Business Opportunity

Marketing Plan

Since 1972, Nature’s Sunshine has steadily earned its reputation as the leader in the world of nutritional supplements and sustainable Network Marketing. Quality and Service are the cornerstones upon which our customer satisfaction is guaranteed. Quality products, quality people, and a quality, sustainable opportunity are the winning combination. Let us show you how to help yourself and others to a healthier, happier life.

The Nature’s Sunshine Opportunity has been carefully created to be sure that we have a comfortable place for you to begin your association with us and plenty of room to grow as your needs and desires increase.

Preferred Customers enjoy product discounts, some publications and the Warehouse Direct order option.

Business Associates earn volume rebates up to 10% on direct purchases with an accumulation of 135 PV or more, enjoy product discounts off retail and a monthly publication. No monthly purchase minimum is required.

Managers are Business Associates who achieve more than 1000 PGV each month. Managers grow to greater rewards as their network grows. Managers enjoy product discounts off retail, and receive a monthly publication. Override Commissions are paid up to five levels deep and additional car and travel incentives are available.

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Compensation

Title and Recognition	Incentives	Business Building Bonus Program
Associate: Premier Club pin for attaining 300 PGV or sponsoring 3 new Associates within your first 3 months	Premier Club
Manager: Golden Sapphire pin, title and discount of 30% for 12 months for qualifying at Manager rank and maintaining Manager rank for 3 consecutive months.	Qualify as Manager one month and then maintain Manager rank for 3 more consecutive months (=4 total consecutive months). Receive video tapes and training package by Master Herbalist Steven Horne. (New Manager breakouts only and only once per rank).
Bronze Manager: Sapphire pin, title and discount of 30% for 12 months for maintaining 3 consecutive months at Bronze rank.	Bronze Academy Leadership Training Program. Includes Health Conference package. (See specific program brochure or company publications for details).
Silver Manager: Ruby pin, title and discount of 30% for 12 months for maintaining 3 consecutive months at Silver rank	Rising Star Convention at Nature's Sunshine headquarters in Utah, USA. Includes training, recognition, tour of laboratories and manufacturing plant, and meet the company's founder and executives. (See specific program brochure or company publications for details).
Gold Manager: Emerald pin, title and discount of 30% for 12 months for maintaining 3 consecutive months at Gold rank	Eligible to earn a Top Achievers Club trip to an exciting location annually. (See specific program brochure or company publications for details).	One first Level Bronze Manager qualifies you to earn a 10% business Building Bonus on commissionable TGV. Two first level Bronze Managers qualifies you for a 15% bonus (TGV). Three first level Bronze Managers qualifies you for a 20% bonus (TGV). Gold Managers can earn up to $500 per month.
MasterGold Manager: Amethyst pin, title and discount of 30% for 12 months for maintaining 3 consecutive months at MasterGold rank	Eligible to earn a Top Achievers Club trip to an exciting location annually. (See specific program brochure or company publications for details).	One first Level Bronze Manager qualifies you to earn a 10% business Building Bonus on commissionable TGV. Two first level Bronze Managers qualifies you for a 15% bonus (TGV). Three first level Bronze Managers qualifies you for a 20% bonus (TGV). MasterGold Managers can earn up to $1000 per month.
Platinum Manager: Diamond pin, title and discount of 30% for 12 months for maintaining 3 consecutive months at Platinum rank	Eligible to earn a Top Achievers Club trip to an exciting location annually. (See specific program brochure or company publications for details).	One first Level Bronze Manager qualifies you to earn a 10% business Building Bonus on commissionable TGV. Two first level Bronze Managers qualifies you for a 15% bonus (TGV). Three first level Bronze Managers qualifies you for a 20% bonus (TGV). Platinum Managers can earn up to $1500 per month
Diamond Manager:	Eligible to earn a Top Achievers Club trip to an exciting location annually. (See specific program brochure or company publications for details).	One first Level Bronze Manager qualifies you to earn a 10% business Building Bonus on commissionable TGV. Two first level Bronze Managers qualifies you for a 15% bonus (TGV). Three first level Bronze Managers qualifies you for a 20% bonus (TGV). Diamond Managers can earn up to $2000 per month.
Senior Diamond Manager:	Eligible to earn a Top Achievers Club trip to an exciting location annually. (See specific program brochure or company publications for details).	One first Level Bronze Manager qualifies you to earn a 10% business Building Bonus on commissionable TGV. Two first level Bronze Managers qualifies you for a 15% bonus (TGV). Three first level Bronze Managers qualifies you for a 20% bonus (TGV). National Diamond Managers can earn up to $2500 per month.

