABO Price = RM636.00
PV/BV = 121.00/300.00

Others
Samson Tapper
Samson Mini Cycle

HEALTHY FOODS
WHY HEALTHY FOODS?
Healthy foods are important to sustain growth, repair and maintain vital processes, promote longevity, reduce disease, strengthen and maintain the body and its functions. Healthy foods should contain:  (1) B-vitamins, Low cholesterol and Essential minerals, (2) Low calories, Carbohydrates and Vitamin C, (3) High dietary fibre, Low fat and Nutrient-rich, and (4) Omega-3 fatty acids, High protein and Vitamin D

Diet Type & BodyKey™ Programme
The BodyKey personalised assessment tool consists of a scientifically validated questionnaire, and recommends the type of diet that is suited to you. It either recommends a low-carb diet or a low-fat diet to reach and maintain a healthy weight.

Low-Carb Diet and Low-Fat Diet
Low-Carb Diet
A low-carb diet aims to replace simple carbohydrates which are easily digestible with complex carbohydrates rich in fibre.
A typical low-carb diet should contain about 30-40% of complex carbs, more than 20% of protein and less than 40% of healthy fats.
Tips for a low-carb diet
Cook a meat or fish-based main dish (eat more protein).
Replace bread, potatoes or white rice with extra vegetables and brown rice.
Have a handful of nuts e.g. almonds, walnuts, sunflower seeds as a snack.
Choose whole fruits and consume in moderation.
Limit intake of brown sugar, maple syrup, honey, molasses and artificial sweeteners.
Add beans, lentils and peas to your diet.

Low-Fat Diet
A low-fat diet places emphasis on complex carbohydrates (50-55%), contains more than 20% of protein and is low in fats (less than 30%).
Fats are not eliminated entirely but reduced to comprise less than 30% of the total diet.
Tips for a low fat diet
Choose lean meats, fish and chicken for a main dish.
Include low-fat sources of protein in your diet - dried beans and peas, tofu, low fat milk, low fat cheese.
Bake, poach or grill meats and let the fat drip away.
Use herbs and spices to flavor meat instead of butter, cheese and cream sauces.
Avoid deep frying foods.
Minimise full-fat dairy and full-fat meat.

Balanced Nutrition
Be Good to YOUR HEART
The HEART is one of the most important organs in our body.
It pumps blood throughout our body to deliver oxygen and essential nutrients to other vital organs and tissues so that we can function efficiently. Therefore, it’s very important that we take good care of it.
However, many people go through life unaware that nutrition greatly affects their heart health, besides being overweight and smoking. A diet that is excessively rich in energy and lacking in other essential nutrients is also a potential cause that can increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). CVDs do not discriminate - young or old, male or female. Anyone can be a victim.

Heart Health
OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS, GREEN TEA, COENZYME Q10 (COQ10) AND GARLIC
OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS – Not all fats are bad for health. Some beneficial fats, such as omega-3 fatty acids are good. Deep sea fish such as salmon, mackerel, anchovies and sardines are some of the best sources for omega-3 fatty acids providing 180 mg EPA and 120 mg DHA. Benefits - help reduce the risk of CVDs by lowering the levels of fat in blood. In addition, they can also slow down the formation of plaques and blood clots, which helps to reduce the risk of atherosclerosis (hardening of arteries).
GREEN TEA – Green tea extract, derived from the leaves of the plant, is important us mainly because it contains both catechins and theaflavins, whic are strong antioxidants. Benefits - contains catechins and theaflavins which are believed to bind dietary cholesterol in the gut, enabling it to pass through the body with reduced absorption.
COENZYME Q10 (COQ10) – As we age, the CoQ10 concentration level in our body reduces, as does our energy levels. Supplementation is ideal for increasing both levels. Benefits - in our cells helps produce energy from the food we eat. It is highly concentrated in our heart to support and meet its high energy demand. Stress, aging and medical conditions can affect COQ10.
GARLIC – Licorice complements garlic since it counteracts the stomach irritation that may arise due to consuming garlic. The garlic-licorice formulation eliminates any unpleasant after-odour, so as to not offend you and those around you. Benefits - can be used for general well­being and certain treatments. As we age, our arteries tend to lose their ability to stretch and flex. Garlic can be helpful to reduce the hardening of blood vessels effect.



