Introducing www.whitecollarfranchise.co.uk

Did you know that there are many franchised businesses that operate in the ‘white-collar’ sector and are targeting professional, experienced people just like you? If you could achieve the same or better financial rewards but also have more control of your time, a better work/life balance and greater flexibility with a franchise, would you give it consideration?

With whitecollarfranchise.co.uk, we can help you examine and understand the wide ranging scope and lucrative opportunities available for those looking to take control of their destiny. Packed with news, case studies, franchise profiles, interesting articles and handy guides, whitecollarfranchise.co.uk has everything you need to explore the world of franchising and perhaps lead you to the best career move you will ever make.

What is Franchising?

A successful business operation can be packaged up and ‘sold’ to another party for them to replicate, under a carefully arranged agreement detailing how the business should be operated and documenting the training, support and resources provided.

There are dozens of franchises targeted at ‘white collar’ people, ranging from consultancy, coaching and training type franchises that can be run as an individual, through to large site ‘management’ franchises across many industry sectors.

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We have provided easy links to a range of franchise opportunities that you can review. To receive further information, just click the Request Information button on the page and complete your details on the safe and secure registration page and then freely browse the site thereafter. Also provided here are other useful links.

You’ve got the skills and experience to run your business, so why work for somebody else? Investigate the incredible opportunities white collar franchising has to offer and take control of your destiny!

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Franchise Case Study
Jumping into the Unknown

"I spent 15 years working as an accountant in multi nationals and was becoming increasingly disillusioned with the ever increasing workloads and the headcount slashing mentality. I had seen TaxAssist on the internet but hadn’t considered starting my own business due to being a single mum with no real assets. My cousin Jo (Exeter Franchise) joined in March 2005 and this was the catalyst which made me quit my well paid and cushy corporate life to jump blindly into the unknown!!!!

I joined the TaxAssist training course in Oct 2005. I opted to go straight into a shop front and I opened for business in Torquay on the 2nd Jan 2006. My first month was absolutely phenomenal and wouldn't have been possible without the support I received from the accountants and tax specialists that run the helpline. They are dedicated solely to helping out the franchise network, and with their help I invoiced over £6k in my first four weeks and submitted around 20 self assessments, not bad for a beginner!  At the end of my fourth month I had 92 clients of which 65% were walk-ins!!!!

What initially was my biggest fear, sales & marketing has become what I enjoy the most, you can never be too pushy; If you don’t ask you don’t get and don’t forget your business cards if you’re going down the pub!

12 months on, I more that survived my second January invoicing £22K, bringing me to total cash banked in my first year of £60k, and I’m pretty sure I've turned a profit.  I started my second year of trade with 199 clients and £83k of fees, my average fee is lower than some due to the number of small one man bands, however these are extremely profitable. Big fees don't mean big profit!!! In the last two days alone I have seen 8 potential new clients and this is set to continue throughout February, with my diary being booked solid two weeks in advance!!  

I have absolutely no regrets whatsoever. I can honestly say leaving corporate life was the best thing I ever did …and my only wish is that I’d done it sooner!"

Jackie Bligh, TaxAssist Franchisee