Monday, 3 April 2017

Complete One Host ‘Think and Grow Rich’ Workshop

Sales and marketing experts Complete One have recently been discussing how success depends on professionals being able to visualise their goals and create a plan towards them.

Event marketing and promotions specialists Complete One recently hosted a training workshop at their Newcastle office. The theme of the 90-minute workshop was on the concept of ‘think and grow rich’. Topics covered included; organised planning, imagination, desire and persistence.

A workshop defined as ‘a meeting at which a group of people engage in intensive discussion and activity on a particular subject or project’ is extremely beneficial to the professional and personal development of individuals.

Managing Director of Complete One, Glen Lowes, outlined that an essential part of thinking and growing ‘rich’ is goal setting. The MD highlighted that the first stage of goal setting is visualisation, which helps to create the motivation that pushes a person forward to succeed. Mr Lowes explained how important it is to move past the visualisation stage because many people get stuck dreaming about what they want and never actually take the necessary actions needed to achieve it.

Glen Lowes stressed that visualisation does not guarantee someone success because it is not enough just to visualise something; a person must still work hard and dedicate their time towards achieving the goal. But combined with hard work and effort, visualisation is a powerful and useful tool for turning dreams into reality.

Complete One is a dynamic outsourced sales and marketing company that specialises in customer acquisitions through in-person promotions. The firm connects with consumers on a face-to-face basis on behalf of their clients’ brand in order to generate long-lasting and personal business relationships between brand and consumer. This helps the firm to deliver increased customer acquisition, brand awareness and brand loyalty for their clients.

The firm chose to discuss the concept of visualisation with the contractors to help with their professional development. The company is committed to investing in the development of others; Managing Director, Glen Lowes spends much of his time developing the skill set of young entrepreneurs through regular workshops and training seminars. “I am passionate about helping to inspire the future generation of professionals. One of the best things about owning my company is being able to help individuals to achieve their goals,” stated Managing Director, Glen Lowes.

Tuesday, 21 March 2017

Complete One Host Second Annual Future Business Owners Retreat

Managing Director at Complete One Glen Lowes has hailed the success of the firm’s annual Future Business Owners Retreat, held this year at Piperdam Golf & Leisure Resort in the idyllic Scottish countryside. 

The inaugural future business owners retreat, previously held at Felmoor Park in Northumberland, proved to be such a tremendous success that Mr Lowes decided to make it a yearly event in the company’s calendar.

Complete One now have market reach in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Sheffield, and York and the purpose of the retreat was to bring together the top performers and rising stars within those markets. Over the course of the weekend, the goal was to provide them with the opportunity to expand their knowledge and skillset, progress their business development, connect with like-minded individuals - all the while relaxing, unwinding and having fun.

Award winning event marketing specialists Complete One believe much of their success is due to their continued investment in the people they work with, and commitment to offering opportunities for people to develop both personally and professionally. The Future Business Owners Retreat is a chance for Complete One to recognise the individuals who are consistently performing at a high level and are considered rising stars of the future.

Piperdam was selected as the location for this year’s retreat because of the variety of activities it caters for, as well as the incredible accommodation. Mr Lowes booked the 4-Star Vegas lodges. Each lodge housed a balcony, fully equipped kitchen, flat screen TV’s, snooker table (¾ size), roulette and card games, private hot tub and sauna.

The three-day retreat kicked off with a relaxed evening of quizzes and games, allowing people time to arrive and settle in. The Saturday was a mixture of business and pleasure. There were a number of business workshops scheduled with guest speakers covering topics covered including; going the extra mile, how to build a business, and the importance of urgency. There were surprise guest speakers who appeared via Skype who are two of the most prominent individuals within the sales and marketing industry in the UK and US. On Saturday evening, Mr Lowes hosted a James Bond, Casino Royale theme night. On Sunday attendees had the chance to explore the grounds of Piperdam and use the leisure facilities. The retreat ended on Sunday night with a special dinner at a secret location, specifically for the business owners in the group.

One of the biggest benefits of the weekend is the fact it allows attendees to forge new relationships and grow their network. Complete One argue that in business, having a vast and diverse networking portfolio is tremendously important. “Being an entrepreneur is a solo journey, however, having people to rely on and to ask for advice and guidance is imperative,” said Mr Lowes.

Complete One is an outsourced sales and marketing firm based in Newcastle. The company specialises in raising brand awareness, and increasing market share for their client's through personalised and interactive event marketing campaigns. "The retreat was a huge success, and I can't wait to start planning next year's," said Mr Lowes. 

Tuesday, 28 February 2017

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.  

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Monday, 27 February 2017

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

Tuesday, 7 February 2017

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. 


Monday, 30 January 2017

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.