Posted:10-May-2006
Sign up with the master
This month sees the launch of SignMaster, a unique online board management system developed exclusively for Agency Express, the UK's only nationwide 'For Sale' board contractor. Harnessing new technology, SignMaster not only improves the service for estate agency clients, but has real benefits for franchisees too.'For sale' boards and their maintenance are essential for estate agencies marketing properties. In 1997, Agency Express was set up to offer a professional and reliable board fixing service to corporate and independent estate agencies. Its franchisees now service an average of 4,300 agency boards per day and work for 20 per cent of all estate agency offices in the UK.
New innovation
The company's new SignMaster system allows estate agents to order their board work online, which speeds up the service and reduces overheads such as telephone calls. Agents can see exactly when a board was erected and the current status of every board they have displayed. Designed to be as user friendly as possible, the system provides franchisees with an innovative and exclusive tool, and has the added benefit of dramatically reducing their paperwork.
"We've always been keen to embrace technology to give our franchisees a strong advantage in the services they provide to estate agencies," said Stephen Watson, Agency Express Managing Director. "For example, over the last eight years we?ve operated a centralised accounting system which means our larger, multi-office clients can have a single invoice covering all their board work."
Real benefits
In fact, Agency Express handles all the invoicing and debt collection centrally, the things that can often be a real worry to people going into business for themselves. As a van-based business, franchisees also benefit from low overheads, with no rent or business rates to pay, which increases profitability. For an investment of just £14,500 (plus reclaimable VAT), the franchisee receives a 10-year Licence for his own protected territory. The package provides everything you need to get the business up and running, including the deposit paid on a new racked out Renault Master van and a full 8 days' training.
The company now has a network of 89 established franchisees, with top earners turning over in excess of £140,000 per year. With SignMaster set to revolutionise its board servicing work, it's a great time to join the Agency Express network.
For more information call Claire Lapping on 01603 620044 or visit www.agencyexpress.co.uk
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