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                          ****** NO WARRANTY ******


 TLC (Total Logistics Consulting) makes NO WARRANTY of any kind, express or
   implied, including without limitation, any warranties of merchantability
   and/or fitness for a particular purpose. TLC shall not be liable for any
  damages, whether direct, indirect, special or consequential arising from a
    failure of this program to operate in the manner desired by the user.

   IN NO EVENT WILL TOTAL LOGISTICS CONSULTING BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES,
       INCLUDING ANY LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR
    CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF YOUR USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE
                PROGRAM, OR FOR ANY CLAIM BY ANY OTHER PARTY.

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consequential damages. The above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

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   @@@@@@ PLEASE NOTE @@@@@@ :  There are two GRAPHICS screens when MARKET-
   MASTER is first starting up, and one when it is ending. If your mono-
   chrome monitor WILL NOT display these, there is an option on the main
   MENU1 screen to DISABLE graphics. This screen also allows you the option
   of TURNING OFF the SOUND.
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                  ******************INDEX ******************

        Section Number 1. - Hardware Requirements
        Section Number 2. - Program Introduction and Specifications
        Section Number 3. - Setup
        Section Number 4. - Customer/Distributor Sales
        Section Number 5. - Maintenance
        Section Number 6. - Inventory Control
        Section Number 7. - Utility Functions
        Section Number 8. - Quit Screen
        Section Number 9. - Order Form

                                                                   

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      I  may be reached at the  address at the beginning of this guide.
      Address  the mail to AL JENKE:  My Phone Number is (707) 839-5403.

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            Section Number 1. ****** Hardware Requirements ******


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                  HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS and RECOMMENDATIONS

  **** NOTE **** The FIRST recommendation is that you make BACKUP copies of
  the supplied MARK-MASTER disks using the DOS COPY or XCOPY command. Then,
  put the masters away in a safe place and work from the backup copies !!!

MARK-MASTER  is  a derivative of DBASE III, compiled with  CLIPPER.  As  such,
though  it is a *STAND-ALONE* package, all data files can be manipulated  with
DBASE III. It will run on any 100% compatible IBM XT/AT/386/486  class comput-
er.  It  runs    under PC/MS-DOS Versions 3.x to 6.x. 512  K  memory(RAM)   is
required. While  running  MARK-MASTER, it is STRONGLY suggested that all TSR's
(if  installed)  be removed,  as MARK-MASTER needs the recommended amount   of
memory  FOR   ITSELF  in order  to run properly ! A hard disk is  required.  A
DISK-  CACHING   program   is  *HIGHLY* recommended  ! A color  monitor  (CGA,
EGA, preferably  VGA) greatly improves  the user interface, though a  HERCULES
GRAPHICS monochrome is quite usable.

It  will be necessary to make sure that your AUTOEXEC.BAT file (see  your  DOS
User's  Guide or local DOS guru, if necessary) contains a path  statement  in-
cluding  the ROOT and DOS files Directories. This is so that DOS can find  the
COMMAND.COM,    MORE.COM,   XCOPY.EXE   and   BACKUP.EXE   files.    Examples:
Path=C:\;C:\DOS for a hard drive system. Make sure that you don't erase  what-
ever  else  was  already  in the AUTOEXEC.BAT  if  one  already  existed.  The
CONFIG.SYS  file  should  have the entries: Files=30, Buffers=30  if  a  disk-
caching program IS NOT installed; Files=30, Buffers=10 if one IS.


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   Section Number 2. ****** Program Introduction and Specifications ******

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 MARKET - MASTER is a Multi-Level Marketing Management System. It is  designed
to  provide  ALL the Invoice/Inventory/Distributor Tracking functions  that  a
Distributor for an MLM company such as [ AMWAY ] might require. If you ARE  an
MLM distributor, the following FEATURE LIST, coupled with the LOW registration
fee  ($49  basic), should convince you immediately that "MARKET-MASTER"  is  a
winner. If you desire an INTEGRATED MLM/Business-Checking Management  Package,
check out MLM - MASTER. It combines two systems, CHEX-MASTER and MARKET-MASTER
into one easy to use, highly efficient, cost-saving business tool.


