ABOUT US
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QNET offers fantastic products to help you live your best life and the opportunity to build a sales business alongside. In 1998 – when the Digital Age had just begun – we were the first to integrate e-commerce into our direct selling business, building a borderless community of people and products, bound together by a shared dream. Our unique strength is in our diversity – QNET is Asian by heritage but has grown to a global family comprising distributors, employees, offices and warehouses spread across Southeast Asia, the Indian sub-continent, the Middle East, Africa, Central Asia and Europe.
For more than 20 years, we have helped millions of people take charge of their lives through our business and our products in over 100 countries. Our mission is simple: To work together with our customers and distributors in building a sustainable future; to make meaningful contributions in communities where we are present. At QNET, we empower the entrepreneurs of today to be instruments of change tomorrow.
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ENABLING SUCCESS IN THE NEW NORMAL Through the years, QNET has helped hundreds of thousands of individuals write their success stories with us. Our life-enhancing products and unique business opportunity have helped people around the world make healthier choices and take charge of their lives and livelihoods from within the safety and comfort of their homes. Recent world events have shown that now more than ever, people need an alternative to traditional employment. In recent years, direct selling has become a popular profession in many emerging economies where mainstream income opportunities are scarce and getting started as an entrepreneur is not easy. However, this pandemic has shown that the direct selling industry is not just resilient, it is also quick to adapt to a changing world. The rise of virtual business meetings, product presentations, training programmes and even conferences with hundreds of thousands of people, shows how quickly companies like QNET have adapted to the new normal. As we enter a new era of business, we are also conscious of a changing world with evolving tastes, fast-changing trends and with technology at the centre of it all. This year, QNET is working on a major digital transformation of our business to give our distributors an exceptional experience along with the tools and support they need to build their business in this new world we are emerging into. Our aim is to help you build a business that outlasts you. We will always be proud of the lives that have been touched and changed by QNET. This is our legacy. Everything we do today drives us towards helping you own your future. Join us in our mission to lead a wave of change built on professionalism, integrity, and sustainability. Malou T. Caluza CEO
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True to its name, direct selling refers to the distribution and sale of products and/or services directly to customers, away from a traditional retail location. With the rise of the middle class in many developing countries, this exciting industry has had tremendous growth in the last few years.
DIRECT SELLING IN NUMBERS* Worldwide Sales | USD 180.5 Billion
Businesses such as ridesharing or home-sharing apps have increased public awareness and appreciation for independent work and its benefits. As the world continues to shift away from traditional work arrangements, direct selling will become more relevant than ever before as a leader in the space of independent work.
Worldwide Sales Force | 119.9 Million
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*WFDSA Global Statistics Report 2019 World Federation of Direct Selling Associations www.wfdsa.org
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UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENCE
HIGH QUALITY, LEGITIMATE PRODUCTS & SERVICES
COMPREHENSIVE COMPENSATION PLANS IN PLACE
LEGITIMATE DIRECT SELLING COMPANIES:
DO NOT OFFER COMMISSIONS BASED ON RECRUITMENT
WELLESTABLISHED POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, & CLEAR CODE OF ETHICS IN PLACE
TOP-NOTCH TRAINING PROGRAMMES IN PLACE
PYRAMID SCHEMES DO NOT HAVE PRODUCTS TO SELL
ONLY THE PERSON AT THE TOP EARNS
Direct selling companies are often associated with ‘pyramid schemes’. In reality, every profitable and sustainable business model in the world uses a pyramid structure – what matters is how the revenue is generated and sustained. The direct selling industry has been diligently updating its business model and adopting new technologies to improve operations. Year after year, QNET and other organisations in the industry have proactively introduced stronger consumer protection guidelines into their policies. Direct selling is not a get-rich-quick-scheme. It is a tough business, requiring time and effort.
