The company that I work with part-time has partnered with Chris Gardner who was the inspiration behind the Will Smith blockbuster - "The Pursuit of Happyness". This amazing 10minute video demonstrates how Will Smith has made it to the top of his game and how anyone can achieve what they want if they put their mind to it. Let me know what you think........
Wednesday, 9 March 2011
Will Smith Inspiration
The company that I work with part-time has partnered with Chris Gardner who was the inspiration behind the Will Smith blockbuster - "The Pursuit of Happyness". This amazing 10minute video demonstrates how Will Smith has made it to the top of his game and how anyone can achieve what they want if they put their mind to it. Let me know what you think........
Friday, 18 February 2011
Something to Think About
Les Brown, a noted inspirational speaker, and author of the DVD Step Into Your Greatness, tells the story of one of his friends, a salesman, who was in financial trouble because sales were down. Les asked him, "How many phone calls are you making a day?" His friend answered, "Twenty five."
Les didn't hesitate with his advice. "Double them," he said. "Make fifty. Or seventy-five. Or one hundred."
The salesman answered, "Aw, man. that's too much."
"Too much!" replied Les. "You tell me that you are behind on your bills and then you say it's too much. You know, one way to get back on your feet real quick is to miss two car payments. How can you say anything is too much when you have everything at stake?"
The advice Les Brown gave his friend needs to be heard by people everywhere. It's amazing what we can do when we're "hungry" for success. Most people who say "I've tried," haven't scratched the surface of their potential.
Saying "I'll try" really means " I'm not really committed "
Today, why not make a commitment to achieve your personal best?
Les didn't hesitate with his advice. "Double them," he said. "Make fifty. Or seventy-five. Or one hundred."
The salesman answered, "Aw, man. that's too much."
"Too much!" replied Les. "You tell me that you are behind on your bills and then you say it's too much. You know, one way to get back on your feet real quick is to miss two car payments. How can you say anything is too much when you have everything at stake?"
The advice Les Brown gave his friend needs to be heard by people everywhere. It's amazing what we can do when we're "hungry" for success. Most people who say "I've tried," haven't scratched the surface of their potential.
Saying "I'll try" really means " I'm not really committed "
Today, why not make a commitment to achieve your personal best?
Wednesday, 16 February 2011
You Gotta Do What You Gotta Do
Love him or hate him, he sure hits the nail on the head with this! Certainly thought provoking
Bill Gates recently gave a speech at a High School about 11 things they did not and will not learn in school. He talks about how feel-good, politically correct teachings created a generation of kids with no concept of reality and how this concept set them up for failure in the real world.
Rule 1 : Life is not fair - get used to it!
Rule 2 : The world doesn't care about your self-esteem. The world will expect you to accomplish something BEFORE you feel good about yourself.
Rule 3 : You will NOT make $60,000 a year right out of high school. You won't be a vice-president with a car phone until you earn both.
Rule 4 : If you think your teacher is tough, wait till you get a boss.
Rule 5 : Flipping burgers is not beneath your dignity. Your Grandparents had a different word for burger flipping: they called it opportunity.
Rule 6 : If you mess up, it's not your parents' fault, so don't whine about your mistakes, learn from them.
Rule 7 : Before you were born, your parents weren't as boring as they are now.. They got that way from paying your bills, cleaning your clothes and listening to you talk about how cool you thought you were. So before you save the rain forest from the parasites of your parent's generation, try delousing the closet in your own room.
Rule 8 : Your school may have done away with winners and losers, but life HAS NOT. In some schools, they have abolished failing grades and they'll give you as MANY TIMES as you want to get the right answer. This doesn't bear the slightest resemblance to ANYTHING in real life.
Rule 9 : Life is not divided into semesters. You don't get summers off and very few employers are interested in helping you FIND YOURSELF. Do that on your own time.
Rule 10 : Television is NOT real life. In real life people actually have to leave the coffee shop and go to jobs.
Rule 11 : Be nice to nerds. Chances are you'll end up working for one.
If you agree, pass it on..
If you don't agree stick your head in the sand and take a deep breath!
If you can read this -Thank a teacher!
Bill Gates recently gave a speech at a High School about 11 things they did not and will not learn in school. He talks about how feel-good, politically correct teachings created a generation of kids with no concept of reality and how this concept set them up for failure in the real world.
Rule 1 : Life is not fair - get used to it!
Rule 2 : The world doesn't care about your self-esteem. The world will expect you to accomplish something BEFORE you feel good about yourself.
Rule 3 : You will NOT make $60,000 a year right out of high school. You won't be a vice-president with a car phone until you earn both.
Rule 4 : If you think your teacher is tough, wait till you get a boss.
Rule 5 : Flipping burgers is not beneath your dignity. Your Grandparents had a different word for burger flipping: they called it opportunity.
Rule 6 : If you mess up, it's not your parents' fault, so don't whine about your mistakes, learn from them.
Rule 7 : Before you were born, your parents weren't as boring as they are now.. They got that way from paying your bills, cleaning your clothes and listening to you talk about how cool you thought you were. So before you save the rain forest from the parasites of your parent's generation, try delousing the closet in your own room.
Rule 8 : Your school may have done away with winners and losers, but life HAS NOT. In some schools, they have abolished failing grades and they'll give you as MANY TIMES as you want to get the right answer. This doesn't bear the slightest resemblance to ANYTHING in real life.
Rule 9 : Life is not divided into semesters. You don't get summers off and very few employers are interested in helping you FIND YOURSELF. Do that on your own time.
Rule 10 : Television is NOT real life. In real life people actually have to leave the coffee shop and go to jobs.
Rule 11 : Be nice to nerds. Chances are you'll end up working for one.
If you agree, pass it on..
If you don't agree stick your head in the sand and take a deep breath!
