Business Franchise opportunities to start in St Helens

St Helens: A great location to start a business

If you want to start a business in St Helens, working for yourself but not on your own, then check out our franchising opportunities in South East England. On this page, you will find a variety of brands to choose from for becoming a franchisee in the Isle of Wight area and across the United Kingdom. By browsing the sectors that appeal to you the most, you will find the franchises that best suit your interests and career goals.

The Isle of Wight region has 142,000 residents. The 60+ age group has the highest concentration in the population. The community has a 3.6% unemployment rate, which is lower than the national average of 4%. Overall, the region's economically active population consists of 58,600 people or 76.6% of the total population. With an average gross annual income of £24,262, salaries in Isle of Wight are lower than the average income of close to £31,000 across the UK.

What the Professional Services sector could offer you

If the idea of running a business in the Professional Services sector appeals to you, check out the 41 brands currently recruiting franchisees in the sector. There are also seven Training franchises, six Sign franchises, three Legal & Solicitor franchises, 27 B2B franchises and 10 Marketing franchises recruiting franchisees in the B2B Services sector, alongside the Professional Services options. Have a browse to find out whether any fit your career goals and aspirations.

Three franchises that might interest you

If you're interested in the Professional Services sector, take a look at CPA Online. There are 10 locations open so far, and the network is expanding. You will need to invest £14,750 to open your own CPA Online business. At least £7,375 of this affordable amount should come from your own personal investment. Whether you're an established franchisee or a first-time investor, the low startup costs mean that this could be a good option for you. CPA Online could be a good option for you, as the company provides comprehensive training and support.

Bartercard UK is another interesting franchise option if you plan to invest in the Professional Services sector. The brand is developing, with 75 outlets already in operation, and a desire to expand further. To start your business, you will need an initial investment of £6,000. If you plan on getting a loan to cover the costs of opening a franchise, a personal investment of 30 to 50% of the total amount will generally be required. For Bartercard UK, the minimum personal investment is £2,000. These low startup costs make it a good option to pursue for first-time franchisees. Also, if you can't afford the startup costs on your own, you may qualify for financial assistance.

Finally, another option worth considering is Driver Hire, a company that was first established in 1983. Driver Hire has acquired many devoted customers over the past 37 years. By joining its network of 100 franchisees, you could play a part in this brand's success. To start your own Driver Hire franchise, you will need to invest £40,000, of which at least £32,000 should be your own personal investment. You could get a loan to help cover the remaining startup costs. Due to the higher startup costs, this option is not advisable for first-time franchisees. You will have all the guidance you need to run your business thanks to the training and support provided by Driver Hire. And if you can't afford the startup costs on your own, you may qualify for financial aid. Visit our website for more information.

If working in the Professional Services sector appeals to you, have a look at our 41 available investment options in the sector. Point Franchise currently has a total of almost 250 brands recruiting franchisees across a range of sectors. Have a look to see which other sectors you might want to invest in.

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