QNET among First to Receive Exclusive URL that will Change the Internet Forever

QNET has secured its own top-level domain .quest, one of only a few hundred companies in the world to be part of the first wave what will eventually transform almost every URL on the Internet.

QNET Chief Information Officer Malcolm Chiu formed part of a panel discussing about the new generic top-level domains (gTLDs) at the Asia Pacific Digital Marketing & gTLD Strategy Congress in Hong Kong last week.

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Malcolm found himself in esteemed company, having the privilege of sitting alongside Senior Legal Counsel Karen Law from Alibaba, the Chinese eCommerce site which by some measures is the biggest online commerce company in the world.

“I am very excited that we have applied for our very own .quest top-level domain, it’s a hybrid of QNET’s global brand and global community. We really look forward to taking full advantage of this for our IRs moving forward,” says Malcolm.

One of the speakers at the Congress, Roland LaPlante from Afilias said in his address that the new top-level domains are a game changer.

“In the future, all companies will want to own their brand domain and move all their online presence there where they have full control. The companies who get their own gTLD in this first round will have a tremendous advantage over the companies who follow which will at least be 24 months away if not more,” said Roland.

QNET has already begun thinking about how it will use the .quest domain but you’re not likely to see it anywhere before early 2015.

Watch this space!
Source: http://qbuzz.qnet.net/2014/05/qnet-among-first-to-receive-exclusive-url-that-will-change-the-internet-forever/

 

QNET MD JR Mayer is ready for #VCON14. Are you?

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrZZw1T4s0s&list=UUfFoVGTheS5V1_2utVxhIEw

 

 

Our New Data Centre provides Performance, Reliability and Security for Your Business

Last year, QNET successfully brought online our second and most advanced data centre ever.
As our network grows and sells more and more QNET products, we’ve had to invest in our systems to cope with the increased number of transactions in the QNET eStore

The new data center considerably upgrades the reliability and security of our eCommerce platform, which  means a better service to you as well as piece of mind that your personal information is safe and secure.
The huge project, which involved two years of planning and development, introduced three layers of security to protect against threats such as denial of service attacks and to provide the scalability, security and fault tolerance necessary for QNET’s enterprise level platform.

Our IT team is committed to building the QNET values of service and integrity into their services.
As a result of this commitment, our online data management bares the TRUSTe privacy seal. TRUSTe certification is a signal to you that we safeguard all personal information and value your online privacy.

 

Source: http://qbuzz.qnet.net/2014/04/our-new-data-centre-provides-performance-reliability-and-security-for-your-business/

 

The Basics of QNET

If you’re just starting your QNET business, there is so much to learn and no time to waste in marketing QNET products and building your network.
We know you’re eager to get started so we’ve made a short must-see orientation video to familiarise you with some important details.
Watch this video and discover more about one of the fastest-growing direct selling companies in the world; learn what you need to do to succeed in the business and start living!

Source: http://blog.qnet.net/2014/04/video-qnet-101-share-this-video-with-prospects-and-newbies/

 

 

Legislation Key for Survival of Direct Selling/Multi-Level Marketing Industry in India