An overview of the various features of the MARK-MASTER program are as follows:

              ****** NOTE: ******   C/D= customer/distributor


* 1 } Full *optional* MASTER PRODUCT file for selected companies (ie:  AMWAY),
containing  ALL products for invoice generation. Yearly updates are  available
to  be processed with BUILT-IN update option. Unlike other  programs,  product
file is FULLY updated while RETAINING certain local information, such as sales
tax info. Obsolete products are also removed.
* 2 } Security feature requires entry of account # to access system.
* 3 } Fully  automated  C/D product  entry requires only THREE items:  product
number, quantity, type code.
* 4 } If product item IS NOT in the PRODUCT FILE, user is prompted for  infor-
mation. The item is then added to the ACTIVE FILE.
* 5 } Automatic generation of C/D invoices and BONUS checks
* 6 } Sequence # and date automatically inserted into check entries.
* 7 } Prints BONUS CHECKS, as well as a variety of functional  registers  se-
lected from a menu, to either screen or printer.
* 8 } Bonus structure table setup in SETUP program.
* 9 } Maintains monthly, yr-to-date, and running statistics on bonus and point
value by INDIVIDUAL C/D.
* 10 } Maintains complete profile on EACH C/D, with information  automatically
merged into invoices and bonus checks.
* 11 } Provide unique information memo for C/D invoices.
* 12 } Menu-selected "backup to floppy disk" option.
* 13 } In addition to the optional FULL product file, an ACTIVE INVENTORY FILE
is  generated  automatically as C/D orders are entered. Products may  also  be
manually entered into this file.
* 14 } Search on product information by product number.
* 15 } Print inventory usage stats by ZERO on hand, DATE, or FREQUENCY.
* 16 } Set  inventory  stocking  level by item, and print TO-ORDER invoice  of
items below set level.
* 17 } At the turn of the NEW YEAR, automatically backs-up data files.
* 18 } Extensive error checking and reporting is used to maintain the integri-
ty of the database at all points in the package.


A detailed discussion of the various features will follow as we go through the
two  basic  parts  of the package, the "SETUP" and  "FILE"  sections.  It  is
distributed  as SHAREWARE. This concept allows you to try out the  program  of
your  choice  first, at no cost, to see if you like it and if  it  meets  your
needs.  If  you decide to use it on a continuing basis, you  are  expected  to
become  a  REGISTERED USER. See the order form at the end of the manual.

                                                           
I suggest that the first thing that you do, after having read this discussion
and operating instructions for the "MARKET-MASTER" system, is to select the
"PRODUCT ORDER" option and, using the values already in the program, familiar-
ize  yourself with it. Experiment with it, select the various  options,  enter
'dummy' data and get the feel of how it works. Then, when you feel comfortable
with the program and are ready to set it up to maintain YOUR accounts,  select
the "SETUP" program option. This will allow you to define the operating param-
eters  and values that the "MARKET-MASTER" system needs to operate.  You  will
find  (hopefully)  that both the "FILE" and "SETUP" programs are  pretty  much
"self-defining". That is, both have notes and operating instructions liberally
scattered  throughout at strategic points, giving you instructions as to  what
to do at a given point.


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                   Section Number 3. ****** Setup ******

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Upon entering the "SETUP" program, you will be confronted with a warning  mes-
sage!  You will only be able to run the first part of "SETUP"  once,  as  it
zeros  and defines numerous registers and variables. If you need to  run  this
part again, it will be necessary to reinstall the whole package from scratch.

#1  - # 4: The first four items allow for the setting of a C/D  monthly/yearly
incentive  prize goal. The system will monitor the C/D yr-to-date values,  and
automatically signal on the invoice when this goal is reached.

#5:  The  sales tax rate is self-exclamatory; enter as a WHOLE number  (ie  6,
not .06).

#6:  Moving along, we come to the handling charge. This is the  percentage  of
product cost charged to distributors (it can also be charged to customers if a
switch [ #21 ] is set). This is also entered as a WHOLE number.

#7: The bookkeeping charge is a fee that can be added to distributor  invoices
for the bookkeeping service that you and this system performs for them.

#8: As stated earlier, the ACCOUNT ACCESS NUMBER is the code number asked  for
at the opening screen in order to access the system. This is needed for  secu-
rity access. Once it is entered into the program, entry can only be gained  to
the system by entering this number. If a value is NOT entered here, the system
will bypass the entry screen and enter directly into the main MENU1.

#9: Following this, you will be assigning  the starting sequence number of the
checks you intend to print. Program requirements are that it must be 5,000  or
above!! Remember this when you order checks.

#10:  Enter the BEGINNING Customer Account Number. This may be ANY  number  of
your  choosing,  but for AMWAY, it is recommended that the number  5000000  be
used, so as to stay out of the Distributor Number region. A starting number of
5000000 has already been assigned.

