Smart decision secures future
for top Franchisee

The British Franchise Association recently awarded the prestigious ‘Franchisor of the Year Award’ for 2008 to Autosmart International.

Not content with one prize, Autosmart are hoping that this year will see them winning the ‘double whammy’ of both Franchisor and Franchisee of the year.  Frank Sutherland, the Autosmart Franchisee for Aberdeen, has made it through to the finals of the BFA Franchisee of the Year awards and his dream is to walk away with the top prize.

But it’s only recently that Frank became an Autosmart Franchisee.  Frank sees the decision to join Autosmart in 2006 as a life-changing moment for him and his family.  “I was fed up of working for others and decided it was time to take control of my own destiny and set up my own business.  I saw an advert in the national press for an Autosmart Franchise and gave them a call.

Right from the start Autosmart has been outstanding” says Frank, who previously worked as a regional manager for a food retail group.  “Starting a new business venture is very exciting, but as a family man you worry about the risk involved.  From the first call I felt confident that I was in safe hands.

Autosmart is the UK’s leading manufacturer of vehicle cleaning products for the automotive trade, so companies have usually heard of us before I call.  It’s a tried and tested formula – there are over 100 franchisees throughout the UK and the network is growing in countries as diverse as: Australia, Belgium, Sweden and France.
Autosmart have 30 years of experience at ensuring franchisees succeed.”

And the Support?
“Fantastic! the business team helped me formulate a realistic business plan and ensured my start-up costs were kept low.  Most Autosmart Franchisees have never sold before so they assign you a dedicated Sales Support Manager.  They work with you in your own territory and show you how to grow your business.  I started in November 2006 and have increased my sales by more than 70% in just one year.  I work hard, but I love it and the rewards are there too”.

Would Frank recommend an Autosmart franchise?
“Definitely.  You’re not stuck inside, you meet all types of people and you can earn a great living.  And if you have an interest in cars or bikes then this franchise is made for you, as you’re meeting people from all areas of the automotive trade every day.  If I win the British Franchisee of the Year Award, then that will truly be the icing on the cake”. 

The winning Franchisee will be announced by the British Franchise Association in October – until then, it’s business as usual for Frank.

“Running my own business is great.  I would recommend the Autosmart Franchise to anyone who is looking for independence within a proven, successful franchise concept”.

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