Frequently Asked Questions
What are the qualifcations for a BP Rep?
We are looking for someone who is highly motivated and entrepreneurial. Someone who likes to work with people and will take time to coach their new team members. We are looking for people who are willing to learn. If you have had or currently have a business of your own that is a plus. There is a financial requirement. (See FAQ: How much does it cost to get started?)
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About The Company
Is Big Planet a new company?
Big Planet was officially launched on March 6, 1998. The ISP went live in late April. However, the company is fully funded, with financing coming from a billion dollar NYSE company with experienced leadership in technology and network marketing. The financing and experience create a firm foundation for Big Planet that is lacking in most start-ups.
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Is Big Planet a business for me?
Do you need a larger income? Have you been searching for a business of your own? Have you wanted to find a way to participate in the growth of technology, the internet and e-commerce? Are you willing to invest the time and effort necessary to build a business of your own? If your answers to these questions are a strong yes, then Big Planet just may be what you have been looking for. You owe it to yourself to carefully investigate this business.
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About The Business
Do I need to be a computer whiz?
It is not a requirement to be a computer whiz. Much of the future growth is going to come from people who are not comfortable with computers or the internet. Big Planet will provide the training so that you will feel comfortable with the needed technology and will be able to help prospective customers get setup and running.
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How much does it cost to get started?
One of the best things about this business is the minimal cost to get started. The cost to register to become a representative of Big Planet is only $25. To get started we recommend that the new represenative invest in an I-Kit for $399 plus tax and shipping. The package includes an iPhonecontract for the new rep, a web page and 5 iPhone contracts for new customers to help launch the business. You will also receive an internet sign up cd, videos and other brochures and training information. In addition, you may wish to purchase business cards and some introductory sales material. The total cost should be under $700. As soon as you start building your business you will recapture your initial investment. If you are planning to get into immediate action, you may want to place a Presidential Track Order (PTO) which consists of three I-Kits. This will enable you to have materials to immediately sign up three new reps at your launch meeting. The (PTO) will add $1300-1350 to the cost of the initial order. The new rep will also be committing to monthly charges of $24.95 for ISP service, $24.95 for Web Page hosting and $9.95 plus pre-paid usage charges for Simplify One services.
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About The Business
Is this multilevel marketing?
Big Planet is an internetworking company. It is a networking company built around the internet. Recognizing the power of one-to-one marketing to bridge the technology gap, a number of major technology companies have chosen to partner with Big Planet. Check out the list of strategic partners. In his book The Roaring 2000s, Harry Dent sees "...the network organizational model as the biggest single change that will result from the information revolution." Big Planet is a succesful example of the network organizational model.
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How critical is the timing?
You have been reading in the financial and general press about mergers and buyouts among telecoms, cable, internet and technology companies. Stocks of the leading technology companies have been soaring. What is going on? This is all about positioning. The companies are trying to gain control of the consumers as they establish new relationships to take advantage of technological changes. Now the consumers are in transition. Once they have established new relationships this window of opportunity will close. Shifts in relationships are taking place now and will be pretty well over in the next two or three years. Now is the time to capture market share. Big Planet is moving into momentum. More people are hearing about Big Planet everyday. Each day you delay you will miss out on growth and will be likely to find that some of your friends are already in the business.
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The Company
Are the kinks out of this business yet?
If you are a person who will be upset by false starts, delays and changes it may be too early for you to get started. In fact you may not be suited to be involved with technology. In technology there is a saying: "If it works, its obsolete." Big Planet does not intend to be obsolete. It will always be on the leading edge. Therefore things may never work totally smoothly. However, for those who can withstand the shocks that go along with being out in front, now is definitely the time to start building for the boom which is already upon us.
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