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Just curious
Do expats in the Middle East use the internet to research for services, as is normal in the UK, i.e. Financial Advisers. Or do they prefer to be called by companies offering their services?
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Re: Just curious
Originally Posted by james1966
(Post 9903272)
Do expats in the Middle East use the internet to research for services, as is normal in the UK, i.e. Financial Advisers. Or do they prefer to be called by companies offering their services?
Everyone hates those sales companies that bother them by cold calling all the time. Reputable advisers get referrals and don't need to hassle people. Frankly, it's unprofessional. |
Re: Just curious
Not bi-curious, then?
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Re: Just curious
Originally Posted by Meow
(Post 9903288)
Ha ha ha! You must be joking.
Everyone hates those sales companies that bother them by cold calling all the time. Reputable advisers get referrals and don't need to hassle people. Frankly, it's unprofessional. Don't worry I'm not going to start phoning everyone!!! |
Re: Just curious
Originally Posted by Bahtatboy
(Post 9903302)
Not bi-curious, then?
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Re: Just curious
Originally Posted by james1966
(Post 9903304)
A lot of companies appear to have a great deal of success doing it, I was wanting to gauge opinion on here.
Don't worry I'm not going to start phoning everyone!!! :thumbdown: |
Re: Just curious
Originally Posted by Meow
(Post 9903310)
Define 'success'. Yes there are plenty of gullible people who fall for the sales spiel, but it isn't professional.
:thumbdown: I do agree with you, there are many better ways to do business. |
Re: Just curious
Originally Posted by james1966
(Post 9903314)
"Success" to them is people agreeing to meet with them to discuss their finances, and probably do business.
I do agree with you, there are many better ways to do business. |
Re: Just curious
Originally Posted by Meow
(Post 9903315)
You mean by flogging unsuitable 25 year savings plans that only benefit the salesperson...
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Re: Just curious
They don't have any success with me, nor with any of my friends (as far as I'm aware), and when the topic's being raised here the pretty-much unanimous view has been "Don't call me, I'll call you."
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Re: Just curious
Originally Posted by james1966
(Post 9903319)
I was discussing this with somebody last week, they were very critical of the products. I told them that basically the products are ok, it's the way they are sold that isn't.
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Re: Just curious
Originally Posted by Bahtatboy
(Post 9903338)
They don't have any success with me, nor with any of my friends (as far as I'm aware), and when the topic's being raised here the pretty-much unanimous view has been "Don't call me, I'll call you."
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Re: Just curious
Originally Posted by Meow
(Post 9903341)
A 25 year offshore savings plan is NOT okay for 99% of people. Perhaps you don't understand the tax implications for people returning to the UK? Few sales people do sadly, hence all the mis-selling.
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Re: Just curious
In the UK everybody complained about double glazing companies, but still plenty of folk would buy from them.
Nice analogy.:sneaky: |
Re: Just curious
Originally Posted by Bahtatboy
(Post 9903352)
In the UK everybody complained about double glazing companies, but still plenty of folk would buy from them.
Nice analogy.:sneaky: |
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