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NO FINANCIAL RETURN WITHOUT RECRUITMENT
NO TRAINING GIVEN, ONLY ASKED TO RECRUIT MORE PEOPLE NO POLICIES OR PROCEDURES IN PLACE TO PROTECT THE CUSTOMER
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HONOUR ROLL
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INDUSTRY MEMBERSHIPS Direct Selling Association of Malaysia (DSAM) Direct Selling Association of Singapore (DSAS) Direct Selling Association of the Philippines (DSAP) Indonesian Direct Selling Companies Association (AP2LI) CORPORATE RECOGNITION Gold - Best Social Video: QNET Comes Together for Tomorrow, MarCom Awards (2020) Honourable Mention - Instagram Engagement: #VCC2020, MarCom Awards (2020) Gold - Informational Video/Audio: Revolutionising the Future of Entrepreneurship, MarCom Awards (2020) Gold - Industry/Trade Print Media: Aspire Magazine, MarCom Awards (2020) Gold – Communication or PR Campaign of the Year | Covid-19 Related Information, Globee Awards (2020) Bronze Stevie®️ - Best Use of Social Media for Covid-19 Related Information, International Business Awards (2020) Bronze – Innovation in Sponsorships, Asia-Pacific Stevie®️ Awards (2020) Bronze – Best Sponsorship of Sport, Team, individual or Event by SPIA Asia (2019) Top CSR Excellence Award for an E-Commerce Company by GHACEA (2019) Winner of Best Public Relations and CSR Campaign of the Year at the Indonesian Entrepreneur & Education Award (2019) Best Companies to Work for in Asia Award by HR Asia (2015 - 2020) Caring Company Award by Hong Kong Council of Social Service (2011 - 2016) Winner of Sitecore Experience Award for Best eCommerce Experience (2016) CaseTrust-DSAS Joint Accreditation for Direct Selling Businesses for Good Business Practice (2015) APAC Contact Centre World- Gold Winner, Best Small Contact Centre (2013) Gold Winner, Best Small Contact Centre (In-house) (2012) Gold Winner, Best Customer Service Executive (2012) Certificate in Best Practices (2011) Asia Pacific Customer Service Consortium Global Support Services of the Year (Direct Marketing) (2012) Integrated Support Team of the Year (Direct Marketing) (2012) Best Use of Knowledge Management of the Year (Direct Marketing) (2012) Contact Centre of the Year (Merit) (2012) The Internet Show E-Commerce Website Awards – Finalist (2011) Networking Times Master Networker (2011) Recognition as one of the leading direct selling companies in Indonesia, by DUIT! Entrepreneur Magazine (2010) CaseTrust (Storefront) Accreditation for Good Business Practices (2009) 11
THE BEGINNING
In the mid-90s, Vijay Eswaran and Joseph ‘Japadas’ Bismark, two young men from drastically different backgrounds, came together in business and friendship. After some success in network marketing with an American company that was doing very well in the Philippines, the two joined forces and their group – the V Team – soon became the largest revenue earner for the company. At one point, they realised that the American firm was being dishonest with them and, after all efforts to resolve the situation failed, the V Team and a few of their leaders sat around Vijay’s kitchen to discuss the next steps. What were they going to tell their team? They did not choose the easy way out – with the fate of 1,500 team members at stake and a liability of over $250,000 US, the two young men and their core team members decided to start their own company. On that fateful day in September 1998 at the Philippine Stock Exchange Centre (formerly Tektite Towers) in Manila, the company known today as QNET was born. And as they say, ‘The 12
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QNET launches its QVI Club brand of holiday packages and subsequently partners with one of the world’s leading providers of products and services in the travel and leisure industries.
QNET redefines direct selling by being one of the first Asian companies in the industry to adopt e-commerce. Product portfolio expands to include luxury watches, jewellery, collectible coins and numismatic medallions.
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QNET secures a landmark deal for official marketing rights to the 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan coin programme. The company is also appointed by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations as an exclusive worldwide agent of the FAO Gold Coins Programme.
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QNET donates 10 million Baht to the Tsunami Relief Fund in Thailand.
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QNET launches the very first Amezcua Bio Disc and Chi Pendant.
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QNET becomes the Official Direct Selling Supporter of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League (ACL) for the 2009-2012 season. QNET introduces its Home Care product line, including the HomePure 7-Stage Water Filtration System.
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QNET, through RYTHM Foundation, plays an active role in relief operations throughout countries affected by the December 2004 Asian tsunami.
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QNET is honourably appointed as a licensed distributor of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) commemorative coin programme for 89 countries.
