The Cost, Procurement & Carbon Solutions CompanyStart your own business to be proud of, helping organisations by reducing costs and carbon emissions and in becoming verified carbon neutral.
Become a ‘Member Firm’ or ‘Partner’ of the Auditel Business Community and you’ll be part of a 100-strong network of cost management, procurement and carbon solutions consultants who are really making a difference – for themselves, their clients, and the planet!
Established since 1994, Auditel’s heritage as leading energy specialists has meant their journey has evolved into carbon solutions thanks to the immense talent pool within the Auditel network, all collaborating on a ‘level playing field’ thanks to the balanced franchise licence structure.
You can enjoy considerable benefits by joining Auditel, from as little as just £20,000 providing a potentially huge return on investment whilst helping the planet too.
With an Auditel Partner Business you can:
- Develop a personal income stream that can exceed £200,000 per year
- Leave behind the corporate world, politics, wasted time and commuting
- Have a better work/life balance where your business works for you
- Have a business based from home, but scalable to suit your objectives
- Make a real difference to UK businesses and enjoy pride and recognition for your results
- Develop your business on a part-time or full-time basis as suits your circumstances.
Three ‘Partner Business’ Models To Choose From
Associate Partner Business: £20,000
Auditel’s ‘entry level’ business model can fit those seeking a part-time long-term business, or used as a ‘stepping stone’ to upgrade to a Full Partner Business model, or can even be used by existing businesses that wish to become a Member Firm of Auditel’s network in order to support their existing activities.
Full Partner Business: £40,000
The Full Partner Business covers approximately 80% of the existing Auditel network, and will likely be to model that is appropriate for the majority of people exploring Auditel ongoing. It provides scope to your business to get the benefits you want, and can develop further into an Auditel Practice in which you can scale up employ multiple staff.
Auditel Practice: £60,000
An Auditel Practice can be developed over time however an option for an ‘Investor’ is this package where you can have five people trained and supported from the outset with some other additional support tools too.
Auditel’s High Quality Carbon Solutions
Auditel support clients in navigating their path to Carbon Neutrality, but a double-benefit is that it can be funded through the cost savings in procurement from within the business that Auditel also achieve.
By combining the expertise of Auditel’s own Carbon Strategy Group and partnering with British Standards Institute (BSI) they are assisting clients towards the only internationally recognised standard, PAS2060. “Specification for the demonstration of carbon neutrality”, positioned to clients as a simplified 4-step process.
Auditel franchise partners can generate revenue through a mix of monthly retainer fees and fixed fee projects and then also develop a range of additional income streams that will be developed alongside. Carbon is also great for cash flow as you’ll start billing at the outset of the client engagement.
“I started approaching clients by leading with carbon solutions in October 2001. By February 2022 I had already secured seven new clients all paying me monthly retainers totalling nearly £100k per year, and I had more clients sign throughout the year. By the end of 2022, I had more clients than I could manage by myself, so I ‘joint venture’ the project work with my Auditel colleagues. Carbon acts as the ‘door opener’ from which procurement and cost management projects then come on top. The financial rewards are enormous, in January 2023 I’ve billed over £25k alone, but I feel great about the impact of the work that I do, especially the positive environmental impact – I’m passionate and proud about helping businesses manage and reduce carbon emissions.“ - Sean Connaughton, Auditel Partner
Powerful Procurement Solutions
Auditel Partners boost cash-flow within their client’s business by saving money through better procurement, process improvement or identifying how technology can play a greater part in their business.
Auditel deliver ‘best value’, saving client’s money, increasing profit, and making a tangible difference. The savings made can also fund complimentary projects such as carbon management solutions including investing in renewable energy solutions, purchasing carbon offsets or becoming verified carbon neutral by trusted partners such as BSI and NQA. Procurement and carbon go ‘hand in hand’ and Auditel are very unique in offering both service offerings that are both in such high demand at the moment.
Auditel can achieve for their clients’ incredible results that any business just can’t achieve by themselves – through cost category expertise, supplier and pricing knowledge, and collated buying power. This creates long-term income streams with flexible fee-earning methods including share of savings, retainer, fixed fee and day rate options.
An Auditel Business Can Be Ideal For People From Diverse Backgrounds
Auditel is a collaborative network of around 100 franchised partners who have come from varied backgrounds but usually at senior-management or director level. By playing to their strengths, Partners can work together to deliver procurement, supply chain management and carbon solutions to organisations of wide-ranging industry sectors and sizes.
