Business Franchise opportunities to start in Billericay

Investing in Billericay could be your next move

Would you like to run your own business? Billericay, located in the East of England, could be a good place to start. There are many businesses currently recruiting franchisees in the Basildon area. Franchising gives you the opportunity to manage your own business while benefitting from the support of an established brand. We offer a number of franchises to suit a variety of budgets and career goals. Have a look at our range of brands and sectors to see what might suit you.

Recent figures show that 186,000 people live in Basildon. Residents aged 40 to 59 years old have the highest concentration in the population. The 3.5% unemployment rate among the 91,700 economically active people in the area is lower than the national average. Basildon has an average annual salary of £32,823. This salary is slightly higher than the rest of the UK, which has an average income of close to £31,000.

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 three Media franchises, 10 Marketing franchises, six Sign franchises, 41 Business franchises and five Graphic Design franchises recruiting franchisees in the B2B Services sector, alongside the Professional Services options. Have a look to find out whether any fit your career goals and aspirations.

Three brands worth your attention

If you are interested in opening a franchise in the Professional Services sector, Driver Hire could be an option for you. In business since 1983, the company has built strong customer loyalty over the past 37 years. By joining its network of 100 franchisees, you could play a part in this brand's success. Starting a Driver Hire franchise will require you to invest a minimum of £40,000. At least £32,000 of this should come from your own personal investment. It is thus less appropriate for new investors. The training and assistance provided by Driver Hire give you the tools to run your own business successfully. Financial assistance can also be provided in some circumstances.

Bartercard UK is an interesting franchise option in the Professional Services sector. There are 75 offices open so far, and the network is expanding. This business requires a reasonable initial investment of £6,000. If you intend to get a loan to cover startup costs, you should anticipate adding a personal investment of 30 to 50% of the total investment as a general rule. The minimal personal investment to open a Bartercard UK business is £2,000. Given these low startup costs, this opportunity is suitable for both first-time investors and established franchisees.

Finally, CPA Online is another successful brand operating in the Professional Services sector. By joining its current 10 franchisees, you would be joining a growing brand network. A total of £14,750, a reasonable initial investment, is required to start a CPA Online franchise. You might want to consider getting a loan to cover the startup costs, in which case at least £7,375 of the total investment should come from your personal funds. Given these low startup costs, this opportunity is suitable for both first-time investors and established franchisees. This brand also provides its franchisees with full training and support.

Starting a business in the Professional Services sector has great potential. If you're interested, explore our 41 available options. You will find a total of 238 franchise options on Point Franchise. So if you are still looking for the perfect investment opportunity, there are still plenty of options for you to explore.

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