tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27736312Mon, 07 Dec 2009 19:55:26 +0000This Utility Warehouse / Telecom plus news section, whilst being a Utility Warehouse Distributor blog, does include the latest Utility Warehouse news and press items, along with a distributor perspective on the ongoing evolution of the Utility Warehouse (Telecom plus) business opportunity.http://www.businessopportunityplus.co.uk/utility-warehouse/news/noreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Tromans)Blogger104125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27736312.post-6153113733283800833Mon, 08 Jun 2009 09:10:00 +00002009-06-08T16:34:12.083+01:00distributor-opinionJust watched an awesome film - The Bucket List with Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson. This has to be one of the most thought provoking films that I have ever seen and certainly one that brought it's fair share of tears to my cheeks. Two men challenged with news that their lives would be cut short by terminal cancer and yet, in these depths, bloomed a remarkable friendship and opportunity to http://www.businessopportunityplus.co.uk/utility-warehouse/news/2009/06/have-you-written-your-bucket-list.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Tromans)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27736312.post-272846591913912551Wed, 27 May 2009 00:29:00 +00002009-05-27T01:32:35.810+01:00service-newsJust when we thought that things could surely get no better and another fabulous article is published by Which? and in the April 2009 edition of the UK's leading consumer magazine, the Utility Warehouse has been given 'five stars' across the board and well ahead of every other major energy Company in the UK, along with an overwhelming 83% customer satisfaction rating. It's in print, it's officialhttp://www.businessopportunityplus.co.uk/utility-warehouse/news/2009/05/which-energy-supplier-which-0409.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Tromans)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27736312.post-101391547537977012Tue, 26 May 2009 23:07:00 +00002009-05-28T00:21:01.916+01:00distributor-opinionGetting to Marketing Director on the 25th December 2008 was a very special Christmas present and the personal realisation of a four year business plan. So many people ask what the secret of success is in this type of business. There are so many, but perhaps the key one is simply to accept that there is no such thing as a 'free lunch' and that network marketing is no get rich quick scheme. It http://www.businessopportunityplus.co.uk/utility-warehouse/news/2009/05/no-free-lunch-on-christmas-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Tromans)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27736312.post-6376753605760031579Tue, 28 Apr 2009 11:19:00 +00002009-05-27T12:32:00.765+01:00distributor-newsWhilst everyone at The Utility Warehouse knew that Wes Linden was originally aiming for promotion to Senior Marketing Director on 14th February and would hence forth have been known as our Valentines Day SMD, it was an absolute delight to learn of his actual and very well deserved promotion on the 1st April. Wes of course is no April Fool and has been working diligently over the last 12 months tohttp://www.businessopportunityplus.co.uk/utility-warehouse/news/2009/04/new-senior-marketing-director-wes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Tromans)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27736312.post-6383051742078202607Fri, 10 Apr 2009 09:05:00 +00002009-05-28T00:04:14.214+01:00distributor-opinionIn conversations this week, I was reminded of how deep things run for so many people who are active with their Utility Warehouse business...overwhelmed in fact, with the sense of passion, excitement, pride, energy and in so many cases...hope. Some might question what place such emotions have, yet so often it's when this business moves from the head to the heart that things really happen. Residualhttp://www.businessopportunityplus.co.uk/utility-warehouse/news/2009/04/happy-easter.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Tromans)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27736312.post-942511254517910784Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:24:00 +00002009-05-29T12:40:36.577+01:00testimonialsShannon and Peter joined the business with CVs that showed highly-prestigious senior positions held in some major companies. Hopefully this story will inspire people who haven't yet joined, that people in six-figure salaried jobs and in positions of 'authority' and 'kudos', can get involved with the Utility Warehouse business and make a real success of it.Instead of arriving with a "we are here..http://www.businessopportunityplus.co.uk/utility-warehouse/news/2009/03/marketing-directors-shannon-griffin.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Tromans)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27736312.post-8072129194591221295Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:05:00 +00002009-05-28T00:07:14.491+01:00distributor-opinionWes Linden once suggested that income levels in the first 12-24 months might be low. "Stay the course", he said, "remain focused, with consistent long-term activity." The reward he indicated, would one day be a monthly commission increase that exceeded a whole 12 months earnings versus those early years. Being frank, I'm not sure that I completely bought into this philosophy, but with the http://www.businessopportunityplus.co.uk/utility-warehouse/news/2009/03/stay-course.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Tromans)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27736312.post-6413813117217754721Wed, 25 Mar 2009 13:30:00 +00002009-05-27T13:37:58.734+01:00distributor-newsTristan Lee hit the ground running with the Utility Warehouse, qualifying for a Caribbean cruise, and getting to Group Director within his first 18 months, collecting the promotion bonuses along the way. All this was achieved without having even learned to drive! He became a College of Excellence Trainer for three years, and was very popular within that arena.As many people will know, Tristan http://www.businessopportunityplus.co.uk/utility-warehouse/news/2009/03/new-marketing-director-tristan-lee.