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3 white collar franchises under $30k

Nick Hall

Ever dreamt of escaping the corporate rat-race? If you work in a business development, sales, marketing or operations role, opportunities for entrepreneurship are few and far between, but a new spate of white collar franchises may be turning the tide.

While franchising has traditionally been dominated by fast-food, fitness and home service providers, a number of brands are banking on business acumen to drive network growth.

A rising demand for business service providers has seen more franchise brands on the hunt for corporate workers with established professional contacts and skills. The new list of white collar franchises opens the opportunity for career corporates to step out of the office and into a business of their own.

So, which white collar franchises are the leading the charge?

Computer Troubleshooters

IT service Computer Troubleshooters is Australia’s and the world’s largest franchised IT support network. The business provides expert advice and services to commercial and residential clients, helping Aussies make sense of the digital world.

Introducing a low-overhead model has significantly reduced the entry point for prospective franchisees. The initial capital investment is just $22,700, which includes a $4000 startup fund exclusively for marketing your business.

A franchise opportunity with Computer Troubleshooters is a perfect fit for the IT specialist with entrepreneurial aspirations. While certifications and qualifications in IT are desired, a passion for technology is mandatory.

All franchisees receive extensive training, technology tools, joint marketing, shared and individual websites, as well as ongoing business and technical support.

Fastway Couriers

Courier business Fastway has an over 30-year history of successful operation in the logistics and last-mile distribution industry. The New Zealand-born franchise has grown to over 800 franchisees across Australia, with operations also booming in Ireland and South Africa.

One way Fastway helps white collar workers to get into business for themselves is through a unique, cost-effective model. For an initial capital investment of just $24,990, aspiring entrepreneurs can buy into the heritage model.

Franchisees receive the credibility associated with the iconic Fastway branding, an exclusive territory and a full training program. The comprehensive three-week period will provide you with all the necessary skills and tools to help get up to speed with the courier and logistics business.

The brand recently became part of the Aramex family, a leading global logistics business, bolstering the chain’s already strong franchisee support structures.

Aside from the low-investment model, the model tailor-made for the white collar worker. The Fastway model is an easy to operate, no-weekend work opportunity with the backing of an experienced franchisor.

BLAM! Websites & Apps

Priced at just $15,000, a BLAM! Websites & Apps opportunity is the most affordable of the white collar franchises on this list.

The UK-based business recently made its way down under, offering the opportunity for experienced salespeople and corporate professionals to kick-start their own business.

The BLAM! Model is simple. Franchisees can work from wherever they please to develop an extensive customer-base, before passing requests on to the BLAM team of designers to create stunning websites and apps.

Full training is provided through BLAM!’s online partner portal, with ongoing support offered throughout. The only requirement of the model is your own phone, laptop and initial home business set-up costs.

White collar franchises

The idea of starting your own business may be enticing, but not everyone wants to change careers. By getting involved with one these white collar franchises, you have the opportunity to leverage your past professional experience, while working towards an individual goal.

If you are ready to start a new career without starting over, consider if a white collar franchise is your ticket to new future.

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