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Networking is a socioeconomic business activity by which businesspeople and entrepreneurs meet to form business relationships and to recognize, create, or act upon business opportunities, share information and seek potential partners for ventures…
What is Business Networking? Business Networking is a skill and a low cost method of marketing that is used to build new business contacts through connecting with other like minded individuals. Business Networking is generally done through face to face meetings almost anyplace or anytime but is commonly done at business or community events and even more specific, Business Networking events that are hosted by business networking groups or organizations…
Business networking is an effective low-cost marketing method for developing sales opportunities and contacts, based on referrals and introductions - either face-to-face at meetings and gatherings, or by other contact methods such as phone, email, and increasingly social and business networking websites…


Monday, 30 November 2015

Health and Fitness (Balance)


Keep it Steady!
Balance is your ability to maintain your centre of gravity over your base of support, and many people take it.
Many studies show that people who practise tai chi (which empha­sises gentle movements and stretching) have a significantly better sense of joint position and bet­ter reaction times than people of the same age who did not practise such balance-in­tense activities.
By: Revathi Murugappan / The Star / 29 Nov 2015

BALANCE is the key to life. Often, we strug­gle to find that two-syllable word in a world that craves extremes and quick fixes, wheth­er it is losing weight, acquiring wealth or finding happiness.
To function at our best, we definitely need to balance taking care of ourselves physical­ly, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.
Focusing too much on any one facet catch­es up on us and leads to health problems in the neglected areas.
For instance, if you spend an enormous amount of time contemplating your navel, your brain waves start to slow down and your mental agility will start to go. Likewise, if you were to over-exercise, like I occasion­ally do, and not allow your body adequate rest, you would probably injure yourself.
Whenever you amplify certain aspects of life, you lose perspective and balance.
When we exercise, we also need to strike a right balance. In addition to cardiovascular, strength and flexibility components, we need to add balance exercises to maintain balance and increase confidence as we age.
Most people don’t spend any time thinking about their balance until it’s too late. They are jolted “awake” when they fall and sus­tain a fracture, or injure themselves.
As we get older, our fear of falling increas­es. But, balance isn’t just a concern for the elderly, who are more prone to falls. Balance training is important for everyone, from pro­fessional athletes to casual exercisers and doting grandparents.
Good balance and a strong core go hand in
hand as a controlled wobble activates the deep core muscles to help tighten the mid­section. And a strong core usually means better posture, less back pain and improved performance during workouts.
Plus, the better your balance, the easier it is to do quick turns and lunges, and the less likely you are to fall or injure yourself. If you haven’t thought much about enhancing your physical balancing skills, it’s time to start.
According to Dr Vonda Wright, author of Fitness After 40: How To Stay Strong At Any Age, there is a simple method to test your equilibrium.
Stand next to a firm surface such as a counter or chair back, hold your hands above the surface in case you need support, close your eyes and lift one foot off the ground, balance on the other foot and count out loud the number of seconds you are able to balance.
“The shorter your balance time, the ‘older’ your equilibrium is. If you balanced for more than 22 seconds, your balance is as young as a 20-year-old’s; 15 seconds, you have the bal­ance of a 30-year-old; 7.2 seconds, of a 40-year-old; 3.7 seconds, of a 50-year-old; and if you toppled over right away, you are 60 in balance years,” she writes.
Not only does balance training benefit your neuromuscular coordination, it also helps with muscle isolation. During balance training, you have to maintain stabilisation, and you are forced to engage an individual muscle predominantly so that you are not using other muscles to help you compensate or “cheat”. Hence, your body has to work a lot harder.
The National Academy of Sports Medicine states that through a complex system of envi­ronmental feedback, cues from the bottom of your feet, the relation of your inner ear to gravity, and what you see, your body senses which muscles to activate or deactivate to maintain your desired position.
When the information received is too com­plex to translate, the system is overwhelmed and you lose your balance.
With balance training, you can master what once seemed like impossible tasks - just like you did when you first removed the training wheels from your childhood bicycle.
Many studies also show that people who practise the non-competitive martial art of tai chi (which emphasises gentle movements and stretching) have a significantly better sense of joint position and better reaction times than people of the same age who did not practise such balance-intense activities.
This meditation-in-motion art helps allevi­ate stress and promote inner peace.
There are many fitness tools designed to improve your balance, such as Bosu trainers, stability balls, inflatable discs, foam rollers, wobble boards etc. However, you don’t need any of these gadgets - your body alone (and perhaps a chair or wall) is enough to work on balance training.
Exercises include standing on one foot, walking in a straight line with one foot placed in front of the other while gazing for­ward, walking on the balls of the feet, walk­
ing on the heels, side leg raises, single-leg squats and so forth. Modify as you progress.
Keep safety in mind at all times: remove objects around you and stand near a wall or stable surface in case you lose your balance.
A fun game for the whole family to try is the one-legged clock. Balance on one leg, torso straight, eyes in front and hands on the hips.
Visualise a clock and point your arm straight overhead to 12, then to the side (three), and then circle low and around to nine without losing your balance.
Increase the challenge by having a partner call out the different times to you. Switch to the opposite arm and leg, and repeat.
Another good way to train your balance is to work on an uneven surface (a beach would be best).
Simply stand and lift your heels off the ground. Once you’ve found the balance, close your eyes as your sense of vision plays a big role in the balance equation.
To add difficulty, lift one foot off while you relax your other body parts. Keep your eyes closed. Sounds easy, but it’s not. You have to maintain a certain level of calmness and focus. This also helps in dealing with anger issues.
Turn your workouts into a balancing act for added benefits.

