Is franchising the answer to help you regain your work life balance? Visit the Sydney Franchising and Business Opportunities Expo to uncover the realities of the franchising industry.

This year’s expo will be showcasing a number of established and emerging franchise systems that provide a great opportunity for people looking for a career change. Everything you need to know about franchising can be found in the one location at the Sydney Exhibition Centre in Darling Harbour from Friday 14 June to Sunday 16 June.

So who will be on show? Over the next few weeks we’ll be highlighting some of the exhibitors participating in this event.

APPLIANCE TAGGING SERVICES

When Ainslie and Sarah Allen franchised their electrical safety testing business, they wanted to provide a complete administration service for their franchisees.

“We wanted our franchisees to focus on their core business – servicing their clients’ test and tag requirements, and growing their local businesses,” says Sarah.

ATS’s administrative team will handle tasks such as data processing, invoicing, debt collection and test report production.

Franchisees will not be required to source leads as this is undertaken by the ATS sales team along with the monitoring of customer satisfaction and feedback which is then forwarded to the franchisees.

ATS has recently expanded its sales training and business support services by providing one-on-one business coaching to its franchisees to ensure they develop solid and profitable businesses.

A total investment of $47,000 plus GST plus a suitable vehicle is required and opportunities are available across Australia.

AUTO ONE AUSTRALIA

A privately listed, member-owned automotive parts and accessory business, Auto One has 60 outlets operating across Australia. Being a member-owner means having an equal say in the decision process where everyone has the same opportunities to contribute to the growth and development of the business and works together to achieve mutually beneficial results.

Not only will members receive complete business, financial and marketing support, they will be given opportunities to attend annual conferences, network with other members, participate in personal development workshops and invite customers and staff to trade nights and corporate functions.

New members receive assistance and support with store plan layouts and designs, store opening launches, monthly business programs and trade and loyalty incentive schemes.

• More details of franchise brands showcasing at the Sydney expo coming up…