Hire A Tradesman
Agreement Terms:
5 years plus extension as per Franchise Agreement
Business Established:
2007
Capital Investment Required:
$50,000 + GST
Concept:
Hire A Tradesman is a one stop shop for all different types of tradespeople. Hire A Tradesman franchisee’s are managers. They recruit and manage their own locally based team of tradespeople. The franchisee then ‘hires’ out these tradespeople as and when required. They become the franchisee’s ‘preferred’ trade suppliers. Client’s include: property managers, sales agents, insurance companies, commercial clients, general public.
Franchising Commenced:
2011
Marketing Support:
Full marketing support is available including all branded material specific to your territory. All material has been tried and tested and proven successful. This includes brochures, flyers, business cards, postcards, magents, cups, property manager specific material, sale agent specific material, trade subscription packages, power point presentations tailored to real estate agents, insurance agents, networking groups.
Number Of Units:
24 total in Melbourne – between 100-120 in Australia
Qualifications Required:
Good managerial skills, good time management, excellent organisational skills, professional and reliable.A trade background is not an essential requirement but an understanding of trade related work is.
Sites/Territories available:
There are currently 23 franchise opportunities available in Melbourne, including Geelong. Interstate availability will follow.
Training Provided:
1 week in the head office and 2 weeks on site training is provided. The step by step training guides and office procedures make it a very simple process.
Units Outside Country:
Currently does not operate outside Australia – however there are mid-long term plans to launch overseas
About Hire A Tradesman
Hire A Tradesman is a one stop shop for all types of trade related work. Hire A Tradesman franchisee’s are managers. They manage their own team of tradespeople and refer them to client’s.
Each of these trades are invited to subscribe to the franchisee's territory. They pay a monthly or yearly subscription fee and also a referral fee per job received. This allows the franchisee to give ongoing and regular work to each of these preferred trades.
Hire A Tradesman franchisee's enjoy the freedom of working from home. The business model has been created to suit a passionate, well organised individual. A trade background is not an essential requirement but an understanding of trade related work is.
Client liaison and networking within your local business area is integral to the growth of your Hire A Tradesman franchise.
Hire A Tradesman has developed a system that makes it easy for the customer, the tradesman and franchisee to connect. The Hire A Tradesman support structure has been designed to help you get the most from your franchise. Our step by step marketing pack ,detailed procedural manuals and on-site training will show you how to promote, build and run your business from day one.
We are all becoming more and more time poor. A one-stop shop to take care of all types of trade related work is the perfect option for those who don't know where to start when it comes to this type of work.
With a growing population, a changing climate and an endless requirement for general maintenance, the demand for tradespeople has never been higher.
- Hire A Tradesman reaches out to an extensive range of clients and industries:
- The general public who need ongoing trade related work
- Real Estate Agencies
- Property Managers - to take care of ongoing maintenance in rental properties
- Sales Agents - to prepare properties for sale
- Insurance companies
- Bodycorp agencies
- Commercial Clients - local businesses
- Industrial Clients - warehouses and factories
Hire A Tradesman has it covered. There are endless leads and opportunities available to you. This is a fun and exciting new opportunity with a limited number of territories available. Be one of the first to take advantage and reap the rewards.
1. Describe the franchise and the market it operates in.
a. The franchise sits within the home maintenance and construction market. This is a $billion industry.
Regardless of the economic climate people need good quality, reliable trades. Hire A Tradesman
has a reputation for providing these good quality trades.
Regardless of the economic climate people need good quality, reliable trades. Hire A Tradesman
has a reputation for providing these good quality trades.
2. The key benefits and opportunities associated with running your franchise.
a. Be your own boss
b. Work from the convenience of your home
c. Suits a husband and wife team
d. Help tradesmen grow their business
e. Network with like minded business people
f. Provide sponsorship within your local community
g. Receive head office support
h. Discover opportunities as a small business owner
3. Testimonials of franchisees that have bought a franchisee and are enjoying success.
a. No franchises sold yet – but testimonials from trades:
i. “Hire A Tradesman has been one of the greatest sources of leads for Ezzy R Electrics. Our business receives almost daily requests for work. The leads provided are of high quality, with the work provided being varied from large to small projects with the majority of clients having the intention of getting the work done. The head office team are highly professional providing good communication, assistance when needed and assist in client follow up. Ezzy R Electrics would highly recommend joining Hire A Tradesman as a great way to pick up extra work and broaden your client base”
b. From Real Estate Agents:
i. “As client manager for Hocking Stuart Bentleigh, I have been using Hire A Tradesman for over 12 months now, to assist me in providing a service to our clients that sell their properties with us. We have a very high standard of service and attention to detail here at Hocking Stuart, ensuring our clients experience the best possible resul. The service is invaluable, as I am assured of quality work, reasonable prices and the tradesmen arrive when they say they will and complete the work within the time frame agreed too”
4. What do you require from a franchisee - what skills and experience must they possess?
a. A franchisee needs to be: motivated, professional, organised, enthusiastic, personable, and have an understanding of trade related work5. What is the recruitment process?
There is a staged recruitment process that begins with a telephone conversation, which may be followed by several meetings. Both parties have to be comfortable that the opportunity offered is a good match for both the franchisee and the franchisor.
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Contact Hire A Tradesman
PO Box 530
Elsternwick
VIC 3185
Fax: 03 8456 6275
