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We are looking to continue growing our current successful
retail outlet network with our customized franchise system.
We are seeking to partner with qualified professionals with
energy and drive who are capable of using our systems and
support to further their own success.
FreeCom Group is keen to work with entrepreneurs and professionals
from various backgrounds to build strong and successful franchises.
Our extensive retail experience provides our independent franchisees
the direction and support that helps them achieve the goals
they have for their business.
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Why
Franchising?
Franchising Shows You The Way. Be in business for yourself
– but not by yourself.
Franchising has become a driving force to economies around the
world, offering proven business structures for entrepreneurs
to deliver goods and services locally with the strength of national
brand names and the processes behind them. Franchising is the
fastest growth area in the South African economy. A franchise
organization combines the drive and ambition of independent
business owners with the experience and expertise of an established
company. The result can lead to a rewarding partnership for
both participants.
In comparison to many other franchises in the world today, FreeCom
Group is a unique organization. The reason behind its success
is that most of the franchisees currently involved with FreeCom
Group either owned an existing business, held management positions,
had strong IT marketing and sales experience or saw the value
in our franchise opportunity and had a strong desire to succeed
when coming on board with us.
Proven
Systems Can Guide You to Achieving Success! When
becoming part of the FreeCom family, you benefit immediately
from an exceptional team that has proven experience in developing
a successful retail product and franchise systems and running
successful companies.
Opportunity to Succeed. FreeCom Group shows
you the must-have ingredients for your business' success and
how your business can provide you with not only a better standard
of living now, but how to drive it to become a solid asset
in the future.
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Is
Franchising Right For You?
If you would like to be considered for inclusion in our growing
franchise family, you must complete an application and forward
it to our review panel for review and approval. FreeCom Group
will consider applicants who possess the following qualifications:
Financial
Qualifications. All applicants must meet minimum
financial qualifications and be in a position to properly
capitalize the franchise investment including working capital
and personal living expenses during the start-up period.
Team
Player. We look for people who work well with others,
openly share and participate and who will make a contribution
to FreeCom Group’s overall success. Methods of participation
include local and regional functions, online communication
and forums and attending the Annual Conference. We are looking
for people with who want everybody to succeed and will offer
suggestions to solve problems.
People
Person. To truly embrace FreeCom Group’s culture
and franchise system, you must enjoy working with the public,
possess strong problem solving skills and truly understand
the importance of providing outstanding customer service.
You must believe that the Customer is the KING.
Attention
to Detail. The FreeCom Group franchise system has
evolved through the years based on industry experience, consumer
needs, technology, franchisee feedback and competition. In
order to take full advantage of the FreeCom Group system,
you must be prepared to embrace the operational details of
FreeCom Group’s best business practices.
Level
of Enthusiasm. At FreeCom Group, we believe that
next to personal and financial qualifications, enthusiasm
is a key success factor. For that reason, we look for people
who exhibit a high level of enthusiasm and are motivated to
succeed. Building a successful business takes dedication,
high levels of compliance and hard work, which is driven and
inspired by the energy and enthusiasm of its leadership.
Core Values for Successful Franchisees.
7 Critical Core Values for Franchisee Success.
- Treat
employees with respect and trust and understand they are
a valuable resource rather than an expense.
- Follow
the Franchisor' System, if the franchisee won't follow the
system, chances are they won't do well. Entrepreneurs can
get bored quickly working within someone else's system.
Successful franchisees are Entrepreneurs that can work within
the system.
- Treat
customers well, customers tend to gravitate to businesses
and people that make them feel special.
- Have
a positive attitude for success. People with negative attitudes
are looking for reasons it won't work, they do not accept
responsibility for their own successes or failures.
- Be
comfortable dealing with people, an extreme introvert, would
have a tough time as a franchisee.
- Be
comfortable with local store marketing, successful franchisees
make things happen, they don't wait for the world to beat
a path to their door.
- Have
a strong work ethic, few franchisees become successful without
putting in huge amounts of effort.
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Qualification
Requirements?
The Franchisees most able to reap the rewards of franchising
have a strong sense of purpose. They are dynamic individuals
or corporations who superimpose their creative talents upon
those of the franchisor to refine the system. They are of high
integrity, friendly and people orientated, while exhibiting
a combination of outstanding management, marketing and sales
skills. The following is a list of some of the characteristics
we look for when considering an application.
A strong desire to succeed
A background in business, retail sales and/or marketing
High level of integrity
Be involved with the community around you
The ability to develop, recruit, maintain and motivate a network
of customers.
The willingness and ability to personally devote the necessary
time and effort to day-to-day operations
An understanding that in a franchise you will be in business
for yourself but not by yourself
A willingness to follow a system – compliance is critical
in an effective franchise system
Knowledge of computers is a prerequisite
You should be able to access or raise a minimum amount of R
300,000 ex vat and have access
to a minimum of R 50,000 in cash/working capital.
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Why
Freecom Affordable Computers?
An exclusive territory
Innovative and unique market penetration opportunity
Non-Exclusive use of Trademarks & logos
Computer experience required
Service orientation required
No retail experience required – but great if you have
it
Minimal advertising fund contribution
Comprehensive initial training program
On-going support provided
Proprietary and custom Point of Sale software packages
Annual conference and awards functions
Franchise owners support and guidance
Excellent support team at head office
Years of experience in business
Preferred Vendor Programs
Assistance in securing financing
Intranet system for communication
Name brand recognition
Assistance with site selection
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Earnings
Claims?