If you can read this -Thank a teacher!
Monday, 14 February 2011
Recent Information I sent out to some friends!
Hi There,
As you know we’ve got this thriving part-time business with UK Company of the Year Telecom Plus Plc. We’re thriving on the back of the recession. Please read this article to see why the timing is key for NOW! . The business runs in the format of a Discount Club allowing big shops like ASDA, B&Q, Marks + Spencers and TopShop to contribute to a customers household bills when we shop in their stores, the core services of telecoms, energy and mobiles are all the best in the UK without question.
I help coach and mentor people to be successful in their first steps in the market of word of mouth recommendations. Most people do not have experience of sales and marketing so we keep it simple and only use tools that work (mainly their gob!). All training is free from the company and the support is given in a team atmosphere at fabulous events up and down the country and locally too. See http://www.welovetheclub.co.uk/ and press ‘earn with us’ for an intro video. :
Amongst many others we’re currently helping lots of people to succeed for whatever reason they joined. If you read my article above you’ll see there are millions of people looking for our help right now but need the support in place to take the plunge – this is our proudest asset
Previously the ‘deposit’ to start the business was £199.75 it has now been halved to £99 incl VAT. New partners get a £500 bonus for finding their first 12 club members (people who want to save money) within a 3 month window after full training (plus of course any commissions earned on the way).
If you can put me in touch with anybody who is thinking (or needing) to set up their own business, add to their income, needs a safety net for the future or to bolster their pension arrangements please let me know. You might just be able to help somebody in their time of economic need. The share price hit £4.80 today and we fully expect it to be £10 over the next few years, if people need the right horse to back but without big risk this is it!!!
Remember it’s http://www.welovetheclub.co.uk/ ‘earn with us’.
Very Best Regards and Thank You
Rob Nugent + Nina Caveney
Team Leaders
As you know we’ve got this thriving part-time business with UK Company of the Year Telecom Plus Plc. We’re thriving on the back of the recession. Please read this article to see why the timing is key for NOW! . The business runs in the format of a Discount Club allowing big shops like ASDA, B&Q, Marks + Spencers and TopShop to contribute to a customers household bills when we shop in their stores, the core services of telecoms, energy and mobiles are all the best in the UK without question.
I help coach and mentor people to be successful in their first steps in the market of word of mouth recommendations. Most people do not have experience of sales and marketing so we keep it simple and only use tools that work (mainly their gob!). All training is free from the company and the support is given in a team atmosphere at fabulous events up and down the country and locally too. See http://www.welovetheclub.co.uk/ and press ‘earn with us’ for an intro video. :
Amongst many others we’re currently helping lots of people to succeed for whatever reason they joined. If you read my article above you’ll see there are millions of people looking for our help right now but need the support in place to take the plunge – this is our proudest asset
Previously the ‘deposit’ to start the business was £199.75 it has now been halved to £99 incl VAT. New partners get a £500 bonus for finding their first 12 club members (people who want to save money) within a 3 month window after full training (plus of course any commissions earned on the way).
If you can put me in touch with anybody who is thinking (or needing) to set up their own business, add to their income, needs a safety net for the future or to bolster their pension arrangements please let me know. You might just be able to help somebody in their time of economic need. The share price hit £4.80 today and we fully expect it to be £10 over the next few years, if people need the right horse to back but without big risk this is it!!!
Remember it’s http://www.welovetheclub.co.uk/ ‘earn with us’.
Very Best Regards and Thank You
Rob Nugent + Nina Caveney
Team Leaders
Tuesday, 8 February 2011
Business of the 21st Century?
This is my first penned article about the industry....please be gentle!
Many of your friends, colleagues, your boss and maybe you and your family are sat uncomfortably about the future. The headlines bombard us every day with rising mortages, falling pensions, more unemployment and tighter finances. How many people have mentioned to you about 'wanting to run their own business' in the last 12 months?
In the 1980's the recession combined with the drastic Thatcher reforms led to Franchising coming of age, when 000's of people applied themselves to proven business models, training, support and even marketing assistance. The Franchisees job was to provide the 'action' the company the product. It's a little known fact that when franchising was finding it's feet in the middle of the 20th Century it was very close to being banned as a 'pyramid scheme'. Think about it, pay for business, get no help, fail miserably. Franchising had to grow up quickly and indeed it did - through systems, processes and training. McDonald's University isn't an urban myth!!
Our very own car leasing business is part of a very successful franchise run by the world's largest leasing company. Systems, training, conferences, awards, coaching - all included, we simply fuel the fire with activity to get the business in the door!
Alongside this Franchising pheonomen there was a similar business model car-crashing it's way through the economy- Network Marketing. The model is simple, use the product, recommend it and build a team of motivated people doing the same. The problem was a massive failure rate, no systems, no training, only the go-getters ever succeeded and they were few and far between in the early days. Have you seen the adverts 'Entreprenueurs Wanted' and thought "SCAM" ? I did too and this is why millions of people have not responded - risk-taker, pioneer, all or nothing - just isn't most of us is it? Franchising allowed people to go half way and now............
Jump forward 30 years. New Government, drastic fiscal measures, almost certainty that things aren't going to get better for most of the UK. It's a mirror image of the conditions that sent franchising mad!
Millions of people need to do 'something' but aren't sure how. The banks aren't lending to start a new business, even a franchise can cost £50,000 or more and 5 years just to break even. More importantly that desk in the corner is lot more secure than going it alone. But guess what - Network Marketing has come of age. Training, systems, support. No more wooping and holloring!! Start up fees are low and often recouped quickly if new people 'plug in' to the system. Network Marketing can offer people the opportunity to develop a business part-time whilst remaining in their secure job 'for now'. With expert coaching, unlimited training, fabulous personal development and if taken seriously an opportunity to be free of employment in a relatively short space of time. I would suggest 2-10 years dependent on the person, the company, the products etc.
