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Frequently asked
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Common questions &
answers regarding the Utility Warehouse business
 For anyone researching
the Utility Warehouse business and network marketing in general, it's highly
likely that there will be questions. Write them down and please feel free to
email
or call on 0121 270 6153, to discuss any aspect of the business. Below are a
number commonly asked questions, with answers.
One of the most logical
ways to embark on further due diligence is to simply join, but with a view to
taking the business for a 90-day 'test-drive'. Three months will in most cases
be just about long enough to gain a fuller understanding of how the business
works and what the true potential is.
Commonly asked questions
about the business
What do I
need to get started?
What do I get in
the starter pack?
I
already know of a Distributor in my area - won't we overlap?
Isn't it pyramid
selling?
Do
I have to introduce people to make money?
Are there any
minimum requirements?
How much can I
realistically earn?
What are the
number of hours a week required?
Can I
take a break and not lose my income?
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Warehouse Distributor
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Warehouse services
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customers, please
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Commonly asked questions
about the services
Will the
market saturate?
Do I have to sell?
Do I
have to buy stock?
Can I advertise the
products?
What do I need
to get started?
You simply need to fill out an application form
(online or call 0800 458 0623 to receive one in the post). Thereafter, a mentor
will be made available to you and arrangements made for your training. [top]
What do I get in the
starter pack?
In the Starter Pack you receive all the business
materials and training manuals you need to get your business going. Whilst it
can be a little daunting at first with all the information that suddenly comes
your way, there is plenty of help at hand. To help further, your Starter Pack
is only sent to you when you have completed both online training and a skills
based Getting Started course. This means that you will be completely familiar
with the contents of your Starter Pack, when it arrives.
Included in
your Starter Pack are training manuals and business presentation folders,
DVD's, Sales brochures, multi-service customer application forms and business
applications forms (for team building).
For Independent Distributors,
this Starter Pack costs £199.75 and comes with the opportunity to earn
back your joining fee. [top]
I already know of a
Distributor in my area - won't we overlap?
There are no
exclusive territories and there is plenty of room for everyone.
The
vast majority of Telecom plus Distributors only work at their business
part-time. There are over 300,000 customers at the moment, so that means over
99% of the houses in your street are potential customers as yet untapped by
other Distributors. Because there are no designated territories, you are free
to build your business and gather customers anywhere in the UK. [top]
Isn't it pyramid
selling?
No. Network Marketing is a legal and
regulated form of marketing - it is even taught in universities as one of the
most effective forms of marketing. Pyramid selling is illegal and
involves signing other people up and being paid a proportion of their sign up
fee. With this business you do not get paid a penny when other distributors
join. You only get paid for the services used by your personal and group
customers.
Telecom plus Plc is listed on the London Stock
Exchange and is subject to all the financial rigours demanded of a PLC, with
everything open to public scrutiny. [top]
Do I have to
introduce people to make money?
No - many Utility Warehouse
Distributors make a good income purely from introducing customers. In time you
can further increase your income by building a team - if you wish. [top]
Are there any
minimum requirements?
There are no minimum requirements to earn in
income as you will be paid a commission for every single customer you
introduce. However, to maintain the monthly residual income on your customers
spend, you need to have at least six personally introduced active customers.
Once this is achieved you will receive a monthly income for as long as they use
the services. [top]
How much can I
realistically earn?
Your income will be proportional to the
effort you put into your business. £100 - £250 per month is
achievable part-time, from month one.Many Distributors go on to earn a
significant, life-changing monthly income. In most cases, your income will be
directly proportional to your activity and effort. [top]
How many hours per
week do I need to work?
Almost everyone who joins as a Utility
Warehouse Independent Distributor, starts part-time. Whether you can dedicate
an hour a week, an hour a day, or more than this - you have the potential to
yield a significant income. The key with the Utility Warehouse, as it is with
any network marketing business, is to be consistent and to adopt a long-term
view of things. [top]
Can I take a break
and not lose my income?
You can take a break for as long or as
short as you like, and indeed many people do. If your personal circumstances
change, your business is not at risk, although it is advisable to be fully
conversant with the detail of the Company's compensation plan as in some cases,
a percentage of income can be lost during periods of inactivity. [top]
Will the market
saturate?
Given the Company's current market share (around 1%),
along with the size and growth of the utilities market, market saturation is
highly unlikely. [top]
Do I have to
sell?
This business can work for you, whether you like selling or
not. For those who like the thrill of gathering personal customers, you can
build a solid residual income via this avenue alone, whereas 'non-sales types'
can generate an income by following non-confrontational methods to attract
customers and build a team of other Utility Warehouse Distributors. [top]
Do I have to buy
stock?
With the Utility Warehouse and the services that they offer,
there can be no 'front-loading' and there is no requirement to buy or carry any
stock whatsoever.
Head Office process customer applications and send
any equipment direct to your customer. Head Office also deal with all customer
billing, collect the money and pay you your commission, straight into your bank
account - every month. You don't have to do anything else! No credit card
processing and no delivery rounds! [top]
Can I advertise
the services?
Subject to marketing guidelines, yes you can
advertise. A comprehensive range of advertising and marketing materials is
provided (downloadable online or available direct from Head Office) so you do
not need to create your own advertising materials. The Company and the Network
can offer advice on what works and what doesn't work and if you really want to
create your own advertising materials, there is a route for approval. [top]
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