The writer is a certified fitness trainer who tries to battle gravity and continues to dance, but longs for some bulk and flesh in the right places.

Sunday, 22 November 2015

Teach Young Financial Prudence

DE facto Law Minister Nancy Shukri, in responding to a ques­tion by Datuk Hashbullah Osman (BN-Gerik), told Parliament on Nov 17, 2015 that more than 22,000 below the age of 35 had been declared bankrupt during the last four years.
This is alarming and probably unprecedented in the history of the Insolvency Department.
It is a stark reflection of the lack of financial prudence on the part of Generation Y.
Lavish spending and high living have resulted in thousands of them, on the threshold of adult­hood, already being burdened with mounting debts, unable to service their personal loans, car loans, credit card loans and many other commitments.
Debt is something like quick sand in that it has the tendency to draw its victim deeper and deeper in.
Financial prudence is not an inborn trait but a virtue that has to be acquired.
It is a dereliction of duty if par­ents do not educate their children on the importance of living within their means besides nurturing the saving habit.
How a man uses money, makes it, saves it, and spends it is per­haps one of the best tests of prac­tical wisdom.
Financial institutions are also partly to blame for this deplora­ble state of affairs.
Personal loans are granted with­out collateral. Similarly credit cards are issued with high credit limits and it is easy for one to get more than one card.
If customers sources of income, spending culture, repayment pat­tern and unavoidable commit­ments are closely monitored, habitual defaulters can be detected and disciplined early.
In this way, thousands of lavish spenders could have been saved from bankruptcy long before they reached the beyond redemption stage.
Youths are the pillars of a pro­gressive nation. The Government must put in place proactive meas­ures to prevent them from ending up as bankrupts and becoming a liability to society.
Source: TheStar/Friday/20 November 2015/By: S.Sundareson.

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Friday, 31 July 2015

MAKAN SECARA SIHAT DI HARI RAYA

Jamuan Hari Raya Aidulfitri 2015, SKLM
 Sambutan Hari raya memang tidak dapat lari daripada kebiasaan sebagai musim yang mana bilangan kes pesakit kencing manis, darah tinggi dan sakit jantung bertambah.
Pertambahan kes ini berpunca daripada amalan pemakanan tanpa kawalan di musim perayaan selain pengambilan makanan tidak sihat.
Antara pemakanan ini termasuklah yang mempunyai kadar kolesterol tinggi, terlalu berlemak, terlalu banyak garam selain tinggi kandungan gula.
Justeru, amalan pengambilan makanan yang betul perlu dipraktikkan agar kita dapat menikmati juadah semasa musim perayaan tanpa menjejaskan kesihatan.
Amalan mengambil makanan secara sihat ini bukan saja terhad kepada individu yang menghidap kencing manis, darah tinggi atau sakit jantung, namun kepada individu yang belum pernah didiagnos dengan penyakit berkenaan.
Makan-makan bersama
teman lama
Ini kerana, kebanyakan penghidap penyakit ini asalnya tidak mengetahui menghidap penyakit berkenaan sehinggalah mendapat rawatan perubatan.
Berdasarkan panduan diet Bahagian Pemakanan Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia (KKM), lelaki berusia 18 hingga 59 tahun ke atas perlu mengambil kadar makanan tidak melebihi 2,000 kalori sehari. Manakala, bagi wanita pula, tidak melebihi 1,500 kalori sehari.
Kadar kalori ini mestilah merangkumi pengambilan makanan / ketika sarapan, minum pagi, makan tengah hari, minum petang dan malam.

AMALKAN MAKAN 5 KATEGORI MAKANAN DI HARI RAYA
-Makan 5 kumpulan makanan setiap hari.
-Makan 5 sajian buah dan sayur.
-Hadkan pengambilan makanan kepada 500 kalori setiap kali waktu makan.
-Hadkan 5 gram gula atau satu sudu teh saja untuk minuman manis.
-Bersenam 5 kali seminggu.

