Monday, June 27, 2011

Appco Group Australia and New Zealand R&R ends

Appco Group Australia and New Zealand 2011 R&R Conference ends, with lots of vital things being discussed and sorted out.

For the ace direct marketing company, the R&R has always been a vital event, as it motivates and empowers the newest generation of leaders coming through the organisation, by providing them with an opportunity to hear from and network with the senior management team. This year's edition of the R&R conference for the company was held from June 13 to June 19 and concluded in the best of manners. The 250 delegates who took part were inspired by several presentations given by leaders and top performers in the organisation. They were also inspired by the words of Appco Group chairman and founder Chris Niarchos, who said, “In our industry and organisation it is crucial to establish a solid foundation for the future with effective business practices. This will enable you to have long term success for several years to come. Understanding how the business operates and showing dedication to the company and your clients is instrumental to being part of Appco Group”.

The different divisions that work within the Appco Group- Sports, Support, Pay TV, Prosales and Energy - held separate meetings to dicuss points relevant to their particular industry. The Support Division discussed, under the leadership of Vice President Spencer Galbally, ways to approach customers in the field with effective role-playing. Prosales held a Q&A style meeting where Vice President Steve Sapsford covered the benefits of training your sales force in all areas of the business including B2B, residential and events.

The formalities of the Appco Group 2011 Australia and New Zealand R&R concluded on Friday, June 17 afternoon leaving delegates free to enjoy Port Douglas and spend the weekend at the Great Barrier Reef, fishing, relaxing on the beach, or taking part in a competition at the resorts award-winning golf course.

Monday, June 20, 2011

Appco Group Australia-New Zealand R & R Conference update

The Appco Group Australia-New Zealand annual R&R conference was held from June 13th in Port Douglas. Here's the first update:

Appco Group sources say, “The arrival to Port Douglas from interstate was a little shaky as an ominous ash cloud from a Chilean volcano impacted flights creating some delays. However, this was soon forgotten as more than 250 delegates including senior management staff, Country Heads, Vice Presidents, Owners, Assistant Owners, Team Leaders, and Administrators arrived in the sunny surrounds of the Sheraton Mirage Resort for a week of meetings, workshops and networking opportunities.”

There were series of senior management meetings from Monday 13th June to Wednesday the 15th June. These meetings discussed the direction of the business with the purpose to also map out new areas for growth. On Wednesday evening, a welcome reception was held for delegates with an event at the Sheraton Mirage. Thursday June 16th witnessed the main meeting being held, with senior leaders making insightful presentations. The event was opened by Vice President and Country Head of Australia Shane Ward and Company Founder and Chairman Chris Niarchos. They discussed the business growth experienced over the last year and congratulated the top performers who have strengthened the business.

Here's what Chris Niarchos said at the conference, “The growth we’ve seen in Australia and internationally over the last year if very positive. We’re constantly reviewing our business structure to see how we can assist the broader group. This includes developing new support systems and avenues for new business. We’re noticing the increasing cost of energy in Australia, and the world for that matter, and believe there is a real opportunity to assist businesses and home owners in this area with our expertise...We want to empower those who work within Appco Group, and reward those that achieve success and produce great results for clients. The R&R is an opportunity for us to celebrate progress and recognise high achievers”.

Vice Presidents Paul Burkett, Spencer Galbally and Steve Sapsford also made presentations on a range of topics relevant for Marketing Company Owners and Administrators. Product Owners Anthony Tarquini and Bertrand Lesbros focused on running a successful office and having a profitable company. Assistant Owners and Team Leaders attended a separate session introduced by Country Head of NZ Mick Rose. On Thursday there was an impressive Gala dinner set in the tranquil rainforest at award-winning restaurant, ‘Flames of the Forest’.
Keep watching this space for more updates on the Appco Group Australia-New Zealand annual R&R conference, 2011.

