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The nation’s
trusted electrician
Retrain with us and build your own electrical
business using the proven ElecLocal franchise system.
Recent changes in legislation known as Part ‘P’ are making it harder than ever to find
a fully qualified electrician - when it comes to electrics people don’t take chances.
The government is predicting a shortfall of some 37,000 electricians in the UK.
So now is the time to join us and become a part of the ElecLocal network - the
nation’s electrician of choice.
ElecLocal is the only franchise to train their franchisees as fully qualified electricians.
On completion of our intensive 13 week City & Guilds training programme you can
enjoy running your business secure in the knowledge that our nationwide team of
technical experts will be on hand 24-7.
Our Business Development Team and our extensive portfolio of corporate clients,
together with our local and national marketing campaigns will quickly help you
Initial investment is £29,950. Up to 70%
establish and grow your business.
(including working capital) can normally
be financed through all leading high
street banks (subject to status).
WHY ELECLOCAL? Rob Prior tells us...
“I was well aware that the introduction of the lecturers were all ex-professional electricians and by using reputation within the industry and providing customers with a
Part P regulations in January 2005 to increase their knowledge, skills and expertise, they made each lesson dependable local service at a sensible price.
electrical safety, coupled with the shortage of easy to understand and very useful. They were all very
qualified electricians has made finding a fully qualified, reliable supportive and eager to teach everything they knew and with
Rob enthuses “I am thoroughly enjoying the challenge of
electrician very difficult. Inevitably this high demand offers good the benefit of plenty of practical hands-on experience I was
working in such a customer orientated and reactive industry. I
business prospects, which led me to look for opportunities able to develop an understanding of the possible dilemmas that
am constantly impressed by ElecLocal, my thoughts and
within the electrical trade sector. I spoke to ElecLocal, and was I might encounter as an ElecLocal franchisee.” With an equal
opinions are never taken lightly and if I ever have a problem I
immediately impressed with the potential to build my own mix of theory and practical, Rob explained that “the course was
am able to call them and they are happy to help and listen to
company with all the business and marketing support of a hard but extremely manageable, the classrooms were always
my query and always endeavour to find the right answer. I
national brand to build a rewarding and profitable business.” open late at night if you wanted to practise something you had
would recommend starting a franchise to anyone. If you have a
learnt which was really useful in helping me to successfully
positive attitude and are willing to work hard then you will
Originally a toolmaker, Rob enjoyed being self-employed and
complete the course and gain my qualifications. I am proud to
easily succeed within the industry with the support of
stayed in the industry for six years. However, as the industry
say that I now hold a City and Guilds 2377 Electrician Portable
ElecLocal.”
slumped and work began to slow, Rob decided to change his
Appliance Testing, City and Guilds 2381 16th Edition Wiring
career path and found a position in production control/
Rob is very passionate about his growing career and about
Regulations, City and Guilds 2391 Inspection and testing of
manufacturing and purchasing within the specialised industry
ElecLocal and is grateful for all the support and help that he
Electrician Insulations and a EAL Domestic Installations Level 2
of gear box parts. Following redundancy in February 2006, Rob
gets from the company, even giving him an allocation of leaflets
(Part P).”
decided that it was time to get out of manufacturing and with
to help generate business that he can deliver to potential
the national skills shortage for qualified electricians coupled With ElecLocal strongly supporting the launch of his business,
customers.
with a previous interest in being a franchisee, he began to look Rob started trading in August 2006. He instantly began to build
“The success of the company is the corporate image,
once more at franchise options. He came across Local Services up clients in both residential and commercial industries
it sells itself.”
during his investigation and decided to find out more about the including Laura Ashley stores. “I have totally exceeded my
process. “Upon meeting their chief executive Steve Baker, I was expectations of success and have already achieved a turnover
very impressed with the company, their growth figures, the in excess of £5,000 a month. Whilst I work very hard, I attribute
marketing and business support offered to franchisees and of much of my success to all the support and technical help
course the excellent training provided by their City & Guilds’ provided by ElecLocal, which I believe to be second to none.
accredited training centres. I could really see the potential, both They will arrange for another qualified franchisee to help on a
for their growth as a leading national franchise brand, and for job if you have a problem or need a helping hand.”
the development of my own business as part of their ElecLocal
brand.”
The future is bright for Rob and he is continuing to expand his
clientele by focussing on small business owners, giving
Rob had no professional electrical experience but says that this appliance testing and general electrical inspections to help
was not a problem due to ElecLocal’s excellent training build his franchise. Although Rob’s business is very young, he
programme. “The course took place over 12 weeks, and I found is already looking to employ another person in 2007 and hopes
it really enjoyable, interesting and extremely challenging. The that this growth will carry on through building a reliable
For further details simply call us on
0808 000 0000
Visit our website,
www.eleclocal.co.uk
66
a reliable local electrician at a sensible price
or email
franchises@eleclocal.co.uk
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