Special Feature A
re you looking to get stuck in? You’re in good company: the UK motor vehicle maintenance and repair industry alone is worth
£24billion, according to recent market research conducted by IBISWorld, while the UK gardening and landscaping industry is worth £4billion. What’s more, over the next five years, revenue in the electrical contracting industry is estimated to rise at a compound annual rate of 1.2 per cent to reach £24.8billion. If you are researching the benefits of franchising because you long for more control over your working life than your current situation offers you, then a hands-on business could be for you. It would also be good to note that,
according to a study carried out by AMA Research, hands-on businesses are also much less affected by economic downturns than a lot of other sectors, and the market has seen strong growth over the last couple of years.
These franchises tend to be in robust markets with plenty of opportunity to get
an excellent return, often on a relatively low investment.
“Franchisees can take more control over their schedule with a hands- on franchise”
A hands-on franchise comes with more than a few benefits. Many franchisees in this sector avoid high overheads, such as premises, as they often manage their business from home. Franchisees can take more control over their schedule with a hands-on franchise by organising appointments around commitments and family life, creating a better work- life balance. Take for instance Nigel Gamble, a Lawnkeeper franchisee. He explains: “Being my own boss means that I am
in control of my own destiny and don’t have the stress of constant demands from other people.”
This style of business particularly appeals to people from different backgrounds, and experience in the field is rarely a prerequisite, as comprehensive training is delivered from the franchisor before launch and ongoing. If you are a driven and self-motivated individual you have every chance of success. While sometimes starting out small, hands-on franchises afford the possibility of expanding into larger operations down the line. This is a lucrative business opportunity for someone from any professional background, given they have the drive to succeed, as the franchisor will provide extensive training. So if you’re looking to get your hands dirty (so to speak), now is a great time to invest and see for yourself how a hands-on business could change your life. Here, three franchisees who did exactly
that reveal why they decided to immerse themselves in a hands-on franchise…
Lawnkeeper
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