What do you think of when you picture a passport? Exotic locations, a relaxing vacation, a sandy beach on a tropical island. At Windermere Professional Partners your ’Business Passport’ helps you structure your career as a journey that will take you to where you want to be.

WPP has extended the idea of the passport by developing the Business Passport (www.whywpp.com). The Business Passport System helps you move ahead as you travel on your career path. By the time agents have had their business passports ’stamped’ they will know that any destination is an attainable goal.

Unique to WPP, the Business Passport System is a structured plan to help guide agents at every point of their career. The 3-tiered approach is designed to mesh with the career aspirations of agents at all levels. Agents also benefit from the guidance and support of the industry leading team at WPP. But what is the business passport and how does the structure at WPP help agents achieve success?

Welcome to Canada and Mexico, level 1, introduces key concepts and helps agents develop the skills they will need to advance. All areas of the business are covered -- from contracts to business plan development. A goal-centered approach encourages lead generation and brings more closings. As you move through levels 2 and 3 business development essentials are strengthened and expanded.

Welcome to Europe, level 2, builds on concepts and practices from level 1. Database management is introduced as well as strategies for leveraging websites and social media. The client communication calendar and drop bys offer further career building tools.

Established agents move on to the World Tour, level 3, of the Business Passport System. Further enhancements to the business plan focus on advanced marketing and operations as well as budgeting and efficiency.

The Business Passport Program is challenging but agents are not alone on their journey.

Agents choosing to take advantage of the business passport system benefit from the resources at WPP. The support staff and other agents are there to offer advice and guide agents pursuing growth with WPP. One on one coaching, a staff ratio of 1 to 6, leading IT support, a Director of Agent Development, and a Marketing Project Coordinator are part of the mix.

Agents also benefit from the name recognition and market share of WPP. The open and collaborative atmosphere means agents can feel comfortable moving forward in their career. The business passport encourages personal growth while growing a business.

Your career is a journey. Without a guide and map it can be a tricky path to success. WPP has always been known for the support given to agents. The Business Passport System now raises that support to a new level. Developed exclusively by WPP, the Business Passport System helps agents take the next step in their careers.