#11: This item will provide an automatic print out upon starting up the system
of  accounts that have not had any activity for the number of months that  you
enter here.

#12: This entry sets up whether the individual distributor is handling his/her
own  returns  with  the company, or returning them to  the  PRIME  distributor
(YOU).

#13: Entering a "Y" in here activates the incentive prize function.

#14:  Type { A } to activate "Auto" mode  or { M } if you wish  manual  entry.
This provides  for  automatically maintaining  the starting sequence number of
checks  to be printed, vs  setting it  manually EACH TIME that a check run  is
made.  Set this option to { M } if the same series of checks are   being  used
with ANOTHER program also (ie CHEX-MASTER).

#15:  Entering  a "B" in this item activates the BONUS  check  generation  and
printing feature. LEAVE IT BLANK if bonus checks ARE NOT to be written !!

#16: An "I" in this line enables the inventory control system.

#17:  Here is the switch that was mentioned earlier, which allows  a  handling
charge to be billed to CUSTOMERS, if desired.

#18:  Enter a "Y" in the final entry if the OPTIONAL "Master Product File"  is
installed. This will not be available for ALL MLM's.

#19: Enter a "Y" here if you want OVERSTRIKE used on the opening and closing
sections when printing the C/D invoice. This will cause these sections to
print darker than the Main Body. Set this to "N" if the DEFAULT print mode
of your printer is LQ (Letter Quality) or NLQ (Near Letter Quality), or if
you are using something other than a DOT MATRIX PRINTER.

In the second frame, you will be given the opportunity to set up the POINT-
BONUS  structure for your particular MLM. Consult your company literature  for
the specific values to enter. The system is already configured for AMWAY as of
1992. If this does not apply to you, LEAVE ALL VALUES SET AT ZERO !!

If your DOS Files ARE NOT in a the standard \DOS or \DRDOS Directory, you will
be  asked if you wish to use the DOS "XCOPY" command or "BACKUP" command  to
save  your data files at the end of a session. If you have DOS "XCOPY"  avail-
able,  by ALL means use it (see HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS section at  beginning)!!
It  will allow a save of only those files that were actually  changed,  rather
than backing up everything. If they ARE, this value will be set Automatically.

The  preceding  steps can be repeated at ANY time to  reconfigure  your  check
system.  However,  there are some things set up on the FIRST  run  of  "SETUP"
which WILL NOT repeat. These values will be AUTOMATICALLY protected since that
portion of the program will be 'locked out' from running again.

I suggest that you run the MARKMSTR program and become familiar with it  using
the values and data that are installed when you receive it. Then, when you are
comfortable  with  it,  go ahead and configure it to your  specifications.  We
will  next  be looking at the "FILE" program screen by  screen,  and  becoming
familiar with its many and varied functions, features, and operations.

As I said earlier, as you run the "MARK-MASTER program, you will find scattered
throughout it many instruction messages telling you what to enter or what to
do at various places. Therefore, a detailed set of operating instructions
should NOT be necessary. If you should have any questions or problems, please
feel free to contact me by letter or phone (*NOT* collect ---- PLEASE).

Upon entering the system, the first thing that you will need to do is to enter
your  account  access  number that you assigned in "SETUP". If  you  enter  an
invalid  number,  you will be taken back to the DOS prompt and will  have   to
start over again. If you did NOT assign a number, the access entry frame  will
be bypassed, and the system will proceed to the main MENU!.

Also,  at the changing of the year, a message will be displayed  advising  you
that it is time to run an account summary and transfer last years files to an
archive file. This is an automatic function; just reply { Y } and it will all
be taken care of.


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        Section Number 4. ****** Customer/Distributor Sales ******

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* ORDER PRODUCT * Customer and Distributor product orders are placed from this
selection.  There  are  four options: B-Browse allows a display  ONLY  of  the
product order file: E-Edit allows the same display, only with  the  ability to
EDIT  the fields: D-Display allows a DISPLAY of the product file by  DATE  and
C/D NUMBER: A-Add is the vehicle by which orders are entered into the system.

