Franchise Focus Be a local hero
You could help the community and make a living with a thebestof franchise
INVESTMENT LEVEL: £8,345
have changed a lot since then. Now, thebestof is more than just a website and the site’s progressive linking of online and offl ine initiatives, showcasing only the best local businesses in each area, has earned them considerable recognition, including the ‘Innovative Company of the Year’ award, a number of ‘best business’ awards and a prestigious third place in the Tech Track 100.
W All thebestof franchisees have a strong
desire to see their local area – and the people within it – prosper. Thebestof franchisees build relationships with all the best businesses on their patch and also engage with thousands of local people who will ‘join’ thebestof so they can share their opinion as to who’s best.
hen thebestof launched in July 2005, it was the fi rst independent web directory in the UK, but things
When you have a membership base of several thousand local people – as many franchisees have – you can become the most infl uential and powerful marketer in your town. This combination of real relationships with local people and local businesses, done properly, can enable you to build yourself a signifi cant income and a business that gives you control over your time. It’s a heady mix that’s incredibly effective, which is why there are dozens of thebestof franchisees earning six-fi gure incomes. Adrian and Amanda Keeling, Woking franchisees, say: “Our member base is now approaching 40 companies and growing fast. We have a better social life than previously – buying thebestof is the best decision we ever made.” Thebestof has one of the best franchisee support programmes of any franchise business in the UK and the team are very proud of the training and
Adrian and Amanda Keeling
support available to their franchisees. Prospective franchisees start their
journey at a three-day induction course at the headquarters in Solihull. Thebestof recognises that everyone’s training requirements are different and allows franchisees to personalise their training. All training and support is free, ensuring you’re never on your own as a thebestof franchisee. n
THEBESTOF
WEBSITE:
www.getthebestof.co.uk EMAIL:
georgina@thebestof.co.uk PHONE: 0121 765 5556 CLASSIFICATION: Marketing
Probably the BEST Franchise Opportunity in the UK today What is it?
In a ‘nutshell’ thebestof franchisees find the best businesses in their local area and then using a suite of marketing tools unique to thebestof, showcase and promote them.
Founded in 2005
thebestof was founded in 2005 by serial entrepreneur Nigel Botterill. It quickly became the UK’s fastest growing franchise and has since won many awards.
Residual income is a beautiful thing
Charging a minimum of £99 per month for their services, thebestof franchisees grow their business ensuring an income even if they spend August on holiday!
More than just a website
thebestof offer a full suite of marketing solutions. Social media, networking events, outdoor media, customer interaction, newsletters, direct marketing and finally a website with great SEO. A must in marketing solutions for local businesses.
Call us today 0121 765 5556
www.getthebestof.co.uk
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