Industry Trends
Fred Harteis believes in two basic industry realities:
First, the CONSUMER MATTERS MOST!!! In a recent article at Business 2.0 on CNNMoney.com industry experts rank the CONSUMER as MOST IMPORTANT.



“Rank: 1 You!
The consumer as creator
Why You Matter: They've long said the customer is always right. But they never really meant it. Now they have no choice. You – or rather, the collaborative intelligence of tens of millions of people, the networked you – continually...

Fred Harteis CEO of iTEAM and Harteis Internaional recently announced a business promotion.

Qualified Ibos will be invited to a special elite leadership conference

in April. There will be a lot of fun, learning, and SHOPPING !!!!

IBOAI Board Officers




Don Wilson, Billy Florence, Greg Duncan



Dreams: They best come to life with dedication to a vision and hard work. Each of us knows how true this is and how important it is to foster an environment that supports that pursuit. It’s why we can all be grateful for the hard work and dedication of the board and staff of the Independent Business Owners Association International (IBOAI). It’s also why Greg, Don, and I are so proud to be personally involved as new ...

IBO LEADER TAKES ON INTERNET CRITIC



IBOs everywhere, and Quixtar, have had their businesses harmed by the false and misleading information posted on the Internet by Scott Larsen, a self-appointed expert on our business who, in fact, was only an IBO for a very short period of time.



Fred Harteis's fellow IBO Leader Jody Victor has had enough of Mr. Larsen, and has sent him a reasonable but strongly worded letter demanding that all of the inaccuracies be withdrawn from his Web site ...

QBI enhancements announced
The 2006 Quixtar Business Incentives have been enhanced three ways!

The 2006 Quixtar Business Incentives are jammed full of Cash Awards in all shapes and sizes and Business Conferences from Maui to Florida to the Caribbean. With QBI, there’s something for everyone.
Yet, now there’s even more. QBI 2006 has just been enhanced three ways!
1. NEW CASH for requalifying Platinums!
Grow by a month or more when you requalify at Platinum and earn a special Platinum G...

by Zig Ziglar
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As I mentioned earlier, my career - especially until I reached age 45 - has been a roller coaster. I had an extraordinarily difficult time getting started in the world of sales, but after P.C. Merrell inspired me, my career took off big-time. For the next four years, my success was unbelievable.

Then I stopped growing and started swelling. The results were catastrophic. In the following five y...

Making Sales in Tough Times
by Tom Hopkins
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The single best thing anyone can do in the current economic climate is to take a lesson from the Energizer Bunny and just keep going. That may not sound like the most profound advice. However, it's what is needed in all areas of our economy. Granted, it may not be as easy as it was a year or so ago when things were booming along, but business is business and it only...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARINES !!!

All gave some.

Some gave all.




Continue to support our troops, and keep our challenges in life in perspective.

Fred Harteis

Expect the Year of the Online Holiday Shopper says Fred Harteis !

This is the year for online holiday shopping. Gasoline prices have jumped, and who wants to spend part their holiday budget on the gas to get to the mall? Natural gas prices are expected to soar, so who can afford to shop at more expensive local stores? Holiday shoppers are looking for an alternative to the usual crowded stores, and you have the answer.

You’re at the right place at the right time
“Online retailers are e...

Fred Harteis – Imagination Encourage It


The winning combination is thoughts combined with right action. This allows a business person to get the best of both. – Fred Harteis

A Fred Quick Quote Favorite

He who has imagination without learning has wings and no feet. – Joubert

The soul without imagination is what an observatory would be without a telescope. HW Beecher

Fred Harteis and Linda Harteis are members of IBOAI. Harteis owns Harteis International, a global tech firm.
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Bill Florence: Making The Most Of “IT”

Billy Florence: What is “IT”? It’s time. Time is the same for all of us. Whether we are just staring out in life or are seeing a few grey hairs in the mirror the length of the hours allotted to us each day is still 24.

"One of the most tragic things I know about human nature is that all of us tend to put off living. We are all dreaming of some magical rose garden over the horizon—instead of enjoying the roses that are blooming outside our windo...

IBOAI Partners to Provide Hurricane Katrina Relief



IBOs, Quixtar Inc., and Alticor Corp. have already contributed more than $1 million, says IBOAI Past President Fred Harteis.



The Independent Business Owners Association International (IBOAI or IBOA International), thanks Independent Business Owners (IBOs) for their continuing support of Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. “Our members’ broad-based generosity includes contributing to the American Red Cross through Quixtar.com,” note...

Fred Harteis

Columnist Fred Harteis owns Harteis International, and North American business technology firms, A background in construction and agri-business laid Harteis’ business foundation. Under Fred’s leadership and vision, Harteis businesses have grown exponentially. Harteis is a plants rights activist.


Fred Harteis is the past President of the Independent Business Owners Association International (IBOAI).

Fred Harteis International is a family company. Harteis' childre...

Fred Harteis On The Web

Fred Harteis
Fred Harteis business article, small business web use grows. Harteis Business Insights: Small Business Web Use Grows

by Fred Harteis
Small business owners say web sites, search engine key words, and community relations activities are the top three business drivers, according to Interland’s annual “Business Barometer” survey. The surge has become main stream…

http://www.e-quadnews.com/index.php?m=articles&id=45


Fred Harteis, Reviews

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Fred Harteis as well as iTEAM ,is looking forward to having DR. ROBERT ROHM, in to teach business owners the art of communication,

Here is a sampling of his teachings:









We've described each of the four basic personality styles below,you'll see why Personality Insights DISC system is so easy to apply to your every day life! As you read the descriptions below, think about the people you know and what their primary style might be!

Style: Task-oriented / Outgoing
D...