Should I pay £2k for new business ideas?

[Steve33]

Hi,

Just wanted to ask everyone whether anyone has been to one of these business guru workshop/conference things?

I'm really in two minds about going to one by Jay Abraham in February - it seems really expensive, but they do promise results. I've already received one of their free audio packs and it has some great stuff in there...but it's pricey.

They say there's a money-back guarantee, that if after the first day I'm not happy about it, I can get my money back.

Does anyone know what they are like? I mean I've read the guys book, but do these seminars really make a difference? For those who don't have a clue about what I'm talking about see www.abrahamgroup.co.uk

Any thoughts from anyone would be great!

Thanks,

Steveo :) :twisted:

[StartUp]

I think it depends entirely on what you are looking for and what you know already.

I haven't been to one that expensive because I'm not prepare to spend the money. I think you can learn a lot of this stuff from others who teach either Jay's or other similar information at a lower cost.

Many people I know swear by them, but you can also read the book! The advantage of going to the event is the motivational side - but after you have been home for two days will you put any of it into practice? Like any training course you will gain things you can take away to your business, but unless you then take action when you get home................

If you cna afford it and fancy going its proabbaly worth a try, but if budget is tight find an alternative.

Best wishes

Julia

[gary]

If I had £2000 to spend I'd spend it on something better than a workshop. With so many free or inexpensive workshops around these days there is, in my opinion, no reason to spend such a large sum. Attend a few of the many business events that take place throughout the year (see the Events forum for details of some of them) and use the £2k to put what you've learnt into practice.

Gary

[Steve33]

The associate of mine who recommended it actually said that although the workshops/seminar were good, it was actually the networking opportunities that made him the most business.

Those people that can afford that amount of money to go to one of guru seminars do seriously believe in what they have to offer - they also tend to be open to new ideas and new business opportunities.

Well, he did quite well out of that, though, he runs a london based office cleaning firm, so not quite sure what that says...no one at the seminar cleaned their offices? Hmm.

Steveo 8)

[gary]

Steve, if it's networking events you're looking for, there are plenty! Most will set you back £15-£20 a time - that's if you even have to pay for them in the first place. Although UKBF doesn't organise any events, there are some listed in the Events forum, and more will be added once the list we have is updated.

The value of networking events really depends on the type of business you have - it's good for service businesses but perhaps not so good for general consumer goods. The way I see it, you need a lot of business to cover £2000, and the people at the seminar may not even be in your target market or deal with your target market.

Good luck with whatever you decide!

Gary

[Steve33]

Thanks for your take Gary.

I will certainly check out the Events section. Though would love to hear from anyone who has been to one of these conferences! Would be great to hear it from the horses mouth so to speak.

Cheers,

Steveo :twisted: