Flexible Business Opportunity: Utilities Warehouse…
Flexible Business Opportunity: Utilities Warehouse
Company Name:
The Utility Warehouse, operated by Telecom plus PLC.
Description of the business that someone could buy into:
Own your own Telecom plus business, promoting the products and services of the Utility Warehouse Discount Club.
The Utility Warehouse is a multi-service utilities supplier (telephone, broadband, mobiles, gas and electricity), operated by Telecom plus PLC, a major British company voted ‘Company of the Year’ at the prestigious PLC awards in 2009 (sponsored by the Financial Times). Ethical, UK-based company. Position is self-employed – work either part-time or full-time, your choice. The Company’s products and services are regularly recommended by the UK’s leading consumer magazine, and praised in the national press. Great training provided, and award-winning customer support for your customers. Also access to the Company Extranet and a large range of marketing materials, tools and resources. Long-term residual income and upfront bonuses, share options, incentives and promotions. No stock to carry. Business opportunity open to individuals, businesses and community fund-raisers.
Hours you might need to work to make it succeed:
Anything from 2-3 hours per week for a slow build. Faster builds very possible, even on a part time basis. Not a get rich quick scheme.
Skills that will help you make this business work:
Being yourself is best, you don’t have to be salesman; honest, cheerful, caring and willing to listen. Good organisation and attention to detail will help, as will a willingness to network with your local community – from mum’s groups, exercise classes, coffee mornings, even on the school run or simply those you work with. No experience needed. Regulated by Ofgem and Ofcom. Focus is on Fun.
What You Offer:
Initial Start up Costs:
Ongoing monthly costs:
Depends on how you run the business, but allow around £20 for additional materials. Own hosted website provided by Company for free when you get two customers. Employ your own accountant, but automated pay information provided monthly makes it easy to keep a track of.
Annual costs:
N/a.
Free training supplied at 30 local centres throughout the UK. Attend as many times as you like for free, ongoing development programmes and motivational and self-development courses that go beyond the business itself.
Support from your recruiter throughout and others in the business. Support from Head Office with customer queries and follow up, and all aspects of the business. Access to the Company Extranet for free marketing materials, tools and resources, and free hosted website. Also, able to create you own team for mutual support.
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