QNET clarifies allegations with regards to Mumbai EOW investigations in India

QNET today welcomed ASSOCHAM’s move clearly indicating the urgent need for legislation/guideline that will help the state governments and the police authorities distinguish between genuine Direct Selling/Multi-Level Marketing companies from fraudulent Direct Selling Pyramids or PONZI Schemes. In a letter addressed to the Finance Minister, Consumer Affairs Minister, Minister for Corporate Affairs and Home Minister, ASSOCHAM highlighted the immediate need for the government to act for the interest of the citizen-consumer, distributors and genuine DS/MLM companies in India. ASSOCHAM reasoned that the confusion is possibly due to RBI sensitizing the state governments that Multi-Level Marketing (MLM) schemes fall under the PCMCS (Banning) Act 1978 but not elucidating clearly that at the operating level violation takes place ONLY when a company collects DEPOSIT through MLM schemes. The gulf of difference between companies selling products and those collecting deposits was not clarified. ASSOCHAM said that this difference needs to be specified so that Direct Selling companies do not face undue harassment.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Ajay Chanam, official spokesperson for QNET in India said, “The Direct
Selling or Multi-level Marketing (DS/MLM) industry took the world by storm offering a radically innovative model of leveraging word- of-mouth marketing, cutting overhead costs of store maintenance and development, product and brand promotion, sales force etc., and instead, offering these typical overhead costs as commissions to its distributors. The industry is immensely successful in providing entrepreneurship opportunities to millions of individuals with an estimated over 7 crore such entrepreneurs in India, who leveraging this opportunity, started their own businesses selling products manufactured or promoted by DSCs. On the other hand, product manufacturing companies which have smaller or zero marketing budgets find the DS/MLM industry a viable alternative platform to launch products – transitioning to traditional retails formats once these products achieve some level of critical mass in terms of demand. Most countries have formulated clear legislative frameworks and clear guidelines protecting both the DSCs and consumers in the process. Citizens have clearly benefited through the self-employment opportunity offered by this industry and China – one of the recent countries in Asia to have ushered a clear legislative framework for the industry having provided licenses to 38 DS/MLM companies is one of the largest markets today.” “QNET through its proprietary eCommerce platform offers this business opportunity to people residing in over 100 countries while adhering to the highest possible, globally accepted, best standards. Strict codes of conduct exist and policies and procedures are reinforced by training so that each one of our many thousand Independent Representatives [IRs] understand the rules governing product sales and abide by the ethical codes of business practice published and promoted by the company. Whenever informed of any regulations been violated we investigate these thoroughly. In appropriate cases, stern action is taken resulting in termination of the IR”, Ajay Chanam added.QNET currently faces investigations basis one complainant who never actually bought any product/service from the company, but due vulnerability posed to DS/MLM companies in this situation, managed to cripple the entire business.

Facts about the allegations around QNET in India

In April 2013, Parmeet Kaur, wife of Gurupreet Singh Anand, filed a complaint against 3 IRs which
affected QNET and its local franchisee Vihaan Direct Selling (India) Pvt. Ltd. [‘Vihaan’] at Oshiwara Police
Station in Mumbai. The complaint alleged that three representatives of Vihaan sold Parmeet Kaur a bio-disc which would be able to ‘help her son’s brain damage’. The three representatives deny misrepresenting any product to Parmeet Kaur as this would be in breach of the agreement they signed with Vihaan. Company records indicate that Parmeet Kaur did not agree to purchase a bio-disc but signed up for an educational
course. This was cancelled by her husband along with the cheque. The three representatives who allegedly misrepresented matters were not amongst those subsequently arrested for fraud! The original complaint made by Parmeet Kaur was withdrawn on 18th May 2013. The fact that Parmeet Kaur’s cheque to pay for the product was cancelled was cited in the police’s closing report which clearly shows that Parmeet Kaur was not a victim and under the circumstances no crime was committed. On 16th August 2013 (3 months after the original complaint was deemed not to be a crime) the complaint was re-filed by Parmeet Kaur’s husband, Gurupreet Singh Anand. This is in spite of the fact that no money changed hands between Parmeet Kaur and Vihaan and there has been no other change in circumstances. Gurupreet Singh Anand confirmed in an interview that he cancelled the purchase before any product (as he claims) was received. This matter was recorded as a ‘No Crime’ by the Police when first reported and there has been no further change in this position. Independent legal review from various top Senior Advocates in Mumbai confirms there is no evidence of any crime.On 16th August 2013, as a result of this complaint by Anand, Vihaan’s office in Bangalore was visited by police officers from the EOW Mumbai. Due absence of a legislative framework which makes the task of differentiating genuine Direct Selling Multi-Level Marketing companies from fraudulent Ponzi schemes that operate in its garb impossible , the EOW seized several million dollars of assets and subsequently arrested nine IR’s, including two couples, and held without charge for weeks. As of 9th December, 2013, all eight IRs were released immediately on bail as soon the judge was able to hear their plea for bail. “Those who misled the police or conspired and promoted the arrests, the freezing of substantial funds and assets based on a transaction, which didn’t actually take place, will be subject of both criminal and
civil complaints and litigation, the nature of which is presently under review”, said Ajay Chanam, Spokesperson for QNET in India.