Monday, June 13, 2011

Appco Group R&R conference for Australia, New Zealand

The Appco Group 2011 R&R Conference for Australia and New Zealand is all set to take place, this week, in Port Douglas, Queensland. The conference, which is for Marketing Company Owners, Assistant Owners, Team Leaders, Administration support and key head office staff from Australia and New Zealand to take place from 15 – 19 June 2011. More than 250 delegates would attend the conference.

The Appco Group 2011 R&R Conference would provide an opportunity to learn and develop techniques that are crucial to the direct marketing industry, The insightful sessions from senior leaders would prove enlightening and enriching for the delegates, who would also get ample time to network with influential members of the team to gain crucial pointers on how they can progress. The conference will have as part of its events a welcome function with all delegates; informative and educational presentations from VPs and senior management; senior meetings; and a group dinner on the final evening. Those who made the most of the 2010 R&R Conference are looking forward to making it great this time too.

Appco Group never leaves things undone when it comes to enriching the minds of its personnel.

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Appco Group UK with ample business opportunities

Appco Group, which has been making it big in all its marketing endeavours, has ample business opportunities for its Field Representatives and for all those who work within its network of Marketing Companies. To those who operate their own business as self-employed Field Representatives, the company provides full assistance.

As we know, the Appco Group works with leading companies in different sectors and Field Representatives promote products and services for these clients. These Field Representatives would be contracted to different Marketing Companies within the Appco network. The company provides them not only with materials and support needed to do such promotions and marketing campaigns, but also offers them client product training as and when required. This helps them a lot. The Appco Group Business Development Programme is a comprehensive programme that helps the Field Representatives a lot and provides them the chance to mentor, guide and product train other FRs; they can aim for moving through the Programme and onward to running one's own Marketing Company.

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Appco Group to work in US with an NGO for kids

Appco Group is all set to work in the US in association with an NGO that works for the welfare of children all across the world. This particular NGO was established in the UK in 1919 and works with separate national organisations in more than 28 countries, sharing the aim of improving the lives of children through education, health care, and economic opportunities, as well as emergency aid in natural disasters, wars, and other conflicts.

Appco Group is associated with this NGO in different countries across the world. Now, as business goes expanding for the company in the US, steps have been initiated to extent support to this NGO and its fundraising activities in the US too.

"As an organisation we look forward to contributing to their vital life saving work around the world. We look forward to sharing stories of our successes over the next few months", says Sarah Cauchi, Appco Group US Country Manager.

Thursday, April 21, 2011

Appco Group Fundraisers support Earth Hour

Appco Group has always supported with all sincerity causes that affect the whole of humanity.
Thus, it was not news when Appco Group Fundraisers stood firm by those who joined hands to observe Earth Hour. It was but natural for the company to support such a cause. The company's personnel did all they could to raise public support for the event.

Earth Hour, as we know, started in 2007, in Sydney, Australia, and the intention has been to urge global leaders to tackle climate changes. In 2007, when the Earth Hour started, 2.2 million individuals and more than 2,000 businesses in Australia turned their lights off for one hour to take a stand against climate change. This year, on March 26, when people all the world over switched off their lights for one hour at 8.30 pm, Appco Group stood with pride as the company's network of Fundraisers have been raising awareness of Earth Hour and encouraging the public to take part.

Such moves from the part of the Appco Group have always been appreciated, all the world over.

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Appco Group launched in Belgium

Appco Group has officially been launched in Belgium on April 5, consequent to a successful test of the market, which was done in 2010.

The launch in Belgium is consequent to last year's launch in US, Russia, China and Brazil. Thus the company now gets active in 25 countries worldwide. The operations begin for Appco Group in Belgium with the Energy Division, catering to a prominent client, which is represented in the Netherlands too.

Jess Leeson, the General Manager of Appco Group Belgique says, with utmost confidence, “The tests showed us that Appco can be huge in Belgium. We expect to open a second location with a new client by the end of this year. The growth opportunities are promising”.

“We are incredibly excited about our venture into the first French speaking country within the Group in 2011,”said Appco Group Vice President and Country Head of Belgium, Simon Murphy.