Rattle through the gears quickly with sound advice
Setting up a recruitment or training business can be complex, so a franchise can make it easier.
Richard Bradshaw, the guildford franchisee with Driver Hire, which provides temporary and permanent drivers and logistics staff, says: ‘i had no recruitment sector experience, and as recruitment is a highly regulated business, i preferred to get started with a franchise.’
Richard, 53, says: ‘Driver Hire supplies franchisees with software to monitor drivers’ working hours to help keep them compliant.’ Drivers also need regular training to retain their Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC).
‘ the franchise develops CPC training modules which franchisees deliver,’ he says. ‘it also provides access to an approved payroll provider which understands the industry, and that’s helpful when dealing with agency drivers.’
Kasia Baldwin, franchise manager at Driver Hire, says: ‘Our 70-strong head office team provides support and advice for franchisees on all aspects of the business.’ Franchise investment starts at £32,000.
Chartered accountant Kevin Stansfield was used to advising companies, but when he wanted to set up a coaching business, he decided to invest in an ActionCOACH franchise.
Kevin, 49, from Southampton, says: ‘Colleagues and friends told me to save my money and do it on my own, but i felt it would take me five years to amass the tools, techniques and knowledge i’d have from day one with ActionCOACH. i didn’t want to wait five years.’
ian Christelow, ActionCOACH UK chairman says: ‘We look for people who get a buzz from helping others succeed, love learning and developing themselves and have enjoyed success in their career or sport.
‘Franchisees have intensive initial training and access to over 3,500 strategies and tactics guaranteed to make businesses successful, including their own.’ investment starts at £21,000. Driver Hire, 01274, 361073; ActionCOACH, 01284 701648.