 

QNET Felicitates Mr. Narayanan Krishnan for Akshaya Home

Akshaya Home provides shelter, food and care to around 400 destitute and homeless in-andaround Madurai

QNET, a pioneer in e-commerce based direct selling, through its CSR arm RYTHM Foundation today felicitated Mr. Narayanan Krishnan, a CNN top ten hero for the year 2010 for his tireless effort in providing shelter, food and care for the helpless, homeless, sick, elderly, mentally-ill and destitute in-and-around Madurai in Tamil Nadu.
Mr. Krishnan is an Indian chef-turned-social worker who has pursued this cause for over a decade now and recently, through donations received from various organizations, inaugurated the Akshaya Home spread over a 60,000 sq.ft. area campus in Nagartheertham, Kodimangalam village, Madurai on the 9th of May 2013. RYTHM foundation donated a total of USD 65,000 to further this mission. In recognition of this donation, Mr. Krishnan named the block housing the kitchen, dining and store-room as ‘RYTHM Block’. Ms. Donna Imson, Executive Chairperson of QNET and also a Trustee for RYTHM foundation felicitated Mr. Krishnan by awarding him a ‘Certificate-of-Merit’ today after a guided tour of the facility housing over 400 residents. Mr. Krishnan was awarded QNET’s V-RYTHM Award in 2011, a prize given to humanitarians that epitomize charity, compassion and mercy. He promptly announced he would spend the USD 25,000
award money to complete construction of the facility. Shortly afterwards, Ms. Imson visited Madurai to spend a day feeding the homeless alongside Mr. Krishnan, and QNET pledged to pay the additional USD 40,000 in building costs required. Speaking on the occasion Mr. Narayanan Krishnan said, “I am equally touched and encouraged by this gesture. The donations received from QNET’s RYTHM foundation helped us complete the block that houses the kitchen, dining and store-room areas measuring 3,000 sq.ft. where we serve three meals and tea to over 400 people every day. Ms. Donna’s visit after the formal inauguration in May earlier is indicative of the active interest QNET has in our purpose.” Also speaking on the occasion Ms. Donna Imson commented, “From the first time we met Narayanan Krishnan, we have been humbled by the impact one man’s actions can have on the community. His selflessness, dedication and commitment to serving others are truly inspiring. Krishnan is truly making a difference and we are happy that QNET is in a position to help him do more.”For more information about how to help Mr. Krishnan and Akshaya ease the suffering of Madurai’s most needy street people, please visit: www.akshayatrust.org

 

QNET Launches ‘Bernhard H. Mayer’ and ‘CIMIER’ Watches in India

QNET pioneers in e-commerce based direct selling today announced launch of twenty three models from amongst its two range of signature Swiss Watch Brands – Bernhard H. Mayer® (BHM) and CIMIER. While the BHM range has been available in India for some time now, two (2) models launched in December 2012, QNET is adding three (3) additional models in its India e-Store on the 1st of August 2013 and additional six (6) by 15th of September 2013. The CIMIER collection is however being introduced in the India market for the first time and will be available on the India e-Store starting today, 30 July 2013. Sophisticated, stylish and sportively elegant timekeepers, CIMIER watches reflect the perfect blend of quality and outstanding price-performance ratio. A total of fourteen (14) CIMIER models are being launched in India during this phase – six (6) available on the store starting today and the remaining 8 within August 2013.