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QNET becomes the key sponsor and partner of the QIMeritus Mahara team in the first annual GP2 Asia Series 2008.
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QNET expands its consumer product lines with new items in Personal Care, Home Care and Nutrition. This push is also reflected in NSF certifications for HomePure – an industry accreditation that certifies the products’ exemplary standards.
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QNET signs historic longterm partnership with Virgin Racing as the official Direct Selling Supporter of Virgin Racing for the F1 World Championship. QNET begins operation from QI Tower, QNET’s own building in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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QNET launches Q10, its new Compensation Plan that allows for ten ways to earn. QNET signs on Martina Hingis, former Women’s Number One World Tennis Champion, as Brand Ambassador.
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QNET becomes the Official Direct Selling Partner of Manchester City Football Club, the 2013-2014 Barclays Premier League Champions.
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QNET announces Cheick Sallah Cisse, the Ivorian Olympic Taekwondo Champion, as Brand Ambassador.
QNET extends its partnership with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) with another one-year contract. QNET extends its partnership with Manchester City FC as its Official Direct Selling Partner with a five-year contract. QNET launches Zayn Air Purifier, its latest revolutionary home care product. Malou Caluza is named the new QNET CEO, the first woman in the company to hold this title. QI Group launches its very own football club, Petaling Jaya City FC (PJ City FC), with QNET as the main sponsor.
QNET is named the Official Broadcast Partner of the 17th International Indian Academy Awards (IIFA).
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QNET is named the Title Sponsor of the 4th Asian Men’s Champions Trophy hosted by the Malaysian Hockey Confederation.
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QNET is named the Official Direct Selling Partner of Total CAF Champions League, Total CAF Confederations Cup, and the Total CAF Super Cup. QNET became the first sleeve partner for Manchester City Women’s Football Club for the Women’s Super League 1.
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QNET hosts its first-ever major online event, V-Convention Connect, which saw more than 200,000 attendees from 50 countries. QNET launches the new Physio Radiance Skincare line & Visage+ facial device, and the Belite 123 weight management programme. QNET also introduces the Bernhard H. Mayer PowerMaster First and new Cimier QNETCity Collection.
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THE QNET COMMITMENT HELPING DISTRIBUTORS BUILD A SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS Our mission is to educate, inform and train our distributors to uphold the highest standards in conducting their business. As aspiring entrepreneurs not only are you striving for financial independence, you are leading a wave of change. We promote a strict Code of Ethics to our distributors as a guide in professional business practices. Our pledge is to develop industry leaders who serve as role models to others. To support our growing network of distributors in building a professional and sustainable business, we have established a programme called QNETPRO. This initiative includes training programmes, online seminars, social media campaigns and videos to create awareness and educate our distributors about the direct selling industry and the right way to build the QNET business. Our goal? To help every QNET Distributor build a business that stands the test of time.
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TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR LIFE If you love helping others take charge of their health, wealth, and happiness, and getting paid for it, QNET offers an unparalleled opportunity.
We offer: • Exclusive, life-enhancing products developed by reputed international experts • Multilingual business tools and marketing materials • Training programmes – online and offline • Social Media Resources • Multilingual Customer Support • Mobile Business App • Sales Rewards and Incentives • Competitive Compensation Plan To earn an income with QNET, our distributors practice four disciplines: REFER, REPEAT, RISE and RETAIN
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STEP COMMISSION
EARLY PAYOUT
REPEAT SALES COMMISSION
The QNET Compensation Plan pays commissions and incentives to distributors not only for the sales they personally generate, but also for those generated by their teams. These referrals include retail customers (who only buy the products) and others who sign up as Independent Representatives (who buy products and join your sales team to sell more).
QNET’s exclusive range of consumer products is created specifically to support your health and wellness. Regular use gives you the full benefits, and consistent product sales bring in Repeat Sales commissions!
RISE MONTHLY RANK ADVANCEMENT AND MAINTENANCE
Challenges make the path that leads to achievement. At QNET, distributors can advance through seven ranks in the Achievers’ Club after completing specific monthly goals. The higher the rank, the higher the sales commissions.
