Motivation Matters
January 27th, 2016 by GBN1

For the past 35 years, our company Advanage Diversified Products, Inc. has been hiring young people from our nation’s underprivileged inner cities.  We hire them because to sell our products successfully, door-to-door, you don’t need a college (or even a high school) degree.  

All they need is to be willing to listen, learn, and work hard.  Soon, not only have they learned how to sell and make some money, they have also gained the self-confidence and self-discipline to succeed in all walks of life and become contributing citizens.

Consequently, there are thousands of appreciative Advanage alumni all over this nation and we hear from them continually.  Here is a snippet from an email we recently received from one (not so young any more) former agent.  

“… when I worked with you, I learned so much about people and the slice of life I that can be obtained by being motivated and aggressive.  I also learned that successful people are not afraid to suggest and create new ideas.   Thank you for the dedication you have given to people.”

Please note he uses the words “motivated and aggressive.” That’s because we teach and show our people than a motivated, aggressive, enthusiastic and hard working person will outperform lethargic and unmotivated people every time.  

This is what we’re doing, on a broader scale by forming a 501c3 non-profit organization, www.advanagefoundation.org.  Our foundation provides workforce development programs for these unemployed, underprivileged young Americans.  We teach them workforce skills and we also instill in them the desire and confidence to go through life with gusto.  Please visit our website and help us help these young people learn how to make a living and live a better life.

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Commercial Salesperson
December 22nd, 2015 by GBN1

Natural, premium-quality Carpet Cleaning products for safe & effective home cleaning by Advanage20x.

 

For routine care, a vacuum cleaner is your most important tool. Vacuum at least weekly or even more often where there is heavy traffic.

However, you will inevitably have to deal with carpet stains. Millions of people have purchased our Advanage cleaners for this purpose. Thousands say it is the best cleaner they have ever used when it comes to difficult-to-remove stains. Here is what we have learned about carpet stain removal.

1. Do a colorfastness test first. Pre-test on an inconspicuous are of the carpet. Apply several drops of the cleaner. Hold a wet white cloth next to the area for 60 seconds. Examine it for color transfer or fabric damage. If there is none, proceed as follows. See Note below:

2. Apply the liquid carpet cleaner. Let it sit for a minute. Then blot, don’t scrub. Blot with a white paper towel or both until the area is dry.

3. Be patient. You may have to repeat the procedure.

4. When the stain is removed, flush with water to remove all remnants of the cleaner. Then blot.

Note: Some carpet cleaning liquids have a distinct color which when applied to a light color carpet leave there own color stain on the carpet. So… use a neutral-color carpet cleaner. Our company’s Advanage 20X Clear Multipurpose Cleaner was developed for exactly that purpose… to be used on light-colored carpets and fabrics.

For more information about our cleaning products go to www.advanage20x.com or call us at 708-331-8390.

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Motivation Matters
December 19th, 2015 by GBN1

High School Drop Out Rates in America’s public high schools, 45% of black students and 43% of Hispanics (as compared to 22% of whites) drop out before their classes graduate. Dropout rates are especially high in urban areas with large minority populations.

And of those black and Hispanic students who do manage to earn a diploma, a large percentage are functionally illiterate. Black high-school graduates perform, on average, at a level that is four academic years below that of their white counterparts.

Substandard schools, poverty, non-existent parenting, and teachers unions focused on compensation, tenure and benefits or just some of the reasons why these young Americans are destined to live their lives in poverty and underachievement.

Our company, Advanage Diversified Products, Inc. hires young people from our nation’s underprivileged inner cities.  So we see first-hand just how ill-prepared these young people are to become contributing citizens.  We can’t do much about their formal education but we can give them a job and give them some hope for the future.

To those ends, we have formed a 501c3 non-profit organization www.advanagefoundation.org that provides workforce development programs for these unemployed young Americans.  Please visit our website and help us help these young people learn how to make a living and live a better life.

 

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Nathan T. Edwards
December 8th, 2015 by GBN1

NTE and Crew Suited upMigrants find success in the United States, the pursuit of the American dream is as old as America itself. The goal of seeking a better life is limited only by ones determination, imagination and ability. This pursuit continues to fuel the dream of migrants who leave their home, comfort, friends and family. For many who have migrated from their home in pursuit of the American dream it has led them to unheard of success.

Many of the people shown here are business people in their own rights which exemplifies their undying entrepreneurial spirit that hard work, honesty and integrity still goes a long way in 2015. As Advanage prepares to celebrate its 31st year in the door-to-door industry, these independent distributors can highlight their migratory experience from state-to-state across our nation in pursuit of the American dream. The celebration is to amplify and promote the new marketing additive of signing customers up to be distributors of our Wonder Cleaner thus, assuring their continual success.

These are members of Mr. Nathan T. Edwards’ sales crew that migrated from the inner cities of America to different parts of the United States in search of reaching the American dream far into this century.

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December 2nd, 2015 by GBN1

Advanage Foundation Receives Major Donation Today

Mr. LeVan Ellis, a leading entrepreneur in the Direct Selling Industry, has donated an IBM AS400 (iSeries) Server with Backup Power Supply to the Advanage Foundation, a Community Development Corporation.

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Nathan T. Edwards (left) and LeVan Ellis. Two entrepreneurs helping young Americans live better lives.

The Harvey, IL based Foundation provides assistance to underserved, typically inner-city, communities throughout the USA. Services include workforce development, entrepreneurial education, and recreational programs for young people living in underprivileged neighborhoods.

