Business Opportunity Review

Franchise Seminars – sponsored by LloydsTsb / Commercial

Simon Coulson — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:02:29 +0000

Are you confident in choosing the right franchise to invest in for your future, why not reduce the risk by attending a free educational franchise seminar. Ten years on from the first educational seminar programme and now supported by Lloyds Tsb Commercial, Franchise Seminars continue to help educate people looking to invest in a franchise business in the UK. Also supporting the seminars are eight BFA Member Franchisors, as well as some of the industry’s most respected franchise media. The evening educational seminars are being held fortnightly on a Thursday at Hilton Hotels in London, birmingham, Manchester and Leeds.

These free educational evening seminars are a complete introduction to the franchise industry. Through the evening you will be taken along the path to investing in a franchise. The common mistakes will be highlighted with advice on how you can avoid them. You will be given knowledge to make informed decisions allowing you to maximise your chance of success when investing in a franchise. In addition to the seminar programme you can book on a one-to-one session where you can discuss your personal circumstances. This is a complete introduction to franchising, essential for anyone seriously considering investing in a franchise.

www.franchise-seminars.biz

Opportunity Knocks – Avon

Simon Coulson — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:43:00 +0000

Avon celebrated its 125th global anniversary on september 15th 2011. With 6.5 million independent Avon representatives in over 100 countries, the world’s leading direct beauty seller has certainly made its mark around the world. The organisation’s selling power is staggering. In 1886 David H McConnell unleashed a revolutionary idea, creating the California Perfume Company, this was rebranded as Avon. With his flexible door to door sales model, he offerred women the opportunity of independence. Avon sales leaders, who are responsible for recruiting and training their own team of representatives, report growing numbers of women who are refusing to accept that a modern day career must mean “social suicide” By going out alone, these women are reaching out to friends and family from within their social circles through hosting networking events, coffee mornings and parties. These women are cultivating their careers that allow their work lives to become intertwined with their social calendars.

www.avon.uk.com

Quit Smoking Pal

Simon Coulson — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:11:11 +0000

Based upon the very practical and successful corporate stop smoking programme used by scores of organisations such as Dixons, Mothercare, Royal Opera House, Guiness and even the Royal College Of Surgeons in Ireland to help their staff quit before the smoking bans came in, Quit Smoking Pal is now pleased to offer this programme as a franchise opportunity to help the 12 million smokers in the UK who want to give up cigarettes.

Proven success rates supported by testimonials and scientific research.

No previous experience required as full training given.

No premises required-can work from home or at client’s location.

low franchise fee includes training, equipment, patented technology, full support and resources for your first 10 clients.

Contact Alan Haymes: alan@quitsmokingpal.com

www.QuitSmokingPal.com

The Living Room Letting Agency

Simon Coulson — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:36:23 +0000

The residential lettings industry is one that has shown excellent growth, which is assured for the foreseeable future – an important factor to consider when you are looking to build a secure business with a high resale value. The Living Room Letting Agency agrees that it is not the largest or most established in its sector, but it does believe it is the most innoovative and eye catching. It is different from the rest, which is important if you are trying to establish yourself. The company offers a fully comprehensive launch package and ongoing training from industry professionals, who know what it is like to start a business and want to be able to succeed. The Living Room can train you in your own premises, this will ensure all training is relevant to business and local area. They are not looking for individuals with previous lettings experience, although the company will not reject you if you have. They are looking for good personalities that believe good service is paramount.

franchise@tlrla.co.uk

No Cleaning Required – Dolly Char

Simon Coulson — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:24:27 +0000

Robin and Carol Harrison started running their business in 2001 in Mid-Lincolnshire, and are still doing so. Smart application and good management gave them the lifestyle and rewards that they craved, in 2004 Robin decided to franchise the business. He wanted to share with others the hands on knowledge he and Carol had gained in the business. After two years of preparation work, Dolly Char was officially launched nationally in 2006. Dolly Char is a management franchise-you do not do any cleaning, the business is home based- so no business premises are required, there are exceptional earnings potential, no employees to pay out for, partner with Dolly Char as your guide and helping hand, it has a proven method of working, there is a four day training course, and there is no stock store or vehicles to buy.

www.domesticcleaningfranchise

Belle Casa Beautiful Homes Cleaning Service

Simon Coulson — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 13:58:24 +0000

Belle Casa are full members of the bfa, they offer a management franchise for which no cleaning is carried out by yourself, you need no stock, no invoices need to be raised and you are paid in advance for your effort. The cleaning industry has a projection of 1.3 billion pounds over the next five years. The call centre books all the appointments, while Belle Casa offer to run your diary system letting you think about the running of your business. They also offer to delier 5,000 leaflets by your own distribution team. Your earnings are not limited, and neither is the amount of households in that postcode area. You will not be offered a franchise where other franchisees operate in your area. So if you are fed up working for someone, this franchise will offer you the chance to escape the rat race.

www.bellecasa.co.uk

Driver Hire Nationwide

Simon Coulson — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 13:48:29 +0000

Driver Hire Nationwide is one of the UK’S leading specialist recruiters with a proven franchise of over 25 years experience. They are looking for franchisees from a wide range of backgrounds, no previous experience or knowledge is required, although a passion for excellent customer services and the commitment and desire to build a successful, profitable franchised business is essential. The entry level investment starts from £35,000 (licence fee @25,000) although help is available with purchase finance. Driver Hire Nationwide offers to invest in a start up or an existing business. You will have your own postcode-defined territory, national customer contracts with leading companies, unique software package and comprehensive training and marketing support.

www.driverhirefranchise.co.uk

Hemsley Gardening

Simon Coulson — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 13:36:01 +0000

Hemsley Gardening specialise in high-end garden maintenance services, including grass cutting, weeding, pruning, hedge-cutting, decking and drive maintenance. The franchise business model is based on providing services across all 12 months of the year, as there is always something to be doing regardless of the season. With 6% of the adult population employing a gardener, with a Hemsley Gardening franchise you could be joining a great outdoor industry that provides a valued service to over 3 million people in the UK.

You do not need gardening experience, but a love of working outdoors in the fresh air is essential, but most importantly you will need the determination to build a successful business.

franchise@hemsleygardening.co.uk

Rohan franchise opportunity

Simon Coulson — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 13:18:41 +0000

Rohan has been trading for over 40 years and has been franchising for 25 years. It provides the franchise owner with a business system in which there is no capital tied up in stock. The franchise model provides the owner with the opportunity to to build sales and profitability with maximum business efficiency and minimal management hassle. Total investment required is approximately £75,000 plus VAT. The total investment can vary depending upon the type of property utised and fit out works undertaken. The Rohan Franchise Discovery Day is held every Wednesday at Head Office in Milton Keynes, which is a great opportunity as you will be able to gain a detailed understanding of the franchise proposition.

www.rohan.co.uk

Antal International

Simon Coulson — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 13:07:29 +0000

Be a winner and join the Antal International winning team, Tony Goodwin, founder and chairman of Antal International has won the London and South East prestigious Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the year award for the last two consecutive years. Antal International is an award winning, white collar recruitment franchise that have achieved a string of accolades for being leaders and innovators in recruitment, franchising and entrepreneurialism. By joing Antal, you would become part of 11o offices, across 34 countries and 5 continents that are fully integrated and share business. Antal International owners use their business and professional backgrounds to give them credability with their clients and candidates and place people that add clear value to corporations in the UK and worldwide.