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Training & Support
Training
As our partner, we want to give you the best chance of success in your new business, and so we have created a training programme designed to give you all the knowledge and tools you need to launch and grow with confidence. On top of that, we want to make sure you benefit from the decades of experience we have in running Affinity Associates, and all the lessons we have learnt along the way.
The exact content will depend on your existing knowledge and experience, of course, but we will make sure that you understand how we work, the systems we use and have a familiarity with how our services appeal to the wider business world, and how to market yourself to clients.
You can also be sure to receive a thorough grounding in:
The structure and systems of our business
Our brand values, mission and ethos
At least a basic understanding of all our services
The day to day operations of your new business
How our relationship as franchisor and franchisee will work
What we expect from you, and what you can expect from us
How to grow and develop your business and achieve success using our business model
Can I actually win my own clients?
We know, from the conversations we have with prospective franchisees, that many of them have never had to win their own clients before, and that it is understandably one of the biggest concerns they raise.
We will not pretend the clients simply arrive, because they do not. What we will do is stand behind you while you go out and find them, with marketing materials and campaigns ready to use, practical guidance on developing business, and the credibility of an established name that makes those first conversations a good deal easier to start.
Ongoing Support
We want this to be a true partnership where we can both help each other to grow our businesses and enjoy success far into the future. Which is why you can always count on us for as much, or as little, help and support you need at any time.
We’ll work very closely with you in the lead up to launching your business, and in the first few critical weeks, but you’ll be able to call on us for advice and guidance whenever you need it. We’ll also be setting up regular review meetings with you to make sure we are doing all we can to help you achieve your goals. You’ll also be an important part of our wider network, and have plenty of opportunities to share ideas, problem solving, and best practice with both your fellow franchisees, and key personnel in the company.
We hope this will be the start of a long and rewarding relationship for both of us!
What appealed to me the most was that this would still very much be my business, but there would be a whole structure behind me, too. There are people I can contact if I’m struggling, or need pointing in the right direction. In fact, I’d be tapping straight into a team of hundreds all around the world! It takes away that scare factor that would definitely be there if we were doing this completely alone.