The AS/400 will be used by the Foundation to support its Computer Literacy initiatives. With that sort of in-house capability, the Foundation will be able to provide valuable training to citizens, young and old, in communities in and around our corporate headquarters in the south side of Chicago.

Mr. Nathan T. Edwards, Advanage Foundation Chairman commented, “Mr. Ellis and I have a long history of working with young, inner-city men and women. We give them a job, build their self-confidence and show them how to make money. This generous donation will help us take our computer literacy curriculum to a new level.”

Helping young and older Americans in Chicago is just the first stop for the Foundation. Plans are being formed to provide similar services in ten different Midwest cites. To accomplish that we need your help. Your donation, which is tax deductible, can be made at www.advanagefoundation.org. The Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit organization.

Advanage Foundation Contact Information:
6615 S. Halsted St., Suite C, Harvey, IL 60426
WEB: www.advangefoundation.org, TEL: 708-508-6100.

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Commercial Salesperson
December 1st, 2015 by GBN1

Toxic Cleaning Products

When you go to the store and buy that low-cost cleaning product, you may think you’re saving money but those products can have many hidden costs to the environment. Chemicals from household bleach, detergents, dish-soaps and toilet cleaners can leach into the soil and into our water without decomposing for decades.

Studies have shown that nearly 80% of our streams are contaminated with man-made chemicals. Many of these chemicals are known to be endocrine disruptors, meaning they interfere with the hormones of animals and people and lead to ill effects especially to our reproductive systems. They can also be neurotoxic and carcinogenic or cancer-causing.

We all have an obligation to protect our environment and leave this place pollution free for our children and future generations. One multipurpose cleaning product that is eco-friendly is ADVANAGE 20X Multipurpose Cleaner. It is non-toxic, biodegreable, phosphate free and safe around children and pets.

For more information go to www.advanage20x.com or call 877-588-8391.

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Nathan T. Edwards
November 14th, 2015 by GBN1

Family, Race, and Mankind

We are all looking for people we can depend on.  Family certainly meets that criterion so family is one group of people to hang on to.

We are also looking for people we can feel comfortable with.  Race falls into that category so race is another group of people to hang on to.

However, if you really want to hang on to something that will never disappoint you…

Hang on to mankind

You will discover that mankind is far more important than the other two.

Nathan T. Edwards, Sr., 2015

Mr. Edwards is President and Founder of Advanage Diversified Products, Inc. www.advanage20x.com, Tel:  877-588-8391.

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Commercial Salesperson
November 13th, 2015 by GBN1

Cleaning your Bathtub and Sinks

First encourage everyone in the family to wipe down tubs and sinks with a soft cloth after every use to prevent dirt and soap deposits from building up.  If the sink is stainless steel, go over it a second time with a dry cloth.  Standing water will cause spots to form.

The material of a tub and sink determines how you clean it.  As a rule, never use an abrasive cleaner such as scouring powders or steel wool on acrylic, fiberglass, stainless steel, or sealed-marble tubs and basins.  Instead use a sponge with hot water and a liquid cleaner.  And make sure that cleaner is eco-friendly, because toxic liquid cleaners are a major cause of contamination to our nation’s streams.

One liquid cleaner that will clean your tubs and sinks better than you ever could imagine is ADVANAGE 20X Multipurpose Cleaner.  And it is eco-friendly, non-toxic, biodegradable, phosphate free and safe around children and pets.  For more information go to www.advanage20x.com or call 877-588-8391.

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November 12th, 2015 by GBN1

Training unemployed

In 1999, the state of Illinois launched a program called EDGE – short for Economic Development for Growing Economy.  The idea was to give companies tax incentives to hire additional employees.

Over those many years some 783 EDGE agreements were made with employers.  Analysis now shows that 2 out of every 3 participants (employers) failed to keep or add employees as agreed.

Since 2001 some $450 Million in tax credits have been claimed by EDGE participants.  The state is now seeking reimbursement from those who failed to hire the number of new employees their agreements called for.

Incentives to hire people the employer really don’t need or want to employ them is doomed to fail. The only lasting solution is to training unemployed people to perform jobs that employers need and want to fill.  

Thus successful workforce development programs focus on training and motivation.   www.advanagefoundation.org is one such organization.  

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Commercial Salesperson
October 30th, 2015 by GBN1

Natural, premium-quality cleaning products for safe & effective home cleaning by Advanage20x.Green-Apple- Your source for eco cleaning products for the home. Citrus- Your source for eco cleaning products for the home. Clear- Your source for eco cleaning products for the home. Lavender- Your source for eco cleaning products for the home.

Are you looking for quality eco cleaning products? Here is what you need to know. On the market today, there are many eco-friendly cleaning products but not all produce the best cleaning results.

Cleaning products are everywhere in our homes and offices: on dishes, countertops, furniture, clothes, floors, windows, and floating through the air. In our war on dirt and germs we may often actually be making things worse. Whether you’re a housekeeper who cleans with these products all day or someone who cleans your own home regularly, you should take the time to consider it.

6 reasons to try our muti purpose cleaner that is a eco friendly cleaning product.

  1. Healthier Home
  2. Purer Environment
  3. Safer Products
  4. Better Air Quality
  5. Less Expensive
  6. Fewer Antibacterials

Selecting only environmentally friendly cleaning products is critical to maintaining our health and a satisfactory level of cleanliness and disinfection in our homes.

Using environmentally friendly cleaning products just makes sense. What are your thoughts on eco cleaning products?

 

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