Proven business model for TaxAssist Accountants franchisees

As the owner of a TaxAssist Accountants franchise, you will enjoy the profits while building an asset to sell when you’re ready to exit

The proven business model of TaxAssist Accountants is straightforward - take on hundreds of small business clients with relatively uncomplicated work while being based in visible, accessible and friendly shopfront premises. You do not need to be an accountant, as the role of the franchisee is business development, while employing accountants to complete the accounts production.

By adhering to the business model and taking a proactive approach to marketing in your territory, you can attract clients at a considerable rate. Client acquisition will be facilitated by TaxAssist Accountants’ unique and innovative approach to marketing, which will significantly help the build up of your fee bank. Alongside this, the company delivers nationally acquired leads to its franchisees.

Top 50 league
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Founded in 1995, TaxAssist Accountants’ network of over 185 franchised practices services over 42,000 clients with a combined fee bank in excess of £27 million, putting the company 26th in the Accountancy Age top 50 league of UK Accountants - the only accountancy franchise to be recognised in the league tables.

TaxAssist Accountants’ initial training is designed and delivered by its in house team of qualified accountants, tax experts and marketing trainers in conjunction with specialist training partners. The courses are residential and TaxAssist Accountants pays for all meals and accommodation, so you will be well catered for.

The training programme runs for six weeks and consists of:

* Two day foundation training (qualified accountants may get an exemption from this).

* Three weeks covering accounts production and taxation for sole traders and software training.

* Week four you will be working from home. You will be given relevant case studies to work through.

* Week five covers practice management and social media training.

* In the last week you will receive sales, marketing and recruitment training.

Further training is provided during the first six months of trading as part of TaxAssist Accountants’ nurture programme. These follow up courses focus on business development, HR and client acquisition. They are designed to help you learn more about your individual practice and for TaxAssist Accountants to steer you in the right direction in the early days of starting your business.

When joining TaxAssist Accountants you will receive:

* An exclusive marketing territory.

* Fully integrated accounts and tax software suite.

* Complete ongoing training programme.

* Comprehensive operations manuals.

* Technical support, including access to TaxAssist Accountants’ technical help desk, support website and visits from its technical experts.

* Regular contact with TaxAssist Accountants’ franchisee development manager.

* Technical updates.

* Lead generation services, including 25 free leads.

* National marketing campaigns and internet optimisation.

* Local PR support from external PR agency.

* Initial stationery and marketing materials, including your own personalised website.

* Marketing, publicity and brand building.

* Regular regional training and development for you and your staff.

* A support site with adverts, guidance, stationery, etc.

* First year’s membership of a networking group such as BNI or 4Networking.

* Telephone answering service for first year.

* A support centre dedicated to franchisee support and development.

Accolades
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Recent accolades include:

* 2012 Best Franchise Awards - Best Larger Franchise.

* 2012 Best Franchise Awards - Best Training and Support.

* 2012 Accountancy Age League Tables - 26th Largest Network of Accountants.

* 2011 Best Franchise Awards - Best Training and Support.

* 2011 Accountancy Age League Tables - 29th Largest Network of Accountants.

* 2010 British Franchise Association/ HSBC Franchisor of the Year Awards - Gold winner.

* 2010 Accountancy Age League Tables - 34th Largest Network of Accountants.

As the owner of a TaxAssist Accountants franchise, you will enjoy the profits while building an asset for you to sell when you are ready to exit - and with the TaxAssist Accountants brand name this is proving to add a premium to the value of the business when you decide to sell.

The company has territories available across the UK and Republic of Ireland, so if you would like to attend a discovery day contact TaxAssist Accountants to learn more. Once you have attended a discovery day, TaxAssist Accountants will provide you with a full list of its franchisees for you to speak with.