It isn't for me to say which opportunities are better than others, as I don't know the details about the others. I do believe that when operating in a recession the product of 'saving money' is fairly appealing to most people. I might struggle myself to ask my contacts to 'purchase' something. Hence the products associated with my company are certainly not 'sexy' yet everyone uses them. Those services being shops, petrol stations, telephones. mobile phones, energy and the internet. The core services regularly achieve awards from leading consumer publications. All we do is take the shop to the customer in an age of 'over-information'. NOTE: this isn't about selling utilities it's recommending a Discount Club.
After just over a year of learning, listening, copying, training and being coached (doing as we're told) myself and Nina are now helping dozens of people 'plug in' to the system to copy just what we did (and lot of what we didn't). We are working with a FTSE 250 business operated by the creme de la creme of City talent, they gave me share options for doing well, we're on target for a holiday for doing what we'd do anyway. We have direct access and first name terms to some of the most established and biggest earners and we have a 100% will to provide a secure, proven and achievable business for those willing to learn. AND OUR MAIN JOBS HAVEN'T SUFFERED, in fact we've got better at them
That's enough about us....what about you? What's your priority? Time, Security, Freedom, To work for yourself, additional income?
Need more information?We don't bite, simply sharing the concept is our job not signing you up
For more information email me here
Watch this this introductory video: https://www.utilitywarehouse.co.uk/home/about_us/
If it's not for you - that's great too we'd love you to be our customer ;) http://www.welovetheclub.co.uk/
Thursday, 11 February 2010
Networking Tips For Business
As a member of Business 4 Breakfast in Rochdale for 4 years I have made plenty of great contacts and probably scared a good few off as well! By learning some amazing phrases I can now network without rejection or the FEAR of rejection.
Here is my learning point which I passed to my colleagues at Springhill Hospice this morning.
What do you think...........................?
The power of language in networking, and rejection free networking.
Todays learning point:
“Which means that…………..”
Qualify what you do by tagging this on to your introduction. So when someone asks what you do
“I work in vehicle leasing which means that I save businesses loads of time and money on their fleet"
A recap from last week:
Ever mentioned what you do for a living and people back-off, or tried to get your B4B buddy in with a contact and they think you take bribes for bolting on other people’s services “what else are you going to try and sell me!!”
Here’s a recap of the last 2 meetings:
When people moan and groan about something you instinctively want to help them out, why not try “would you like to do something about it?” if they say no then you should back off and assume they are just happy moaners. If they say YES – jackpot, they have asked for your help or for you to recommend your b4b contacts – or even your own services!
When you say “There’s an old story that says……” your contact will lean forward excitedly wanting to hear what comes next!
When you say “I just found out……….” The same will happen
So here goes:
Contact: “business is rubbish I have no customers, I hate my suppliers and the dog-eats my dinner
You “Would you like to do something about it?”
Contact: "well of course I do"
You: “Great I’ll pick you up at 6.30 on Thursday morning so you can meet loads of great new people to help your business”
OR
“I just found out about a way of meeting 20 or so director level people before your competitors are even out of bed”
“There’s an old story that says you are your most productive first thing in the morning”
Use these few words just a few times and it will all fall in to place, everyone you speak to will want to know who you know and how you know them. Pass this to your colleagues and your networking group and business will flourish.
Here is my learning point which I passed to my colleagues at Springhill Hospice this morning.
What do you think...........................?
The power of language in networking, and rejection free networking.
Todays learning point:
“Which means that…………..”
Qualify what you do by tagging this on to your introduction. So when someone asks what you do
“I work in vehicle leasing which means that I save businesses loads of time and money on their fleet"
A recap from last week:
Ever mentioned what you do for a living and people back-off, or tried to get your B4B buddy in with a contact and they think you take bribes for bolting on other people’s services “what else are you going to try and sell me!!”
Here’s a recap of the last 2 meetings:
When people moan and groan about something you instinctively want to help them out, why not try “would you like to do something about it?” if they say no then you should back off and assume they are just happy moaners. If they say YES – jackpot, they have asked for your help or for you to recommend your b4b contacts – or even your own services!
When you say “There’s an old story that says……” your contact will lean forward excitedly wanting to hear what comes next!
When you say “I just found out……….” The same will happen
So here goes:
Contact: “business is rubbish I have no customers, I hate my suppliers and the dog-eats my dinner
You “Would you like to do something about it?”
Contact: "well of course I do"
You: “Great I’ll pick you up at 6.30 on Thursday morning so you can meet loads of great new people to help your business”
OR
“I just found out about a way of meeting 20 or so director level people before your competitors are even out of bed”
“There’s an old story that says you are your most productive first thing in the morning”
Use these few words just a few times and it will all fall in to place, everyone you speak to will want to know who you know and how you know them. Pass this to your colleagues and your networking group and business will flourish.
Tuesday, 9 February 2010
Express Day 2010
Hello Team!
Express Day is the biggest event in the Telecom plus calendar. And as the company grows, Express Day gets even bigger! We now have over 34,000 Distributors - an increase of over 50% since our last Express Day. So this year's event is going to be massive!
To make sure that we have enough seats for everyone who wants to come, this year, we're giving you the choice to come on either the Saturday or the Sunday of our Express Day weekend.
There is nothing like Express Day. Thousands of Distributors come together in an electric atmosphere to hear key announcements from Chief Executive Charles Wigoder and company Directors, to be inspired by senior leaders from the Network, and to recognise the achievements of everyone who has been striding up the "Stairway to Success".
We’re also delighted to announce that, following the success of previous years, we will be running three Seminars before the main event on each day, hosted by some of our most successful leaders (details below).
It's simple: if you want to grow your business, you have to be at Express Day.
How to book
Contact me ASAP to find out how you can also benefit from this great event. If you have not yet joined our amazing business and realised your earning potential, you might wish to watch this short DVD and see what you think.
All tickets include:
•a place at a pre-event seminar (subject to availability)
•a guaranteed seat in the block of your choice (subject to availability)
•tea/coffee on arrival
•a hot buffet lunch
•a free pack of special Express Day materials which will be available for you to take away after the event.
Tickets range in price from £20 to £30, depending on where you’d like to sit:
Tuesday, 12 January 2010
Let It Snow, Let It Snow.................
Here's a picture of Rochdale Golf Course one night last week after the snowfall we had over Christmas......doesn't it look amazing?
If you’re anything like me, all this cold weather has encouraged you to turn up the thermostat by a degree or three! I’m sure you welcome the extra heat, but you probably don’t welcome the bigger energy bill that comes with it.
Never fear… I know a way you can warm your extremities without that chilly feeling in your wallet. And it’s not just your heating I can save you money on – it’s all your household utilities!
I’m a member of the Utility Warehouse Discount Club. They provide electricity, gas, home phone, broadband and mobile phone.
You probably haven’t heard of them before because they don’t advertise – that’s their secret to saving their customers lots of money! They rely on people like me to recommend them, and avoid the huge advertising costs other companies pay. Then they pass the money they save on to their customers by charging less for their services.
Here are some of the benefits:
• free calls to UK and international numbers
• best value broadband and phone package
• savings of around £50 on your line rental
• cheaper gas and electricity
• the UK’s best value mobile services
• 5% CashBack on your petrol and shopping
• unique customer discount plan
• exclusive membership discounts
• everything comes on one convenient monthly bill!
• and... you can benefit from a special introductory £100 discount off your bill – for a limited period only!
There’s no minimum contract on most of the services they provide. So if
you’re not totally happy with the money you save and their award-winning UK based customer service team... you can go back to your current supplier’s higher prices at any time!
If you’d like to save as much money as I am, email me at robnugent@telecomplus.org.uk and book your appointment
I look forward to hearing from you – and saving you money!
www.telecomplus.org.uk/robnugent
If you’re anything like me, all this cold weather has encouraged you to turn up the thermostat by a degree or three! I’m sure you welcome the extra heat, but you probably don’t welcome the bigger energy bill that comes with it.
Never fear… I know a way you can warm your extremities without that chilly feeling in your wallet. And it’s not just your heating I can save you money on – it’s all your household utilities!
I’m a member of the Utility Warehouse Discount Club. They provide electricity, gas, home phone, broadband and mobile phone.
You probably haven’t heard of them before because they don’t advertise – that’s their secret to saving their customers lots of money! They rely on people like me to recommend them, and avoid the huge advertising costs other companies pay. Then they pass the money they save on to their customers by charging less for their services.
Here are some of the benefits:
• free calls to UK and international numbers
• best value broadband and phone package
• savings of around £50 on your line rental
• cheaper gas and electricity
• the UK’s best value mobile services
• 5% CashBack on your petrol and shopping
• unique customer discount plan
• exclusive membership discounts
• everything comes on one convenient monthly bill!
• and... you can benefit from a special introductory £100 discount off your bill – for a limited period only!
There’s no minimum contract on most of the services they provide. So if
you’re not totally happy with the money you save and their award-winning UK based customer service team... you can go back to your current supplier’s higher prices at any time!
If you’d like to save as much money as I am, email me at robnugent@telecomplus.org.uk and book your appointment
I look forward to hearing from you – and saving you money!
www.telecomplus.org.uk/robnugent
Wednesday, 26 August 2009
Bath 8's Lacrosse Tournament
Wow doesn't time fly! It only feels like yesterday that the Rochdale Lacrose Club was celebrating it's win in the Junior Flags Final for the first time since 1999.
On the same weekend our U12's won their own Championship Game and the buzz around the club was amazing. We had a great time celebrating have a look at the website for pictures Club Website
.............and guess what it's now nearly time for Bath! What a tournament.................
The Rochdale contingent are heading down for two nights and looking forward to introducing our new Professional great parties along with some fabulous lacrosse!
On the same weekend our U12's won their own Championship Game and the buzz around the club was amazing. We had a great time celebrating have a look at the website for pictures Club Website
.............and guess what it's now nearly time for Bath! What a tournament.................
The Rochdale contingent are heading down for two nights and looking forward to introducing our new Professional great parties along with some fabulous lacrosse!
Thursday, 20 August 2009
Calling All Sports Clubs - Additional Funding!
Are you looking to raise sustainable revenue for your sports club?
Fed-up of stinging the same members, players and parents for their hard-earned money time and time again?
Imagine knowing that each month your bank account will be credited with a growing amount of money to cover vital costs to your sports club
Whether it's Lacrosse, Football, Hockey, Cricket or any multitude of sports there may be a solution to continuous raffles, football cards or novelty calendars. Imagine launching an idea offering a real benefit to the majority of your players, their friends and their family AND earn a regular income for your Club?
The Utility Warehouse Discount Club , operated by Telecom Plus Plc offers community groups a unique proposition...........with my help, support and marketing materials your fans can access award-winning and low-cost energy, telecoms, broadband and mobile services.
NEWSFLASH: August 2009 - Best Buy Award given by Which? Magazine for Broadband, BroadCall and Dial-Up Internet Services.
Examples of current participants in the scheme can be seen here , the include Plymouth Argyle AFC, several supporters clubs including Rochdale FC Supporters Club and several Junior Development Programmes.
So how does it work?
Fed-up of stinging the same members, players and parents for their hard-earned money time and time again?