While we can not tell you how much you might earn, we can give
you information from our current retail network. Your financial
success is directly related to your ambition, (your hard work
& dedication) your ability to follow a model, make sound
business decisions, and your commitment to maximize the opportunity
our franchise system offers. Please contact Rob Packham on (021) 674 7430, 082 454 0885 or rob@freecomgroup.com for more information.
You will appreciate we do not furnish or authorise our sales
persons to furnish any oral or written information concerning
the actual or potential sales, costs, income or profits of FreeCom
Affordable Computer shops or dealerships. Actual results vary
per site and we cannot estimate the results of any particular
franchise. This is information relating solely to historical
sales and expense information regarding existing FreeCom Affordable
Computer stores. No inference as to expenses, costs of goods
or profits relating to future franchised FreeCom Affordable
Computer stores should be drawn from them.
A new franchisee's individual financial results are likely to
differ from the financial results presented for the reporting
stores above. Furthermore, sales and net income of any new FreeCom
Affordable Computer outlet are likely to be substantially lower
during the first year of operation than the sales in later years.
We do not provide prospective franchisees with projections or
forecasts of sales, profits or earnings, we will, however, share
our best estimates with you. Actual results may vary by region,
market potential, the franchisee's managerial skill, competition
and other factors beyond our control.
You are strongly advised to perform an independent investigation
of this opportunity to determine whether or not the franchise
may be profitable and to consult your attorney, accountant,
and other professional advisor before entering into a franchise
agreement. As a minimum you should construct your own pro forma
cash flow statement, balance sheet, and statement of operations,
and make your own financial projections regarding sales, revenues,
costs, customer base, and business development for your own
FreeCom Affordable Computer store.
We do not make any written or oral representations or statements
of actual, average, projected, or forecasted sales, profits,
or earnings to prospective franchisees or developers. We do
not furnish any oral or other written information concerning
the actual or potential sales, costs, or income of your business.
We do not authorise any person representing us to furnish such
information or to represent or estimate to prospective franchisees,
any Rand value figures relating to a franchisee's operation.
We will not be bound by allegations of any unauthorised representations
as to earnings, sales, profits, or prospects or chances for
success.
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Does
FreeCom offer assistance in securing financing?
We can certainly provide assistance in securing financing
for your furniture, fixtures, equipment and signage, as well
as certain leasehold improvements for new and existing Freecom
Affordable Computer stores through a third party. Of course,
you're also welcome to secure financing through a lender of
your choice.
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What
type of training do you provide?
We have a comprehensive three-part training process which includes
training in a classroom environment at our corporate head office,
local in-store training and on-site support in your store during
the opening week. Our local in-store and classroom training
include almost 40 hours of information and instruction including
the Development of your Business Plan, Store Opening Timeline,
procurement/merchandise assortment, inventory control, financial
analysis/expense control and much, much more. |
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Do
I receive field assistance in opening my FreeCom Affordable
Computer store?
Yes. In addition to our comprehensive training program, a franchise
field consultants will work with you in your store during the
first week of operation.
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What
type of continuing field support will I receive?
You will receive the FreeCom Group Franchise Business Owners
Manual and the Store Operations Manual to help you with day-to-day
operations. You'll also receive field support from a dedicated
field support expert as well as assistance and guidance with
ongoing purchasing services, inventory control, financial services,
technical assistance as well as guidance and resources with
your promotional, operational and business needs. |
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Can
I have more than one store?
A. Yes. Like any other business, you have the opportunity to
own multi-unit operations as long as you meet our financial,
operational and management qualifications as well as maintain
good standings within our system. |
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How
do I get started?
Complete our Franchise application or call our Corporate Head
Office and speak to Rob Packham on (021) 674 7430, 082 454 0885
or rob@freecomgroup.com |
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Our
6 Step Getting Started Process.
To learn more about our franchise opportunities,
follow this 6-Step procedure:
Step 1
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Request more information. You'll receive an electronic package
of information once you have contacted us.
Step 2 -
Spend time reviewing the electronic information package. It
will give you a good overview of our franchise opportunity
as well as franchising in general.
Step 3 -
Fill in the application form and suitability spreadsheet and
fax/email it back to Freecom. Preferably both. (021) 511 8578.
We will then analyze your feedback and arrange an appointment
to meet so that you can get an understanding of who we are
and what we do. Plan to tell us more about yourself too; it
is a two way information sharing process.
Step 4
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If you qualify, you will then be invited to a Discovery Day
at our Corporate Head Office. This is your opportunity to
see for yourself what FreeCom Group is all about. You'll have
the chance to learn about our history, our present and our
future as well as meet some of our key dedicated people, ask
questions and visit several FreeCom Affordable Computer stores.
Step 5
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After Discovery Day, you'll review the documents provided,
meet with your accountant and attorney and then decide if
FreeCom Group is right for you.
Step 6
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Once we've both agreed to become strategic partners and we've
approved the appropriate agreements and qualification forms,
we can get started in site selection and the planning and
opening of your very own FreeCom Affordable Computer store.
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