If  the  C/D NUMBER is left BLANK,  a request will be made for the  name  code
that  you  assigned. This is true throughout the program. It is handy  if  you
can't  remember  the number. The ADD entry is very simple to  use.  After  the
number or name is inputted, that C/D file is searched and an data entry screen
is displayed with the selected C/D information at the top, and a request for a
product number to be entered at the bottom. You then enter the product number,
order  quantity, and a code. First, a search will be made through  the  ACTIVE
inventory file, and if unsuccessful, then through the MASTER PRODUCT file,  if
installed. If the item IS NOT in either of these files, you will be given  the
opportunity  to enter information for that product. This information  is  then
entered into the ACTIVE INVENTORY file, updating it.

There are six codes to choose from (D-F-O-P-R-X). "O" is the most common, used
when  an item is ordered and entered. "D" is USUALLY NOT used at  this  point.
When  the shipment arrives, and the invoices are being generated,  change  the
"O"'s to "D" using the EDIT function to indicate that the item was disbursed.
Also, if an item is BACKORDERED, change the code to a "B". Then, when the item
arrives,  change the code back to a "D". ***NOTE*** An "O" or "B" WILL NOT  be
transferred to the invoice !

"F"  denotes  a FREE item. Use this for a "no cost" item to a customer  (  the
"cost" and "retail" will be set to 0.00). "R" is used to credit a RETURN  item
if YOU personally are handling returns. "P" is a special purpose code. If  the
item IS NOT in either INVENTORY file, this code will set the PV-BV to the SAME
value when you enter the product information. The final code, "X", allows  for
the  entry  into the system of items that WERE NOT ordered  through  you,  but
directly  from the company by the customer. These WILL NOT be summed into  the
invoice "cost" and "retail" values, but will be into PV and BV. This code also
asks  for a date, rather than using the entry date like the other  codes.  Use
the MONTH in which the transaction OCCURRED ! You will note that a date  MINUS
ONE MONTH appears in the DATE FIELD. If this is correct, just press [ Enter ]!

*  INVOICE  PRINT * C/D invoice generation and printing is even  easier.  Upon
making  this choice, you are presented with three options: Single or  Multiple
invoices, or Preview. Single asks for a C/D number/name entry. Multiple prints
all  the  invoices for items in the product file. The  Utility  Function  Menu
allows  you to choose the printing of 1 or 2 copies of EACH invoice. The  Pre-
view option allows you to see the Invoice Data on-screen. There is a  SEPARATE
invoice format with appropriate data for both Customer and Distributor.

*  BONUS  CHECKS * This is the most complex of the system  functions.  Through
this  entry,  monthly point and bonus values are compiled  against  the  BONUS
structure  which  was setup, to generate the bonus file and  print  the  bonus
checks.  It is interlocked with the invoice entry so that the proper  sequence
is  maintained.  ### ALL ### invoices MUST be processed  BEFORE  the  GENERATE
OPTION  is run !!!

If  you  have NOT assigned a starting check sequence number or,  if  you  have
incorrectly assigned one LESS THAN 5,000, you will see a message informing you
of  this fact. There are two possible conditions that you can  encounter.  The
first  is that you generate the bonus checks at the END of the CURRENT  MONTH.
The  second  is that you wait until the FOLLOWING MONTH. In the  case  of  the
latter,  you should ## NOT ## enter any CURRENT MONTH  orders until the  BONUS
option has been run. This ONLY applies if the bonus option is ENABLED.  There-
fore, if you are not going to use it, make sure that it is DISABLED in SETUP !
We  will  spend some time discussing these two possibilities, as well  as  the
other options now.

Within this selection there are four options: DISPLAY scans the bonus file for
entries  that have NOT YET had checks printed. GENERATE processes the  product
order  file to generate bonus file entries. These may be printed AT  THE  SAME
TIME  or LATER. Can ## ONLY ## be run ONCE a MONTH !!!! PRINT allows  for  the
printing,  BY  DATE, of checks that have NOT yet been  printed.  UPDATE  needs
special attention !!! It allows for the processing of "X" ITEMS ONLY that need
to  be  added to the LAST bonus run BEFORE the checks are  printed.  They  are
processed  only  for the requested date. An example of this would  be  if  the
month end bonus run HAD ALREADY been done, but checks HAD NOT yet been  print-
ed,  and later the following month you find out that certain distributors  had
customers who had placed orders DIRECTLY to the company. These items would  be
entered  using the "X" code, and then the UPDATE option run with the  date  of
the  added items. ### NOTE ### As this example shows, it is important  NOT  to
print checks until ALL activity for the month has been entered !!!


