Complete One host tutorial on how to become an exceptional leader

Since their inception in 2012, Complete One have extended their market reach across the UK and acquired new clients to their portfolio. Managing Director, Glen Lowes attributes much of the firm’s success to the fact that they laid strong leadership foundations right from the offset. 

This week, Managing Director at Complete One, Glen Lowes hosted a business tutorial, focusing on what it takes to become an exceptional leader. 

1. Inspire and motivate others

Mr Lowes states that great leaders create a vision of the future and talk about the bigger picture in order to galvanise and motivate their team to work together to achieve a common goal. The best leaders know what buttons to push to inspire and motivate their team to get the best results. 

2. Integrity and honesty

At Complete One they encourage integrity and honesty. "Great leaders are completely transparent; they stay true to their promises, they do what they say they are going to do and they walk their talk," said Mr Lowes. The entrepreneur and business owner argues that honesty is crucial in business. “Sometimes people won’t like what you have to say, but honest and constructive feedback is what will help people to develop.” 

3. Builds relationships

Success in business requires solid relationships claims Complete One. Business is built on a solid foundation of relationships and trust. The sales and marketing specialists state that budding entrepreneurs and business owners must take time to build relationships with members of their team, customers, business partners and associates. The stronger a business professional’s relationships are, the better they will be as a leader.

4. Drive results

The best leaders are never satisfied with the position they are in and they are always striving to make things happen. Complete One claims that great leaders possess a high level of perseverance and drive,and that they can be counted on to get things done.

5. Develops others

At Complete One they are committed to the development of the people they work with and Mr Lowes states that the most effective leaders recognise the importance of developing others. At Complete One they take time every day to assist their staff and contractors to learn develop their business acumen. They believe that education is the biggest component for success and they invest a lot of time to help assist everyone they work with to expand their knowledge and skill-set. The investment of time into people will inspire the next generation of leaders. 

“Leadership is something we put a real emphasis on at Complete One. Encouraging people to take charge and lead by example,” said Managing Director, Glen Lowes. 

Complete One is an outsourced sales and marketing firm based in Newcastle. The firm specialises in a personalised form of direct marketing which allows them to make long-lasting connections with consumers on behalf of their clients’ brands. Complete One believes that their commitment to developing leaders has been the catalyst for their success.  

SOURCE: http://www.inc.com/peter-economy/top-10-skills-every-great-leader-needs-to-succeed.html

Date Published: 17th November 2016

 

Complete One host Rising Star Seminar

On Saturday September 26th, Managing Director at Complete One, Glen Lowes hosted the firm’s first ever Rising Star seminar. The event took place at the upmarket and sophisticated 1930s-style Vermont Hotel. Business professionals from throughout the UK travelled to Newcastle to attend the event and the firm’s business associates from Edinburgh, Glasgow and Sheffield were also in attendance. The purpose of the seminar was to bring together individuals who are consistently performing to a high level and are well on their way to becoming future business owners.

The Vermont Hotel is within walking distance of the city’s main train station and next to Castle Keep. Set in a stunning location, the hotel was easy to get to and its great views made it ideal for networking drinks after the seminar.

The itinerary for the day included key note speakers who all spoke on specialised subjects, imparting knowledge to those in attendance that was designed to help them step up to the next level.

“The event was a huge success and I hope it will be the first of many. I am proud of everything we have achieved this year and I think events like this will play a huge part in our future development. It is vital that we recognise the people who are performing at a consistently high level and do everything we can to help them to learn, grown and develop into our future business partners,” said Managing Director at Complete One, Glen Lowes. 

These events are used to motivate and inspire the firm’s representatives and to provide opportunities for them to network and build relationships with other sales and marketing professionals who share the same passion and enthusiasm for the industry. 

Since Complete One launched in Newcastle back in 2012, the firm has experienced tremendous growth and now operate in 4 cities across the UK. In 2016 the plan is to break into the European market, taking the Complete One brand international. These events play a pivotal role in helping to develop the firm’s representatives. 

