The idea of the IIB is good, the practical implementation of what they advocate is not, as contrary to what they advocate: "practical advice that works" - it does not work.
First I was persuaded by the speaker at the mass meeting and later at the one on one meeting with a senior Accredited Associate and even later by a mentor, that this Organization can make you money as you have never dreamt of. I had to borrow money from the bank in order to pay my fees as well as my flight costs to the UK to attend what they call a Resident Business Seminar for one week. Upon my return, 10 free appointments would be waiting for me. Needless to say, these were of an inferior quality and not one business could even afford the fees, let alone pay them. I reported this to the IIB but their response was that "I did not apply the rules"
I have since spoken to many IIB Assosciates who generally are of the opinion that what the IIB advocates just does not work and that most of them are struggling to make ends meet. Not one was of the opinion that to be a member of the IIB translates into making sufficient money as was the intention from the outset. In my particular case I am disolutioned as I sit with a huge debt to be paid at the bank which I cannot afford as I do not make sufficient income to repay that loan let alone to make some money to live on. I have now reached the stage where the bank wants to repossess my property due to non payment of my instalments. What was supposed to be a rescue operation has now developed into one big disaster.
Let me through this writing warn potential Associates of the IIB: Think twice, dont fall into the trap because I can tell you through experince that you need a miracle to happen if you really want to achieve results.
To the Companies out there, whever you may be, also think twice. If you study the IIB's web site you may feel persuaded but the proof of the pudding lies in the eating. Check out the so called "Accredited Associate" and decide if he can really add value to your Organisation and that they money you are expected to pay for the service, will add value to your bottom line. If you are convinced, join a Business Support Program otherwise stay out of it. There are some excellent Associates around, most have good intentions but few have the expertise you need in order to make the difference you are looking for.
I for one will not renew my membership of the IIB as so far the Organization has added only misery to my life - something I now have to personally face as obviously the IIB distances itself from any wrongdoing.
I am of the opinion that the IIB should be investigated by a competent and legally empowered entity in order to establish if their creditabilty can be sustained by what they purport to be and stand for. Maybe through such action some potential Associates can be spared falling into the trap of unfullilled promises and unachievable results.
Caught
Johannesburg
South Africa
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