Cultivate a Culture of Happiness Using Complete One’s 5-Step Guide

Direct marketing and sales specialists, Complete One attributes their continued success to their company culture. The Newcastle-based firm is encouraging companies to cultivate a culture of happiness using their 5-step guide. 

Research undertaken by economists at the University of Warwick reveals that happy workers are 12 percent more productive than the average worker, while unhappy ones are found to be 10 percent less productive. Outsourced direct sales and marketing company Complete One has always seen a close connection between happiness and productivity and is investing a great deal into creating a working environment, which promotes happiness. Glen Lowes, Managing Director of Complete One, says: “While many companies focus a lot on innovation and results, some seem to forget that happier people perform much better than unhappy ones.” Being on their way to becoming one of the UK’s market leading direct sales and marketing firms, Complete One explains how they spread happiness within their business by following these five steps: 

1. Listen to what they have to say 

People want to feel that their opinions and hard work are valued. Complete One finds it important to say how much their workforce matters to them. In addition to that, the firm says that business owners should show their appreciation daily through action, for example letting people attend important meetings to feel involved, giving them some time outside the office and having an open door policy, being there for them. 

2. Implement an incentive programme 

Complete One insists that incentives increase motivation and encourage workers to achieve better results as they push further in order to make these incentives more attractive for them.  “Incentives are not just beneficial for the workforce, but increase greater financial results for the business,” explains Glen Lowes of Complete One.  

3. Let them understand their impact 

People make an important impact on the business. They are the ones meeting with customers and representing the company. Complete One, therefore, recommends communicating business goals to them. By introducing individual and team targets, people can understand how important their impact is on the business’ success. This makes them feel important and gives them a true sense of purpose and a feeling of satisfaction. 

4. Make their day 

Complete One has made it their mission to make everyone in the business smile at least once a day. “This is important and it encourages everyone to engage with each other,” states Glen Lowes of Complete One. The firm has made it a ritual to speak with their workforce, joke with them and listen to their stories. In addition to that, they do little things, such as bringing in coffee in the morning or bringing in chocolates. 

5. Build trust 

Businesses who foster a culture of trust throughout all levels are more likely to have a happy workforce that loves working with them. Complete One says it is crucial to be open with each other and also discuss new career growth opportunities with workers. “People will stay and feel happy if they have their own personal development plan and see how the business can help them achieve their personal goals.”  

Complete One is one of the fastest growing direct sales and marketing companies in the North East. The firm specialises in customer acquisition through event-based marketing campaigns. The year 2016 was record breaking for Complete One, being awarded a sales and marketing award, expanding their client portfolio and breaking the £1 million turnover barrier. By continuously focusing on their people’s happiness, Complete One believes that 2017 will be an even better year. Their main objective is to extend their market reach throughout the country and open up in at least two further locations by Q3.  

Sources:  

http://yfsmagazine.com/2016/05/12/5-small-ways-to-create-a-company-culture-of-happiness/ 

https://www.fastcompany.com/3048751/the-future-of-work/happy-employees-are-12-more-productive-at-work

Complete One’s Glen Lowes talks personal branding at industry conference

Managing Director at Complete One Glen Lowes was among an exclusive set of keynote speakers selected to address attendees at an industry conference this past weekend, with Mr Lowes speaking about personal branding.

Held at the Hilton Newcastle Gateshead on Sunday February 12th, sales and marketing professionals from all over the UK had travelled to Newcastle to attend the event.

Building a personal brand is something that Glen has been focusing on since his trip to LA last year. During the transatlantic journey, Mr Lowes spent time shadowing two high profile entrepreneurs and business owners within the sales and marketing industry, and one of his biggest takeaways from that trip was the importance of building a personal brand. Upon his return, he made it his mission to start building his own brand.

The strides Mr Lowes has made in this area in recent months haven’t gone unnoticed, with the entrepreneur and business owner being invited to speak on the subject at an industry conference. “One of my biggest passions is sharing my expertise and knowledge with others, helping to advise and guide people on their entrepreneurial journey and watching them make the transition from budding entrepreneur to successful business owner,” said Mr Lowes.

Attendees comprised of rookie sales and marketing professionals, as well as more experienced entrepreneurs and business owners. As well as information and advice on personal branding, there was a host of other guest speakers at the event, each speaking on a specialist subject. Guest speakers on the day included award-winning entrepreneurs and business owners from all over the UK.