 

Nature's Sunshine's World of Achievement (qualifications)

TITLE	MONTHLY QUALIFICATIONS
Associate:	No monthly minimum.**
Manager: (Golden Sapphire)	Qualified with 1000 PGV, of which 135 is PV. No 1st Level managers required.
Bronze Manager: (Sapphire)	Minimum of 2 Managers in group (including yourself). 1 1st level Manager.* 3500 TGV (5 levels), of which 1000 is PGV and 135 is PV
Silver Manager: (Ruby)	Minimum of 4 Managers in group (including yourself). 2 1st level Managers.* 8500 TGV (5 levels), of which 1000 is PGV and 135 is PV
Gold Manager: (Emerald)	Minimum of 8 Managers in group (including yourself). 3 1st level Managers.* 18500 TGV (5 levels), of which 1000 is PGV and 135 is PV
MasterGold Manager: (Amethyst)	Minimum of 12 Managers in group (including yourself). 5 1st level Managers .* 28500 TGV (5 levels), of which 1000 is PGV and 135 is PV
Platinum Manager: (Diamond)	Minimum of 20 Managers in group (including yourself). 10 1st level Managers.* 48500 TGV (5 levels), of which 1000 is PGV and 135 is PV
Diamond Manager:	Minimum of 30 Managers in group (including yourself). 15 1st level Managers.* 75000 TGV (5 levels), of which 1000 is PGV and 135 is PV
Senior Diamond Manager:	Minimum of 40 Managers in group (including yourself). 20 1st level Managers.* 98500 TGV (5 levels), of which 1000 is PGV and 135 is PV

* Not including yourself
** To receive a rebate 135 PV is required
Glossary of Terms
PV: Purchase Volume used to determine one's Marketing Plan payout.
PGV: Personal Group Volume
TGV: Total Group Volume
Override Commissions: Commission paid on the PGV of the Managers in one's group (successline).
Group: Refers to all the preferred Customers, Associates and Managers in one's successline.
You are counted as a Manager in your successline but not as a 1st level Manager.

Nature's Sunshine's World of Incentives and Rewards

Titles based on PV and PGV	Associate	Bronze Manager	Silver Manager	Gold Manager	MasterGold Manager	Platinum Manager	Diamond Manager	National Diamond Manager
Product Discount (off retail)	25%	30%	30%	30%	30%	30%	30%	30%
Volume Rebate (based on PGV)	0-10%	0-30%	0-30%	0-30%	0-30%	0-30%	0-30%	0-30%
1st Level Override*		12%	12%	12%	12%	12%	12%	12%
2nd Level Override*			6%	6%	6%	6%	6%	6%
3rd Level Override*				4%	4%	4%	4%	4%
4th Level Override*					3%	3%	3%	3%
5th Level Override*						1%	1%	1%

Monthly Volume Rebates
Based on PGV

6750	30%
4050	28%
2700	27%
2025	25%
1500	22%
1250	17%
1000	15%**
675	10%
340	8%
135	5%

*Overrides paid on Managers PGV
** Manager Level

Incentives

The Nature’s Sunshine Plan rewards you with exciting additional incentives

Health Conference: Attendance is open to all Managers and Associates. You may earn subsidized attendance of up to 100% by meeting the qualifications set annually.

