How our franchise works:
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Step 1: The entry level is to join
as a Licensee. You
gain most of the benefits such as an exclusive territory, unique leads
and full support but at this
stage there are no minimum commitments or ties other than
3 months notice.
It's like a trial period
that
enables you
to start at low cost with the minimum of risk and helps both of us
get to know each another before forming a long term relationship.
The license is
for three years and costs £1200 (one off fee) and then £95/month.
Other costs are usually less than £300.00 depending on how many
vehicles and staff you have. You will need to adopt the franchise livery on vehicles, uniforms, paperwork (invoices,
cards etc.) within 12 months. A migration from your own trading name
(if any) is acceptable, as is co-branding until
the time that you
take a full franchise.
Our main objective is to help you establish a successful
Business under a Brand which in time will be worth far more to you
than being an independent trader.
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Step 2: After 6-12 months or anytime during
the following two years you may upgrade to a full franchise .
The current cost is £6,000 and
part financing is
available with 0% interest on half the fee over 24-36
months. Banks also tend to look favourably at as high as 90%
financing if the business has been running for a year or more. What
you are paying for at this stage is a co-ownership of the brand and a permanent
territory in which only you can offer services.
Earnings?
If starting as a sole trader our objective is to
help you grow your business to the point of earning at
least £35-45,000 p.a. within two years. Some have achieved much more than
this, running to six figures. It largely depends on what services
you offer.
Many members have several skills that cover most of the
services that you see here and do very well from the outset, but
training
is available to all and sub-contracting for all
handyman companies
is permitted provided
you "open and close" the client (i.e. take full responsibility for
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Money well
spent, enquiries are genuine and close rate is currently 3.5/6. Team is
excellent, always there to help. Not once do I regret joining it has more
than paid for itself. Anybody who needs confirmation on how good it is
feel free to call me anytime. Richard Clarke,
Sheffield
I have been with The Handyman Group for the last two and a half years and
it has yielded me a constant stream of business. I would advise anyone in,
or looking to start in this industry to sign up NOW. Graeme Hudspith,
Dorking
From the 1st
few days of joining, the calls and enquiries started, as each month went
by we had even more and over the years have gained a lot of regular
customers, also knowledge and advice from other members through the
networking forums. WELL WORTH THE OUTLAY. Richard Cox,
Chester
It's good to be part of something rather than out on your own. Still
your own boss but with back up! Web presence is excellent. Graham Paice,
Beaconsfield.
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I hold the License for Bath. I work hard, as you will have to, but the
rewards are there to be reaped. Hardly a day goes by without an enquiry of
some sort, you won't get them all but you will get the majority of them.
You will be surprised by the number of people who are so happy just to see
you! If you're still not sure about
joining this franchise, have a word with any of the members on the site. I'm sure you'll
find we are more than happy with the service provided by the Team at HQ.
Rob Twyford. Bath
It can be tough setting up in business and now, in my third year of
trading, i have found my feet and established a good customer base. the
future certainly looks bright even in the current trading conditions. the
back-up received in relation to marketing and the website, particularly in
the early days, has helped immensely with my achievements. Steve Marin,
Trowbridge
I am now in my fourth year with the franchise and the key for me has
always been the support from central office which has been and continues
to be invaluable along with being able to network with other members
covering various topics from "How do you do this etc." to just having a
general chat.. Thanks to contacts made I have
built up a regular customer base of approx 250 - 300 people and numerous
commercial contracts including letting
agencies and businesses which have proved invaluable in this current
climate. If you are looking to build and invest in a
business and
don't mind hard work and have commitment and determination, then this is
the one for you. If you join this Franchise I know you won't regret it.
Chris Williams, Basildon.
If you are seeking to find work you are welcome to
contact our local teams to see if there any
current vacancies. Please use the online contact forms rather than call as
most are busy during the day. Leave them a message and they can get back
to you.
Job seekers: have you considered self-employment? We are primarily a franchise that helps
members to establish new businesses around the UK. If you have ever
thought about becoming self employed we would encourage you to download
the details and to
enquire here about the
opportunities that exist with us. Why work for others when you can be your
own boss and control your destiny?.
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