Date: May 24, 2007

In this issue:

Vitamin D Needs Added Calcium For Bone Benefits
Peggy Lapsley, Linda Sue Brinkley, and Vanessa Hunter on Tonight's Conference Call
Word-of-Mouth Referrals

Vitamin D Needs Added Calcium For Bone Benefits

According to a new study, taking Vitamin D supplements to reduce the risk of fractures is only effective if accompanied by additional calcium, according to Belgian Researchers and a new study.

“To optimize clinical efficacy, vitamin D, 700–800 International Units per day (IU/d) should be complemented with calcium, using a dose of 1,000–1,200 mg/d of calcium,” wrote lead author Steven Boonen in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

The combination of vitamin D and calcium has long been recommended to reduce the risk of suffering from Osteoporosis, which is estimated to affect about 75 million people in Europe, the US, and Japan.

The action of the nutrients is complimentary, with the calcium supporting bone formation and repair, while vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium.

Best Wishes for Ultimate Health and Majestic Dreams !!!!

Steve Wallach
GIC
Youngevity International

Helping You Live Younger Longer, and Prettier!

"Failure is the Path of Least Persistence"

 

This Week's Conference Call

Conference Calls Schedule

Many thanks go out to last week’s guests, Richard Renton, Ken Cole, and Debra Flanders. Richard gave us Part II of his discussion on S.M.A.R.T. fx™, Ken reminded us of the weight-loss benefits of Slender fx™, and Debra gave us information on tradeshow lead follow ups. All very valuable information!

Tonight’s call will feature Peggy Lapsley, Linda Sue Brinkley, and Vanessa Hunter, as they talk about Youngevity® Mineral Makeup™. Learn about the addition of the just-released Blush Palette, as well as other up-and-coming product-line developments and how you can use them to help build your business.

Make sure to join us this and every Thursday night at 5:00 PM Pacific, followed by The Leadership Training Call with Sandy Elsberg at 6:00 PM Pacific. Dial (303) 664-6005, ID number 801-6610. Help reduce background noise, and please remember: *6 to mute, *7 to un-mute.



Word-of-Mouth Referrals

Even in today's media-driven world, there is no better form of advertising than word-of-mouth—a personal referral from someone whose opinions others trust and respect. Small business owners are among the biggest beneficiaries of word-of-mouth referrals, as they require no advertising and marketing budget.

While you cannot always control how and when referrals come about, there are many ways to start and sustain a positive buzz about your business. Here are some suggestions to help you attract high-value, low-cost, word-of-mouth referrals:

Recruit Cheerleaders
Build a team of supporters for your business-friends, family members, and colleagues who routinely talk-up your business to their friends and acquaintances. Make sure they know enough about your qualifications and capabilities to make an accurate and convincing case to others.

Become a Source of Knowledge
Take advantage of opportunities to show what you know by offering free presentations to professional and community organizations or to friends and neighbors at a home meeting/party. Make sure that your presentation is relevant to listeners' interests, not a thinly veiled commercial for your business.

Keep in Touch
Don't wait for customers to call you. Contact them from time to time to see how things are going, personally and professionally, and what issues or trends they're dealing with. Perhaps alert them to an event, article, or website that may be of interest. Also, consider issuing a newsletter to current and prospective clients with relevant news, tips, and other information that can help their business, or simply brighten their day.

Do a Good Job
There's no better source for a positive referral than a happy customer. Remember, the quality of your service says as much about you as the quality of your work or product. Responsiveness, the ability to help out with tight deadlines, and a willingness to do those all-important "little things" builds goodwill and a good reputation for your business.


Wiley Hurt
COO
Youngevity