Being your own boss and working at your own pace while still making a great income needn't be a pipedream Lifetime Distributors, one of Australia's largest independent book distributors is currently looking for people in the local area to join their nation wide team of franchisees.
With low start up costs, ongoing training and marketing support, a Lifetime franchise is ideal for a wide range of people - energetic retirees, mothers looking to get back into the workforce, the self employed or simply those looking for an employment sea change.
Who are we?
Lifetime Distributors is the largest franchised display marketing book distribution company in Australasia and we:
- Were founded in 1990
- Cost of franchise varies by location
- Sell over 4 millions products each year
- Provide full initial and on going training is provided to franchisees
- Have a proven business structure of Master Franchisees and Franchisees
- Provide the convenience of shopping in the workplace to thousands of people
- Provide Franchises with a fantastic growth potential with high levels of repeat business and impressive earnings ability
A Bit of History
The business was started in 1990 by Mark Bonello (still Managing Director) in a modest home office with a small team of enthusiastic distributors selling a modest range of products.
Today, we are Australasia's largest direct marketing organization, delivering well over four million quality books and other products annually to customers at their place of work across Australia and New Zealand.
These products are delivered fortnightly by independent business owners who are passionate about being part of the best display book company in the world.
Our approach is as simple as it is successful: we supply what people want - how they prefer to buy it - and at the most affordable price. In 1998 we gave other people the opportunity to also share in our success by franchising our business.
We Need More People
Our reputation has been built on excellence in customer care service and providing customers with products that offer great value for money. Demand for our products is growing quickly and we need new franchisees to help meet this demand.
What We Promise
- Stock on consignment
- Uniforms and relevant display materials
- Fully planned, mapped and maintained territories
- Comprehensive administrative, sales and customer service training
- Comprehensive marketing support at no cost via a centralised resource that controls strategic branding and advertising activity and the supply of marketing collateral, for example: full colour brochures and point of sale materials
Constant operational back up from your Master franchisee that includes:
- Communication/Sharing
- Newsletter
- Bi annual conference
- Regular franchisee training days
Business Planning and Management Support
- Management of your route and planning
- Business planning visits and meetings
Operational Support
- Regular Franchisee meetings
- Business development Managers to lend support
- A current Franchise Operations Manual regularly updated
- Custom designed computer software for easy stock management and reporting requirements
Marketing Support
- National Marketing campaigns, including Radio, Press and Cinema
Strategic management of the Brand to ensure a strong brand awareness
Our business model also allows franchisees to employ sub contractors and to profit from their activities
Basic Franchisee Responsibilities
- Franchisees are required to visit a required number of businesses within an exclusive geographical area
- At each location, seek agreement to leave a display box containing a selection of products and an order form
- Return every two weeks to fill orders and leave a new range of products
What Kind Of People Are We Looking For?
- People with an entrepreneurial spirit
- People with a positive attitude, self belief and determination
- People who have a keen desire to be their own boss and be successful