JUMLAH KALORI DALAM MAKANAN LAZIM KETIKA JAMUAN HARI RAYA
Ayam masak kuzi - Hidangan: 1 ketul Berat: 90g Kalori: 140kkat
Hidangan Di Hari Raya
Burasak - Hidongon: 1 keping Berat. 60g Kalori: 180kkal
Bihun Sup - Hidangan: 1 mangkuk Berat: 90g Kalori: 150kkal
Ketupat Sotong - Hidangan: 1 ekor (sederhana) Berat: 130g Kalori: 260kkal
Kelupis - Hidangan: 7 keping Berat: 50g Kalori: 120kkal
Laksa Johor - Hidangan: 1 mangkuk Berat: 250g Kalori: 330kkal
Lontong - Hidangan: 1 mangkuk Berat: 2S0g Kalori: 260kkal -
Mikari - Hidangan: 1 mangkuk Berat: 410g Kalori: 530kkal
Nasi tomato (dengan ayam masak merah) - Hidangan: 1 pinggan Berat: 240g Kalori: 420kkal

LAIN-LAIN
Air Sirap/Kordial – Hidangan: Segelas (Berat, 250g / 40kkal)
Minuman Berkabonat – Hidangan: Segelas (Berat, 250g/130kkal)
Lemang – Hidangan: 1 potomg  (Berat 30, /100kkal)
Serunding Daging – Hidngan: 1 sudu makanan (Berat 30 / 80 kkal)
Ketupat Palas – Hidangan: 1 biji (Berat, 50g / 130 kkal)
Ketupat Nasi – Hidangan: 3 kiub kecil (Berat, 50g / 80 kkal)
Rendang Ayam – Hidangan: 2 ketul (Berat, 50g / 100 kkal)
Kuah Kacang – Hidngan: 1 senduk (Berat, 50g / 130 kkal)
Biskut Berrsalut Coklat – Hidangan: 1 biji (Berat, 10/50 kkal)
Biskut Emping Jagung – Hidangan:  1 biji (Berat, 20g/ 80 kkal)
Dodol – Hidangan: 1 potong (Berat, 20g/70 kkal)
Ayam Masak Merah – Hidangan: 1 ketul (Berat, 90g / 150 kkal)  
Rujukan: MetroAhad, 19 Julai 2015

THREE CRITICAL WAYS TO BOOST YOUR CAREER

DURING the course of my training sessions, I have been approached by many participants seeking advice on how they could have better careers. Most of them complain to me that they feel their careers are not moving in the right direction, hating their jobs or superiors, etc. My usual question to them is, "So what are you doing about it?" Shockingly, most say that they are not doing anything! This is something that surprises me because these people are unhappy about a situation and yet are not doing anything to resolve it. Why is this so!
My view is that these people are just taking the easy way out. They place responsibility of their careers on their managers and then justify their lack of career success by simply putting the blame on their companies or superiors. My stand on this matter is simple: Why put something as important as your career and professional fate in other people's hands? Why don't you take full responsibility for your career and consider anything done by your manager or company as a bonus!
I assure you that once you have decided to adopt this philosophy, you will get an opportunity to see your career progress and grow beyond your own expectations.
BE GOOD AT WHAT YOU ARE DOING
This is a simple but excellent piece of advice. If you are technically good at what you are doing, opportunities will come because all organisations are looking for good and competent professionals all the time. Being good also means that you will have to keep up with the changes in your profession. The best dentist in the world will be 'obsolete' if his knowledge of dentistry is outdated even by a few
years. In the process of In developing yourself, do not only concentrate on your technical skills; improve your behaviourial skills, too.
This may sound strange, but it is something you will have to do to get the best out of your career.
Ask yourself this question: What have I done to tell the world that I am very good at my job and am available? If you say, nothing, then that's why you are still at your present job. Being good at your job is important; letting the world know about this may be equally, if not more important! Some ways to market yourself would be by writing articles for publication in industry journals, going to the right forums to network and, participating in activities organised by your industry: this will raise your profile and importantly, tell people that this’ very talented professional exists!
Better jobs will follow.
You are the product! The best product that is badly packaged may create a perception that it is mediocre. Hence, invest in your wardrobe and dress well as it creates a positive first and lasting impression among people you meet. We take a lot of effort in our appearance when we go for interviews for example, because we want to make a good first impression. The question is, why can't we dress like we are going for interviews everyday! I assure you that it is certainly worth it as it may pay back many thousands of times over!
The corporate world is very competitive today and you will need all the help you can get to have good careers. Using the tips above, will surely assist in putting you on the right track.
By Heera Singh is Principal Consultant of HEERA Training and Management Consultancy.
He can be contacted at 012-6083708.

