Testimonials

Testimonial from Anthony Fairclough

Name: Anthony Fairclough
Age: 19
Location: Liverpool
Interests: Bodybuilding and Business
Occupation: Sales Development Co -Ordinator

Info about You: I am 19 and I am interested in owning and running my own business's so I can be in complete control of my earnings. When I heard about 'The Select' I thought it was a great idea, but I didn't think it would be as described. I expected a catch somewhere along the line. I was pleasantly proven wrong, as I received all the help that was promised and more. This has really given me a lot of much needed experience in retailing and how to run a business from scratch. What I have learned I feel I can use in different aspects of my business life.

IT knowledge B4 This: My IT knowledge before 'The Select' was pretty good, but as for running and maintaining websites it was minimal. I have a gained a lot of knowledge on how to change my website and to how to market my site.

Start Month: September 2007

Why did you choose The Select: A friend of mine saw the Advertisement in a business magazine and told me about it. After extensive enquires with 'The Select' I decided to give it a go.

What is the training like: Not only is the training on your website good but your are provided with a pack if you ever need to check how to do something on the site. Additionally I was able to call 'The Select', as and when I had a problem or I was confused about anything and was given on the spot help and advice.

How many hours do you put into the business: When I earned over a £1000 in a week I put less than 15 hours overall in over a weeks period.

Best income: one week - £1350

5 Good points about The Select

1. Excellent Communication
2. Excellent Support from 'The Select' staff
3. A pretty extensive range of products
4. Ability to have products when shops don't (Therefore, increasing product value)
5. A growing business with excellent opportunities if you are willing to put the work in.

Two good sales points that would interest potential Retailers:
1) You can most definitely create a profitable business from the retailer package, which 'The Select' provide. The main plus point about having your own site with 'The Select' is that you have access to all of their products, and you can set your own prices; therefore you can set your own profit margin, within reason.
2) If you are interested in starting you're own business or you just no longer want to work a regular 9 to 5 job then purchasing a retail package with 'The Select' is the perfect way to start off. It gives you a lot of necessary experience and once you have regular sales coming through your site, your income can become automatic and the more it grows the better returns you will see.
Having your own website gives you the opportunity to earn money even while you are asleep or on holiday, as it doesn't need constant maintenance or supervision. It only requires a couple of hours here and there to log on to your e-mails, and if you have sales then forward the request to 'The Select' and the rest is done for you. It really is that simple.

Anything else you think would be great information to inform potential retailers:
This is an excellent opportunity to start your own business with minimal risk and very little capital in comparison to your potential earnings.

The fact that more and more things are being done online i.e. shopping, gives you a access to an ever increasing market and to people who you would never normally be in contact with without the web.

'The Select' are a business who are constantly growing by the day, and by purchasing a retailer package gets you involved in that growth and gives you the chance to make your own living instead of giving 40 hours a week to an employer.

Being a retailer gives you enormous advantages at times like Christmas when you would normally be spending what you have earned throughout the year; this is because pretty much everyone wants Christmas presents and this means only one thing, your sales sky rocket!

Testimonial from Chris Cavanagh

Name: Chris Cavanagh
Age: 37
Location: Northwest
Interests: Spending time with the Family, Online Marketing & Sales
Occupation: Project Management Consultant
Website Name: www.giftandtoy.com

About You:
Left home at 19 to become a professional musician. Toured extensively throughout Europe with Major TV and Radio appearances. Found it difficult to cope with the demands of a gruelling touring and recording schedule as well as relationships and settled down 13 years later. Found my way into Consultancy after working my way through the Petro-Chem, Rail and Nuclear Industries as a Contractor. Now I am working towards making my website, my full time occupation which will allow me to spend more time at home, watching the kids grow up and enjoying a less stressful lifestyle.

Start Month: (of website) October 2007

Why did you choose The Select?

The Select had a lot of the stock you see on all the 'Big Time' site like Iwantoneofthose, Firebox etc. The website is a lot more polished than some other drop shippers and the profit margins more realistic than their competitors.

Best income: one month - £2200, March 08

5 Good points about The Select?

1. Wide range of good quality mainstream products
2. Easy to use website for ordering stock and sending deliveries
3. Live stock report feeds
4. Good, workable profit margins
5. Ambitious

Two good sales points that would interest potential Retailers:

1) Workable and realistic profit margins
2) Established VAT registered Company, not a one year wonder.

Anything else you think would be great information to inform potential retailers:

• Website is easy to use.
• Ordering stock is quick and easy
• Various Methods to pay
• Conformation emails to say your stock has been despatched
• Search Engine Optimised website sites for retailers
• Online Marketing courses available
• Telephone and email support