Quixtar Ranks Among the Top 150 Most Innovative Users of Business Technology says Colombo DiSalvatore of IBOAI

    /24-7PressRelease/ - November 17, 2006 - InformationWeek recently ranked Quixtar, the leading online health and beauty retailer, 147th on their 2006 InformationWeek 500 list of the most innovative users of business technology. "This is great news for our members, Quixtar Independent Business Owners," said Colombo DiSalvatore of the Independent Business Owners Association International (IBOAI).

"Quixtar's leading edge business model combines the power of the Internet with the low-risk, low-cost Independent Business Ownership plan, and Quixtar's full-service infrastructure, making owning a Quixtar business a great way to become a part of the booming internet retailing industry," says Colombo DiSalvatore of IBOAI.

"Our members rely on Quixtar's top health and beauty site not just as a way to retail products but also as a tool for managing their businesses," says Karen DiSalvatore.

"IBOs are able to track and transfer business volume, register new IBOs, manage contact lists, obtain valuable business information, experience product tutorials, and much more through the Quixtar web site," explains Colombo DiSalvatore.

"Recently Quixtar began offering a unique Personal Website service for IBOs," adds Colombo DiSalvatore. "This service allows IBOs to create a customized e-commerce storefront specifically designed to meet the needs of their customers," notes DiSalvatore.

"This is just another example of how Quixtar uses innovative technology to help Quixtar Independent Business Owners in the U.S. and Canada to achieve their business goals," notes Karen DiSalvatore.

About the IBOAI
"The official Trade Association, IBOAI is dedicated to serving and protecting the interests of Quixtar powered Independent Business Owners (IBOs) throughout North America," states Colombo DiSalvatore of IBOAI. Governed by a Board of Directors, the IBOAI:
• Protects the best interests of IBOs and serves as an advocate in IBO issues.
• Promotes and protects the integrity of the Independent Business Ownership Plan.
• Ensures that the business opportunity today is as good or better for future generations.
• Acts as an advisory group to Quixtar Inc. and Quixtar Canada Corp.

The 2006 (IBO Association) IBOA Board of Directors Executive Committee includes Greg Duncan, Chairman, Don Wilson, Vice Chairman, Angelo Nardone, Steve Woods, Jim Janz, Terry Felber, Randy Haugen, and Kanti Gala. Governance and Oversight Committee includes Jody Victor and Billy Florence.

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