Fit-ex Factor Expands as ex-Armed Forces join up
Posted on: 02/11/2007
Coming back to civvy street with a dream which you can make happen - be your own boss, keep fit, use you head and your hands, and run a company that can become a management business.
In a world where most people can only dream of being their own boss, Fit-ex offers people the chance to run their own franchise with all the help and support needed to be a success.
Fit-ex is a revolutionary company that already offers a convenient and affordable option to busy people wanting to smarten up their homes by offering a unique blind and curtain supply and fitting service.
Now Fit-ex Managing Director David Jones is looking for the right people to come on board and start up Fit-ex franchises to expand the group throughout the UK.
David explains: "I started out two years ago with a background in interior design. I could never find a good curtain fitter when I needed one so I always ended up doing it myself. The more work I got the less time I had. That's when I decided to set up the Fit-ex franchise.
"The ideal franchise holders are business minded people looking to set up on their own. Fit-ex attracts people who are practical and keen to be hands on but also have a head for business.
"People will always need affordable fixtures and fittings and the Fit-ex way is to offer a convenient service that fits in with people's busy lives."
Fit-ex is the only franchisor of independently owned fitting services in the interior design market. And it is a curtain and blind fitting company with a difference. Fully equipped with a selection to suit all budgets, the Fit-ex owners visit clients at home to help them make the right choice. With a customised Fit-ex van that carries thousands of samples, franchise holders are trained to work with clients to ensure they get the right products for their lifestyle.
The initial franchise fee of £22,500 includes training, licensing rights, tools, samples and marketing but franchisees also need additional working capital. However there are safe ways to get backing on the high street.
David says: "All the major banks are familiar with Fit-ex and will loan up to 60% against the franchise with a Small Firms Loan Guarantee Scheme."
New Hertfordhsire Fit-ex franchise owners Kevin and Teresa Buckler had always wanted to run their own business. Kevin explains how Fit-ex shone out from a sea of franchise opportunities.
"David answered all our questions comprehensively and we liked what we heard. His genuine, quietly confident business logic made us feel we could trust our future with him and his Fit-ex business formula."
The training and support offered by Fit-ex have proved invaluable to the couple. Kevin says: "David himself is always contactable by phone if I have a question. If he is ever unavailable then the team at Head Office are on call. They are very efficient at getting answers to you straight away which has a direct impact on the quality of customer service I can provide."
Fit-ex franchises are available to everyone; just a rudimentary DIY skill is important, no prior interior design or decorating experience is necessary . Low overheads and flexible working hours make it the obvious choice for many families. You are in business for yourself but not by yourself as Fit-ex uses the latest technological advances to enable franchise owners direct contact with field managers, suppliers and corporate personnel.
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