About ys
What is Ys?
Pronounced WISE, Ys is the online community for the wise: People who have lived a while, experienced much and learned a lot. YsPeople is a safe place to stay informed, learn new things, experience the unexpected, make friends and have a laugh. It is the place express your views, share ideas and take a stand on things that matter to you, with the community's support.
You don’t have to join, but if you do become a YsFriend you will have exclusive access to:
- Significant discounts at YsEpicure and other online malls, as they are established
- Your own online Dashboard, tailored to your personal requirements and tastes
- An environment where you can have your say and know it will be heard
- A community that actively supports a range of charities and community causes
- An engaged community supportive of causes that are important to you
Most importantly, as a member you can help build this community for the wise. It will be your community. YsEpicure is the first of four online malls in the Ys community. Look for a bargain now at www.ysepicure.com. We hope you enjoy YsPeople, YsEpicure and the other malls as they open
Please email me if you have any questions, queries, thoughts or comments: john@picassocapital.com
D. John Carlson, CEO
Why join Ys
Five great reasons to join Ys
We'd love for you to join Ys and reap the many benefits of being part of our community. Here's why you should join now:
Value
You instantly become eligible for substantial YsFriends discounts when shopping on ysepicure.com, as well as our other online malls as they go live.
VIP treatment
You will receive advanced notice of new product and brand releases, along with promotions.
Personalisation
Upon joining, you can make yspeople.com uniquely yours, thanks to your own state-of-the-art, customisable Dashboard.
Connection
Ever wanted to publish your life stories, write about your hobbies or speak out on current issues affecting Australians? You can do that here. It's your place to connect and get involved with people like you around the country - and the world.
Access
You'll enjoy unlimited access to new features as they are developed, as well as past blogs, articles and photographs.
Joining is simple and FREE. Just click here and provide your email address for our weekly newsletter send.
D. John Carlson, CEO
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