I am very pleased and excited to update you on our recent progress at The Affordable Affiliates Network. In the AAN office, or the "Bee Hive" as I like to call it, everybody has been very productive. As we had stated in a previous update, we had an "In-House" as well as an "Outsourced" programming team, each working on our total website completion; Automated Item Allocation and Reporting features, Highly Advanced Administration functions, and Advanced Product Detail Listing (including multiple Charity exposure on each Item page) were just some of the things that needed to be finalized. There is no question that developments have taken longer than we'd hoped for, but do understand that we are not duplicating any other businesses' structure; we've created something fundamentally advanced and absolutely unique, and it is certainly taking it's "own course" in order to reach the high standards I, and the entire AAN Team have envisioned of it!
As we've documented in the past, there have been many obstacles that we've pushed through to get to the point we've gotten to Today, and every day our Team is confronted with other challenges as well. The Key is that every challenge equals another success, and instead of looking for shortcuts, each member of our superb team has consistently fought through these challenges to date in order to inch us closer and closer to that magical finish line.
I accept nothing but perfection, and I want nothing less than the same for all of our valued AAN Members as well.
I will address many different advancements, completions, concerns and other important information below. Before doing so, however, I would just like to briefly Thank our Loyal Members for their Patience, Support, Love, Concern and Overall Respect of our Continued Efforts...
Website Programming / Program Updates
"In-House Team" - Our In-House Programmers have outdone themselves and created a more diverse, feature-rich, user friendly (even for our website admins!) product that more than meets my original intentions and dreams! I am Very Proud of them, and would like to say "Bravo!" to Ted Walther & James Slack for their intelligent and committed efforts!
"Outsourced Team" - The Large Team of Outsourced Programmers we had contracted was managed by our Marketing Coordinator, Shane Harder, and had achieved everything possible under this challenging task; however, they had fallen ever so short of the overwhelming Feature-Rich Model that our In-House team had created. This was a great effort nonetheless, and the Model put forth under this assignment will be archived, possibly to be used in some way, shape, or form at some future point in our timeline. Shane worked diligently through many late evenings throughout this project, accommodating the team's progress (and schedule); my hats off to him and his efforts to see this through!
"Inventory Allocation Module" - This is currently either Completed or near-completion, and I will be sitting with Programmer James Slack later in the day Today (October 8th) to go over every detail pertaining to this fundamental piece of the AAN Puzzle. The "Test Allocation" that we gave access to in our last Update helped us immensely, and I believe it has since evolved into a powerful, stable working model. I am overly committed to the Quality of the final release of this crucial Framework component, and it is I, personally, who will give the final "Go Ahead" upon it's completion. I must iterate that it will not be "turned on" by the influence of impatient Members, and is Not Delayed for the sake of everyones efforts. It must simply and responsibly work "Perfectly" in order for me to give the "Green Light". Now, whether this will this be today, tomorrow, next week or beyond is to be decided by the finished product itself, and VP David Cheyne will announce it in due course. When the Inventory Allocation begins, you will receive an Email for Every Product assigned to You, as well as an Email for Every Sale that occurs within your Inventory, reporting your profits! As the months have continued to elapse, we also would like to remind you that many items have already sold, and will immediately report as "Sold" upon allocation; expect your Back Office to also reflect this activity (should already-sold inventory be randomly placed within your personal account).
"Accounting & Legals" - We are approaching the final stages of the overwhelming task of restructuring multiple years of bookkeeping, and compiling it for a final Audit. Once this Audit has been completed, our Legal Team will finalize our OM (Offering Memorandum); it will be promptly posted on our Website for review and/or download for both our existing and future Members. This, along with the Inventory Allocation Module has taken longer than anticipated, but is crucial to our Legality and Functionality. These tasks are being worked on aggressively by our very diligent and committed Team! Thank You to Samantha Migneault and Laura Cheyne for all which they do!
"Account Funding" - As stated in our previous update, we will not re-open the Funding of Accounts until our OM (Offering Memorandum) is completed and subsequently posted on the Website. An Important reminder, however; this will not effect any activity of existing funded Members, as their Inventory is continually being processed/back-processed and/or sold. I anticipate the Inventory Allocation process will be completed and live prior to us "re-opening the floodgates" of funding from New Members. This will allow us to more accurately present to New Members what is verifyably occurring inside the accounts of Existing Members. Be prepared people, because we are getting ready for an overwhelming mass of activity!
Visiting Us
We recently had Mr. Wayne Nash join us for an extended tour of our facilities, and a review of our Technology (Feel free to view Wayne's positive comments about his visit in our Forum).
Wayne was passing through to Japan where he will be working for the next few years, so we wish him well on his endeavours from across the Pacific Ocean! We welcome ALL Members, Local-or-International, Funded-or-Free, to Visit Us; it is an overwhelming eye opener and verification of all that's stated here in these Updates. We understand that "hearing is one thing" and "seeing is believing", which is why we welcome everyone with open arms; we'll will do our very best to show you everything once you arrive. We plan to have a "Testimonials" Page created shortly on the website, but in the meantime, you will hear more frequent input in our Forum about "Walk-In" and "Fly-In" visits.
