Complete One host future business owners R&R weekend

 Managing Director at Newcastle-based event promotions firm, Complete One, Glen Lowes, has hailed the success of the firm’s first future business owners event, and believes it will now become an annual event in the firm’s business calendar. 

Glen Lowes decided to host the event to bring together the top talent at Complete One, and their business associates in Edinburgh and Sheffield, recognising the rising stars and the top performers. The decision to host the event was spurred by the idea of providing some much needed R&R time as well as an opportunity for attendees to build relationships outside of the office environment, and interact with fellow sales and marketing professionals who are on the same entrepreneurial journey.  “My main objective for the future business owners event was to recognise those individuals who are doing a great job, and to host a fun and relaxing weekend where they could unwind and get to know each other on a personal as well as professional level,” commented Glen Lowes. 

Hosted at Felmoor Park in Northumberland over March 18^th to 20^th, just a short distance from the firm’s headquarters, the location provided a surrounding of idyllic scenery, and a quiet getaway with cabins and hot tubs. While there was no strict itinerary for the event, with the emphasis more on fun and relaxation, there was a slight business theme, with the business owners in attendance running educational workshops with tips on personal development and networking. Networking was an especially important topic as the weekend presented an incredible opportunity for the budding entrepreneurs to build a solid networking portfolio. 

The feedback Glen Lowes has received since the event has made him extremely hopeful that this will now become an annual event and will continue to grow, year on year. 

Complete One are customer acquisition specialists and experts in dealing with people. Based in the heart of Newcastle’s city centre, Complete One use pop up promotional events, at venues throughout the North East to take their clients’ products and services direct to customers. Their direct and interactive approach is their USP and the key to their success.

At Complete One they believe much of their success is also due to their investment in the people they work with.  Events like the recent future business owners weekend is proof of their commitment to developing the people they work with and also recognising people who are doing a great job. 

Is there such a thing as a ‘secure job’ in the modern era? Asks Complete One

With news breaking last week that energy firm, Npower would be cutting 2400 jobs in the UK by 2018, Newcastle-based outsourced sales and marketing company, Complete One, have asked, is there such a thing as a ‘secure job’ in the modern era?

Speaking about the announcements of the cuts, Unison said that it would be a "devastating blow" to communities across the UK.  Npower currently employs 11,500 people in the UK, 6668 of which are employed on a full-time basis and the cuts will affect both their contracted staff and employees. While job losses at specific sites have yet to be confirmed they are expected to be spread across offices, including some in the Midlands and in the North of England which was of particular interest to Complete One as a company based in the North East.

There are now few people who will enter the job market and stay with the same firm until retirement.  Budget cuts, companies moving jobs abroad and the constant developments in technology now means that a long term position with the same firm is unlikely. Complete One are of the belief that secure jobs no longer exist.

Managing Director at Complete One, Glen Lowes, was formerly a carpenter.  When the country suffered a massive financial decline in 2008 - going into a recession - the building trade was hit hard, leaving thousands jobless, including Glen Lowes.  It was then that Glen Lowes was forced to make a change, so he made the decision that he wanted to be the one in control of his future and not be reliant on anyone else.  Speaking about his role as a business owner, Glen Lowes said: “One of the things I love most about being my own boss is having total control over my future. How far I am able to take Complete One, and my earning potential is totally dependent on me, and that is something that having experienced, I would never want to give up.”

As customer acquisition specialists, Complete One is fortunate to be in a recession proof industry as they provide the one thing that companies continue to need, despite the economic climate, new customers.

Npower isn’t the first and it won’t be the last massive firm to make cuts to its workforce.  Even as the country is slowly making its way out of recession, firms still continue to make cuts and the so-called ‘secure jobs’ continue to go.

Complete One is a young, ambitious and dynamic outsourced sales and marketing company based in the heart of Newcastle City Centre.  At Complete One they specialise in customer acquisition through pop-up promotional events at venues throughout the UK.  In a world of ever advancing technologies, the firm offers clients interactive and personalised marketing solutions.  At Complete One they believe it is their direct and personalised approach that has been the catalyst for their success.  As supporters of entrepreneurship, Complete One promotes the idea of ‘being your own boss’.  The recent announcement from Npower is one of many in recent years.  Complete One believes that individuals should take back control and be their own boss. 

Complete One Reveal How Smart Entrepreneurs Manage Risk

The risk associated with entrepreneurship has a huge impact on how many people follow their business dreams. To help people overcome the risk of entrepreneurship and gain greater control of the world around them, Complete One has revealed the following advice.

Entrepreneurship is thought of as a risky move because there is no ‘safety net’.  Successful entrepreneurs tend to share common characteristics such as being risk takers and big dreamers. However the smart ones know how to maneuver through tough times and analyse potential risks and weight up whether the pay off is worth it before taking the leap.

Complete One has shared their advice on managing risk as an entrepreneur. 

1. Accepting uncertainty

Despite a common belief that entrepreneurs are risk-takers, research has found otherwise.  A study published by the Halle Institute for Economics in June found that budding entrepreneurs are no more tolerant of risk than others. However, the study did show that entrepreneurs do become more comfortable with risk over time.