Imagine knowing that each month your bank account will be credited with a growing amount of money to cover vital costs to your sports club
Whether it's Lacrosse, Football, Hockey, Cricket or any multitude of sports there may be a solution to continuous raffles, football cards or novelty calendars. Imagine launching an idea offering a real benefit to the majority of your players, their friends and their family AND earn a regular income for your Club?
The Utility Warehouse Discount Club , operated by Telecom Plus Plc offers community groups a unique proposition...........with my help, support and marketing materials your fans can access award-winning and low-cost energy, telecoms, broadband and mobile services.
NEWSFLASH: August 2009 - Best Buy Award given by Which? Magazine for Broadband, BroadCall and Dial-Up Internet Services.
Examples of current participants in the scheme can be seen here , the include Plymouth Argyle AFC, several supporters clubs including Rochdale FC Supporters Club and several Junior Development Programmes.
So how does it work?
The Company will set up a website in your name and offer a FREEPHONE number for your supporters to call and register with us for our services
The Company will pay you £5.00 for each new customer plus up to 5% of each customers monthly bill for as long as they remain a customer!
Before we get excited I want you to imagine your monthly cost for electricity, gas, telephony and broadband = say £150/month @5% = around £7.50/month.
What if, over time you gathered just 100 supporters who spend just £100 month.
This would give your sports club a much valued £5.00/month income PER CUSTOMER! Yes for each customer spending just £100 on using the kettle, toaster, shower a text message or telephone your club gets £5.00 per month per customer EVERY MONTH...............
So let's see how realistic this really is . What if just 10 members per month sign-up every month for 6 months.
Month 1 = £50 intro, whilst we wait for service to go 'live'
Month 2 = £50 +£50 residual income, as the first 10 go live
Month 3 £50 + £100
Month 4 = £50 +£150
Month 5 = £50 + £200
Month 6 = £50 + £250
Month 7 =£300/month on a continuous basis!
Could your club benefit from this? Can you imagine what this passive income can do to your club's finances? New equipment, coaching fees, or even better reduce your reliance on hand-outs from your members?
Click Here for a quick overview of what it's all about
But what's the catch?
There is none!
The only limit to the success is how well the programme is supported by your committee and members. I will personally mentor you to get the customers and help you grow your client base.
For more information call me on 07968 970704 and we can seriously discuss the prospect of your organisation covering vital costs whilst benefiting your supporters to lower household bills.
Now is that a win-win situation or WHAT...............?
What if, over time you gathered just 100 supporters who spend just £100 month.
This would give your sports club a much valued £5.00/month income PER CUSTOMER! Yes for each customer spending just £100 on using the kettle, toaster, shower a text message or telephone your club gets £5.00 per month per customer EVERY MONTH...............
So let's see how realistic this really is . What if just 10 members per month sign-up every month for 6 months.
Month 1 = £50 intro, whilst we wait for service to go 'live'
Month 2 = £50 +£50 residual income, as the first 10 go live
Month 3 £50 + £100
Month 4 = £50 +£150
Month 5 = £50 + £200
Month 6 = £50 + £250
Month 7 =£300/month on a continuous basis!
Could your club benefit from this? Can you imagine what this passive income can do to your club's finances? New equipment, coaching fees, or even better reduce your reliance on hand-outs from your members?
Click Here for a quick overview of what it's all about
But what's the catch?
There is none!
The only limit to the success is how well the programme is supported by your committee and members. I will personally mentor you to get the customers and help you grow your client base.
For more information call me on 07968 970704 and we can seriously discuss the prospect of your organisation covering vital costs whilst benefiting your supporters to lower household bills.
Now is that a win-win situation or WHAT...............?
Wednesday, 12 August 2009
Lacrosse Season Is Upon Us
Well the lacrosse season is nearly upon us! Just 6 weeks until the season-opener. For my club Rochdale, we will be back in the Northern Premiership, the toughest league in the UK if not in Europe.
Before then of course is the Bath 8's Tournament which is always a great weekend of short-sided, slightly hungover lacrosse. Rochdale traditionally have entered a team every year of the event since it's inauguration over 25 years ago!
With training in full swing for the senior section of the club - 5 of the 1st team were witnessed 'Spinning' last night at our local Fitness First gym in Rochdale, we'll be training again on Saturday afternoon after helping coach the new players at our new Rochdale Lacrosse Academy
Dates, events, fixtures, photos and much more can be found on the Rochdale Lacrosse Website PLUS new information on our new Professional from the USA - Mark Leonard!
Before then of course is the Bath 8's Tournament which is always a great weekend of short-sided, slightly hungover lacrosse. Rochdale traditionally have entered a team every year of the event since it's inauguration over 25 years ago!
With training in full swing for the senior section of the club - 5 of the 1st team were witnessed 'Spinning' last night at our local Fitness First gym in Rochdale, we'll be training again on Saturday afternoon after helping coach the new players at our new Rochdale Lacrosse Academy
Dates, events, fixtures, photos and much more can be found on the Rochdale Lacrosse Website PLUS new information on our new Professional from the USA - Mark Leonard!
Tuesday, 4 August 2009
What Do You Think
Hello, thanks for coming back over to have a look at the ongoing developments.
We've added Facebook applications for the Leasing Business and plenty of links and graphics to support the Utility Warehouse side of things.
Have a flick through the blog, the main interests are:
Vehicle Leasing
Saving Money At Home
Running A Small Business
The Sport of Lacrosse.
Fitting in all of the above!
We've added Facebook applications for the Leasing Business and plenty of links and graphics to support the Utility Warehouse side of things.
Have a flick through the blog, the main interests are:
Vehicle Leasing
Saving Money At Home
Running A Small Business
The Sport of Lacrosse.
Fitting in all of the above!
Monday, 13 July 2009
The Attraction of Personal Leasing
LEASING companies cannot have failed to see a shift in the market place in personal leasing arrangements. A few years ago a definite increase in Employee Car Ownership Schemes was responsible.
