The Upside of a Downsized Economy: One Man's Response

July 23, 2009 - PRLog -- The Upside of a Downsized Economy: One Man's Response

Joe Smith did not know what hit him when his former employee, laid him off a year ago. However, he did not let the challenge of being unemployed stop him; instead, he channeled his inner "entrepreneur," and has since launched the Shoplife Stores.com online ordering tool for LifeVantage Distributors.  

Shoplife Stores is an online ordering tool developed specifically for LifeVantage Distributors, and will enable distributors to take advantage of online sales, and growing interest in anti-aging products. The online portal connects with their existing LifeVantage back office, and with the Internet’s most popular social networking sites. Distributors can also customize their portal site by adding pictures, biographical information, and recruitment information for prospective distributors. The tool cost $39.95, but for the month of July, subscriptions are discounted to $29.95. LifeVantage Distributors are licensed to sell Protandim®, which is the flagship anti-aging product of LifeVantage Corporation. Joe is an active distributor, and has been featured in LifeVantage’s Prosper magazine and Opportunity video.

"I was shocked at first, and then I thought, I’ve been here before, I'll get another job and be working in weeks, but the weeks turned to months, and now almost a year later, I've just stopped looking." Joe, is not alone, and is part of a growing number of professionals who find themselves out of work, and forced to be more creative in leveraging their talents in the new, post economic meltdown job market. History has proven that in times of economic downturn, innovation happens, and for this reason, Joe Smith isn't looking back, rather, he is looking forward to a bright future.

Joe developed ShoplifeAdvantage.com online shopping portal initially for his own LifeVantage business. Having been in technology development for over 25 years, he wanted to combine his love for technology with his newfound passion for the LifeVantage business. As he shared his personal project with other distributors and colleagues, they indicated that the tool could be useful for any distributor, short on time, and desiring to increase product sales. Joe states, "at the heart of the matter, I really wanted to help people to be healthier, and more successful, especially after my ordeal, it was my way to make a mark, I never envisioned it being so widely embraced, and potentially profitable."

The online ordering tool is available now, and Joe is preparing for the typical onslaught of working through release challenges that go with any software launch. "I'm looking forward to it, I use to dread those weeks following a release, but now that it is my baby, I say, bring it on." Joe represents a growing trend among U.S. workers, and if this trend holds true, Joe will find both comfort and company in the coming months.

These statements represent the views of ShoplifeAdvantage.com, and no other persons' or entities mentioned in this communique.

Media inquires about ShoplifeAdvantage.com or Joe Smith, should be directed to Joe Smith, President, TechieMarket.com at (801) 738-7220, or by email at info@ShopllifeAdvantage.com

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About ShopLife Stores ShoplifeAdvantage.com is a licensed distributor of LifeVantage products, and your one-stop destination for buying top-selling Protandim® and TrueScience™ Anti-Aging Cream online. Our mission at ShoplifeAdvantage.com is to improve health by introducing more people to the benefits of Protandim®, and to recruit new distributors to join our LifeVantage team. Research has supported claims that Protandim® decreases oxidative stress levels, known to lead to aging and many diseases. As more and more consumers seek to find the ultimate anti-aging solution, Protandim® is emerging as a top choice to meet their anti-aging and disease prevention needs. Protandim® not only provides you with superior anti-aging and disease-fighting support, it can also be a viable business opportunity, requiring a low initial investment, flexible hours, and the potential to increase income resulting in more financial independence and freedom.