Learn More About Amway

Straight facts and real answers.

The Company


Things you may not know about the internet’s #1 Health and Beauty retailer!
  • We’re definitely #1 in North America. For four consecutive years, we’ve been ranked first in online health and beauty sales in the Internet Retailer “Top 500 Guide.”
  • We sell over 450 products!
  • Until this year, we were known as Quixtar Inc. in North America. Now, we once again share the Amway name with a global network that’s active in over 80 countries and territories.
  • Worldwide, Amway provides more than 3 million people the opportunity to be entrepreneurs.
  • Amway is part of the Alticor group of companies. In 2007 Alticor had more than $7 billion in global sales. Altogether, Alticor directly employs over 13,000 people around the world.
  • Amway was founded by the DeVos and Van Andel families, who are among North America's most innovative entrepreneurs.

The Opportunity



What is the AmwayTM opportunity?
Your chance to build your own business the way you want it – while you’re supported by the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar business.

How do I get involved?
By becoming an Independent Business Owner, or IBO. A current Amway IBO will be happy to sponsor you and get you started in the business. Sign the Guest Book and ask to be connected with an IBO.

How do I make money as an IBO?
As an IBO, you’ll earn income from:
  • Retail markup on product you sell to others.
  • Performance bonuses based on your productivity.
  • Leadership bonuses and other cash awards and business incentives based on your group’s performance.
You’ll also be rewarded if you choose to sponsor other IBOs – just like you were sponsored.

What will I be selling?
A great portfolio of products that you can sell and use – including hundreds of products that are AMWAY exclusives, like:
  • NUTRILITE®, the world's leading brand of vitamin, mineral, and dietary supplements (based on 2007 sales).
  • ARTISTRY®, the billion-dollar prestige brand of skin care and colour cosmetics.

They’re backed by extensive research, more than 516 patents, and a 180-day money-back Satisfaction Guarantee. You can be confident in our products as you build your business.

What kind of support will I get?
Some of the finest professional resources available anywhere – through Amway and your IBO organization. Amway has a broad range of development resources that help you sell products, market and manage your business, and expand your skills as a businessperson. You may also choose materials offered by your IBO organization. And you’re free to take advantage of as many – or as few – of these resources as you want to.