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Shoot your best shot
While the market for computer hardware and software sales remains
uncomfortably competitive, individuals that know their bits from
their bytes could find that owning a business in the computer
services sector is just what they are looking for
For millions of people in the UK, rarely a day will go past without
the need for the use of a computer arising. Gone are the days of
putting pen to paper to send a letter in the post. And perish the
thought of taking a photograph with a camera that has film in it.
Today we live in an age of jpegs, mp3s, pdfs and mpegs. Rapid
advances in technology, especially over the last decade, mean that
the written word, photographic images, songs and even film excerpts
are sent from one side of the world to the other in a timeframe
measured in seconds and minutes, not hours and days. Virtual shops
and auction houses such as eBay are springing up with overwhelming
regularity, and as this trend accelerates, high street stores with
large overheads are left wondering how long they will
survive.
But on the flipside, there are businesses thriving as a result of
these shifting sands, ones that have managed to harness the
changing economic winds to use them to their advantage. One such
company basking in the warmth of solvency is Computer
Troubleshooters.
Hitting the right target
Computer Troubleshooters began its life on the sunny coast of New
South Wales Australia in 1997 under the auspices of
husband-and-wife team Wilson and Suzanne McOrist. By answering to
the technological cries of small businesses, the couple managed to
carve a profitable niche out of a market defined by fierce
competition. Since making this bold move, the two have gone on to
successfully grow the company into a franchised network that boasts
some 450 locations worldwide. From Hong Kong to Kuwait, Southern
Ireland to South Africa, there is a Computer Troubleshooters tucked
away somewhere, serving the needs of its local community. And the
UK is no exception.
Says the UK’s National Franchise Director Donald Marshall:
‘From on-site hardware and software support to regular
computer maintenance and networking, we are able to offer our
clients a comprehensive body of care, looking after their systems
to ensure that they run as smoothly as possible.
‘We live in an increasingly computer-reliant world in which
businesses rise and fall on the strength and robustness of their
computer systems. It is because of this that we provide such an
important service – one that most small enterprises today
can’t afford to be without.’
For many of Donald’s own clients, Computer Troubleshooters is
now perceived in the same way as any other emergency service,
turning up to rescue them from the plague of digital
deterioration.
‘Just as important as emergencies though,’ he
emphasises, ‘is preventing those type of situations from
arising in the first place. We offer our clients a computer systems
monitoring service through our BEST initiative (Business Enhanced
Support Technology) to avert foreseeable computer
calamities.’
Computer Troubleshooters needs you
If you are interested in owning a business in the sector, and
believe that you would benefit from becoming part of an established
brand you require a reasonable investment of funds plus your effort
and dedication. A monthly royalty fee is also payable and a set
monthly contribution are also payable and go towards a wider,
regional and national marketing funds. The royalty fee also funds
ongoing administrative support undertaken by head office on behalf
of the network and includes new promotional procedures, phone,
mail, fax and email support, regular training courses as well as
the organisation of regional and national meetings.
In addition, your investment pays for an exclusive territory,
initial training, technical support and your right to trade under
the Computer Troubleshooters banner.
These provisions, along with the comfort of knowing that
experienced help is just a phone call away are just some of the
reasons that joining Computer Troubleshooters is a sound business
decision.
Adds Donald: ‘The support offered, combined with the
prodigious body of expertise, that’s freely available to
franchisees at any time, is the kind of business security rarely
encountered outside of a franchised network.’
The future now
To be eligible for a Computer Troubleshooters franchise, apart from
having the required funds available, you will also need to have the
right balance of personal attributes. You must be good at dealing
with people as well as computers, and it is also a bonus if you
have some management experience.
Once you have satisfied these simple criteria, joining ranks with
Computer Troubleshooters will be a life-changing process that
should fulfil your business and personal needs on a variety of
levels.
Says Donald: ‘There are over 35 franchisees in the UK at the
moment, functioning much like a family; we support each other as
and when we need to and are looking for more like-minded, skilled
individuals who possess the drive to succeed within our
network.’
Business breakdown
What franchisees offer
- Hardware setup and support
- Hardware troubleshooting and repair
- Independent advice and consulting
- Internet and email setup and assistance
- Networking
- Virus protection and Internet security
- Regular cleaning and maintenance
- Software installation and support
- Software troubleshooting
- Training
- Website development
Franchisee benefits
- Outstanding Brand-Name Recognition
- A Start Up Corporate Marketing Program That Is Second to None
in the Industry
- TOPS is a web-based contact manager, scheduler, and invoicing
application available exclusively for Computer Troubleshooters
Franchise owners.
- Initial & On-going Training Workshops, Meetings and
Conferences
- Strong Technical Back Up Team with Diverse Skills &
Experience
- Experienced Support and Development Staff
- On-going Supply of Business Guidance, Marketing Support and
Management Advice
- Access to the Complete Troubleshooter>li>Team for
Learning and KnowledgeliProven Business, Marketing and Operational
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- Cost Savings as a Franchise Team Member
- Instant Credibility as a Provider of Professional Computer
Services
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| FINANCE REQUIREMENTS | | Franchise fee | £10,000 | | | Total investment | £11,000 |
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| AVAILABLE AREAS Franchise opportunities available in the UK, Canada, Australia and the US. |
 A typical Computer TroubleShooters retail premises.  The Computer TroubleShooters team.  A Computer TroubleShooters company car. |
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