ADVERTORIAL The
Gema Franchise Cloud System
future’s bright
The advantages of using the cloud system
T
he thought of running your whole business on the cloud can be daunting, but the reality indicates this should not be the case. Major companies such as Google and Amazon have been using the phrase ‘cloud-computing’ since 2006 and have built their whole businesses on the cloud.
Little Kickers, who provide football training for over 30,000 children
across 15 countries, launched their cloud Gema franchise system in 2005. This means that all their franchises operate via the internet from the same Gema business system, providing consistent processes throughout the franchise organisation and ensuring all system enhancements are immediately available to all franchisees. The country-specific business rules and documents are built in and tailored for each location. Adding new franchises to the system is simply a matter of setting up
their area, providing them with a login and adding their payment gateway details. There is no local software to install – it is very straightforward. The franchisor has full visibility over all the franchise businesses and fees, and activity reports are automatically calculated from the individual franchise records, giving good visibility of the business. Christine Stanschus, co-founder of Little Kickers, says: “The Gema system has been critical in the exponential growth of the business.” So, what are the advantages of a cloud system?
• Fully internet-based and accessed from any location • Systemised business rules and processes across all franchises • Standard documents and process throughout the whole organisation • Online booking and payment integration • Updates and new features applied to all users simultaneously • Secure data storage and back-up • No internal servers or IT staff to manage them • All franchise data in a single system with comprehensive reports n
Ideal for training and activity franchises Business management and class booking Fully scalable - grows with your business
Common system and documents for all franchisees Multi-language and multi-currency Secure and PCI DSS compliant No internal servers required Simple training and support for franchisees
Becomes a business asset - transferable when business is sold
To find out more about the Gema franchise management system please visit our website or call Dawn at Netguides for a free consultation.
01983 282 420 www. n e t g u i d e s . c o. u k
To find out more about the Gema franchise management system please visit
www.netguides.co.uk or call Dawn at Netguides on 01983 282 420 for a free consultation.
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