This time it seems the car for the school-run, the car for doing the shopping, and the car for occasional business use are also being funded away from traditional outright purchase, bank loans or hire purchase agreements.
We’ve seen a distinct change in the market place. It’s no longer ex-company car drivers looking for a different way of going about their busy, high mileage jobs. Today’s customers are more regular consumers. They are moving from old cars to new. And tending towards lower mileage, fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly vehicles.
I think some of this new-found popularity is due to ‘pub-talk’ – not new products that push the popularity of various funding methods.
The attraction of a PCP or PCH
Friends or colleagues can easily explain the flexibility to buy the car at a price written in to the contract. Or, simply arrange for the car be picked up and taken away at the end of the contract. It seems to take people’s interest. This is a simple way of explaining the benefits of a Personal Contract Purchase (or PCP).
In the same vein, someone else may mention that they have found a deal which is the same price as that given to a large fleet. All they have to do is just add the VAT and include Road Fund Licence, delivery and a predicted mileage to get their monthly lease rental.
All that’s required is to insure the car and pay for fuel. After two or three years the car is returned and they will simply start again. That friend has just sold the concept of Personal Contract Hire (PCH) to everybody they know. This word of mouth is having a big impact in the market-place
The move away from car ownership
The public catch on to ideas through many outlets. And one common theme rang true during the onset of the economic downturn. Selling a used car was tough. It wasn’t worth what had been budgeted for; and often significantly less than any outstanding finance left on the vehicle. A lot of individuals got hit by the market last year and are continuing to do so.
To many, leasing on a personal basis was an alien concept. The general mood has always been to ‘own’ the car. Nowadays customers are more flexible. They are open to ideas and products which may protect them in the future and offer great value for money – whether they choose to own the vehicle or not.
So are you missing out? Is it time for you to consider leasing?
If so, do this: forget about interest rates, trade-ins and balloon payments. Instead, work out a monthly budget and see where that gets you. Let your business car leasing contact know what you can afford and see what you can get for your money – you might be surprised.
Further information
Anthony K Associates were established in 1995 and are franchisees of Network Vehicles (part of LeasePlan), acting as a car leasing broker for several FN 50 blue-chip funding companies to businesses and individuals throughout the UK. Click here to visit the website www.anthonyk.co.uk
For more on personal leases, read our Advice Centre article What is a personal lease?
You might also find useful our Special Report entitled Try leasing to ease your credit lines
This time it seems the car for the school-run, the car for doing the shopping, and the car for occasional business use are also being funded away from traditional outright purchase, bank loans or hire purchase agreements.
We’ve seen a distinct change in the market place. It’s no longer ex-company car drivers looking for a different way of going about their busy, high mileage jobs. Today’s customers are more regular consumers. They are moving from old cars to new. And tending towards lower mileage, fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly vehicles.
I think some of this new-found popularity is due to ‘pub-talk’ – not new products that push the popularity of various funding methods.
The attraction of a PCP or PCH
Friends or colleagues can easily explain the flexibility to buy the car at a price written in to the contract. Or, simply arrange for the car be picked up and taken away at the end of the contract. It seems to take people’s interest. This is a simple way of explaining the benefits of a Personal Contract Purchase (or PCP).
In the same vein, someone else may mention that they have found a deal which is the same price as that given to a large fleet. All they have to do is just add the VAT and include Road Fund Licence, delivery and a predicted mileage to get their monthly lease rental.
All that’s required is to insure the car and pay for fuel. After two or three years the car is returned and they will simply start again. That friend has just sold the concept of Personal Contract Hire (PCH) to everybody they know. This word of mouth is having a big impact in the market-place
The move away from car ownership
The public catch on to ideas through many outlets. And one common theme rang true during the onset of the economic downturn. Selling a used car was tough. It wasn’t worth what had been budgeted for; and often significantly less than any outstanding finance left on the vehicle. A lot of individuals got hit by the market last year and are continuing to do so.
To many, leasing on a personal basis was an alien concept. The general mood has always been to ‘own’ the car. Nowadays customers are more flexible. They are open to ideas and products which may protect them in the future and offer great value for money – whether they choose to own the vehicle or not.
So are you missing out? Is it time for you to consider leasing?
If so, do this: forget about interest rates, trade-ins and balloon payments. Instead, work out a monthly budget and see where that gets you. Let your business car leasing contact know what you can afford and see what you can get for your money – you might be surprised.
Further information
Anthony K Associates were established in 1995 and are franchisees of Network Vehicles (part of LeasePlan), acting as a car leasing broker for several FN 50 blue-chip funding companies to businesses and individuals throughout the UK. Click here to visit the website www.anthonyk.co.uk
For more on personal leases, read our Advice Centre article What is a personal lease?
You might also find useful our Special Report entitled Try leasing to ease your credit lines
Wednesday, 24 June 2009
Lacrosse Gossip
Learn eveything from what's happening at the Women's World Lacrosse Championships in Prague. or what the most popular stick is nowadays at Laxforums
There's a news from around the globe from junior to profressional and NCAA Lacrosse so make sure you login and register to keep an eye on global lacrosse.
There's a news from around the globe from junior to profressional and NCAA Lacrosse so make sure you login and register to keep an eye on global lacrosse.
Tuesday, 16 June 2009
How to Find A Good Utilities Company
Taken from Manchester Evening News 20/04/2009
Martyn Hocking (Editor, Which? Money)
April 20, 2009
ENERGY bills may finally be coming down but, as the economy shrinks, we are all looking for better service at reasonable prices. And energy suppliers need to take note.Our brand new Which? customer satisfaction survey of energy suppliers reveals an average score of just 43 per cent, making this the lowest performing of all industries covered by our satisfaction surveys in the past 12 months. Only two energy suppliers do well in the survey, and the big suppliers such as Npower and British Gas appear to be failing our members across the board, particularly when it comes to value for money.