RETAIN RANK MAINTENANCE BONUS YEAR-ROUND INCENTIVES
QNET rewards those who build a strong sales team and maintain their rank. Being a part of the Achievers’ Club takes discipline, hard work and, most importantly, consistency. Getting into this club is the first step; the real achievement is staying in and advancing.
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HOME & LIVING
WELLNESS
PERSONAL CARE & BEAUTY
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OUR PRODUCTS
QNET’s products are designed to help people take charge of their health and improve their lives. Our Research & Development teams work with an international panel of experts and scientists to source and develop the highest quality of products. When you buy a product from QNET, you join a global community of people with a shared objective: To live the best life by finding a balance between body, mind, and spirit.
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TECHNOLOGY
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We empower you by giving you the means to: • Protect your home and your family from increasing environmental pollution with our Home & Living products • Proactively take care of your health and well-being with our Health & Wellness products • Glow with vitality and present your best self through our Personal Care products • Enjoy incredible getaways with your loved ones and connect with the world around you with our Holiday products • Begin your journey of personal growth and develop your skills with our e-learning programmes • Aspire to Live your best life with our stunning range of Watches & Jewellery With QNET’s products and services, not only will you experience a new way of life, you’ll discover a whole new you. 22
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LOGISTICS
QNET’s products account for over 60,000 sq. ft. of warehouse space across five international business hubs supported by an advanced warehouse management system (SAP). We ship approximately 50,000 products per month to more than 100 countries worldwide, all of which are supported by 100% quality checks for inbound and outbound shipments. Information from QNET’s Integrated Logistics System is synced into the Virtual Office of all our distributors, allowing you to track your shipment online in real time. We also work with approximately 40 stockists around the globe to help you with product pick-ups in your location. GLOBAL HUBS • Malaysia • United Arab Emirates (UAE) • Russia • Netherlands • Turkey
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TECHNOLOGY POWERED BUSINESS Our platform integrates sales with digital payments, an e-wallet, a Virtual Office with the latest business tools and a dashboard to monitor sales performance, providing you with all you need to start your business. Here are some important initiatives QNET has taken to improve your customer experience: 1. Data Security – QNET has achieved the TRUSTe Privacy Seal, a certification that demonstrates our data management system fulfils international standards for best practices. Your data is safe with us. 2. eStore Performance – QNET partnered with Hitachi to strengthen our data processing and improve the performance of our eStore. 3. User Experience – Dynatrace has been a key QNET partner for the past five years to help us monitor, track and optimise every transaction. Their AI-powered solution helps us detect and resolve performance issues before they impact our customers. As one of the early adopters of technology in direct selling, QNET paved the way for the e-commerce revolution that is now commonplace in the industry. On a daily average, the QNET website receives thousands of unique visitors and millions of page views. Our mobile-friendly website www.qnet.net is available in multiple languages and is the gateway into your Virtual Office.
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QNET MOBILE APP Easy Access. Simple Use. Smart Business.
The QNET Mobile App is your partner in this journey to success, bringing all the most important aspects of the business into one digital hub. This app allows you to run your business from the palm of your hand, anywhere in the world. Designed to help you find all the information you need faster and easier. All these and more are available on your QNET Mobile App: 1. Business Updates and Reminders Get the latest promo info, exclusive updates, and reminders through push notifications 2. Shopping Buy your favourite QNET products with just a few taps. You can also view product information, sort QNET products, and review your order history details on-the-go! 3. Business Tracking Keep track of your sales and commission earnings 4. Rank Dashboard Access detailed information about rank advancement and maintenance requirements 5. E-Voucher Redemption Redeem exclusive QNET products using your e-Voucher points. 6. Multi-lingual The app is currently available in 5 languages (English, French, Arabic, Bahasa Indonesia and Russian) with more language options coming soon! The QNET Mobile App is available for both iOS and Android platforms. 28
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vtube is an online video sharing platform dedicated to direct selling. From inspiring stories and exclusive V-Convention content to announcements, product reviews, and more, vtube houses hundreds of online videos that serve as great training tools to help one achieve success in direct selling. vtube is accessible on desktops, laptops, tablets, and via mobile through the vtube app available from the Google Play Store or App Store. Connect with Independent Representatives from all over the world through vtube!