Auditel can suit people from all industry sectors and areas of expertise. You do not need to be an accountant or a procurement specialist! Auditel offers a broad array of ‘pathways’ to suit your skills, experience and business objectives. This means that if you enjoy client management and business development you can focus your business on these areas and utilise the expertise of other Auditel Partners who can deliver the project management aspects.
Equally, if you have experience and knowledge in certain areas, for example, Logistics, Packaging or Waste Management, you can develop this expertise with Auditel and over time, undertake projects for other affiliates alongside your own client activities.
You can play to your strengths in Auditel, though every Partner is thoroughly trained and supported ongoing in all aspects of the business.
Multiple Income Streams and Long-term Clients
Auditel help you identify, target, and win clients with a comprehensive marketing and client acquisition programme that includes multiple methods of direct and indirect routes to developing your client base.
By carefully targeting your clients, it’s possible to build a six-figure income business from as little as half a dozen clients, and once secured client retention is extremely long. Some clients have benefitted from Auditel’s solutions for over 20 years!
Explore Starting Your New Business With Auditel
Funding of up to 75% of your combined Initial Fee and working capital is available from major franchise banks. Personal loans for starting up a business can also be sought through the British Business Bank. This can provide 100% funding for the Associate Partner Business model. schemes.
Investment:
- Associate Franchise: £20,000+VAT. Personal Investment required min. £8,000
- Full Partner Business: £40,0000+VAT. Personal Investment required min. £12,000
- Auditel Practice: £60,000+VAT (for high-level investors)
If you would like a professional, b2b opportunity and to build a business that works for you, not someone else, and is effective in all economies then explore Auditel today!
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Auditel franchise partner Gordon Brearley - Success Story
“If you have the drive and determination to succeed in banking, you will succeed with Auditel”
When Auditel franchise partner Gordon Brearley was asked why ex-bank managers make such good consultants his answer was simple “If you have the drive and determination to succeed in banking, you will succeed with Auditel, because you have transferable skills”.
Gordon, at the age of 53, joined Auditel in 2007 following a successful career in banking with NatWest and RBS. When Gordon first looked at Auditel when seeking to start a business for himself he quickly realised that decades in banking had given him strong business acumen, presentation skills, an ability to get on with people from all levels and a general keen interest to help other businesses. These exact same skills make for happy and profitable Auditel franchises.
Gordon really enjoys the diverse range of clients he gets to deal with each day. He says “In banking I enjoyed dealing with lots of different types of businesses and businesspeople. In Auditel it is the same with no two clients being the same. I work with schools, care homes, solicitor practices, estate agents to share but a few of my varied and expanding client base”.
As an Auditel franchise partner Gordon is part of a 100-strong network of consultants who work with medium sized organisations to help them manage all their suppliers better, with a simple aim of improving service and saving them money. Auditel started over 27 years ago with focus on energy management before expanding its service offering into all areas of general procurement over the last decade. Most of Auditel’s current franchisees love the fact they work from a home or small local office keeping their own overheads low and profits high.
It is not just the variety that Gordon loves. “I get real satisfaction from saving a client from rogue suppliers. I remember when I started in banking and bank managers were a respected pillar of the community. With Auditel I still think of myself as that respectable person. I’m happy to be on the good side, helping clients to do something very beneficial for themselves.” Gordon adds.
Another important factor for Gordon when choosing his next career after banking was how well it would align with his longer-term goals. He wanted something without the headaches of employing lots of staff but that would keep him busy even into his later years. With 14 successful years now under his belt with Auditel we asked Gordon why he had not already retired, he said “I think it keeps my mind active and gives me the extra income to spend on things like my daughter’s recent wedding”. I plan to keep doing it for years.”
Gordon isn’t the only ex-banker to find a new and bright future via Auditel with several members of the Auditel franchise network having very similar banking backgrounds. Auditel Managing Director, Chris Aston, comments “Having spoken to many ex-bankers who are looking for a new career and I think Gordon has hit the nail on the head, they love the trusted advisor status our consultants reach with clients. It reminds them of what banking used to be about”.
The money helps as well with ex-bankers who join Auditel matching or exceeding previous earning potential but with a much better life balance. “Of course there is a ramp-up stage with starting a new business but from around the third year onwards I have had a good and consistent income and would say my income has definitely kept pace with what I would have seen had I stayed in banking” explains Gordon.
Nick Tubb, Head of Recruitment for Auditel adds “As Auditel continues to develop its network of incredible partners we are really keen to speak to anyone coming out of the banking sector about the lifestyle, satisfaction and rewards that investing in yourself can bring with an Auditel franchise. Whether it be as a full-time venture or as part of a portfolio career, we truly believe the Auditel business system, tools, training and support can give you all the success you might be looking for in your next adventure.”
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