About the Company / Who we are / what we do

Helping clients of all sectors and sizes from Domino’s Pizza to Longleat Safari Park to local Cafes and Hairdressers. Clients pay a monthly retainer (6 to 12 month agreements so franchisees have guaranteed recurring revenue) for branding, content, guide inclusion, listings, events, jobs, offers, competitions, email insertions and amplification on our social networks. Ad-hoc packages also sold for big cash-flow boosts.

About You / What we’re looking for in a Franchisee

Do you want to be in control of your own destiny and to have the opportunity to have the work-life balance you crave?

While a lot of the work you’ll be doing to run a successful Total Guide to Franchise ends up being a combination of work and pleasure (whether meeting interesting business owners and having the satisfaction of helping them grow their business, being invited to fantastic restaurants and events to write reviews, and constantly writing about the place you live and love), you can dictate your working hours.

Who does the Total Guide to Franchise suit?

• Individuals looking to set up their own business quickly with minimal risk and investment
• Local councils, BIDs or Chambers of Commerce looking for an all-encompassing local website which can be monetised
• Young Entrepreneurs wanting to take control of their own destiny without the constraints of a big corporate and to learn on the job with the support of an established brand
• Parents wanting to work from home and around the kids’ school/childcare times
• Anyone wanting to set up their own business with interest and skills in sales, digital marketing and writing
• Those passionate and knowledgeable about the town/city or area they live

Beneficial Traits/Skills and Talents you’ll have or have an interest in

• Confidence to develop your customer base – cold calling, networking, face-to-face meetings, sourcing and contacting prospects via social media
• Tenacity and drive to make sure you work hard and smart every day
• A flair for writing and digital content creation
• Experience in writing compelling sales emails / proposals (templates will be provided though)
• Social Media experience – Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn
• Networking and building solid business relationships (having existing contacts in your patch would mean you would hit the ground running)

Training & Support

One month initial technical and business training courses, including:

• Content Management System Training
• Sales and Product Training
• Marketing and PR Training (including SEO, Social Media and PR)
• Photoshop/Design Training
• Ongoing additional ad-hoc training to develop the range of services you can provide in your business such as social media management and training
• Business Mentoring from Founder and Managing Director Liz Hutchings
• What’s App group with National Office Staff and Franchisees for ongoing support and knowledge sharing
• Franchisee and National Office Facebook group for ongoing support and knowledge sharing
• Weekly 30 min video calls with Liz or Rachael
• Site visits every six months