FAQs: Opportunity and Prosperity Plan

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How do I become an Akea Consultant?
Are Akea Consultants employees of the company?
May I cancel my account at any time?
How much does it cost to become an Akea Consultant?
What do I get when I enroll?
Do Akea Consultants have to make minimum purchases?
What are the benefits, excluding wholesale price, of signing up as an Akea Consultant?
Is there an annual renewal?

What is a sponsor/enroller?
I don’t like my sponsor, can I change sponsorship?

What is Autoship?
Describe the Akea Autoship program.
Can I change my Akea Autoship program any time?
Why does Akea charge sales tax on orders?

How do I order business cards/business tools and items needed for my Akea business?
What kind of training can I expect from Akea?
How do I learn more about the products?

Can I build my business online?
How do I enroll new Consultants and Preferred Customers?
Is there a limit on how many people I can sponsor or enroll?
What sales tools can I purchase in my Akea Business Office for my business?
Can I create my own sales tools and websites?

If I want to start having meetings myself in my local community, how do I get started?
I would like to work with others in my city and attend meetings – what do I do?

What is the Prosperity Plan?
What makes the Akea Prosperity Plan a world class compensation plan?
What do I need to do to qualify for the financial rewards of the Prosperity Plan?
What is the full definition of Active stated in the Prosperity Plan?
Do I make commissions on my own purchases?

How do I get paid?
Can a paper check be issued?
What if I don’t meet the payout minimums?
Will I have to pay taxes on the income I make?
Why must I give my social security number?
When are commissions paid?

Can I have more than one Akea business?
Can I be an Akea Consultant and work in another direct selling business?
Can I sell Akea products in a retail store?
How old must I be to become an Akea Consultant?
Are you in other countries?

Becoming an Akea Independent Consultant

How do I become an Akea Consultant?
To become an Akea Consultant, you must be sponsored by a current Akea Consultant. You can enroll on your Sponsor’s Akea replicated website or fax a Consultant Application and Agreement to Akea at 919.981.6111. There are three Business Pack options from which to choose when enrolling.

Are Akea Consultants employees of the company?
No, Akea Consultants are Independent Business Owners.

May I cancel my account at any time?
Yes. To cancel you may notify Akea Care by contacting Akea Care by email at akeacare@akealife.com. All cancellation requests must be in writing, signed and dated.

How much does it cost to become an Akea Consultant?
There are four options from which to choose, ranging in cost from $79 for the Economy Pack to $299 for the Business Builder Pack, which includes all of the tools and a large assortment of products to help successfully build your Akea business.

What do I get when I enroll?
As an Akea Consultant your enrollment pack will include product, one blender bottle (or more, depending on pack purchased), the 60-Day Challenge, Business Tools including your personalized replicated website, product brochure and Quick Pack sample (or boxes of samples depending on pack purchased).

Do Akea Consultants have to make minimum purchases?
No, but in order to remain Active and qualify to receive commissions, consultants must maintain at least 50 Personal Volume (PV) monthly. If a Consultant is not Active, he/she receives no commissions from his/her downline. 100PV is required monthly to be Paid-As a Senior Director or higher.

What are the benefits, excluding wholesale price, of signing up as an Akea Consultant?
Consultants can sponsor new consultants, build a downline, and earn commissions and bonuses as well as enjoy many additional financial rewards.

Is there an annual renewal?
Yes, the annual renewal fee is $24.99 every 12 months (on the anniversary of your enrollment date). Your first year is included in the cost of enrolling.

 Sponsors

What is a Sponsor?
Your Sponsor is the Consultant who introduced you to Akea and enrolled you as a consultant.

I don’t like my sponsor, can I change sponsorship?
No. In order to change sponsorship, you must terminate your current business and remain inactive for a period of six months. After six months you are eligible to re-enroll.

 Autoship / Product Ordering

What is Autoship?
Autoship is an optional program in which Consultants or Preferred Customers sign up to receive an automatic monthly shipment of Akea products.

Describe the Akea Autoship program.
Akea’s autoship program is all about convenience. When you sign up for a monthly autoship, your first autoship order will be shipped one month from your initial enrollment date, and each month thereafter.

Can I change my Akea Autoship program any time?
Yes. You may change your products and the ship date for the following month. Log into your Business Office and click on the Autoship link to make changes.

Why does Akea charge sales tax on orders?
Akea is required to charge sales tax on all purchases made by Consultants, Preferred Customers, and Direct Customers, and remit the taxes charged to the respective states. When a Consultant purchases products from Akea, Akea will collect sales tax based on the sale price to the Consultant or customer.

 Business Tools / Training

How do I order business cards/business tools and items needed for my Akea business?
Go online, sign into your Business Office, go to the Resources link, and look for the “Business Cards” link where you can order. Place your order online and cards will be sent direct to you. There are other business supply options, which are designed to your support your Akea business, available in the Business Office, as well.

What kind of training can I expect from Akea?
Akea believes in the motto: “You’re in business for yourself, but not by yourself.” It is important to check the your Business Office to review all of the training support and tools that are available to you. We have training and opportunity conference calls, webinars and meetings in certain areas of the country. Check the Akea Events Calendar for details, dates and locations. Don’t forget about your Sponsor! Sponsors are there for your support, as well.