The attendees were separated into two groups, depending on their development level. The itinerary for group one included business basics, goal setting, developing a winning mentality, mastering the art of sales, business development and fast-tracking the road to success.

Group two heard from speakers on topics including; how to build an A-team, coaching and mentoring, how to run successful business trips, the importance of building a personal brand, what it takes to be an entrepreneur, and the difference between being a leader and a boss.

Mr Lowes frequently attends industry events and has a number of upcoming speaking engagements.

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 is able to design and implement campaigns that are tailored to their target consumers. In 2016 the firm’s turnover was £1million, a tremendous feat which they hope to build on this year.

Glen Lowes is a 4-time winner of the 20/20 Overall Performance Award at the annual sales and marketing awards, business mentor, start-up coach, stock and shares investor and experienced keynote speaker.

Connect with Glen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glen-lowes-b6586677/

Follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glenlowes

Complete One complete proud sponsor of Newcastle Falcons player Sonatane Takulua

Complete One is delighted to announce the confirmed sponsorship of rugby union player, Sonatane Takulua, who is playing for the Newcastle Falcons.

Managing Director, Glen Lowes a huge Falcons fan was thrilled with the signing, which was a no-brainer deal for the local businessman who wanted to help contribute to the local economy. Only being a short trip away from Kingston Park stadium, the sponsorship deal further signifies Complete One’s favourableconnection to the city of Newcastle.

Sonatane Takulua is one of the most exciting players in the Aviva Premiership. In 2015 he was picked for Tonga’s fifteen-man Rugby World Cup squad, which was a dream come true for the Pacific Islander. The Newcastle Falcons signed Takulua from New Zealand side, Blues in 2014 and since then he has been a formidable force for the Falcons playing at scrum half.  Newcastle may be a long way from his homeland of Tonga but Sonatane Takulua has more than settled into the Geordie lifestyle, and Complete One hopes to be a part of his sporting career for a long time to come.

The partnership between Complete One and Takulua is a special and unique one. Being a Newcastle-based firm, Glen Lowes states; “we all rally around and support the Falcons, watching all the games together as a team. It brings the workforce closer together, boosting morale.” Creating a partnership between activities and business is a great combination that allows for team building and bonding, the latter being a prerequisite for building.

Bonding is the process of forming personal, friendly relationships between one another. when a comfortable bond forms between colleagues, team building will take its natural state, and the company will only enhance in its progress and productivity.  Glen Lowes has expressed the importance of positive and strong bonds within the workplace; “research has confirmed that a friendly, fun working environment increases productivity for not just the individual but the company as a whole.”

In 2016 Complete One broke the £1million turnover barrier, and now in 2017, the primary focus is to expand the Complete One brand and extend a market reach throughout the UK. As a direct marketing company specialising in below line customer acquisition, Complete One’s primary focus is to bridge the gap between client and consumers using events based marketing campaigns. Creatingpersonalised, tailor-made marketing strategies that guarantee high ROI is a quality that is highly sought after by brands. Having such successful sportsmen such as Sonatane Takulua on their side not only emphasises Complete One’s sense of togetherness within the team and its clients but also help to enhance the company’s relationship with its local city of Newcastle. 

Complete One acquire important networking connections at London business event

This past weekend, Complete One travelled to London to attend exclusive business conferences at the Hilton Bankside, where Managing Director Glen Lowes took advantage of the high-profile entrepreneurs and business owners in attendance to build his network. 

Complete One is an outsourced sales and marketing firm based in Newcastle. The firm regularly attends industry conferences and seminars, which provides tremendous networking opportunities for them. 

The award-winning entrepreneur urges young professionals to frequently connect and network with new people, allowing them to find coaches and mentors that are a good fit for them and the level of success they want to achieve. Mr. Lowes believes that the key to networking is to focus on quality over quantity. “It’s not about having a long list of people that you’ll never reconnect with. A successful network is small and valuable - your network needs to include people who will be valuable in assisting you on your road to success. Identify a number of individuals who can play a significant role in progressing your career,” commented Mr. Lowes.

The two-day event was divided into sections, with day 1 being for business investors, with delegates including award-winning entrepreneurs from all over the UK. The itinerary for the day included key business areas, covered by guest speakers who excel in those fields. The subjects covered included branding, recruitment, talent development, business scaling, and mentoring.

Day two was for a wider audience, with recruitment being the main point of focus. The administration team at Complete One was also in attendance. Held in the luxurious Bankside Ballroom, the seminar shone a spotlight on the evolution of recruitment, the impact of good branding and the ever-growing role that LinkedIn and Glassdoor currently plays.