Information about QNET, our products, and the QNET business opportunity is available online in over 30 owned digital assets. Website: Our official QNET website provides distributors, prospects and the general public with all information about QNET and our products and services, including our Policies and Procedures and Code of Ethics Blog: QNET’s official blog, QBuzz, is available in six languages across seven regions and provides you with the latest news, product highlights and event updates from around the world. Social Media: Engage with QNET on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and more!
Features: • 24/7 access to video library • Multilingual subtitle options: English, Arabic, Bahasa-Indonesian, Farsi, French, Kurdish, Russian, Sinhala, Tamil, Turkish, Vietnamese • Create your own channel • Create a playlist • Upload unlimited number of videos • Publish video settings (Public or Private) • Option to allow, disable, or approve comments on your videos • Earn activity points to redeem products on VShoppe Visit www.the-v.net/vtube today!
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TRAINING AND BUSINESS TOOLS At QNET, we provide our distributors a wide range of tools to help you understand the business, our products and professional practices. Available in your Virtual Office, these tools include: • Starter Kit • Company Profile • Product Guides • Product Videos • Product Presentations • Business Presentations • Policies & Procedures (P&P) • Compensation Plan Presentations • IR Business Card • aspIRe Magazine (Official QNET Magazine for IRs) • Code of Ethics
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PRODUCT TRAINING We believe that to promote or sell a product effectively, one must understand all aspects of it. QNET has been conducting product training programmes and webinars around the world in multiple languages, with experts on hand to answer any questions you may have. QNET’s product trainers have adapted to travel restrictions by taking their training programmes online and using social media and other digital tools to share knowledge. QNET uses webinars, Facebook and Instagram Live sessions, social media Q&A, Zoom video interviews with experts and much more to help our global community of distributors turn into product experts themselves.
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EVENTS AND TRAINING PROGRAMMES
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One of the most important aspects of a direct selling business is the ability to educate, inform and inspire our people. Supporting QNET in this endeavour is The V, an organisation that represents the voice of our network of independent representatives. The V provides on-ground engagement across different regions, conceptualises and manages training programmes, events and conventions. Main programmes by The V include: • V-Conventions • Leadership Camps • Networking Seminars • Education and Awareness Programmes • Servant Leadership Initiatives • Virtual Events
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OUR SUCCESS STORIES V Partner Donna Imson-Lecaroz
V Partner Adly Hassan I believe the biggest benefit of being in QNET is having the freedom to choose – the people we work with, to choose the time we work at, to choose the places. It’s not like being trapped in a job where I don’t have any options when it comes to who I work with, where I work, and when. In QNET, I have the options. In our industry, I have the options. This is very much a relief to everyone – that we have the freedom to choose, and the more we are free, the more fun we can have.
What I love about QNET and direct selling is, unlike normal businesses, I can exponentially increase my results, because I’m no longer doing business by myself. Here, I get to help other people become successful, too. Our business is founded on professional relationships and I value these so much. Your success is based on the strength of your relationships and your authenticity. The more of these you have, the higher the chances for your business to thrive.
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V Partner Sathi Senathirajah The most fun thing that I got from this industry is that I have friends in more than 150 countries. I land in Africa, people pick me up from the airport. They take me home. They feed me. Any country I go to, I have friends because of this industry. If I was in a job and I go to a country, I only meet my colleagues from the office, and then that’s all – meeting finished. But here, they take me home. I know their kids. Their kids call me ‘Uncle Sathi.’ I know their wives, I know their husbands, and we have so much fun. This business has given me so much – the relationships that I have built all over the world – it’s priceless, and that’s why this business is so much fun.
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V Partner Mohannad Qais When I joined QNET, at first, everything I did was for my own personal gain. But QNET is not only about me. I may have only wanted to earn by myself but I learned the greatest lesson of RYTHM – Raise Yourself To Help Mankind. If I helped my team get what they want, I would get what I wanted. QNET was born out of love and ethics.
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Associate V Partners Shipra & Neeraj
Associate V Partner Dauren Issabayev
Associate V Partner Narjis Ryweck
Associate V Partner Cynthia Nilam
We had seen lots of ups and downs in our married life. We dealt with many financial constraints. Perhaps all those hardships played a role at a subconscious level in our determination to succeed. Our decision to join QNET after discovering it proved right in this regard. We have experienced immense success in this business.