Now  for a word on actually PRINTING the CHECKS:  The first display will  tell
you how many checks will be printing, as well as the starting sequence number.
If  this number does NOT match the next blank check, you have an  error  some-
where. Find and correct it, and then return here to continue with print.  When
the  message "PLACE CHECKS IN PRINTER" appears, do so and physically  position
them  for  proper  print alignment. If you have HELP messages  turned  ON,  an
alignment  screen will appear at this point to help you align your checks.  As
the message will say, correct alignment will be when there is about 1/8" space
between  the top of the X's and the top of the check, and the "A" in ALIGN  is
about 1/4" from the left edge of the check.

If you have a PULL tractor, the first check in each run will NOT be usable !
The reason is that the tractor feed needs something to feed, and the check  is
too far down in the printer. You can overcome this problem by using the "CHECK
SAVERS" offered by the company I will discuss shortly. You may also accomplish
the  same  end  by taping a piece of pin feed paper to the top  of  the  first
check. This problem DOES NOT exist if you have a PUSH tractor !

I have made arrangements with American Check Printers for MARKET-MASTER user's
to obtain a special "Computer Check Ordering Kit" for only $19.95. This  revo-
lutionary  way to order checks gives you a full color check catalog,  20  full
size  check  samples, a personalized diskette and a  stamped,  self  addressed
return  envelope to place your order. User's receive savings of up to 45%  off
the  normal retail price of checks and 100 free "Getting Started"  Checks.  If
you decide to purchase 250 or more checks, you receive $20.00 off your initial
order. MARKET-MASTER uses the "Money Counts Format", and is set up for the pin
feed Multipurpose Checks WITHOUT attached statement (Model 200, 205, 207).

After  the checks have been PRINTED, this option will then also allow  you  to
REPRINT one or more checks. Simply follow the directions on the screen.

*  PRINT  SUMMARY  * Allows for the printing of various data files  by  either
NUMBER/NAME  and/or DATE, as appropriate. Here, as elsewhere, if the month  is
left blank, a FULL year is selected. The rest is self explanatory as you enter
the  frame  and make the choices. **NOTE** The BACKORDER file  list  items  on
backorder. The BONUS file contains information relating to the bonus checks as
well  as   to completed orders. The ITEM file is divided into two  parts:  the
ARCHIVE  file, which is where the product orders are placed AFTER the  invoice
is printed and the CURRENT file, which is items waiting to go to an invoice.


* STATISTICS * This entry displays the PV/BV Stats for the PRIME Distributor.



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                Section Number 5. ****** Maintenance ******

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* WRITE MEMO * Enables the writing of both a Customer, as well as, a Distribu-
tor memo, to be placed at the bottom of the respective invoice.

* C/D NAMES * Allows for the listing of the C/D NAME file by: [ C ] Customer,
[ D ] Distributor, or [ F ] for a Full listing. Also, [ E ] enables the Creat-
ing,  Editing, Deleting, and Displaying of the C/D profile  information  file.
                                                           
The EDIT screen also displays monthly, yr-to-date, and running PV-BV values as
well  as bonus information. Of special note on the Create/Edit Screens is  the
CASH  Account  field. Place an "Y" in this field to flag those  accounts  that
require  (for  whatever reason) a CASH BEFORE ORDER treatment.  They  will  be
flagged on the PRODUCT ORDER screen, as well as on the actual invoice !  last

*  PRODUCT  INFORMATION * Searches the ACTIVE and MASTER  INVENTORY  files  by
product NUMBER, and outputs product information.

* SETUP * You should already be familiar with this entry, as you have no doubt
already run SET-UP, and it is well explained at the beginning of this GUIDE.

* BACKUP * File Back-up has already been discussed in sufficient detail  under
the "SETUP" option. Use this selection to backup your database AT LEAST once a
month, maybe more often.


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              Section Number 6. ****** Inventory Control ******

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* EDIT ACTIVE INVENTORY * Consists of three choices: [ A ] Additional items to
be  ADDED to the ACTIVE INVENTORY file. This option is used when an  inventory
shipment comes in to update your ON-HAND count. It will also add items to  the
ACTIVE  INVENTORY  that  are not already there. [ E ] EDITING  of  the  ACTIVE
INVENTORY file. Also allows setting of STOCKING LEVEL for inventory  products,
[  U  ] Use to UPDATE items *NOT* contained in the MASTER  PRODUCT  File  (ie:
Personal  Shopper Items, Eaches, Etc.). This is used in conjunction  with  the
yearly MASTER PRODUCT FILE update.


*  TO-ORDER INVOICE * Generates an ORDER Invoice of those items in the  ACTIVE
INVENTORY file whose on-hand count has fallen below the set STOCKING LEVEL.


