Testimonial
Forever Living Products - Steven & Samantha Sedgwick
Our Story
We have been involved with Forever since September 2003, initially as a way to make a small additional income from recommending the products to others. We come from very varied backgrounds. Steve is a horse-riding instructor, holding the British Horse Society Assistant Instructor qualification (BHSAI). Sam has a background in insurance, having worked in all aspects, including customer services and more recently in sales.
As we started to work more with Forever, we soon saw a way to develop a business of our own that could provide us with the kind of lifestyle that we had only ever dreamed about. We saw an opportunity to work for ourselves, without the constraints of conventional business, but at the same time being able to tap into an unlimited income potential.
Forever is providing us with opportunities to travel, hunting out those elusive surf spots around the world. It gives us the chance to work for ourselves and dictate our own routines and working hours. More importantly, it gives us financial independence and a residual income to take us into an early (very early!) retirement.
Best of all, it has given us some fantastic new friends, allowed us to develop personally and provided a tremendous amount of fun along the way.
(Steven Sedgwick BHS AI & Sam Sedgwick are independent distributors of Forever Living Products)
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(New information added 10th March 2009)
What
are the start up costs for your opportunity?
To purchase the business pack, which
contains everything you need to get the business started, costs
£195.50.
How
many years has your company been trading?
Just
over 30 years – we had our 30th anniversary in May 2008. We currently trade in over 130 countries
worldwide.
What
type of selling is involved?
It is
more about recommending the products than selling them. You can do
product parties if you want to, but not essential. None of this is
done through party plan. You do not need to do catalogue drops. It
is far more based around using the products, recommending them to
others and talking to people that you meet in everyday life than
having to organise parties etc.
What
training and support is offered?
FLP
have actually been awarded the Investors in People certification for
their training and support. This was achieved in under 14 weeks and
members of FLP now teach others how to achieve the standards. There
is a very comprehensive range of training available, via centres
around the country which take place during the day, during the
evening and at weekends, on the internet, by telephone, from your
upline support and you can now download training sessions onto your
iPod, so you can fit it in whenever and however you want. Some
examples of the training include Product training, Customer Care and
Support training, Networking Skills training, Coaching training and
much more.
What
are the basic initial commission rates?
On the
first level of the FLP marketing plan, you will receive a 30% profit
on all products sold along with a 5% bonus payment each month, based
on the retail value of your entire team’s activity. This then
increases as you move up the marketing plan, up to 18% bonus. Once
you reach a higher level on the plan, you will receive royalty
payments based on your team along with many other incentives.
What
products/services do you provide to sell?
The
FLP range is based on high quality aloe vera and beehive products and
covers health, nutrition, personal care, skincare and cosmetics,
animal care and weight management. The range is continually
expanding and FLP are world leaders in growing and producing aloe
vera. Probably the best product/service that we can offer is the
business opportunity, which can change people’s lives.
What
does your company offer?
Where
do we start! There is the opportunity to offer an income of whatever
you choose – this is uncapped and there are many distributors
in the UK today, earning very substantial 6 figure incomes. There is
a full training and support programme available (as per the above
details) and support is also available via other distributors and
your upline. There are numerous incentives available and FLP offers
the opportunity of peace of mind and freedom to choose your own
lifestyle by providing financial freedom and a residual, willable
income.
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What
can someone joining your company realistically expect to earn?
Quite
simply – whatever they choose. If they want an extra £100
a month, it can be achieved. If they want an extra £500 a
month, this can be achieved. If they want more – it is
achievable. As already stated, there are distributors earning very
substantial 6 figure incomes within the UK. It is really down to the
individual to decide what they want to achieve. This is not a ‘get
rich quick’ scheme and high earnings are not easily achieved.
You will get out what you put in, in terms of effort and hard work.
Does
stock have to be bought in advance and stored by the distributor?
No.
In fact, FLP prefer for distributors to not store stock and simply
order products as and when needed.
Are
there any restrictions on earnings?
No.
The only restriction on how much you can earn, depends on how much
you want to earn, and how much time and effort you are willing to put
into achieving your goals. There is potential for unlimited,
uncapped income.
Are
there territories in which you have to sell within?
No.
You can retail or recruit into your team, from anywhere in the world.
As previously stated, FLP is currently trading in 130 countries
around the world and this is growing on a daily basis. It is
possible to build a worldwide, international business from the
comfort of your own home.
Does
someone joining your opportunity have to meet certain criteria or
targets?
The
only criteria is that you have to be 18 years of age. Apart from
that – no.
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What
sets your opportunity apart from the others?
FLP
offers an unconditional, 60 day money back guarantee, which is
underwritten by the company and not the individual distributor.
There is no annual registration fee in order to remain a distributor
and once a level has been achieved on the marketing plan, it is yours
for life. You can never go backwards as you do not need to keep
qualifying for this position.
What
are the ways in which you can earn money from your opportunity?
Retailing
profit (30%), bonus payments (up to 18%), royalty payments on team
activity, profit share and car plan.
What
bonuses and incentives do you have and how easily achieved are they?
As per
the above, plus, international travel (first class and five star –
paid for by FLP), car plan (a monthly payment into your bank account)
and profit share payments, to name but a few. There are always
incentives running of one description or another.
Can
anyone be successful with this opportunity?
Yes,
provided they are willing to work at it.
Is
there anything else you would like to say about your opportunity?
FLP
are a leading, ethical company who have a proven track record.
Since their inception in 1978 they have achieved consistent growth and are cash rich and totally debt free with assets of over $1.5
billion.
The founder Rex Maughn, is still the President and the management team are the same now, as when they started, ensuring consistency within the company. They offer an unconditional 60 day money back guarantee on all products, have many seals of approval from external bodies, such as PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals), Kosher Rating, Islamic Seal of Approval and were the first to achieve the International Aloe Science Council seal of approval, which they have to qualify for every year.
They are members of the DSA and are also DSA award winners. They have the Investors In People certification, which they were awarded in record time. No other company has achieved this in the same time frame.
The profits from the company are put back into research and development to ensure that FLP remain world leaders. There is a full training and support network and no annual fees and once a position is gained, it is yours for life.
Income is uncapped and is willable. They are the world’s largest growers of aloe vera and the world’s largest bee keepers. They own a patented, cold stabilisation process for the aloe vera to keep it alive in the products, ensuring the maximum benefit to the end consumer.
They own the whole process, from growing and cultivation, to manufacture and distribution on a worldwide basis. This ensures that they can provide the best quality controls and keep costs down, by not having to pay a third party. As a result of this, they provide local communities with jobs and a fair income.
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New information added 10th March 2009
1) Every new distributor will have a 14 day cooling off period. This means that if within 14 days of their registration being processed, they should change their mind, they will be entitled to a full refund from Forever Living Products.
2) If at any time after the initial 14 days, a distributor wishes to
terminate their registration, they must notify Forever Living Products in writing and they will receive a refund of any products purchased within the latest 12 month period, minus a 10% handling charge.
3) At the time of registration, the initial outlay is limited to £200 maximum. This is because the DSA (Direct Selling Assocation - of whom FLP are members) have stipulated that there can only be a maximum spend of £200 within the first 7 days of a new registration. After this initial 7 days, a distributor may purchase as much as they choose.