As we leave behind 2020 and enter into a new year, many entrepreneurs will use the early weeks of January to take stock of their future and re-evaluate their career goals. Although the Covid-19 pandemic continues to rage on across the world, the rollout of vaccines in 2021 offers light at the end of the tunnel and gives rise to hope that there will be some sort of return to an adjusted normality by the second half of the year.
Although it is still too early to predict how the economy and various industries will rebound throughout the year, particularly with regards to Brexit negotiations and trade deals, there is no better time than January to start planning for potential business investments. When looking at those investments, why not consider franchising?
Franchising
Even during times of recession, franchising has a habit of thriving. Unlike independent businesses, established franchises have a wealth of support and financial reserves behind them to weather the storm. Even through this unprecedented pandemic, many franchises have been able to endure the setbacks and hardship and have continued to operate and modify their business models under the toughest circumstances.
Whether it’s moving to an online/virtual model or applying strict social distancing and hygienic practices, many franchises have still managed to recruit new franchisees. Some have even seen a record number of enquiries in 2020, in spite of the pandemic!
With 2021 on our doorstep, we’ve put together a list of franchises that have incredible opportunities available.
Whether it is an education franchise, a handyman franchise or a virtual assistant franchise, there is something for everyone in this list.
1. Lingotot
Lingotot makes language learning child's play with interactive, multi-sensory classes for children aged 0-12. Classes are now making the transition to online due to the current crisis.
The main requirement for becoming a Lingotot Franchisee is that you have a passion for teaching children languages, we focus more on recruiting the right people rather than those with specific skills or experience. Choose your own languages, classes, work patterns and even if you want to teach at all!
2. eDivert
eDivert offers a unique franchise opportunity, which can be started from your home office. eDivert and its franchise network deliver high quality business support services to companies in every sector.
The eDivert franchise is a unique business opportunity with low overheads and high profit margins. Unlike a traditional franchise, you don’t buy a geographical area. This means that if you move to a different area in the UK or even abroad, your business will not be affected. It also means that you can take on customers from anywhere in the UK.
3. Fixerly
Your IDEAL new career. No former skills needed to own a middleman or middlewoman business operating in the property maintenance and service sectors. With a Fixerly franchise, You do Not do the Work Yourself, Simply Oversee/ Manage Remotely.
No former experience is needed to be a middleman or middlewoman and as you're probably NOT handy or a tradesperson, we recommend that you take a 'Handyman or builder franchise' simply as your umbrella / trading company to work under. You would then run your business as a middleman or middlewoman by managing only aspects of the work that comes in, like providing estimates, receiving go-aheads, taking payments and then using sub-contractors to carry out the works.
4. it'seeze franchise from spoton.net
Help other local businesses grow by starting your own digital marketing business with an it’seeze franchise from spoton.net.
By partnering with it’seeze franchise, you will be helping local businesses in your area to grow online by becoming their local it’seeze Web Consultant. Your website sales will deliver you instant profit and a solid residual income, all whilst growing your own business that is an asset you can sell in the future.
As part of the process, a team of expert designers and developers will build the websites for you, leaving you time to focus on selling, marketing and growing your own it’seeze web design business.
5. Top Marks Teaching
Top Marks Teaching offers comprehensive small group and online tutoring sessions to support primary and secondary learners in all subject areas.
With demand for educational support rising, the need for affordable and accessible private tuition has never been greater. That’s where the Top Marks Teaching business model steps in. Between Small Group Tutoring Sessions and Online Sessions, you have the opportunity to give back to your local community whilst utilising the earning potential in this sector.
While Top Marks Teaching is there to help you launch your business, you are in charge. That means you can choose your work patterns, classes, languages and even if you want to teach at all!
6. SmartPA
SmartPA are the leading providers of outsourced administrative, secretarial and PA support to businesses around the world.
Run your own virtual PA business with SmartPA. SmartPA Partners are part of a global community who support each other delivering world-class services to businesses in every sector. This incredible opportunity disregards the pyramid structure common in traditional franchise opportunities to allow our Partners to truly flourish individually and as a team. Some key features of starting a franchise include: Flexible working hours, secured income through clients handed out via Head Office, an average income of £8,000 - £10,000 per month(full-time) and £2,500 - £4,000 (part-time), and expert training and SmartPA Accreditation.
7. First Class Learning
First Class Learning is the ideal franchise for those who want to operate their own rewarding business that helps children excel in Maths and English.
If you are looking to start your own business that is rewarding and helps to educate others, invest in First Class Learning (FCL), a quality education and tutoring franchise! First Class Learning is a thriving franchise network of after school education centres run by independent Centre Managers (Franchisees) that use specially designed Maths and English programmes to educate children of all ages.