Getting you to market
Exclusive territory
You will be granted an exclusive territory for a five year term, renewable without incurring a further Franchise Licence Fee. A territory typically contains approximately 10,000 small businesses.
Comprehensive training programme
Including an initial “Getting you to market,” 6 day training academy, enabling you to get trading as soon as possible. The training programme covers not only tuition in the unique Rosemary System®, but everything to launch and run a successful business:
- Finding and retaining clients
- Tailored and proven sales & marketing launch programme
- Delivering a first-class bookkeeping service
- Compliance and legislation
- How to manage your growth
The Rosemary System®
You will be trained in the Rosemary method of bookkeeping, by learning how to consistently apply the correct procedures, ensuring you deliver efficient and intelligent bookkeeping in a manner that suits your clients and their accountants.
Business and communications set up
You will receive comprehensive guidance to start your business, from whom to inform from a legal aspect, to the setup of IT systems, business stationery, email address and website.
Marketing launch campaign
We will work with you through our marketing launch campaign to raise brand awareness in your local territory:-
- Tailored Marketing Plan
- Minimum of 4 one-to-one local marketing meetings to assist plan implementation
- Local PR launch campaign to get your business known regionally
- 10 qualified leads
- 20 non-qualified leads
- Xero and QuickBooks licenses
Concise Operating Manuals
To guide you in running your business from getting clients to delivery and growing your team.
Marketing Collateral
You will receive various marketing collateral, to support your business launch:-
- Business Cards
- Letterheads
- Leaflets for a variety of audiences
- Logos for your car (magnetic)
- And more!
You are never alone
Once your bookkeeping franchise is up and running, you have the assurance of knowing help is always at hand. Our experience and expertise is divided into the essential business disciplines of accounting, operations, sales and marketing and of course the technical aspects of the franchise. We work alongside our network of Franchise Partners to grow and develop the business nationally to benefit everyone involved.
If you have a query, we will provide you with advice that will give you all the practical guidance you need. This continuing support covers every aspect of your business including:-
Bookkeeping advice and technical support
You will work with many different clients in a cross-section of industries which may raise on-going questions. Our experience and expertise will ensure you success in this area.
Marketing and sales guidance
You can be assured that as a Rosemary Franchise Partner, we will provide you with on-going marketing support required to help you generate new business and support your continued business growth.
Recruitment and staff management
If you think that a management style business would suit you, we will guide you on what you need to do to recruit and manage your staff.
Legislative updates
We will keep you updated with any changes in legislation, which affect your business, and how to adapt to any updates.
Communication methods
It’s easy to contact us for support. We have a range of different mediums to suit your preferences:
- IT & technical support helpline
- Rosemary Bookkeeping Knowledge Bank – access to latest updates, knowledgebase, and Q&A’s
- Online support via remote access to your computer
- Inspirational Franchise Partner forums
- Regular webinar topics covering marketing, operations, business development and bookkeeping
Franchise costs
This bookkeeping Franchise Partner package is £18,370
The total franchise fee comprises three elements:
- License £10,000
- Training £4,470
- Marketing & Software Pack £3,900
Please note, we reserve the right to increase the cost of the total investment from time to time.
There will also be initial business start-up costs, of up to £3,000 which include IT equipment, software, business insurance, telephone installation costs, office equipment and travel. These vary depending on circumstances.
There is a Management Service Fee (MSF) which covers the ongoing support we provide. We allow new businesses 6 months to get things started before you start to pay any fees, so you only start paying this at month 7. At this point, our fees are £150 per month or, if your revenue exceeds £2,000 by this point, you’ll pay £200 + 9% of excess of £2,000. From there, our fees are staggered and gradually increase each full year, allowing you time to grow your business sustainably.
Rosemary bookkeeping can advise on funding sources. Please ask for more details.
* All fees are subject to VAT which is reclaimable