Life before QNET was pretty ordinary. I woke up every day, went to work to earn just enough money to support myself and my family. I did not even think about big plans! At QNET, my dreams became goals, with deadlines. Furthermore, knowing that my team see me as their role model made me set another goal— to become a better version of myself so I can continuously inspire them. I now wake up with a much bigger purpose.
The beauty about being in QNET and this business is that you don’t need everyone to understand you. You just need a handful of people to get what you are doing in the beginning, and more and more people will understand you as long as you are firm and stubborn and believe in yourself and believe in what you’re doing. QNET changed my life 180 degrees since I joined it.
Our industry is about helping people. It is very important to be able to empower our teams. This is how I have come to realise that the twenty-year journey with QNET and The V has made me grow into a better leader. And I lead by being there for people during times where it is truly needed, and I empower people by empowering myself, too.
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QNET is bound together by the concept of RYTHM – Raise Yourself to Help Mankind. This is our purpose. Our Founders have always advocated the need to work towards a goal beyond financial success; to make a positive impact and a lasting change. This is the driving force of the RYTHM Foundation, the social impact initiative of the QI Group. RYTHM Foundation invests in communities across the globe through strategic partnerships, employee volunteering and community service. The Foundation is guided by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) in our mission to achieve a better and sustainable future for all.
All our projects are anchored in the following SDGs SDG 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all SDG 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls SDG 8: Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all SDG 11: Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals For every product purchased from QNET, a part of the proceeds is donated to RYTHM Foundation to support grassroots projects in many of QNET’s key markets to help bring about sustainable change in local communities. We are also very proud of our customers and Independent Representatives who embody the spirit of RYTHM and pay it forward by supporting underserved communities in their countries. A flagship project of the Foundation is Taarana, a school for children with special needs in Malaysia that provides much needed support to differently abled children and their families. QNET employees and IRs actively help with fundraising for the school, and many employees also make contributions on special occasions, such as personal birthdays and anniversaries.
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INDIA PROJECTS
In India, RYTHM Foundation currently supports projects all over the country in the area of education for children, economic empowerment for rural women and youth development.
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In the sub-Saharan Africa region, RYTHM Foundation currently supports projects across Senegal, Ghana, and Tanzania. These projects support learning and literacy programmes for children, sustainable agriculture and fund awareness programmes on the health risks of Female Genital Mutilation.
SOUTHEAST ASIA PROJECTS
In Southeast Asia, RYTHM Foundation currently supports projects across Malaysia, Indonesia and Vietnam that provide much needed help to children with special needs, children from low income families and vulnerable young boys and girls. Previously, the Foundation has completed projects in Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar, focussed on the education of children, and the empowerment of young girls through skills training programmes.
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SPONSORSHIPS QNET AND MANCHESTER CITY – A LEAGUE OF ITS OWN! Football is a passion, a way of life, and a religion for many. It’s a game that has you at the edge of your seat the entire 90 minutes! Singing the anthem you cherish, cheering and wearing the shirt of the team you have supported for as long as you can remember – it’s an indescribable experience. In 2014, QNET became the Official Direct Selling Partner of Manchester City Football Club (MCFC), our most high-profile sports sponsorship ever.
In 2018, QNET became the first sleeve partner of the Manchester City Women’s Football Club (MCWFC) for the Premier League and the Women’s Super League 1. And in 2019, QNET and MCFC jointly announced the extension of this ground breaking partnership for another five years. The team’s journey to the top has been one of commitment, focus, and teamwork – traits that we admire and endorse at QNET. More than games, more than a passion, sports are a way of life. Hard work, commitment, teamwork, and focus – these are the traits one needs to succeed, both in business and in sports. Over the years, QNET has supported sports such as hockey, Formula One, football, mountaineering, martial arts, motorsports, and also partnered with sporting events in badminton and tennis.
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Manchester City’s focus on giving back to the community through football mirrors our own philosophy of RYTHM (Raise Yourself To Help Mankind), through which we seek to empower people to better their lives and help others do the same. Through this partnership, QNET’s goal is to link the excitement of football and the passion of the fans to the thrill of direct selling and the drive of QNET’s Distributors.
