[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Recruitment Day – 17th March 2017 – 12-4pm[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column offset=”vc_col-lg-offset-2 vc_col-lg-8″][vc_column_text]When I was first introduced to the opportunity with Forever, I had absolutely no idea what an amazing opportunity it was to be. Initially I dismissed it (several times to be honest!), but one day I thought to myself: I love the products, I love the people in the business, I love the business model, so what am I deliberating about? Why don’t I just give it a go? And I’ve never looked back. I’ve had the most amazing 18 months so far, I’ve learned a lot, I’ve experienced a lot, and I’ve achieved a lot. My life has changed no-end.
I’m committed to my Forever business and I’m committed to helping others within the business too. I’m looking to introduce new people, to get them started in their business and then to coach, mentor and support them as their business grows.
Perhaps you are looking for a new opportunity? Perhaps you are not!
If earning an extra few hundred pounds a month (or more!) appeals to you, if you’d like to work from home, if you’d like a second income in addition to the job you currently have, or if there’s another reason; whatever your personal circumstances, let me show you the opportunity Forever has to offer.
Contact me for a no obligation chat. If you’re interested in giving it a go then I will help you. If not, then that’s absolutely fine.
I’m also hosting a recruitment day on Friday 17th March 2017, 12-4pm, in Somersham, which you are welcome to attend. There will be lots of information available and you’ll have the opportunity to ask lots of questions too. Just let me know when you’ll be popping in![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
I’ve heard this quoted on numerous occasions! And over the years I can see exactly why this would be.
Let’s start with the definition of credibility: The quality of being trusted and believed in.
So in order to be perceived as being credible, then you clearly must ensure you are trusted and believed by your peers, business associates and customers. And how do we do that?
There are four key aspects that I try to work on all of the time to increase my credibility:
Demonstrate my expertise
This isn’t just about qualifications, but experience too. I’m constantly learning about the Forever products and business – from online training sessions, videos by the company and meeting with peers in the business. There is so much available to access; the learning never ceases and my knowledge is always expanding.
Be honest and sincere
I am a firm believer in the saying “Honesty is the best policy”. Nobody thinks less of you for now knowing something. But you will discredit yourself if you try to be the font of all knowledge, tell an untruth, and then get found out.
As a qualified Chartered Accountant I’m used to being asked technical questions, but I’m the first to say that I can’t possibly know all the answers off the top of my head whenever I’m asked. And having taught finance to students for many years I know that the best answer I can give if I don’t know the answer is “I’m not certain, but I’ll find out”. That gains a lot more respect than trying to guess, or giving out of date information.
Keeping promises
It stands to reason that if I break a promise I’ve made to someone then I’m going to lose credibility, particularly if it happens more than once. I can’t expect my customers or team members to trust me again if I let them down.
Respond promptly
This is a priority for me, as I want people to know that I care and that I do want their custom, and I do want to help them. It might not be an instant reply, if I’m out and about and can’t access the message, but it will definitely be within a reasonable time. How could I expect anyone to refer me if I’m difficult to get hold of, or never reply?
By doing the basics then I hope I’m building a solid basis for credibility for myself. Beyond that, I can only rely on someone’s objective opinion of me; they will either like me or they won’t, and that is just personality – so I always try to be as nice as I can be![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_col-lg-offset-2 vc_col-lg-8"][vc_column_text]Those of you who know me probably know that I’ve been doing quite a lot of networking over recent years, and my main networking commitment this year is with Business Networking International, or BNI, as we affectionately know it as!
I started networking in early 2014 after being approached at a trade show and invited to attend a meeting. Initially my first reaction was “no thanks”. It felt very much out of my comfort zone and I just couldn’t imagine walking in to a room full of strangers and starting a conversation!
Anyway, to cut a long story short … “the rest is history” as they say!
Yes, networking works. Simple.
Of course, networking doesn’t work just by attendance alone, and it’s not magic! It’s been a big learning curve, and it doesn’t work instantly either (well, normally it doesn’t although some do get lucky by being in the right place at the right time!) But it has been a fantastic experience, I don’t regret it for a second, and I would recommend everyone to try it. Oh, and don’t judge it either! If you’ve never been, then give it a go. If you’ve been to one network but not another, then don’t judge the other one, give that a go too! They’re all different, and each group within the same network organisation is different too. Plus they all take a little getting used to, to get to know the people and the vibe of the meeting. You know, “don’t judge a book by its cover” is also a good mantra for networking!
As well as belonging to the BNI now I’ve also been a member of Women in Business Networking (WIBN) and 4 Networking (4N), and I’ve visited various other formal and informal network events too, such as the A14 Coffee Morning and Drive the Network. There are a lot of opportunities out there, you need to experience as many as you can.
But best of all, the thing I absolutely love, is meeting so many interesting people. Some people do jobs that I didn’t even know existed, and some people have achieved things in life that I didn’t know possible!
Take my BNI meeting on Friday, for example. We welcomed Bill Hensley from HCR104fm to the meeting, where he introduced his radio station and the advertising opportunities. After the meeting I said that I was interested in discussing things further, and so he invited me to the radio station today, to have a look at what they do and to discuss things in more detail. Brilliant!
Not only had I never heard of Huntingdon Community Radio (HCR104fm) … and yes, that is shameful since I’ve lived in this area my whole life! … but I also didn’t know how hard Bill has worked to develop the radio station. Largely run by a community of over 80 volunteers the station is incredibly successful, with a listener audience of up to 165,000.
On top of that, Bill has been Mayor of Huntingdon for the past three years (stepping down very recently) and has raised thousands of pounds for local charities during his term in office. He’s personally and professionally achieved so much to be proud of, and I felt really lucky to be able to listen to his story.
And all of this is because of networking, I never would have had this opportunity today if I hadn’t been networking for all this time. And, I have loads more stories too, all from the opportunities networking has given me.
Thank goodness I stepped outside of my comfort zone and took the plunge to network, I’ve learnt so much and it’s had a huge impact on my personal development.
See you at another event soon![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1469867819367{margin-top: -15px !important;}” offset=”vc_col-lg-offset-2 vc_col-lg-8″][vc_column_text]It’s always good to be able to buy products individually, so that you can pick and choose what you need, but sometimes you just want life to be easy, and that’s where I can help!
My “Essential product packs” have been going down a storm with my customers. Everything you need in one place, with one order. Easy!
Click on the images for more information about each of the following product packs:
Daily Essentials
Summer Sun Essentials
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