Complete One: The Power of Goal Setting

Managing Director at Complete One, Glen Lowes advocates the power of goal setting, and encourages budding entrepreneurs to set goals that keep them motivated. 

2016 was a record-breaking year at Complete One who exceeded the £1million turnover target.  The focus for 2017 is now firmly on growth.  “Last year we invested a lot of time into setting up a reliable infrastructure, concentrating on nurturing and developing the group of talented and ambitious individuals we work with.” Said Glen Lowes, Managing Director at Complete One.    Mr Lowes credits the progress at Complete One to goal setting.  The award-winning entrepreneur and business owner consistently sets new goals and argues that people should not underestimate the power of goal setting, particularly targets that encourage motivation. 

Mr Lowes has revealed the basics for effective goal setting as follows:

1. Specific

Setting specific goals is vital! It’s crucial to consider what you want to accomplish, what it will take to get there and vitally why you want to achieve that goal.  Mr Lowes believes that people fail to follow through with their goals because they are too vague.  “People who set vague goals never go anywhere.” Said Mr Lowes. 

2. Measurable

Measurable goals are imperative as it allows someone to track their progress.  If someone can see that they are improving then, it will motivate them to keep going. 

3. Attainable

For someone to stick to their goals, they have to believe that they can achieve it, claims Mr Lowes.  While it’s key that goals are exciting and motivating, Complete One's Managing Director, Glen Lowes, argues that people need to set goals that are both attainable and exciting. Boring goals are not motivating and will fail to inspire people to take action. 

4. Realistic

At Complete One they encourage their staff and contractors to dream big and set big goals. However, Mr Lowes reiterates the importance of making those goals realistic.   Goals that are too unrealistic will fall through.  It’s vital to start slow, take action, and keep moving forward claims Mr Lowes.  

5. Timely

Having a deadline will intensify focus and motivation.  Working under the constraints of a time limit will force you to produce results, fast.

  

When speaking about the company goals for 2017, Mr Lowes revealed his personal goals for the year, which are centred on developing his role as a mentor and coach.  “One of the greatest pleasures I get from being a business owner is playing a role in the career development of fellow professionals.  I am invested in the progress of the people I coach and mentor.  I gain a real sense of gratification in helping others to succeed, and this year I am committed to broadening my network.” Said Mr Lowes.

Complete One is an outsourced sales and marketing firm based in Newcastle. The company 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 can design and implement campaigns which are tailored to their target consumers.   Since the firm's launch in 2012, they have steadily expanded and diversified their client portfolio and this year they are determined to extend their market reach throughout the UK.

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SOURCE: https://www.wakeupcloud.com/setting-smart-goals/

Date Published:  13th January 2017

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.