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Case Studies
posted on Thursday, July 29th, 2010Franchising or Licensing your business
posted on Thursday, July 29th, 2010Many businesses have successfully used franchising and licensing to grow faster using other people’s resources, time and money.
The benefits of franchising or licensing your benefits include
- faster growth
- increased profits
- improved cash flow
- your own resources are conserved
- the value of your business is increased
We mentor you through all the issues and processes involved to identify the right model for your business and develop a franchise or licensing programme. We can also help you with the launch of your programme, recruiting franchisees and can help you manage your franchise network if you wish.
Our work is based on solid hands-on experience which includes
- brought a USA franchise to UK
- franchised tow of my own businesses, both from start up, taking one international
- helped franchise or license businesses for clients ranging from a 2-man business to a £billion pa PLC
Call us today to arrange a free Feasibility Review to explore whether franchising or licensing is a suitable development path for your business.
Case studies – Franchising & Licensing
posted on Wednesday, July 21st, 2010Franchising a services business
We worked with a pet services business to develop a franchise programme for them to expand nationally through a network of franchisees.
In this case Franchisees are replicating the full business model.
The Franchisor will generate additional income from franchise fees and ongoing management fees as well as from increased sales through the franchise network.
Licensing a design studio
A two tier model was developed so the studio would generate additional profit from management fees to full franchisees operating their own studio and from additional volume through their own studio from “bolt on” franchisees who were selling their services as an add-on to their existing business.
Licensing part of a Consultancy Business
A high tech consultancy offering services to large users of energy and advising on replacing equipment and changing processes used to work through Associates. They had no commitment from these Associates and little control over how they operated.
We developed a license programme to change Associates into Licensees who paid an initial fee to join the network, received structured training and operated within clearly defined systems and guidelines to recruit clients and project manage.
This resulted in additional income to the business, increased value of the business by having a sales team which is under contract and increased turnover and faster growth.
Licensing part of a specialist Recruiting Business
Established specialist recruiting business operating nationally out of one office wanted to increase sales across the UK. To open regional offices and staff them would have required considerable investment of cash and time.
We licensed the sales part of the business so the Company can develop a national network with zero set up costs and payroll costs but still generate increased sales and profits.
Benefits of Franchising your Business – reprint of Business Pink Article
posted on Wednesday, April 7th, 2010Click on article to view full size
Technology Intermediaries
posted on Monday, February 8th, 2010We have an extensive network of professionals that can assist in placing business into Europe, SE Asia, S America and USA.
For example, we are currently working with a UK company to license their technology on a worldwide basis across a number of major business sectors. We have also advised on strengthening their legal protection before we made contact with potential licensees.
In another case we are working with a company to introduce them to a global supplier in a specific market place.
If you have a technology or a product you want to bring to market, we can assist you in structuring potential commercial arrangements and introduce licensees and we can also bring in legal and financing professionals if required.
This work is handled from our UK and Hong Kong offices.
Free Seminar: Learn how to – “Develop your business using other peoples’ resources – Leeds, 23rd September 2010
posted on Tuesday, January 12th, 2010Title: Free Seminar: Learn how to – “Develop your business using other peoples’ resources
Location: Levi Solicitors, 33 St Pauls Street, Leeds LS1 2JJ
Link out: Click here
Description: A free two hour seminar presented by Brian Allmey, MD of Next Level Business Solutions Ltd and James Sarjantson, Head of Corporate & IP Law, Levi Solicitors LLP.
They will show you how to develop your business and grow it faster without using your own resources, valuable information in this present economic climate when borrowing is difficult and if you have cash resources you would be wise to conserve them.
Start Time: 08.30 for 9am start
Date: 23rd September 2010
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Examples of businesses we have helped to franchise or license
posted on Friday, December 18th, 2009- Convenience stores
- Retail & Distribution businesses
- Specialist sales and service
- Specialist service businesses in Business to Business and Business to Consumer
- Pet services
- High Tech consultancy
- Recruitment
It can also work for manufacturers, professional services, hotels, leisure and many more.
How we help you to Franchise or License your business
posted on Friday, December 18th, 2009
There are some who claim they can franchise anything and in most cases this is indeed possible, if you are willing to take fees to produce something that will not work.
At Next Level, our work in this area is based on solid experience which includes:
• Bringing a USA franchise to the UK in the early 80s.
• Franchising two of my own businesses, both from start up, taking one international.
• Being the lead consultant to a major PLC when they brought out a new High Street franchise in the early 90s.
• Working with a variety of businesses to help them set up a franchise or license programme for all or part of their business model.
This contrasts sharply with some franchise consultants who are themselves franchisees who have been trained in franchising but have never done it for their own business, have never sold franchises or recruited or trained franchisees and have never run a franchise network.
We take you through all the issues involved and because we Mentor you to franchise or license your business, our fees are lower but you are involved in every stage and you understand what is being done and why. This means that when you come to recruit franchisees and run your franchise, you understand what you are doing.
Franchising and Licensing
posted on Friday, December 18th, 2009
Done correctly, franchising or licensing will help you to:
• Grow faster
• Conserve your resources as you are not financing the growth
• Improve cash flow
• Improve profits
• Improve Return on Investment
• Increase the value of your business
• Expand into new regions or countries
It can be used with businesses across most sectors including:
Service providers
- Retailers & Distribution
- Food, leisure, personal services
- Manufacturing
- Professional services
- Consultancy
- Media and Design
- Business to Business
- Business to Consumer
New models have emerged in recent years and franchised businesses in the UK have combined sales of around £20 billion pa – this is a very well established model – could it be suitable for you? Contact us to find out.