DEVELOPING CONFIDENT LEADERS
By Dr Victor S.L. Tan
A GREAT waste of human resource is people who have the knowledge and skill to lead well but do not, due to their lack of self- confidence. Yet what do companies do to develop people — equipping them with more knowledge and skill with the hope that somehow and someday they will improve.
But people cannot improve if they lack confidence in themselves. How then can we help people develop their self-confidence to bring out the best in them?
OVERCOME THE FEAR
The first step towards building confidence is overcoming fear. Many people have fears that prevent them from achieving great things. Many of these fears are more psychological than real. As they say F.EAR. stands for False Evidence Appearing Real. In our public speaking course, we observed that many participants have an obsessive fear of speaking in front of a crowd. They fear what others would think of them. They fear saying stupid things. They fear their mind will freeze and they would have nothing to say. And, most of all, they fear making a fool of themselves in front of others. We first flush out all their fears before we actually teach them the techniques of effective speaking. And, of course, we provide them a safe and friendly audience to practise their speeches to overcome these fears.
BUILD CONFIDENCE THROUGH PRACTICE
Developing self-confidence comes from doing and practising those things we are not comfortable with over and over again until we become very good at. For example, a project leader I know is technically very competent.
However, he messed up in meetings as he lacked confidence in leading others. During the duration of the project, I gradually exposed him to more and more meetings with close supervision and guided help. Eventually, he became not only very good at leading project meetings but he has also mastered the art of handling people and issues well. With each successful meeting his self-confidence soared and it reinforced and spurred him to do better. With a hands-on guided approach, I taught him the art of facilitation and interacting with his team until he achieves mastery in this area.
ENABLE ACHIEVEMENT THROUGH ACTIVITIES
It is not possible to will oneself to become confident overnight. While self-talk and self-affirmation are useful techniques to set the mind to be mentally positive, concrete actions followed by positive results are the key to creating that sense of self-confidence.
A good way to develop confident leaders is to start them at a young age. There are some very good programmes which develop the young to build self-confidence
through fun activities. Recently,
I came across an excellent programme by a company called ISTEVIN CHAMPIONS which is doing a great job developing the confidence of young people to excel in their respective tasks. According to the school principal, Sheena, her passion is to develop youth to have full confidence in themselves so that they can become better leaders in the future and succeed in their careers and lives. By enabling these youths to become champions in their respective areas of strength, she and her team develop the self- confidence of young children which is the critical factor needed to bring out the best in them.
BELIEVE IN YOURSELF
The ultimate confidence comes from self-belief. I once listened to Leslie Brown, the famous motivational speaker, who related his story about how he was mistakenly labelled educably mentally retarded when he was young. His self-esteem was severely low during his childhood days, till one day a school teacher noticed his "talent" and told him that he was a smart kid and that he could do things like normal kids do. And from that day on, his self-confidence was boosted. He finally believes in himself. Les grew up to become one of the most powerful motivational speakers of all time. He is also an author of many books and a host of his won TV show. He won over 80 awards for his outstanding work in helping people to realise their potential for achievement.
RECOGNITION AND REINFORCEMENT
To understand how confidence is developed, observe how a toddler learns to walk. The eager parents provide constant encouragement for the toddler to first stand on his or her own feet. The parents patiently coach the young toddler to stand and pursue on despite his many falls. This process takes time and patience. When the toddler succeeds, there is great applause not only from the parents but often the grandparents at the other end. And when the toddler takes the first step, there is even louder claps and cheering. They do not reprimand the toddler for falling down no matter how many times, but they never fail to applaud to reinforce the behaviour-each time the toddler the right thing, either standing up or walking a step forward.
Such is the power of recognition and reinforcement that instils the self-confidence and self-belief in toddlers to empower them to learn to walk.
In conclusion, self-confidence can be developed by surpassing your self-limitations through overcoming unwarranted fears, repetitive practice of a skill, achievement of impressive results, a belief in yourself and recognition and reinforcement.

DR VICTOR S.L. TAN IS THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF KL STRATEGIC CHANGE CONSULTING  GROUP.
HE IS THE AUTHOR OF 10 MANAGEMENT BOOKS ON CHANGE. HE UNDERTAKES CHANGE MANAGEMENT CONSULTING AND TRAINING PROGRAMMES. THOSE INTERESTED IN THESE AREAS PLEASE CONTACT HIM AT VICTORSLTAN@KLSCC.COM OR * TEL: 012 3903168.

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