 | | | Author: | | SurprisedReader (---.ipt.aol.com) | | | Date: | | 29.10.07 | |
Internet Marketing Conference aka Storesonline Sending Mailings to Region
Date: October 26, 2006
Internet Marketing Conference aka Storesonline Sending Mailings:
FREE Regional Conference Invitations Being Offered, Educational Warning
Spokane, WA. - October 28, 2006 - It has been brought to TheLocalBBB's attention that consumers throughout the region are receviing unsolicited mailings from the "Internet Marketing Conference" inviting people to a meeting/conference at a local hotel for a free seminar on Internet Income Training. For attending this FREE seminar (which is valued by the company to be $120), you will receive a complimentary meal (given after the 90 minute presentation), a free business organizer (given after the presentation or mailed to you after the event), and FREE training materials. All you have to do is reserve by calling 800-876-1955.
Conference locations in our area include Spokane, WA., Couer d'Alene and Lewiston, Idaho, Walla Walla, Kennewick, and Richland, WA. Most of these conferences are taking place in late October and early November.
Internet Marketing Conference is better known as Galaxy Mall, Inc., Imergent, Inc. and Storesonline, Inc., which has the following contact information: 754 East Technology Ave., Orem, UT, 84097, Telephone: (801) 434-8582, Fax: (801) 226-8848, Web site: www.storesonline.com
This company markets "e-services" to business owners and those who intend to do business on the Internet. The primary method of marketing is a free 90 minute preview presentation, followed by a one-day workshop which requires a registration fee.
Internet training workshop attendees are provided a written workshop guarantee and agreement which outlines the terms and conditions for attending the workshop. Participants should carefully read these terms. At the end of the workshop, attendees are offered a special offer to buy the services and products offered. The offer contains a 3-day right to cancel.
Based on BBB files, this company has received complaints concerning information provided at workshops, the company's refund policy, its customer service, and optional coaching services which are provided by Professional Marketing International (PMI), a separate company.
The company states they are anxious to resolve customer complaints through the e-mail help@myquickresponse.com, or www.myquickresponse.com or by phone at 801-227- 0004. It is BBB policy to encourage consumers to attempt to resolve complaints with a company prior to contacting the Better Business Bureau.
Some consumers have not been satisfied with the company's response to complaints, however when signing up with the company consumers agreed to arbitrate any disputes through the American Arbitration Association (AAA). Therefore, the BBB is unable to pursue complaints when the consumer is not satisfied and refers consumers to www.adr.org, AAA's Web site.
FULL BBB REPORT ON THIS COMPANY AT: www.utah.bbb.org
The history of Storesonline, Inc. includes a number of name changes mergers and acquisitions. The Better Business Bureau of Utah first became aware of a company called Galaxy Mall in 1996. In December of 1996 the company became, "Galaxy Enterprises." In 1999 Galaxy Enterprises was purchased by NetGateway, a technology company, and combined with a company from Canada known as StoresOnline, which had a proprietary e-commerce web site creation tool.
In 2002 at the request of Gateway Computers, the combined company changed its name from NetGateway to Imergent, to reflect the company's goal of bringing technology solutions to emerging businesses. In 2002, the company's StoresOnline Division began using the Galaxy Mall's marketing and training workshops as a way to train people regarding opportunities on the Internet, and selling the StoresOnline website technology.
TIPS
Customers are urged to carefully read all contracts and materials received prior to purchase. Products and services sold by Storesonline are not investment education materials, and the company does not consider its products a business opportunity, or a home-based business.
Consumers who plan to attend free seminars should be aware that in most cases the presenters will promote products and services that are for sale. Products sold at these seminars include self improvement, investment education materials, and home based businesses. Individuals interested in home based businesses need to consider all aspects and costs of starting and operating a business. This may include:
* licensing, advertising, bookkeeping and other related expenses.
In any business venture, area saturation can occur due to a lack of territorial restrictions. In all cases, a wide variation in earnings should be expected. Be sure to read and understand any cancellation policies or guarantees before making a purchase. |
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