AWS - A one stop shop approach to business support
At Assist With Solutions (AWS) we have developed the UK's first one stop shop approach to business support in the SME sector, allowing us to offer consistency in quality, brand, pricing and delivery for our clients wherever they are located.40 years ago the food industry was fragmented and then along came the big supermarkets and consolidated the industry and achieved consistency in all the areas above and this is what we are achieving in the business support sector.
Whether your clients need assistance with any area of finance, insurance, pensions, recovery and turnaround, marketing, social and digital media, IT, HR, translation/interpreting (200 languages), health and safety or training, we have it covered, both professionally and affordably.
UK wide access to over 1,000 specialists and, where required, fully qualified and FSA regulated, in all the above mentioned disciplines.
With our external solutions team well and truly established, we are now focussing on building our internal skill set via a franchise platform. This will enable us to trade our clients requirements internally where appropriate and where within the skill sets of our franchise owners, so whatever your professional background, there is potentially a place for you within the AWS team.
We have also partnered with many well known national companies and we trade under strict Service Level Agreements giving total clarity to all parties. One point of contact for ALL your clients needs.
The unacceptable statistic is that 80% of all new businesses in the UK fail in their first five years. Why? The three main reasons are:
- Lack of money, financial controls or financial acumen
- Lack of affordable access to professional advice in ALL the essential business disciplines essential to grow their business successfully
- Working IN not ON the business
What Can We Do?
Our goal is to significantly reduce this percentage by ensuring that our clients benefit from our unique and structured approach to business coaching, support and development, designed to ensure that they are NOT included in this unacceptable statistic.Join our dynamic and fast-growing team with a remit to operate nationwide within the UK.
Why Now?
With the reduction in the availability of public sector business support, the need for our services has never been greater.Would you enjoy assisting business owners to achieve their goals?
Work with businesses ranging from start-ups to successful entrepreneurs, assisting them to stay on track with their strategies for growth and success.
"We are only looking to recruit 10 franchise owners in 2012 so that we can provide them with an excellent level of support to win and keep clients," explains Andy MacDonald, CEO of Assist with Solutions.
Why Now Is A Great Time To Get Involved
There are over 4.5 million businesses in the UK, each with specific and different needs. Over 3 million of these are in the SME sector (our target market). We provide business support and coaching to business owners wanting to develop and grow.
At some point during their business cycle, they need help in areas such as marketing, operations, finance or I.T. Our services help them identify what they need and when, then we work with them to help make it happen.
With the reduction in government grants and the withdrawal of funded support like Business Link, even more SMEs will need to look to the private sector for solutions.
Our Training And Support
One of the main reasons people buy a franchise, rather than setting up their own business is to have a business partner that has been through that vital 'new business' learning curve, has already made the expensive mistakes so you don't have to.Our Franchise Package Includes:
- Comprehensive induction
- Training
- Proven system for client generation
- Detailed operations manual
- Marketing launch programme
- Five day targeted telemarketing initiative targeting 500 – 750 decision makers
Want to find out more about our 12 Month Franchise Close Support Programme? Click here to request a prospectus.
What Skills You Need to Make This Franchise Profitable
We have developed a simple-to-follow system that provides predictable results. You need to follow it to succeed. Our franchise owners operate in a Managing Director style position, so previous Directors and Managers of any business types are ideal for this franchise. Other key attributes we look for are:- A good understanding of how a business operates
- No specific previous qualifications required
- Previous Management or Director experience preferred
- Enjoy working in the B2B environment with clients and suppliers
- Enthusiasm to run a business and work with other business owners
- A drive to achieve success!
Great! What's My Next Step?
If you would like to find out more, attend one of our forthcoming Discovery Days. These are FREE, informal days (including lunch) which give you the opportunity to meet the team, ask questions and see if this franchise is for you.Get in touch with Assist With Solutions:
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