Welcome to The Amber Health, Beauty & Sports Injury Clinic

We know at proto-col that running your own business is exciting and rewarding but sometimes a little scary. So we have answered some of your most frequently asked questions to help you make your decision.

How much will I need as an initial investment?

proto-col allows you to start your own business with a minimum outlay. Your initial investment for your registration kit is £50.00 (incl VAT) which includes delivery. This provides you with everything you need to start your own business and contains your consultant training manual, marketing material, administration forms and our top selling products worth £44.00 rrp. Once you have signed your terms and condition's you have a 14 day cooling off period during which you may cancel your agreement and return your unused registration kit if you decide proto-col is not for you.

Will I need anything else to join proto-col in business?

Yes. You will need Public and Product Liability Insurance. We have a specially designed package at a cost of £25 per year which will cover you for all your needs. It even protects your business kit if it gets stolen. We also advise you to set up a separate bank account to manage your business finances. Barclays Bank are supporting proto-col by offering you fantastic business banking opportunities with your own business manager at the end of the phone.

Do I have to enrol people into my business?

No, it's completely down to you. Many of our consultants are happy earning an extra income from selling our products to their friends and family and never enrol anyone into their business. Enrolling people into your business is optional and we will support you whatever you decide to do with your business.

What training will I get?

proto-col is committed to providing you with extensive training and product knowledge. When you join proto-col you will be given our consultant training manual with your registration kit which we recommend you read before you sell any of the products. We also organise national training events which are delivered by qualified trainers. These include product training, facial and mineral cosmetics demonstrations, business skills and experts from the world of health and beauty, sport and business. As you progress in your business you can choose to attend specific training events in nutrition, advanced business and motivational skills, skin care and mineral make up techniques. We are launching a training DVD to help you with your product knowledge and business ideas.

I've never sold products before. Will I need sales experience?

No. proto-col is committed to supporting our consultants with all the training and product knowledge you will need combined with great products. We believe that running your own business should be fun and as long as you work hard you will be successful.

Will I need access to a computer?

Yes, you will need access to the internet to manage your account and orders on our secure website. If you do not have internet access then our team can support your business manually but you will miss out on some functions to enhance your business.

Are there any other business tools available to support me?

Yes. As your business grows you may decide you need to purchase your own proto-col website which we can help you with. We can also support you with the facilities to enable you to take credit card payments for a monthly fee. proto-col is also committed to actively advertising and marketing proto-col to consumers which will help bring new customers to your business.

Will I need to purchase lots of products to hold as stock?

No. proto-col will never encourage you to hold more stock than you can comfortably sell to your customers. We will only advise you to purchase the products you need to fill your customer orders and satisfy your business activities. Once your customer has paid for their order it can be delivered directly to their door.

Is proto-col a Multi Level Marketing company?

Yes. proto-col follows a highly regulated business model that is used by over 400,000 people in the UK who wish to earn an income from running their own small business. It is a perfectly valid and effective way of distributing products to the customer. Your earning opportunities come from the retail profits you make on selling our products and an optional opportunity to enrol and motivate people to sell our products as part of your team.

Isn't this Pyramid Sales?

No. Pyramid Sales is a term used to describe a scheme where people are encouraged to invest money in the belief that they will gain substantial monetary rewards by doing nothing, other than encouraging new people to invest their money into the scheme. It is illegal in the UK and normally doesn't involve products. If you are ever approached about this type of scheme you should contact your local trading authorities.

Is there an Independent Trade Association in the UK for direct selling?

Yes. The Direct Selling Association is the recognised trade association for the direct selling industry. The DSA website www.dsa.org.uk is a useful source of advice for anyone thinking of joining proto-col or a similar company.