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THE CONFEDERATION OF AFRICAN FOOTBALL – A NEW ERA BEGINS Nothing beats the adrenaline rush as you hear the sound of cheering crowds, the chorus of chants, and the thrill of watching your team battle it out on the field. QNET is the official sponsor of three major African-club league championships: The CAF Total Confederation Cup, the CAF Total Champions League, and the CAF Total Super Cup! Celebrate the joy of football with QNET! The Confederation of African Football (Confédération Africaine de Football) is the biggest of the six continental confederations of FIFA. It represents the national football associations of Africa and runs continental, national, and club competitions.
QNET AND THE MALAYSIAN HOCKEY CONFEDERATION – LEADING THE NATION’S HOCKEY REVOLUTION Hockey has been a popular sport in Malaysia for many years, with a number of national and regional hockey events taking place across the country every year. QNET has been a Strategic Partner of the Malaysian Hockey Confederation (MHC) since 2014. The QNET brand is proudly displayed on the sleeves of the Malaysian National Team in all international tournaments, including the World Cup, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games. QNET is also the Official Sponsor of the Selangor Hockey League, one of Malaysia’s top domestic competitions.
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PJ CITY FOOTBALL CLUB – OUR HOME TEAM Action speaks louder than words for Petaling Jaya City Football Club (PJ City FC) when they made their debut in the Malaysian Super League in early 2019. The team, under the purview of the QI Group and sponsored by QNET, finished a respectable eighth out of twelve teams and have made the cut to remain in the league for the 2020 season. Nicknamed “The Phoenix”, this team aims to be a unifying presence for Malaysia, especially for the local community of Petaling Jaya that inspired its name.
CHETAN KORADA — DRIVING IN THE FAST LANE Chetan Korada is Asia’s first motorsports driver with prosthetic feet to race professionally and to have won a championship. Due to a birth deformity when he was a new-born, Chetan underwent bilateral amputation from the ankles down. Early in life, he accepted the fact that prosthetics were an integral part of his existence. This realisation helped him quickly adapt to the world around him and he went on to pursue his dream of becoming a professional motorsports racer. He is the only differently abled driver in the world to be driving a non-modified race car. Chetan has been racing professionally since 2007 and has participated in and won several championships. He has worked with teams such as WSRF (Wallace Sports Research Foundation), Rams Racing and Meco Motorsports in the past. He finished as the runner-up in MRF FMSCI National championship 2015 (Formula LGB 1300) and Second Runner-Up in MRF FMSCI National racing championship 2017. QNET has always believed in building champions. Chethan’s extraordinary passion and never-saynever spirit caught our attention and we have been supporting him since 2011. His impressive achievements in motorsports coupled with his multiple talents as an entrepreneur and motivational speaker make him a perfect role model for young people from ordinary families. If you put your mind to it, anything is possible. Some of the major championships where Chetan Korada proudly displayed his QNET Colours: • Summer Cup 2009 – Champion • Kart1 2011 - Runner-Up • MMS Mini Enduro 2012 – Winner • MRF National Racing Championship 2015 (F1300) - Runner-Up champion • MRF National Racing Championship 2017 (F1600) - Second Runner-Up • MRF Saloon Series 2020 – Winner 52
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OUR OFFICES OFFICES • HONG KONG • INDONESIA • UAE • THAILAND AFFILIATE COMPANIES • MALAYSIA • PHILIPPINES • RWANDA • CÔTE D’IVOIRE • SINGAPORE FRANCHISE COMPANIES • IRELAND • TURKEY • INDIA • GERMANY AGENTS • KAZAKHSTAN • RUSSIA • TAJIKISTAN • AZERBAIJAN • CAMEROON • TOGO • NIGER • MOROCCO • IRAQ • ALGERIA • KUWAIT • EGYPT • TUNISIA • OMAN • MAURITANIA
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GLOBAL SUPPORT CENTRE (GSC) We support you in 12 languages: Arabic, Cantonese, English, French, Hindi, Bahasa Indonesia, Mandarin, (Bahasa) Melayu, Persian, Russian, Tamil, and Turkish, with more additions all the time.
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