PRICES STILL HIGH
The current annual gas and electricity bill for the average household on a direct debit 'dual fuel' (gas and electricity from the same supplier) tariff now stands at £1,195 – more than double what it was in early 2004.And, although prices are now decreasing, since we carried out our last energy supplier satisfaction survey (visit www.which.co.uk/utilitycompanies2008), the average cost of gas has risen by almost 29 per cent and electricity by 14 per cent.However, the good news is that poor customer service and high bills can be beaten.
If you're not happy with your current supplier (and, according to our survey, unless you are with Utility Warehouse or Ebico, that's likely to be the case), it easy to switch suppliers. The same applies if you are looking for a cheaper tariff.And there are a range of cost-effective – or even free – ways to shelter your household from the impact of high energy charges. Becoming more energy efficient and cutting the amount you use in the first place isn't hard.
OUR SURVEY
As with our last survey, it's the smaller suppliers that rule in terms of customer satisfaction. Scores for the big six suppliers (everyone in our table except Utility Warehouse and Ebico) that dominate the market remain low, with none improving on last year's scores. Ups and downs Indeed, three suppliers – Scottish & Southern (SSE), ScottishPower and Eon – did worse. And despite saying that it had recruited extra staff and invested £200m in its customer service systems since our last survey, Npower remains rooted to the bottom, with British Gas – the country's biggest supplier – not too far behind.Yet the performance of Utility Warehouse, which actually improved on its top score last time round, suggests that where energy customer satisfaction is concerned, price isn't the only issue.
Newcomer Ebico, previously known as the Equitable Billing Company, also did well. Ebico is a not-for-profit energy supplier and has only one tariff, so – unlike other suppliers – there is no price difference if you pay quarterly, by monthly direct debit or with a prepayment meter.In its recent investigation into the energy market, the industry regulator Ofgem found that customers with prepayment meters paid around £120 a year more than a direct debit customer using the same amount of energy.Ebico says that its core aim is to 'put people before profits and provide affordable energy for every home'.Our survey proves that high-quality customer service and strong value for money can be just as important as low prices – something the 'big six' can learn from the 'top two'.
BEST SUPPLIER
For the second year running, Utility Warehouse is our top-rated supplier. It scored top marks in all areas where we were able to rate it. Alongside gas and electricity, Utility Warehouse also offers home and mobile phone and ISP services and sends customers a monthly statement covering all the services they take from it.Utility Warehouse's gas and electricity prices aren't the cheapest around – for direct debit dual fuel, Utility Warehouse is around £100 a year more expensive than the cheapest big six supplier in each region. However, its customers don't seem to mind and gave it full marks for value for money.
WORST SUPPLIER
“The worst company I have come across,” was the opinion of one Which? member. Another told felt that: “Npower is useless at sorting out problems.” And yet another member summed up the service that they received from our lowest-rated provider as 'obtuse and inefficient'. This is the second year in a row that Npower has taken the wooden spoon. Although its scores have improved slightly in some aspects of its service, and in spite of its additional investment since last year, it still does poorly in all areas and its overall score has dropped by two per cent since last year.Perhaps most damaging of all, is the fact that, in these tough economic times, Npower got the lowest rating for value for money – an aspect that is more important than ever now.
ONE-STOP SHOP UTILITY WAREHOUSE IS THE BUSINESS
GETTING everything from the same supplier certainly makes things simpler, and the monthly bills are a good way to keep tabs on energy use,” says Mike Smith, a Utility Warehouse gas, electricity, landline and broadband customer. “
But that's not the main reason I've stuck with Utility Warehouse. What I like is its customer service – if you email or call, it is amazingly good.“ They are intelligent, knowledgeable people, who answer questions very well and put you at ease – certainly not the usual call centre experience.”
Mike said that he hasn't had to call Utility Warehouse with any gas or electricity problems in the five years he's been a customer, but explained that he did have some problems with his landline and felt that the company 'bent over backwards' to help him.
On price, Mike said: “It doesn't claim to be the cheapest, and I'm not sure I've saved that much money, but it's good to know that if I need to contact the company about anything then I'll be dealing with good people who know how to treat their customers.”
Could you see yourself associated with the kind of company that gets reviews like this from the independent consumer magazine Which? click here to see how just a few hours a week of recommending these top class services can earn you a good living and more!
TTFN - what a great day!
Martyn Hocking (Editor, Which? Money)
April 20, 2009
ENERGY bills may finally be coming down but, as the economy shrinks, we are all looking for better service at reasonable prices. And energy suppliers need to take note.Our brand new Which? customer satisfaction survey of energy suppliers reveals an average score of just 43 per cent, making this the lowest performing of all industries covered by our satisfaction surveys in the past 12 months. Only two energy suppliers do well in the survey, and the big suppliers such as Npower and British Gas appear to be failing our members across the board, particularly when it comes to value for money.
PRICES STILL HIGH
The current annual gas and electricity bill for the average household on a direct debit 'dual fuel' (gas and electricity from the same supplier) tariff now stands at £1,195 – more than double what it was in early 2004.And, although prices are now decreasing, since we carried out our last energy supplier satisfaction survey (visit www.which.co.uk/utilitycompanies2008), the average cost of gas has risen by almost 29 per cent and electricity by 14 per cent.However, the good news is that poor customer service and high bills can be beaten.
If you're not happy with your current supplier (and, according to our survey, unless you are with Utility Warehouse or Ebico, that's likely to be the case), it easy to switch suppliers. The same applies if you are looking for a cheaper tariff.And there are a range of cost-effective – or even free – ways to shelter your household from the impact of high energy charges. Becoming more energy efficient and cutting the amount you use in the first place isn't hard.
