Total Guide to Franchise Opportunity

To help business succeed, people flourish and places come alive!

Would you like a cut of the estimated £9 billion advertiser spend going on digital and online media during 2019? Digital is beating print, cinema, buses, billboards, TV and radio combined and with a Total Guide to Franchise, you can take full advantage of this.

You can own an exciting online business from just £8,000+VAT and with low overheads (the only overheads being you/staff and software – with no office or premises costs, merchandise or hefty insurances). There are many franchise business opportunities out there, but becoming a franchise owner with award-winning Total Guide to Ltd means you have the opportunity to grow your business with the support of the originators of the business. With low overheads, a proven bullet proof platform and strong support system, you can focus on sales and the development of income and profit.

Total Guide to Swindon went live in 2011 and turned over £179,000 in its first 9 months, and made a profit of £26k despite investing heavily in the launch of multiple sites; Bath, Bristol, Manchester and Reading. By having multiple sites in house and already having franchised Total Guide to Manchester and Bristol, we have proved the business model works in any town or city in the UK.

Why become a part of the Total family?

Be in charge of your own destiny
Develop the business to suit your ambitions and lifestyle
Proven model (£179k turnover and 26k profit in year 1 – during the recession!)
Buoyant and evolving market
Huge demand and Low Maintenance
No stock or employees
Residual income with a massive earnings potential
Low cost
Training and Ongoing support
Ambitious and driven individuals who love sales and working with people
Individuals looking to set up their own business quickly with minimal risk and investment
Local councils

Who does the Total Guide to Franchise suit?

Ambitious and driven individuals with an interest and skills in sales, digital marketing and writing
Those who love working with people and enjoying being a part of your customers growth
Individuals looking to set up their own business quickly with minimal risk and investment
Local councils, BIDs or Chambers of Commerce looking for an all-encompassing local website which can be monetised
Those passionate and knowledgeable about the town/city or area they live

The Franchise Package

The franchise starts from £8,000+VAT to £20,000+VAT depending on the size of your territory. This single entry fee represents an all-encompassing package which brings together all the key ingredients to successfully launch and building a business. We believe that this offers a turnkey business opportunity that equips franchisees from the outset, providing a strong foundation for the growth of a successful business. up to date website ready for you to start adding advertisers

Technical and business training courses, including:
- Content Management System Training
- Sales Training
- Marketing and PR Training (including SEO, Social Media and PR)
- Photoshop/Design Training
- Ongoing additional ad-hoc training to develop the range of services you can provide in your business such as social media management and training
Business Mentoring from Founder and Managing Director Liz Ledger
Access and use of Total Guide to software licences; CMS, Email Marketing Software
Everything you need to start a Total Guide to franchise including; website and CMS, CRM, Email Marketing software, social media and marketing support
Opportunities to develop your site and business with ‘bolt-ons’ – News, Sport, Classifieds, Lead Generation, Home Mover Packsusiness Mentoring from Founder and Managing Director Liz Ledger
Access and use of Total Guide to software licences; CMS, Email Marketing Software
Everything you need to start a Total Guide to franchise including; website and CMS, CRM, Email Marketing software, social media and marketing support
Opportunities to develop your site and business with ‘bolt-ons’ – News, Sport, Classifieds, Lead Generation, Home Mover Packs

Licence Fees

The Licence Fee is based on 5% of your turnover. This is important as it aligns the interests of the franchisee and the franchisor, facilitating greater and continued investment in the development of the network and the continual enhancement of ongoing support.

What’s included in the Licence Fee?

Your franchise entitles you to trade under the Total Guide to name and to make use of our in-house staff, site, software, content management and IT software to build yourself a successful business that you will manage and run. You will have access to all aspects of the business, including all the marketing material, the website, newsletters, prospecting system, CRM, social media and ongoing support and training – all included. As well as selling to businesses in your location, you also have the opportunity to make even more money by cross-selling packages on the group websites.