Acn Inc. company

ACN Inc is private company, founded in 1992, based in Concord, North Carolina, United States, that sell telecommunication services in MLM (multi level marketing).

It began in 1993 under the name of American Communications Network, later changed it to ACN. It is also present in Canada, Europe markets (Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom), New Zealand and Australia.

ACN world headquarters is located in Concord, North Carolina, before 2008 it was in Farmington Hills, Michigan. ACN is a member of the Direct Selling Associations and an accredited member of the BBB.

ACN co-founders: Greg Provenzano (President), Robert Stevanovski (Chairman), Mike Cupisz (VP), Tony Cupisz (VP)
Charles Barker is CEO

ACN Canada

What is ACN? What does ACN stand for?

ACN is a shortcut for American Communications Network. The company was named American Communications Network first, but later the name was shortened to ACN Inc.

ACN and Donald Trump

"I've come to know Greg, Robert, Tony and Mike, the Co-Founders of ACN, very well. They have built a terrific company and their new ACN Video Phone is amazing. I simply can't imagine anyone using this video phone and not loving it. I can't wait to see how our Celebrity Apprentice Teams launch it to the world!"

Multi level marketing

The sales of services (VOIP, video phone, internet access etc.) is done in MLM model. It means that independent representatives sell services, and try to recruit new independent representatives, that would also sell services. The rep (upline) that recruited another (downline) may earn commissions based on the downline sales, and also HIS downline sales and so on.

This is why ACN reps want to build big structures of reps under them - to gain commissions of downline sales. This is how other MLMs, as Amway (quixtar/alticor), Herbalife, Mary Kay, Arbonne, Pampered chef, Melalaeuca, Monavie.

ACN reps are allowed to use words below for Trump's endorsement
Using Trump's image, footage, or other material without permission may lead to severe consequences including deactivation of rep position in company.

Quote: ACN is a great company. How do I know? Because we have done a lot of research. I can't tell you how many proposals I turn down every day. I look forward to working with ACN and all the Independent Representatives. Donald J. Trump Chairman & President, The Trump Organization

ACN representatives

People that sell ACN services and recruit another, are called Independent Representatives. They are independent (meaning that they decide what and how to do) but are bind by policies and procedures, ACN's Rules of Conduct. For example they cannot use slamming - acquiring customers without their consent. The rules also prohibit making false or misleading or deceptive representations of any kind.

Customer acquisition for independent reps

Policies and procedures to acquire new customers

First, slamming is forbidden. ACN has zero-tolerance policy against slamming. This includes terminating the Independent Representative’s position (right to get commissions etc). Forgery is also prohibited

ACN rep is not obliged to purchase services from ACN

Independent Representative is not allowed to directly contact any carrier/supplier/service provider(s)
It means that you cannot bypass ACN, and sell services directly.

Cold marketing is also not advised.

ACN business income

ACN reps earn money based on ACN compensation plan. It includes Customer Acquisition Bonuses (CABs), percentage of customer bills, and money from fees that new reps (registered under given rep) pay to register in ACN.

Beware, ACN business opportunity need close look into before joining. Especially look for all fees (for joining, monthly or yearly fees) and earning potential (what percentage of customer's phone bill will you get? 1% or 2%?)

ACN rewievs

In my opinion ACN is a good business, and lately they put more stress to business and moral integrity, but it is very hard to earn money there. Why? Because there alre many different fees, that you have to pay, and income from phone services is low (1-2% or so) so having 50 customers you will earn next to nothing.
Be sure to check every fact presented to you by a person who wants to recruit you into ACN business - and do not take his/her word for anything. Read the small print. if he/she brags about high income - check the reality and ask clear precise questions, demand precise answers.

Is ACN a scam? You need to check it for yourself. If you would like to review acn please send me an e-mail or use form below. Perhaps there will be more ACN reviews in the future.

Cult

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hi, i've just joined up ACN, and i want to know is it  all lies? i've asked 3 people in ACN how many customers i need to get 100 dollars a month, and they avoid it. can u tell me anything more about them? thanks

2009-10-21 00:48:24

zaida

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Go, ask on MLM discussion forum: http://forum.mlmeo.com/acn-f17.html

2009-10-21 08:48:05

John

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2010-02-22 18:11:52

Removed

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Is ACN a scam? Not if you are one of the 1% who make a profit in a MLM business.

It is a fact that less than 1% make a profit in a MLM business. That means 99% fail. Just because Donald Trump gets paid a lot of money to endorse ACN doesn't make it a good business opportunity for most people. I think we all remember a certain Mr. Madoff who was regarded as an exceptional business man and certainly a man of integrity.