OUR SURVEY
As with our last survey, it's the smaller suppliers that rule in terms of customer satisfaction. Scores for the big six suppliers (everyone in our table except Utility Warehouse and Ebico) that dominate the market remain low, with none improving on last year's scores. Ups and downs Indeed, three suppliers – Scottish & Southern (SSE), ScottishPower and Eon – did worse. And despite saying that it had recruited extra staff and invested £200m in its customer service systems since our last survey, Npower remains rooted to the bottom, with British Gas – the country's biggest supplier – not too far behind.Yet the performance of Utility Warehouse, which actually improved on its top score last time round, suggests that where energy customer satisfaction is concerned, price isn't the only issue.
Newcomer Ebico, previously known as the Equitable Billing Company, also did well. Ebico is a not-for-profit energy supplier and has only one tariff, so – unlike other suppliers – there is no price difference if you pay quarterly, by monthly direct debit or with a prepayment meter.In its recent investigation into the energy market, the industry regulator Ofgem found that customers with prepayment meters paid around £120 a year more than a direct debit customer using the same amount of energy.Ebico says that its core aim is to 'put people before profits and provide affordable energy for every home'.Our survey proves that high-quality customer service and strong value for money can be just as important as low prices – something the 'big six' can learn from the 'top two'.
BEST SUPPLIER
For the second year running, Utility Warehouse is our top-rated supplier. It scored top marks in all areas where we were able to rate it. Alongside gas and electricity, Utility Warehouse also offers home and mobile phone and ISP services and sends customers a monthly statement covering all the services they take from it.Utility Warehouse's gas and electricity prices aren't the cheapest around – for direct debit dual fuel, Utility Warehouse is around £100 a year more expensive than the cheapest big six supplier in each region. However, its customers don't seem to mind and gave it full marks for value for money.
WORST SUPPLIER
“The worst company I have come across,” was the opinion of one Which? member. Another told felt that: “Npower is useless at sorting out problems.” And yet another member summed up the service that they received from our lowest-rated provider as 'obtuse and inefficient'. This is the second year in a row that Npower has taken the wooden spoon. Although its scores have improved slightly in some aspects of its service, and in spite of its additional investment since last year, it still does poorly in all areas and its overall score has dropped by two per cent since last year.Perhaps most damaging of all, is the fact that, in these tough economic times, Npower got the lowest rating for value for money – an aspect that is more important than ever now.
ONE-STOP SHOP UTILITY WAREHOUSE IS THE BUSINESS
GETTING everything from the same supplier certainly makes things simpler, and the monthly bills are a good way to keep tabs on energy use,” says Mike Smith, a Utility Warehouse gas, electricity, landline and broadband customer. “
But that's not the main reason I've stuck with Utility Warehouse. What I like is its customer service – if you email or call, it is amazingly good.“ They are intelligent, knowledgeable people, who answer questions very well and put you at ease – certainly not the usual call centre experience.”
Mike said that he hasn't had to call Utility Warehouse with any gas or electricity problems in the five years he's been a customer, but explained that he did have some problems with his landline and felt that the company 'bent over backwards' to help him.
On price, Mike said: “It doesn't claim to be the cheapest, and I'm not sure I've saved that much money, but it's good to know that if I need to contact the company about anything then I'll be dealing with good people who know how to treat their customers.”
Could you see yourself associated with the kind of company that gets reviews like this from the independent consumer magazine Which? click here to see how just a few hours a week of recommending these top class services can earn you a good living and more!
TTFN - what a great day!
How To Find A Good Leasing Company
Wow - where do you start in such a confused market place! Well, this article recommends taking a recommend! How easy is that! It's how we built Anthony K Vehicle Leasing and we are proud that most of our business comes from referrals from happy customers and contacts.
This article from a fellow leasing broker discusses how best to select a supplier.
This article from a fellow leasing broker discusses how best to select a supplier.
Friday, 12 June 2009
Business Networking - Bury
Did you know a lead from a business referral is 80% more likely to turn in to business than one from a cold call?
Earlier in the week I was privliged to take a second visit to the Breakfast Networking club in Bury at The Boltholt Hotel.
Present were a wide selection of business owners from the local area each cementing their relationships over good coffee and a cooked breakfast before their competitors had even reached for the snooze button.
Anthony K are avid fans of the networking scene, for more information you should check out the Business For Breakfast website - here or drop me an email at robert@anthonyk.co.uk
Earlier in the week I was privliged to take a second visit to the Breakfast Networking club in Bury at The Boltholt Hotel.
Present were a wide selection of business owners from the local area each cementing their relationships over good coffee and a cooked breakfast before their competitors had even reached for the snooze button.
Anthony K are avid fans of the networking scene, for more information you should check out the Business For Breakfast website - here or drop me an email at robert@anthonyk.co.uk
Thursday, 11 June 2009
Killer Twitter Tips!
Came across this Twitter advice today........ it really does pay to have more people seeing you Tweet away!
Let me know what you think....................
And don't forget the French & Saunders video I mentioned below !
Let me know what you think....................
And don't forget the French & Saunders video I mentioned below !
French & Saunders have just released their 5th promotional video for Utility Warehouse.
This time the F&S are discussing the 'Cashback Card
Click Here for the video - it really is worth a watch.......... let me know what you think!
On other news Ronaldo has gone - which is probably good news for Rochdale AFC, they have Manchester United AND Everton to entertain in the pre-season! Story here
This time the F&S are discussing the 'Cashback Card
Click Here for the video - it really is worth a watch.......... let me know what you think!
On other news Ronaldo has gone - which is probably good news for Rochdale AFC, they have Manchester United AND Everton to entertain in the pre-season! Story here
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