T.A.C.(Top Achievers Club) Trip: Travel in the company of other Managers to exotic vacation spots for training and a well earned rest. Earn all or part of this trip through your rank, and earnings, and achievement of goals.

Bronze Acedemy: An exciting incentive for Bronze Managers to earn their way to conference and to get day of special training and instruction! See attached link for program details.

Rising Star: You can earn an all expenses paid trip to Salt Lake City, Utah. You will be able to visit with the founders of NSP and enjoy a tour of our Manufacturing Plant.

Leadership Conference: Travel with NSP. Earn points and qualify to attend annual trips to exotic destinations and great training.

Business Building Bonus: Gold and above earn monthly bonus based on rank to use for business expenses in building a successful organization.

Promotions: Programs are focused at helping you to build your business.

Education: Many people wonder why a company like Nature’s Sunshine would invest so heavily in education. The truth is that knowledge fuels the power to make true and lasting change.

Promotions

Win a Cruise for Two! 

Each time you purchase a 4 pack of Silver Shield liquid or gel, you will receive a ballot for entry into a draw for a Carribean Cruise for two. In order to participate in this prize draw you must attend Health Conference 2009 and bring a ballot for submission into the draw. Draw to take place at this health conference. Trip not redeemable for cash. Maximum value $3000.

Premier Associate: An Associate who signs up a minimum of three new Associates or achieves a total PV of 300 or higher for three consecutive months after signing up, is recognized by Nature’s Sunshine as a Premier Associate. A letter of recognition is awarded, which shows to all that you have already achieved a milestone so early on in your "career" with us.

New Breakout Manager: This promotion is geared towards the Associate. At the time you reach Manager status and maintain your status for the three consecutive months, you will be awarded a Steven Horne, Herbalist AHG Course/educational kit, titled: The Body Systems Approach to Natural Healing. The kit comprised of a text book, DVD, and a Certification Coupon is extremely useful because it is filled with information to help you properly communicate the value of Herbs and supplementation.

Bronze Academy: An exciting incentive for Bronze Managers to earn their way to conference and to get day of special training and instruction! Learn More

Rising Star Convention: This promotion is geared towards the Bronze Managers. Once a Bronze Manager reaches Silver status and maintains Silver for 4 out of the 12 qualifying months, you will be rewarded with an all expense paid trip to Rising Star Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah. This convention which traditionally takes places every summer recognizes the efforts of over a thousand Nature’s Sunshine Associates from around the world. You’ll be treated to days of fun, entertainment, good food and educational sessions to help you in your efforts to succeed in a stimulating format.

Leadership Conference: Travel with NSP. Earn points and qualify to attend annual trips to exotic destination and great training.

Top Achievers Club: This promotion is geared towards Silver and above Managers. For qualifying each achiever is awarded an all expense paid trip. You and your fellow qualifiers will enjoy first rate hotels, a program that is checkered with lots of free time and fun activities like Island Scavenger Hunts or "build your own boat and see if it floats" challenges. Learn More

LifeStyle Analysis: We offer two ways to start learning about your bodies needs. For starters, take the online LifeStyle Analysis to gain a better understanding of current wellness. Our web site is full of fascinating and informative information designed to ensure your body gets the attention it needs.

The ever popular Q & A booklet designed and used exclusively by Nature’s Sunshine Associates walks you through your personal areas of concern. This enlightening booklet is the best starting point for anyone who wishes to learn what areas of their body needs attention.

Health Conference: Every year NSP Associates look forward to a two day convention. The program strives to motivate, educate and bring you to the next level, provide you with informative exhibits providing additional practical material and information, networking opportunities, and entertainment that you’ll be glad to have witnessed.

For more detailed information regarding the above promotions please contact Customer Service at 1-800-265-9163.