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Tromans)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27736312.post-1836763581388335311Wed, 25 Mar 2009 12:33:00 +00002009-05-27T12:53:56.965+01:00press-articlesYet another outstanding article from the April 2009 edition of Making Money and offering further food for thought regarding the growth of network marketing / the Utility Warehouse in the UK in respect of the financial gloom being faced by so many people. Whilst too many people will continue to avoid the issue, Chris points out the need to embrace change and that this fast growing industry can http://www.businessopportunityplus.co.uk/utility-warehouse/news/2009/03/avoiding-gloom-boom.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Tromans)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27736312.post-7205759307496952022Fri, 20 Mar 2009 09:28:00 +00002009-05-27T13:03:42.154+01:00press-articlesEd Ludbrook is one of Europes most listened to authorities / opinion leaders in the field of direct sales and network marketing. Over the years, he has written many insightful books on the subject and has consulted with many of the UK's primary network marketing companies, as well as being a sought after international speaker. In the April 2009 edition of Making Money magazine (along with a four http://www.businessopportunityplus.co.uk/utility-warehouse/news/2009/03/security-of-success-ed-ludbrook.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Tromans)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27736312.post-4533816777686922303Thu, 19 Mar 2009 13:16:00 +00002009-05-27T13:21:35.186+01:00company-information"I view my success as an entrepreneur not by how successful or rich I become but by how many other people achieve financial freedom through Telecom plus. I believe Telecom plus has the potential to make more genuine Distributor millionaires than any other referral marketing company in the UK - bar none" Charles Wigoder.The above extract is from a three page feature in Making Money magazine (Marchhttp://www.businessopportunityplus.co.uk/utility-warehouse/news/2009/03/making-money-income-you-can-bank-on.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Tromans)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27736312.post-338546444571923999Mon, 16 Mar 2009 01:23:00 +00002009-05-27T01:27:30.644+01:00press-articlesAt the Annual Financial Times / PLC Awards Dinner, held at the Grosvenor House Hotel, London (12/03/2009), Telecom plus PLC was recognised as Company of the Year 2008...awesome!"The winner of this award will be a company that has clearly demonstrated that success is not just a short term phenomenon. The winning company will undoubtedly be successful in share price terms, but with full realisationhttp://www.businessopportunityplus.co.uk/utility-warehouse/news/2009/03/financial-times-company-of-year-2008.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Tromans)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27736312.post-4423399475897282080Thu, 29 Jan 2009 17:19:00 +00002009-05-27T01:22:28.254+01:00service-newsIn December, the Company announced yet more glowing news from Which? magazine - that The Utility Warehouse have been awarded the coveted "Best Buy" for BroadCall. In their survey, Which? published the results of their latest survey of Home Phone and broadband bundles. BroadCall was named as the ONLY Best Buy. No other product or provider was good enough! So, it's official - BroadCall from the http://www.businessopportunityplus.co.uk/utility-warehouse/news/2009/01/which-feb-2009-best-buy-for-broadcall.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Tromans)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27736312.post-1909987202094730497Thu, 11 Dec 2008 09:48:00 +00002009-05-27T01:14:49.645+01:00corporate-newsA question for you - what does Telecom plus PLC have in common with Alliance & Leicester, Carphone Warehouse, Debenhams, EasyJet, Dominos Pizza, Ladbrokes, Mothercare, UK Coal, ITV and the Yell Group? Do you give up? The answer - as of today, like all of these (& 239 other) high-profile Company's, Telecom plus PLC has officially joined the FTSE 250! read moreEven with minimal market cap knowledgehttp://www.businessopportunityplus.co.uk/utility-warehouse/news/2008/12/telecom-plus-joins-ftse-250.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Tromans)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27736312.post-8393565380948203004Sun, 30 Nov 2008 11:05:00 +00002009-05-27T01:09:07.260+01:00press-articlesHow fantastic to open your Sunday paper to find yet another glowing article about Telecom plus! Pre-tax profits up 55% to £9.8 million...dividend up from 4p to 5p...net cash of £29 million...brokers suggesting that profits will rise almost 40% to £23.5 million this financial year and that customer numbers are expected to double by 2010...and all this at a time when the economy is challenged by http://www.businessopportunityplus.co.uk/utility-warehouse/news/2008/11/telecom-plus-powers-on-mail-on-sunday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Tromans)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27736312.post-8414867679730412819Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:42:00 +00002009-05-28T00:16:33.694+01:00distributor-opinionIn the last month the Utility Warehouse has welcomed over 1,000 new Distributors and well in excess of 10,000 new customers. Head Office has a real buzz of excitement, with sixty new staff and preparations well underway for the Company's move to their new offices in May of next year. Month after month, records are being exceeded and the expectation is that the Company will double in size two or http://www.businessopportunityplus.co.uk/utility-warehouse/news/2008/11/how-many-will-join-your-team.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Tromans)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27736312.post-357564328497842376Wed, 08 Oct 2008 12:27:00 +00002009-05-29T10:44:23.101+01:00distributor-opinionThe Company's new cashback card is fast becoming one of their most popular and talkedabout services. With all the gloomy stories in the newspapers, what a breath of fresh air to be able to offer new and existing customers the opportunity of a further 'rebate' on their Utility Warehouse bill.Utility Warehouse Distributors can offer a 'financial lifebelt' - 5% cashback + unlimited customer referralhttp://www.businessopportunityplus.co.uk/utility-warehouse/news/2008/10/offer-folk-financial-lifebelt.