Entrepreneurs are accepting that there is an element of risk with any new business launch and they recognise that innovation and achievements rarely happen without some risk. 

For entrepreneurs risk isn’t viewed negatively, it is perceived to be a pivotal part in creating something worthwhile. 

2. Balance of probabilities

Successful entrepreneurs understand and utilise risk management. They don’t take more risks than the average entrepreneur, but instead look for opportunities where if they fall short the loss won’t be great, but if they win the benefits will be tremendous. 

The best entrepreneurs are shrewd and know now to bet more than they can afford to lose. If Plan A doesn’t work, they have Plan B, C and D as a backup. 

3. Seeking out and pursuing opportunities

Successful entrepreneurs do not limit their goals and ambitions. While savvy entrepreneurs understand their limits, they don’t let this stop them pursuing their vision. 

Long-time professor at Harvard Business School, Howard Stevenson, wrote that entrepreneurship is ‘the pursuit of opportunity beyond resources controlled’.

Entrepreneurs identify a gap in the market and do whatever it takes to make a business option come about, even if they don’t have all of the necessary resources at hand. 

4. Wanting to be in charge of their own destiny

While the majority of the population are in search of job security, entrepreneurs know that working for a major corporation doesn’t guarantee job security. They would rather be in charge of their own destiny and they have the ambition, self-confidence and commitment to go it alone, despite the risk of failure.  

5. Understanding the value of ‘on the job’ training

While many companies will pigeonhole certain individuals as only being suitable for limited roles, successful entrepreneurs are willing to go out on their own and obtain the vital on-the-job training that can help propel them to success. Being an entrepreneur and business owner provides someone with the opportunity to learn far more and develop much faster than they otherwise would. 

Supporters of entrepreneurship, Complete One understands that it takes a lot of courage and persistence to overcome the risks associated with entrepreneurship and to feel comfortable in business.

Complete One is an outsourced sales and marketing firm specialising in customer acquisitions through in-person promotions at events and venues throughout the North East. In a world of ever advancing technologies, the firm offers clients something that is often lacking in today's impersonal digital world, the personal touch. The firm believes it is their direct and personalised approach that has been the catalyst for their success. It's easy for people to forget a billboard they have walked past or a TV advert they have seen, however conversations have a lasting impact.  At Complete One they help young professionals to break out of their comfort zones and embrace and accept risk through ongoing mentorship, advice and guidance.

SOURCE:  http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/242977

Complete One announce Future Business Owners Weekend

We're all booked up to host our future business owners weekend next week. 3 log cabins with hot tubs, it's going to be an awesome few days.‪#‎business‬ ‪#‎opportunities‬ ‪#‎recognition‬

Complete One celebrate as Newcastle is named the happiest city in the UK

As a company who are passionate about their love for the city they trade in, event promotions specialists, Complete One celebrated as Newcastle was officially named the happiest city in the UK. 

According to a recent European Commission survey of 79 cities, from across the continent, Newcastle is one of the happiest places to live in Europe.  With 40,000 individuals surveyed in what was called the Flash Eurobarometer, the results showed that Geordies are among the most satisfied in the country with where they live, and Newcastle was the 10th happiest city in Europe based on a number of factors. 

Newcastle led the way and secured the crown of happiest city in the UK mainly because of its quality of life, and the Geordies surveyed said they were “very satisfied with the life they lead.”  Newcastle was the most satisfied area in the UK with 56% of Tynesiders saying they are “very satisfied” with the life they are leading, while 37% of residents said they are satisfied.

Geordies were also the happiest in the UK when it came to household finances.  According to the survey, 84% of those questioned, reported that they were very or fairly satisfied, and Newcastle’s residents were the most satisfied with where they lived in the UK, and ranked the 15th happiest in Europe.

Despite some concerns about cuts to rural bus links and the Tyne and Wear Metro, 42% of Geordies said they were very happy with public transport, the ninth highest in Europe.  Speaking about the accolade, Dr Joan Harvey, of Newcastle University’s Schools of Psychology said:

“What we’ve got going for us up here is that it’s friendly, it’s got good shopping facilities and it’s got some really nice places all round it where you can go and have a nice time. Whether it’s the seaside or the countryside, it’s got a lot of positives about it, and you don’t have to sit around in traffic jams all the time.”

Complete One is an outsourced sales and marketing company, specialising in customer acquisition through in-person promotions at events and venues throughout the North East. In a world of ever advancing technologies, the firm offers their clients something that is often lacking in today's impersonal digital world, interactive and personalised marketing solutions. The firm believes it is their direct approach, using the human element that has been the catalyst for their success.  Formed in 2012, Newcastle was where it all began for Complete One and where the firm’s flagship office remains.

“Although I grew up in Bishop Auckland, Newcastle has very much become my home. It’s a cracking city with great people and it’s a brilliant place to run a business,” said Managing Director at Complete One, Glen Lowes.  

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