Business Franchise opportunities to start in Esher

Esher: A great location to start a business

Franchising is a great way to start your own business, while benefitting from the comprehensive support of an established brand. Check out our selection of brands in Esher, located in the Elmbridge area in South East England, where many businesses are currently recruiting. Why not have a browse through our range of franchising options? There are opportunities to suit various needs and career goals.

Recent figures show that 137,000 people live in Elmbridge. The 40-59 age group is the most represented within the population. Elmbridge has an unemployment rate of 4.7% within its labour force of 63,600 people. This rate is high compared to the national average. For the Elmbridge area, the average income is £57,013, which is significantly higher than the UK average salary of £30,629.

Why choose to operate in the Professional Services sector?

There are 41 brands currently looking for franchisees in the Professional Services sector. If this sector appeals to you, check them out. The Professional Services sector is part of the B2B Services sector which offers a wide range of interesting options. These include 38 Management franchises, two Business Coaching franchises, six Sign franchises, seven Training franchises and 41 Business franchises. See if any catch your eye.

Three franchise business examples

If you are interested in running a business in the Professional Services sector, read about Bartercard UK. By joining its current 75 franchisees, you would be joining a growing brand network. In order to start a Bartercard UK business, a reasonable initial investment of £6,000 is required. If you plan on getting a loan to cover the startup costs, you will typically need to cover 30 to 50% of the total investment yourself. Bartercard UK requires a personal investment of at least £2,000. These low startup costs make this a good franchising option for first-time franchisees. You could also receive financial assistance, if eligible.

CPA Online is another interesting brand operating in the Professional Services sector. An affordable initial investment of £14,750 will enable you to start your own CPA Online business. In most cases, your personal investment should represent 30 to 50% of the total amount. CPA Online requires you to personally invest at least £7,375. You could potentially apply for a loan to cover the remaining costs. These relatively low startup costs make it a good option to pursue for first-time franchisees. Investing in CPA Online entitles you to all the guidance, training and support you need to run your business successfully.

Lastly, Driver Hire, open since 1983, is another interesting option. The brand is growing, with 100 outlets already in operation, and a desire to expand further. The brand's extensive experience, good reputation and wide exposure are valuable assets. You will need to invest £40,000 to open your own Driver Hire business. At least £32,000 of this should come from your own personal investment. Given these higher startup costs, this is an opportunity best suited for most established franchisees with greater access to financial resources. The training and assistance provided by Driver Hire give you the tools to manage your own business efficiently. Financial aid can also be given in some circumstances. See eligibility details on our website.

If you would like to work in the Professional Services sector, the perfect business opportunity could be waiting for you among our 41 available franchises in the sector. If this sector doesn't suit your needs, don't worry. Point Franchise offers close to 250 franchise options across a variety of sectors to help you find your perfect investment opportunity.

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