Bernhard H. Mayer® La Vida Ceramic ladies watch is an ideal choice for the spirited fashionista looking to add some fun to her day. Its unique white  ceramic case is presented with an encrusted bezel of sparkling  cubic  zirconias.  Having  a  smaller  sub-dial  for  seconds adorned with a mother-of-pearl outer ring that sets off the intricate detail of the face piece, this watch has its own flair of modern sophistication. The silver hands feature white illuminating detail, so, telling time is effortless.  BHM watches are priced between Rs. 50,000/-  to Rs. 1,23,000/-. For more details visit www.bhmayer.net

The six models being launched immediately are

1.  Seven Seas Blue Marlin Watch – White Dial

2.  Seven Seas Blue Marlin Watch – Black Dial

3.  ClassMatic Watch – Black Dial

4.  Winglet Reserve de Marche

5.  Day Retrograde Automatic

6.  Seven Seas Sextant – Black Dial

CIMIER watches are priced between Rs. 50,000/- to Rs. 2,23,000/-. For more detailswww.cimier.com

 

QNET Launches F1 Inspired Chairos Grand Prix Watch

QNET today announced the launch of ‘Chairos Grand Prix’ – a watch inspired by Formula 1. This will be a limited edition watch with only 4999 pieces being released in the market out of which 1999 pieces will be released this year. The watch will retail at Rs:49,900. The watch blends precise time-keeping and aesthetics with technical perfection using top grade materials and precision detailing. It’s an ideal choice for the fashion-conscious all the way to the sports lover.
Speaking on the occasion Mr. Ajay Chanam official spokesperson for QNET in India said “The
CHAIROS Grand Prix watch brings the grandeur and pace of the Formula 1 series to your wrist.
Along with being a style statement, it is packed with features for that fast-paced life. You wear
your speed! ”

A watch par excellence

The Chairos Grand Prix is a Sports Chrono Watch and characterizes this high adrenaline sport.
The colour blend of red, black and white is inspired by the F1. The surgical grade 316 stainless
steel casing prevents any contamination and the watch is further protected by a scratch-proof
Sapphire Crystal coating which has an anti-reflective layer as well. The straps are made of
silicone PU for a strong yet sophisticated look. The watch comes with a 3-step disc dial and is
water-resistant up to 100 meters. The tachymeter can be set to the speed of a car and the
Digital Frequency Control (DCF) helps with time adjustment.
The Chairos Grand Prix comes in a unique and specially designed tire packaging giving it a class
of its own.

Key Information
Case and Crown: Stainless steel 316 L
Glass: Scratchproof sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
Strap: Black Silicon – PU strap
Functions: Hour, Minute, Second, Chronograph
Water resistance: 10 ATM
Movement: Japan Quartz Miyota OS1A
Limited edition:4999 pcs
Retail Price: Rs:49,900/-Availability: – Exclusively only through QNET’s e-Commerce Direct
Selling Network

 

QNET Launches Chairos Trendz Energii Watches in India

QNET pioneers in e-commerce based direct selling today announced launch of ‘Chairos Trendz Energii Watches’ in India- an addition to its Chairos range of signature luxury watches. A blend of trendy innovative designing and unmatched performance caters to the style demand of the fashion conscious youth in India. The watch has state of art features like Far-Infrared, Negative-Ion and Magnetic Technologies which help people lead a better and healthier life. The silicone used in the watch is infused with negative ion powder emitting 1000 ions per cubic cm. Wearing a magnetic watch is a non-invasive way of applying beneficial magnetic fields to the body and the unipolar neodymium magnets emitting 1000-1200 gauss is ideal and safe for continuous wearing.
The new CHAIROS® Trendz Enerjii Watch with far-infrared, negative ion and magnetic technologies helps you deal with challenges of  modern day living. Negative ions have an invigorating effect on the human body and created naturally by energy associated with rolling surf, waterfalls and lightning. In nature, a waterfall base typically generates around 3000 ions/cm3 , mountain peak 2000 ions/cm 3, countryside 1500 ions/cm3 and office building 150 ions/cm3. Wearing the watch is a way of having a source of negative ions within a city environment where one doesn’t typically have access to natural sources. Far Infrared (FIR) is the invisible band of energy from
the sun’s spectrum that we feel as warmth. The watch absorbs energy from various sources and releases it for gentle warming to help support circulation.