After the events had come to a conclusion on day 2, attendees were invited to have drinks and connect. Mr. Lowes capitalised on the opportunity to converse with fellow professionals and build his network. 

Complete One is an outsourced sales and marketing firm based in Newcastle. The firm specialises in apersonalised 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 is able to design and implement campaigns which are tailored to their target consumers. The firm argues that attending events like the one in London is pivotal for business success, and they regularly attend such events throughout the calendar year. 

Complete One announce the acquisition of a new client

Managing Director at Newcastle-based Complete One, Glen Lowes was delighted to announce that the firm is currently undertaking the final stages of market research ahead of a new client campaign launch on February 20th.

Outsourced sales and marketing specialists, Complete One have been conducting extensive market research in recent weeks after initial contract talks with a potential new client. There has been an incredible amount of work going on behind the scenes, carefully planning the best strategy for both company and client success. With early results exceeding expectations, and extremely positive feedback from consumers, Mr Lowes put pen to paper and set the ball rolling for Complete One to launch the campaign officially on February 20th.

This is a massive first step towards the outsourced sales and marketing specialists achieving their goals for this year. Expanding their client portfolio was one of Mr Lowes priorities for 2017, as he believes that this will prove to be a springboard for the firm’s expansion. Since their launch in 2012, Complete One has extended their market reach into Edinburgh, Sheffield and Glasgow and this year, Mr Lowes is focusing his attention on further extending the firm’s market reach into new cities throughout the UK. 

As a company that is determined to offer growth opportunities to their staff and contractors, expansion of their client portfolio is an exciting prospect for everyone involved with Complete One, as they recognise the opportunities that come with that. “Whenever we take on a new client, there is always opportunities for people to step up and take on extra responsibility, and there is always a real buzz about the place and an air of anticipation,” said Mr Lowes. 

“The testing went well, and I am confident we will meet the targets we have been set,” stated, Mr Lowes. The early stage market research proved to be tremendously successful, and Complete One have used data and feedback to make a few small changes ahead of the official launch. “One of the keys to making a new campaign launch successful is identifying the right people to work on the project, and I am confident we have put together a group of our strongest contractors,” said Mr 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 can design and implement campaigns which are tailored to their target consumers.  With less than a month to launch day, there is tremendous anticipation, and Mr Lowes is projecting massive growth in the coming months. 

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

Complete One highlight the 6 differences between great and bad leaders

Newcastle-based, direct marketing and sales specialists, Complete One believe that strong leadership is the foundation for success in any area of life. Here they have highlighted the 6 differences between great and bad leaders.

Complete One believe that excelling in leadership will result in success. As an expanding company that frequently talent scout, one of the main transferable skills they look for is the ability to lead. Here, Complete One examines the 6 differences between great and bad leaders.

1. Great leaders see potential in people and can nurture it.
Bad leaders fail to identify potential, and instead only focus on the negative, and find fault.

2. Great leaders are always positive and encourage others to do better.
Bad leaders are negative, and are always blaming others for their failures rather than taking responsibility,

3. Great leaders motivate and inspire people to learn, grow and develop.
Bad leaders are only interested in their own progression; they aren’t concerned about the growth of others.

4. Great leaders have the ability to recognise people's strengths and place the best people in the right positions to help them perform well.
Bad leaders exploit people to the benefit of themselves.

5. Great leaders are open to new ideas and are always looking to innovate and improve.
Bad leaders fear change and are unwilling to take any risks.

6. Great leaders appreciate the efforts of their team and recognise and reward them for those efforts.
Bad leaders don’t value their team, and they have the attitude that every member of their team is replaceable.

Since their launch in 2012, Complete One has continued to go from strength to strength. In 2016, the firm broke the £1 million turnover barrier, a goal they have been working towards all year.  Mr Lowes attributes the firm's success to their focus on leadership. At Complete One, leadership is a focal point of their coaching and mentoring program. Managing Director, Glen Lowes, takes a hands-on approach, actively advising and guiding young professionals, educating them on the pillars of leadership, and how to lead and motivate others.

“I believe that every successful business is built on solid leadership foundations and those good leaders are imperative for a business to succeed and prosper.” 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.lifehack.org/465016/8-big-differences-between-great-leaders-and-bad-leaders

SOURCE: http://addicted2success.com/success-advice/3-effective-principles-to-help-you-stop-procrastinating-and-start-taking-action/