*  USAGE  STATISTICS * Prints or displays USAGE STATS of items in  the  ACTIVE
INVENTORY file based on three criteria: ZERO count on-hand.: NO ACTIVITY since
entered date.: USAGE FREQUENCY by number of accesses below the entered  value.
Each time a product is accessed, a counter FOR THAT PRODUCT is incremented.


* PRINT ACT. INV. * Gives FULL printout or display of ACTIVE INVENTORY file.


*  UPDATE MASTER PRODUCT FILE * Used to update *optional* MASTER PRODUCT  file
from yearly update disks. Update disk MUST be in drive "A".


                                                           
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             Section Number 7. ******Utility Functions ******

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*  DISPLAY  USER'S GUIDE * Provides a display where the User's  Guide  may  be
scrolled  through.  There is also a SEARCH Option, where a  selected  word  or
phrase  may  be searched for. Enter a { ? } to display  the  various  commands
associated with the Display Screen.

* PRINT USER'S GUIDE * This choice allows for generating a hard-copy output of
the  USER's  GUIDE  to the printer. To work, the printer must be  on  the  DOS
default port or LPT1. The computer will use the TYPE > PRN command.

*  REINDEX * This option will Recreate the index files for ALL  the  DATA-BASE
Files  used in the MASTER System. The ONLY reason that it should be  necessary
to  use this option is if the system does not seem to be operating  correctly.
It may be that one of the index files has become damaged !!!

** There are also four functions to enable you to Select ON-OFF Sound,  Graph-
ics, Help Messages, and 1 or 2 copies of the Invoice upon printout.

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              Section Number 8. ****** Quit Screen ******

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* QUIT * Exit to DOS.

* DESIGN SCREENS * Allows you do change the colors, shadows, boarders, etc.

* AUTHOR * Information about the Author and Distribution of this  program.

* INFORMATION * A word about this and other available programs.

* ORDER * Outputs an Order Form to the Printer ( LPT1 ).

This concludes the USER"S MANUAL. As I hope you have decided, this is a  very
powerful  MLM management package. I have tried to make it as comprehensive  as
possible,  and  yet  easy to use. I hope that the menu  driven  structure  and
online instructions will help to accomplish that end.


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                Section Number 9. ****** Order Form ******

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        Mail to:   TOTAL LOGISTICS CONSULTING 
                   2664 HIDDEN TERRACE
                   ARCATA, CA. 95521            


       From:      Name________________________________________________________

                  Number & Street_____________________________________________

                  City________________________________________________________

                  State_____  Zip____________ Phone # ________________________

                  Where did you receive demo copy ? __________________________

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   REGISTERED Version of CHEX-MASTER   at $24.00 ea. # ordered ____  $________

   Demo Code Key #'s _________________________________________________________  
  
   REGISTERED Version of MARKET-MASTER at $49.00 ea. # ordered ____  $________

   Demo Code Key #'s _________________________________________________________  
  
   REGISTERED Version of MLM - MASTER  at $79.00 ea. # ordered ____  $ _______

   Demo Code Key #'s _________________________________________________________  
  
   Master Product File for AMWAY       at $20.00 ea. # ordered ____  $ _______
    (ONLY with REGISTERED Version). An Update is available for $20.00 / year.

     NOTE: If you have a DEMO Version of the above programs, there is a Demo
     Code Key Number on the Program Screen. Please be sure to include this
     number for EACH Program if you DO NOT wish for a NEW DISK to be shipped.
     The Registration Number is derived from this Code Key. Thank You.  

   If a new Diskette is wanted, please indicate by Circling ONE Below:

   Circle One :   X - 5 1/4" 360k **** X - 5 1/4" 1.2m **** X - 3 1/2" 1.44m

   and include $ 5.00 S&H PER DISK. Otherwise, ONLY Registration Numbers will
   be sent for Registrations. Be sure to include Demo Code Key # from Screen.   
             
                    Shipping + Handling at $5.00 ea. # ordered ____  $ _______

   SHAREWARE Version of CHEX-MASTER     at $5.00 ea. # ordered ____  $________
   
   SHAREWARE Version of MARKET-MASTER   at $5.00 ea. # ordered ____  $________
   
   SHAREWARE Version of MLM - MASTER    at $5.00 ea. # ordered ____  $ _______

                                     If ordering in CA., 7.5% Tax    $________

                                              Total Amount enclosed  $________

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