Specifications
Case & Crown: – Black plastic
Case back: – Press-Fit stainless steel
Glass: – Mineral Crystal
Bracelet:- Black silicon with Far-Infrared & negative Ion powder inside, 3 pieces metal pipe at each side,
2 pieces Stainless steel loops, 2 pieces magnet on each loop back
Functions: – Date, Hour, Minute and Second
Diameter: – 30.6 mm
Water Resistance: – 3 ATM ( 30 metres/100 feet)
Movement: – Japan Quartz- AL32
Retail Price: Rs.7,500/-Availability: – Exclusively only through QNET’s e-Commerce Direct Selling Network

 

Regain your Skin’s Youthfulness with Physio Radiance ReplenisH

Replenish and protect your skin from ageing with the new Physio Radiance ReplenisH — a 4 step skin rejuvenation system that helps your skin self-regulate, selfregenerate and self-repair naturally. A 100% hypoallergenic, advanced skin care range, Physio Radiance ReplenisH contains Negative Hydrogen (H-) – the world’s smallest and most effective anti-oxidant, along with a select group of highly penetrative active ingredients that strengthen your skin at cellular, intercellular and organ levels. Unlike other skin-care products in the market, Physio Radiance ReplenisH is absolutely free from dangerous parabens, preservatives and other toxic ingredients, making it an effective, yet safe method to smoothen wrinkles and to keep your skin looking naturally younger. Introduced and marketed by QNET in India exclusively through QNET Independent Representatives -Physio Radiance ReplenisH range has been researched, developed and produced by Laboratoires Schwartz, France. The Physio Radiance ReplenisH skin-care regimen comprises four simple steps to a healthy glowing skin
–
Step 1 –Clean your skin with the creamy Comfort Emulsion Cleanser which emulsifies on contact
with damp skin, leaving it feeling clean, soft and fresh, even enhancing your complexion in just a
matter of seconds.

Step 2 –Tone and re-mineralize your skin with the Remineralising Toner Lotion which freshens
and prepares your skin for further treatment.

Step 3 –Bring firmness and density to your skin with Extreme Anti-Oxidant Serum and it’s
extreme concentration of powerful, anti-aging active ingredients.

Step 4 – Protect your skin with the light and silky Radiance Enhancer Day & Night Fluid which
forms a protective veil that cares for your skin throughout the day and night.

 Physio Radiance ReplenisH utilizes body’s own functions to stimulate the natural rejuvenation of the skin. Free radicals in our bodies oxidize molecules and DNA by stealing electrons to become stable, ageing the molecules in the process. The powerful anti-oxidant properties of Negative Hydrogen (H-) neutralizes these free radicals and slows the skin’s natural ageing process. It also acts as an energy booster to skin cells by providing spare electrons needed for cellular energy production. The higher energy makes your skin blossom and performs at its best. The Negative Hydrogen (H-) in the product is protected from temperature and contamination through a patented microencapsulation technology which encases it in small hydrophobic balls, fitted into state-of-the-art airless bottles.Physio Radiance ReplenisH uses hypo-allergens of the highest standards to protect the skin from the harmful effects of pollution such as allergies and rashes. The ReplenisH range also contains Fucoïdan, for protecting the skin against infection and helping it regain density and firmness; Calcium, which

comforts and hydrates your skin; Aquaxyl for balancing the skin’s moisture systems and MATRIXYL 3000
for its property as the best fibroblast activator. Physio Radiance ReplenisH offers your skin the optimal physiological protection and replenishment it needs. It is suited for both men and women all skin types. In India Physio Radiance ReplenisH skin-care range comes in pack of four products and is available at www.qnetindia.in at a retail price of Rs. 16,341/-Individual products can also be purchased separately with price range starting Rs.3000/ – onwards.