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Tromans)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27736312.post-7777417283238660078Sat, 04 Oct 2008 09:45:00 +00002009-05-29T12:41:21.751+01:00distributor-opinionSelf-development is a critical aspect of building any network marketing business and one book in particular is receiving a lot of press at the moment. This book was in fact recommended recently at the Telecom plus / Utility Warehouse National Conference (Express Day), by National Marketing Director, Steve Critchley. The book is The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson and one thing that I've learned over http://www.businessopportunityplus.co.uk/utility-warehouse/news/2008/10/get-slight-edge-working-for-you.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Tromans)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27736312.post-7432810475947874321Wed, 01 Oct 2008 09:20:00 +00002009-05-27T00:59:16.013+01:00distributor-opinionTwenty six major announcements and my head is still spinning. What an awesome Express Day in every respect and as Commercial Director, Andrew Lindsay said when he shared with us his passion for this vibrant organization...we are at 'tipping point' - that critical time in a Company's history where a combination of circumstances combine to give unparalleled growth, and opportunity like never beforehttp://www.businessopportunityplus.co.uk/utility-warehouse/news/2008/10/there-are-two-types-of-telecom-plus.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Tromans)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27736312.post-9119721751693730678Sun, 28 Sep 2008 12:09:00 +00002009-05-27T13:14:16.044+01:00press-articlesIn their first ever utilities satisfaction survey Which? surveyed over 8,600 of it’s members to see what they thought of their gas and electricity suppliers. With average household energy bills standing at almost £1,300, both gas and electric prices have seen increases in excess of 70% since 2003, leaving many households struggling.The results of the survey will not please the ‘big 6? energy http://www.businessopportunityplus.co.uk/utility-warehouse/news/2008/09/finding-best-utility-player-which-oct.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Tromans)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27736312.post-5025647801856970275Wed, 06 Aug 2008 11:06:00 +00002009-05-29T12:21:14.387+01:00distributor-opinionYesterday's Daily Dit provoked a much larger response than usual and I have to say that I was 'fascinated' by some of the questions posed. July saw the largest number of new Distributors EVER to join in one month - over 1,000 and whilst I don't know the actual figures, I understand that the month also saw a record breaking number of new customers. What interested me was some people's surprise at http://www.businessopportunityplus.co.uk/utility-warehouse/news/2008/08/on-fence-with-utility-warehouse.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Tromans)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27736312.post-5184793811397880122Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:37:00 +00002009-05-27T23:43:53.080+01:00testimonialsOver five years ago, Lil McLoughlin became the Company's first female Marketing Director. She built her business during a period in the Company's history when things were far from perfect and the only service on offer was the humble smart box. I'm not sure that Lil would ever claim an easy road, but she would clearly testify to it being very worthwhile journey. Lil is the lady, walking the beach http://www.businessopportunityplus.co.uk/utility-warehouse/news/2008/07/no-boss-no-stress-great-lifestyle.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Tromans)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27736312.post-2163489419125504443Sun, 13 Jul 2008 10:22:00 +00002009-05-27T13:08:45.522+01:00press-articlesThis excellent article, written by Investments Editor, Joanne Hart, was published within the Midas / Financial section of The Mail on Sunday on the 13th July 2008 and offers yet more phenomenal third-party credibility of both the Utility Warehouse financial opportunity and the Company's services."Any firm promising to make life cheaper is on to a winner, so it is perhaps not surprising that http://www.businessopportunityplus.co.uk/utility-warehouse/news/2008/07/confidence-high-at-telecom-plus.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Tromans)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27736312.post-9034783811532255539Thu, 06 Sep 2007 01:07:00 +00002007-09-20T02:22:58.110+01:00distributor-newstestimonialsOn Monday 14th May 2007, nearly 200 Executives and their partners converged at various airports in the UK, where they were met by Head Office representatives for their flights to Nice and onward travel to the millionaires playground of Monte Carlo.On arrival at the port, the real luxury began. Anyone who has been on a luxury holiday with Telecom plus, knows that when we say luxury, we mean it! Ofhttp://www.businessopportunityplus.co.uk/utility-warehouse/news/2007/09/remembering-silver-whisper-cruise.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Tromans)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27736312.post-5548726718411168058Fri, 10 Aug 2007 01:36:00 +00002007-09-20T02:41:15.588+01:00seminar-newsTelecom plus has announced a brand new training - The College Of Excellence Accelerator. The aim of these Workshops is to train Utility Warehouse Distributors on what it really takes to build a fantastic long-term income with Telecom plus. This course is strongly recommended for Distributors with a minimum of 12 live customers looking for help and guidance on developing their business to the nexthttp://www.businessopportunityplus.co.uk/utility-warehouse/news/2007/08/new-coe-accelerator-workshop.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jeremy Tromans)