Complete One is one of the fastest growing and most exciting companies in the North East. It is a young, ambitious and dynamic outsourced sales and marketing company, specialising in customer acquisition through events based promotional marketing and sales campaigns at events and venues throughout Newcastle. Its expertise lies in increasing market share and raising brand awareness for their client portfolio. Complete One achieves this through face-to-face promotional marketing and sales campaigns, at high profile events and venues. 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. The direct marketing and sales specialists have plans to expand into a further 2 markets by the end of the last financial quarter, the location for these new projects is yet to be disclosed.

Complete One MD Takes Great Inspiration After Attending 3-Day Business Event

Following 12 months where the firm have experienced incredible success and expanded into 2 new locations, Managing Director at Complete One, Glen Lowes was invited to attend an exclusive 3-day business event in Birmingham.

Many of the UK's top business owners within the sales and marketing industry, as well as some of its rising stars, were invited to Birmingham which was the host city for this event.The event was scheduled over 3 days from 3rd to 5th of September.

The exclusive event boasted many guest speakers, some of which flew in especially.

The event was scheduled to gather together many of the UK's leaders in the sales and marketing industry, including Complete One. The primary objective was to teach and develop, but also to provide an environment for people to build new networking relationships as well as nurturing existing ones.Approaching the last financial quarter of the year it was a chance to see where everyone was at, reflect on what they have achieved to date and assess goals for the run up to the end of the year.

Day 1 was tailored to business owners that had experienced expansion.The purpose of the day was to provide advice and guidance on how to successfully expand a business and to ensure that any new offices being opened were being done so in the most effective and efficient way. With a firm strategy in place, business owners must ensure that they would have the best chance possible of succeeding.The guest speakers covered an array of topics including; the importance of spending time in new offices and having a hands-on approach in all expansions, learning how to rebound after setbacks as well as how to drive a business forward.

Day 2 was aimed at the business as a whole.One of the focal points was knowing when to go back to basics.The speaker stressed that sometimes people, not just in business, try and overcomplicate things when instead the best results tend to come from keeping it simple. Other subjects that were covered included setting targets and goals for development, driving sales and how to overcome factors that stop momentum.

The third day was more of a socialising event, with dinner and drinks at the Laurent-Perrier Champagne bar.

"I always feel incredibly fortunate whenever I am involved in events like the one in Birmingham.The topics covered, particularly on day 1, was incredibly relevant for myself and the company, as we will be looking to further expand the Complete One brand over the next 12 to 18 months.Having the opportunity to hear from guest speakers who are at the top of their game is very inspiring and I always come away from these events feeling motivated and inspired," said Managing Director at Complete One, Glen Lowes.

Complete One is an outsourced sales and marketing firm based in Newcastle. The firm specialises in a personalised form of direct marketing which allows them to make long-lasting connections with consumers, on behalf of their clients' brands. By working closely alongside their clients the firm are able to design and implement campaigns which are tailored to their target consumers. The firm then takes these campaigns directly to consumers via face-to-face marketing techniques. This personal connection often leads to increased customer acquisition, brand awareness and brand loyalty.  

Complete One Share Why This Year's Graduates Will Find More Opportunities with Start

Newcastle-based Complete One reveal to this year's graduates why they will find better opportunities with small businesses, rather than chasing large organisations.
 

It's the summer holidays which means one thing for businesses, a fresh influx of graduates have just entered the jobs market and are trying to integrate themselves into the fast-paced business world. Whilst many of these graduates may have their hopes set on a role with an established firm, Complete One share why there are more opportunities with start-ups.

The job market has faced many problems in recent years, particularly a skills shortage. A large number of companies view graduates as too inexperienced due to a lack of 'hands on' experience. When looking for work, many graduates view 'big brands' as the 'safe' option, however Complete One believes these are the ones who are missing out on more progressive, creative roles within smaller companies. 


For a lot of young people, working for a big brand won't be the right fit. While it will look good on a CV and the starting salary will no doubt be higher than what a start-up would be able to offer, big brands tend to have a set hierarchy and graduates are less likely to be exposed to the company's decision makers. 