How do I learn more about the products?
Akea offers several resources for product information:

1. Take the product personally to become familiar with it.
2. Watch the Akea DVD (included when you enroll with the Business Builder Pack, or available to purchase separately with a minimum quantity of 5 DVDs).
3. Review the website (product FAQs).
4. Review the training materials that arrive in your enrollment kit, via email, and on the website.
5. Review the Product Brochure.
6. Review the label information.
7. Make sure you are attending meetings or listening to the training calls, whether live or recorded, with guest speakers who will educate you on the creation and design of Essentials (listen to recorded product training calls located on the website), as well as training on the Prosperity Plan.

 Building My Business

Can I build my business online?
You are able to build your business online; however, there are limitations to advertising and using certain sites to sell or advertise your Akea business and products. Refer to Akea’s Policies and Procedures document (in the Resources section of your Business Office) for guidelines.

How do I enroll new Consultants and Preferred Customers?
All of your business can be conducted through your Akea replicated website to make it easy and real-time. Customers can order their Akea products and potential team members can sign up on your website.

Is there a limit on how many people I can sponsor or enroll?
No, you may sponsor as many people as you like.

What sales tools can I purchase in my Akea Business Office for my business?
Go to your Akea Business Office and order items needed to support your business. You will find all of the marketing, business materials and sales tools you need to succeed in your Akea business.

Can I create my own sales tools and websites?
No. Akea provides a replicated website and various sales tools that can assist you in building your Akea business.

 Meetings

If I want to start having meetings myself in my local community, how do I get started?
The best way is to get guidance from your Sponsor. There are many places that are affordable where you can meet with your prospects. You can even meet them at a local coffee shop or community center in your area. When you have a large group in your area, you can negotiate rates at a local hotel and split the costs with your team members so that all guests are free.

I would like to work with others in my city and attend meetings – what do I do?
All events (meetings) are posted on the website. You may call Akea Care (akeacare@akealife.com or 919.981.6110 x77) for a local Consultant in your area if you do not have a local point of contact.

 Prosperity Plan

What is the Prosperity Plan?
The Akea Prosperity Plan is Akea’s Binary compensation plan which may be found in the Opportunity section of the website.

What makes the Akea Prosperity Plan a world class compensation plan?
There are many reasons, and once you review the Prosperity Plan you will see the many benefits. This plan was designed to pay often and early, and reward you for developing an organization of others like you. The plan pays infinitely deep and also rewards you for your Preferred Customers.

What do I need to do to qualify for the financial rewards of the Prosperity Plan?
You need to meet the requirements and qualifications of the plan at each title, as well as maintain your Active status. Active means you have 100PV in any given month.

What is the full definition of Active stated in the Prosperity Plan?
Active: A Consultant must maintain at least 50 Personal Volume (PV) monthly to be considered Active. If a Consultant is not active, he/she receives no commissions form his/her downline. 100-PV is required monthly to be Paid-As a Senior Director or higher.

Do I make commissions on my own purchases?
In general, no. If eligible, your Sponsor will receive commissions on your qualified purchases. However, if your PV is greater than 100 in a given month, your excess PV will be applied to your weak leg volume. So, you can potentially earn Team Commissions on your own purchases, provided they create PV in excess of 100.

 Receiving Payments

How do I get paid?
The default commission payout method for commissions and bonuses is by check. Other payout types are via direct payment onto a Company-sponsored debit card, or via direct deposit into Consultants’ bank accounts. The minimum amounts and associated fees for each commission payout type are set forth below.

Can a paper check be issued?
Yes, you may request payment by hard-copy check. There is a $100 minimum payout and a $5.00 processing fee for each hard-copy check.

What if I don’t meet the payout minimums?
If commissions due are below the minimums, the balance due will accumulate until the minimum is met.

Will I have to pay taxes on the income I make?
Yes. Independent Consultants will be responsible for any income tax. Akea will issue a 1099.

Why must I give my social security number?
This is for tax purposes. Akea will issue a 1099 for the calendar year earnings once you reach $600 or more.

When are commissions paid?
All commissions and bonuses will be paid weekly. The weekly commission period runs from Monday at 12:01am Eastern time to Sunday at midnight Eastern time. Commissions for period X will be processed the Thursday following the end of the commission period (i.e., 4 days later). Funds will be available as follows:

• Paycards: Funds will appear on Akea paycards on the same day; i.e., Thursday
• Checks: Checks will be mailed on Thursday via US Postal Service.
• Direct Deposit (ACH): Direct deposits will appear in your bank account within one business day, typically on Friday, provided Thursday and/or Friday are not bank holidays.

 Miscellaneous

Can I have more than one Akea business?
No. As published in the Akea Policies and Procedures, there can only be one Akea business per Consultant per household.

Can I be an Akea Consultant and work in another direct selling business?
Yes. However, if a Consultant is engaged in other non-Akea direct selling programs, it is the responsibility of the Consultant to ensure that his or her Akea business is operated entirely separate and apart from any other program. Please see the Akea Policies and Procedures for further information.

Can I sell Akea products in a retail store?
Akea products may NOT be sold in retail stores.

How old must I be to become an Akea Consultant?
You must be of legal age in the state in which you reside.

Are you in other countries?
Currently Akea is only operational in the USA.