The only way to make a reasonable income is to recruit new representatives. You are not selling a product, but signing up new reps on a continuous basis. The products are overpriced and available from a host of other companies at lower rates. Videophones are OK, but only if the party at the other end has one also. They are also available from may distributors and have been for a decade.

The only one making money with ACN is the company itself and a handful of their senior executive - the 1%. A person will make more money on an hourly basis working at McDonalds, and that is a FACT.

Ken

2010-03-01 19:16:00

Ken Roklin

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I love this intelligent article and its credibility. There are many genralizations and slang. There is a catch in ACN, its called "Work". Most people don't work, so they don't get paid; yet they want to complain about how they did not make it  ....so it must be a scam. I'm glad i'm still on it :)

2010-04-21 07:41:04

Anonymous

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Hi Anon, what will you say about people that DO work as ACN "salesman", and yet don't break even? Or earn less than flipping burgers? They DO work, sometimes quite hard - and yest their income is not as goog as they would have at McDonalds :)

2010-04-21 09:43:19

To Anon

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To Anon and to To Anon...
Okay. Saying people don't make money because they aren't working. I'm gonna play the jerk card on you. Some people work and just aren't good at it or simply get fish that won't bite no matter what. Some don't work and keep getting the good fish. Just happens. No big deal. Get off peoples balls Anon. And get off Anons balls To Anon. Play nice and you both get cookies.

To Ken...
More than 1% make money. It's about 3%. Actual fact. HUGE DIFFERENCE I know. It's not many that make the money and nor should it be all things considered. However there are alot of people that get suckered in by smooth talkers when they themselves are not one. Therefore, recipe for failure. And this comes from INDEPENDANT REPS. That means they can go about getting more reps or customers however they see fit. This is bad. Some, like I said are fast talking silver tounged devils. Some tell you the truth and that you may well fail but they will help you succeed. Why wouldn't they... they make more if you do well... duh. There's also everyone in between.

In closing.... it's legal. It's legit. It's really really real BUT if you get suckered in by a prick who just wants his hand in your pocket, you'll likely fail and hate him and the "company he's with". I view it as the company he just gave a bad name to when it should be soley his name that is mud. You CAN make money. Depends on who you're in with. Just be careful. And if it's not for you... well... don't do it. Seriously. Don't do it if you don't know for sure that you can. Don't do it if you don't have real support. If you know you can, and you have real support, do it. If you make alot of money then good for you. If not, you tried when others were afraid.

Also, I like tacos. Thank you and good night.

2010-04-25 08:25:10

D

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ALSO to Zaida...
If you signed up and need to know more...probably got taken by a silver tounged devil I mentioned earlier. Talk to Tara there. She'll likely be that support I was talking about. I'd even advise dropping out and getting back in under her if that's possible. A smart rep will want you to succeed and do their best to be sure you do. If you do, they make more. Why wouldn't they want you raking in a fortune. I know I would.

TO ALL.... I'm not with ACN or any other MLM. Just know my stuff. Though I might join ACN... Just dig their vid phone over the rest.

Hope I helped someone today.

2010-04-25 08:29:20

D

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You should be able to ask any questions and get the answers and if you can't that should send up a red flag.  As a courtesy, I have a side by side comparison of ACN and Lightyear Wireless if you contact me I would be happy to share it.  What I will provide since its already public a link to an unbiased report about Lightyear.  If you have any questions or want to know more please call me.  I may not know everything. But if I don't know the answer, I will find it for you.  Feel free to email me at ndlightyearwireless@yahoo.com.

1. http://www.homebizcomparison.c … byside.htm

2. http://www.mlmhelpdesk.com/201 … ns-public/  - Lightyear Wireless Goes Public

2010-05-20 05:07:22

Nicole

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If you are going to write a serious informative article with integrity, please learn to spell so you look credible.

2010-06-14 23:43:26

S

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ACN is a really good company and their service is really good, I'm dealing with them several years I can't say anything bad about their business. Why people always try to complain on someone everywhere in the Internet http://acn.pissedconsumer.com/?

2010-08-16 14:04:46

Mwasovsky

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Hello Mwasovsky I am also in ACN been in it for almost 2 months now. I love every bit of the company. The service they provide in helping you succeed. Not only the company but my team is very supportive in my success. They want me to succeed! They call me every so often and check on me to see how I am doing. They always ask the question "What can I do for you to help you?” It’s great!

I know that there are ups and downs but what doesn’t have them. I say if you don’t have any ups and downs then you’re not learning anything. You are not involved in a real company, not a successful one. It takes work and commitment to accomplish great things. For anyone that has questions about ACN I would also love to answer any of them for you. Email me at almathammon@gmail.com

2010-08-24 07:51:27

Alma

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