Complete One believe graduates should opt for start-ups over well-established brands. Working with a start-up, graduates will gain experience in every part of the business, from finance to sales and marketing which could prove incredibly valuable in future. Working for a small business, roles are often more flexible and individuals have the opportunity to take on more responsibility than in a larger firm.

The firm have outlined their tips for small businesses to compete with big brands when it comes to attracting graduates. 

Build a brand

Businesses need to create a brand that is attractive to graduates. The brand should capture the firm's mission, culture, values and vision by creating a story and allowing people to see where they could fit in. 

Have an on-going recruitment process

Rather than being reactive and only seeking out talent when a position needs to be filled, Complete One believes to compete with big brands, small businesses should have an on-going recruitment process. This will maintain the company's profile in front of students. Be aware of times when graduates or school leavers will be looking for work placements. 

Get noticed

Big businesses have the advantage of large budgets when it comes to recruitment. Complete One urge small businesses to take cost-effective steps to get themselves noticed and get their company out there. This can be done either through giving talks at local events or offering work experience and other opportunities.

Complete One provide a structured career path for the people they work with via their business development program. It is a perfect fit for graduates and those looking to gain business experience. The program teaches all aspects of the firm's internal workings including; administration, brand protection, marketing and sales strategies, motivational and public speaking and project management. Essentially an accelerated learning program, it takes between 6 to 12 months to complete, depending on participant's ability to take on board and apply knowledge, as everyone learns at a different rate. The firm has a proven track record of developing young professionals into successful businessmen and women. They first started with one office in Newcastle when they launched back in 2012 and since then they have expanded massively, now operating in 4 cities across the UK. The firm are blazing a trail through the direct marketing industry and are well on their way to establishing themselves as a market leader. As the firm grows they have incredible opportunities for the individuals they work with to grow simultaneously, gaining invaluable business skills and knowledge along the way.

Complete One Announce Commitment to On-going Development

Complete One reconfirm commitment to ensuring entrepreneurship is actively promoted as a great career choice. The firm believes work-force development is the key to business growth as is illustrated by the company's dedication to providing contractors with opportunities for personal and professional development through free workshops.

The Personal Development in the Workplace Study 2014 found that companies are putting staff training and development back on the agenda after cutting back during the recession. An increasing number of employees now feel their employer is serious about their personal development. According to the report, 58% of employees responded positively compared with just 52% the year before. The number of employees being provided with structured personal development plans has also increased, up 8% Year-on-year to 42%.

Research also showed that employees are discussing their personal development more frequently with employers.

The number claiming that they never discuss development and training is down by 5% to 23%.Still over half of small business employers, 58% to be exact, still aren't providing development or training initiatives.

Unfortunately the report has revealed that women and men aren't getting equal opportunities.42% of men now have a personal development plan compared with only 39% of women.  Complete One is an equal opportunity business, regardless of age, gender, education, colour or experience, everyone is offered the same opportunities.

Providing employees with development opportunities can be hugely beneficial for small businesses and can drastically assist in their growth. When employees feel like they have the chance to progress and grow it can assist in retention.  Through their commitment to on-going development, Complete One have reaped the benefits.  The company has grown from one location in Newcastle to an office in Scotland's capital City Edinburgh last year and they have plans to expand into Glasgow in April.  The company are advocates of entrepreneurship and are committed to developing and training their work-force.

"One of the things I love about being a business owner is being able to provide development opportunities for others and Complete One is first and foremost a development business. " said Managing Director, Glen Lowes.

At Complete One we specialise in below line customer acquisition. Our expertise lies in increasing market share and raising brand awareness, for our client portfolio, through face to face promotional marketing / sales campaigns at high profile events and venues throughout the North East and Scotland. In a world of ever advancing technologies, we offer our clients more personalised marketing strategies. Our tailor made marketing strategies, developed by identifying each clients USP, allow us to create the perfect campaign, for maximum impact, for any client within any industry. We provide both our clients and customers with the highest quality experience by offering a full service approach to direct marketing.