Sales & Inventory
We are experiencing an increase in on-site Sales due to the fantastic efforts put forth by Dwane Jenkins (our Operations Manager) and Shane Harder (our Marketing Coordinator), as they are increasing the volume of our published ads. On top of this, David is pushing inventory appraisals through at a rapid rate, along with creating Sales Systems which will help us grow at a fantastic pace. Once our focus moves from all of the above tasks, you all will notice an even more sudden increase in Inventory Assignment/Selling here, as the entire AAN Team will be committed to the Sales process. Remember, Inventory showing up inside of your account is one thing, but it is as we sell those items that you (and your chosen Charity) will directly benefit from the resulting profits! Dwayne also controls the flow of our massive Inventory (which never ceases to increase!), so I am sure you all can understand that it takes a very strong and dynamic person to commit to this daunting task daily. Thank You Dwayne for all You do!
Deadlines / Delays
I would like to personally address and take responsibility for all delays, as well as deadlines which have passed. I, for one, do not favor publishing "deadline dates" as the reality is much more than a Month and Date can tell; each task, project and process takes its own time and due course. I strongly believe that everyone responsible for their own task has remained diligent and committed as possible, and there has not been any lack of efforts by our Team in bringing this project to fruition. I have -and will again- delay any process if I do not deem it to be of the highest standard. I want this company to benefit people as soon as possible, but to more importantly benefit them consistently and sustainably for the future. If any delays have caused frustration or uncertainty in any way, then please accept my Sincere apology as our intentions remain committed. We welcome Everybody to visit us On-Site, if possible, to see us in our day-to-day action; we are certain you will see that we support you all in every way humanly or technically possible.
Help Desk / Customer Support
"Customer Support" - Our Support Specialist, Chris McIntyre, is an Important Member of the AAN Team, and bridges the concerns of both Management and Members. You can reach Chris M. directly via our Support Links posted on the Website in both Non-Member (standard) and Active Member (Logged-In) view. Upon visiting our Help Desk, users have the option to Submit a Ticket, as well as browse an existing Knowledge Base filled of frequently resolved issues & asked questions. We encourage you to check out the Knowledge Base for a resolution to your questions firstly and foremost, but in the occasion that your issue is not covered, feel free to simply Submit a Ticket directly to Mr. McIntyre.
If you experience a longer-than 2-3 Working Day delay in response from Support, you are welcome to email us directly, or call the toll-free 1-800 Number posted on the Website (Listed in the "Contact Us" page, available by clicking the Envelope graphic near the top-right corner of our Website). We aim to address all of your unique concerns promptly. Remember that our Support Specialist is only Human as well, and therefore is only able to issue responses Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm PST (Excluding Holidays). Tickets issued over the weekends are answered as quickly as possible, but due to accumulation over that time, delays may be accounted for.
We are happy to say, however, that the recent volume of Support Tickets is quite low, allowing Chris M. to assist in all other areas of productivity within the AAN Office. Thank You Chris McIntyre for the Excellent job you do!
"AAN User Forums & Moderation" - Our Forums are available to All Members via a link in Members "Logged-In" View (or, your "Back Office"). It's a great place for everyone to socialize and learn about our Company. Several Members have visited us now, and have shared their experience openly, so I hope that everyone will read their comments.
Please Note: We have no tolerance for abusive or overly negative conduct within the Forums, and I have given the Moderator, Mimi Booth, full control of activity. Therefore, I ask you to please respect her, and show her your support. Mimi is a Member, just like all of you, and is not one of our staff. I More than Appreciate her Good Will and Contributions; she cares greatly for our, yours, and everybody's well being, plus she has a full understanding of what we are trying to achieve here at AAN. We have an overwhelming Member Support Team, and I would also like to personally thank "BeamerBiker" & Jen Maxwell for their daily contributions to our Forums, making it a Fun and Informative place to be. Finally, I'd also like to issue warm thank you to all of our other positive daily contributors. It's your frequent conversation which keeps the Forums alive!
Other Odds & Ends
"Promotional Tools" - We have secured one of the best "viral inviter" (friend inviter) scripts on the internet, and should have it installed and active for referring New Members in the near future. We had attempted the implementation of this feature in the past, but it would not co-operate well with our old website code. We are having it installed directly by the Company that created this product, and our Programming Team firmly believes that it will be an asset to Everyone. I look forward to providing as many Advanced Tools to our Members as possible, in an effort to support and assist our actively-referring Affiliate Members' opportunity, as well as to increase our exposure internationally!
"Management" - It is our Job to create a balance of productivity in all areas of our diverse endeavor. I am Honored by the commitment of each and every Department Manager on board here at AAN, as they all share in the same Dream and Vision as I do! We are applying the very best proven Business Strategies to AAN, and are also creating new Standards, which we believe will create success for us as a Company --and all of us as a Global Members' Community. I would like to take this opportunity to say Thank You to Mr. David Cheyne, our Vice President, for his tireless efforts in seeing each phase to its ultimate completion. David is my Friend, and my "Back Bone of Support", allowing me to bring this project forward for everyone's benefit! Together, we will all succeed!
Closing Comments
Well, It seems that I may have extended this Update a little more than most, but it is my proud pleasure to address our whole Membership (which now surpasses 12,500 Members) regarding our recent successes and challenges. We are close to achieving everything we've set out to do, and the overall excitement in the office is overwhelming to say the least. We are all very proud professionals here at AAN, and seeing the culmination of our efforts mature is very special. I hope this message inspires you to do all you can to assist us as well. We are counting on our Members to expose us to the entire World, and for those efforts, our AAN Staff Thanks You! Be Well...
Kind Regards,
Chris Bell - President/CEO
AAN - Affordable Affiliates Network
"The Network That Gives Back"
http://www.AffordableAffiliates.com
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