Schooley Mitchell - Telecom Consultants
Professional B2B Consulting Franchise helping business make decisions about telecom services and products. Quick ROI - low cash investment - revenue driven business - can be operated from home or office.
#1 Business Consulting Franchise
in North America |
- Entrepreneur Magazine, January 2002 |
Schooley Mitchell Telecom Consultants is the largest independent telecom consulting
company in North America. Our network of consulting offices serves as the outsourced
telecom experts, providing telecom solutions for clients from coast-to-coast.
Our sophisticated Franchise system, which includes a comprehensive training
program, state-of-the-art support systems and an innovative regional client-distribution
system, is well established as a rising star in the Franchise industry. In
fact, we were recently recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine as the number one
Business Consulting Franchise in North America.
A Brief History
Schooley Mitchell was established in 1983, with its telecom division being
established as a separate entity during 1996. The company has been providing
professional advice to its clients in the areas of finance, accounting, computers,
management and telecom services since inception. With decades of combined
telecom experience, Schooley Mitchell has pursued its Franchising concept
to meet the need for independent and objective telecom advice in the North
American market.
Schooley Mitchell Telecom Consultants has its corporate head office in Stratford,
Ontario. The company is the largest independent telecom consulting organization
in North America, with offices from coast to coast in both United States and
Canada.
Schooley Mitchell Franchisees are independent of all telecom companies selling
products or services. Franchisees do not receive commissions, residuals or
kickbacks from any telecom suppliers. Therefore, the solutions provided to
clients are designed with the exclusive goal of providing the best solution
to meet clients' individual needs regarding telecom services.
Operations
Franchisees generally begin by operating their Schooley Mitchell Franchise
as a home-based business. Consequently, overhead and operations costs are
minimal. Due to the fact that the Franchise system extends across North America,
there is an opportunity for all Franchisees to network from coast to coast.
This is a significant benefit for larger clients that may have multiple locations.
Of course smaller clients are served locally and comprise a significant,
lucrative portion of our Franchisees' client base. And, your client base
is protected through our sophisticated client registry system.
Training
Schooley Mitchell provides all new Franchisees with an intensive two-week
initial training program at The Telecom Institute, as well as one week of
mentoring training in your community. The training then continues with hands-on
training as you begin the operation of the Franchise. Continuous training
takes place via our intranet, through our support staff, through sessions
near your community with suppliers of technology solutions and via other
distance learning initiatives. The initial training includes "hands-on" training
with live client cases as well as marketing, telecom, computer and technical
training. Head office staff also continues to train you through our support
team, as you execute your initial client engagements. In addition to all
of these vehicles to keep you up to date and provide training to you, each
Franchisee attends our annual conference where the newest technologies are
reviewed and the successes of all of our vast network of Consultants are
shared with peers.
Support
Support from head office is provided on a continuous basis. Head office staff
have been providing support to clients across North America for more than
20 years. Through our toll-free numbers, you are never left to deal with
a challenge alone. We continually help you through your client situations
as well as continually providing information about supplier options and technical
information. Our field consulting staff also provide marketing and sales
support.
Research
The mandate of the head office research team is to stay on top of the telecom
world. That includes updated rate tables for supplier options, continually
advising about technical information as it changes and providing market information
to aid Franchisees' development. This information is communicated to Franchisees
on a weekly basis to increase profitability and success.
Marketing and Advertising
As indicated in the Schooley Mitchell mission statement, our goal is to be
known as the telecom experts across the continent. Our advertising and marketing
programs are directed toward that goal. Our training course includes three
full days of marketing skills development to ensure that our Franchisees
fully understand our marketing programs and strategies. During the past few
years, Schooley Mitchell has been honoured with six coveted "Frankie Awards" for
the best advertising campaigns among all Franchise companies. The Gold Medal
for "Business to Business Brochures" and the Silver Medal for "Direct Marketing" were
awarded in 2000. Those achievements were followed up with the Silver Medal
for "Corporate Identity" and the Bronze Medal for "Business to Business Brochures" in
2001. Two more Bronze Medals were received in 2002 and 2003.
Franchisee Selection
Our success is based entirely on the success of our Franchisees. Consequently,
we are very careful in our selection process. In selecting Franchisees, preference
is given to applicants with the following characteristics:
| 1. |
Aptitude for managing a business; |
| 2. |
Strong business background - marketing, sales, consulting
or management; |
| 3. |
Team orientation that entails an appreciation for the benefits
of working in a proven system; |
| 4. |
Good interpersonal and communication skills; |
| 5. |
The ability to make a full-time commitment (from the Franchisee
or a Franchise manager); |
| 6. |
Financial resources |
| 7. |
Strong desire to control your own destiny & financial
security |
Although the investment to acquire a Franchise license is small compared to
most Franchises, you must be able to meet that commitment, as well as provide
for personal expenses. Results vary from Franchisee to Franchisee, which makes
it difficult to predict how many weeks from the point of start-up will be required
before realizing the initial collection of fees. Consequently, you must have
enough capital, so you don't require cash from the business for the start-up
period.
Investment
Schooley Mitchell requires an investment of $37,500. You also require a computer
with the ability to run Windows 98 or higher, as well as a printer. If you
already have an appropriate computer with the proper characteristics, there
may not be further computer investment required. There are some other start-up
requirements such as business cards, letterheads, envelopes, and Internet
access, if not already in place. Those actual requirements will be discussed
in detail at the interview stage of the application process.
The system includes:
1. |
Use of the Schooley Mitchell name, trademarks, and quality
reputation; |
2. |
Computer software tools developed by Schooley Mitchell,
as well as continuous updates; |
3. |
The initial training course; including
mentoring training |
4. |
Continuous training on a distance learning basis; |
5. |
The annual training updates; |
6. |
Access to specialists in all areas of telecommunications
through our consultant network throughout North America; |
7. |
Continuous toll-free support; |
8. |
Head office support, experience, business expertise and
advice; |
9. |
Marketing and advertising materials and advice; |
10. |
U.S. and Canada-wide coverage to ensure all client needs
can be satisfied; |
11. |
Access to the Schooley Mitchell intranet site, which contains
technical material, training material, methods of easy communication
among franchisees, etc.; |
12. |
The fully developed operating and support systems, which
means you don't have to "recreate the wheel."
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The Path to Success
The concept is simple - the only way we succeed is to have you succeed. We
will do everything in our power to duplicate the success we have experienced
with our other Franchise locations.
A Schooley Mitchell Franchise offers the prestige of association with a professional
business and the opportunity to become part of a successful team. Our proven
system of operation and our recognized identity in the field of Telecommunications
are the essential components to build business success.
Franchise Data |
| Business: |
Telecom Services and Products Consulting |
| Established: |
1982 |
| Franchised: |
1997 |
| Cash Investment: |
$40,000 |
| Total Investment: |
$40,000 - $40,000 |
| Franchise Fee: |
$37,500 |
| Royalties: |
8% and 2% |
| Financing: |
None |
| US Franchises: |
100 |
| Non US Franchises: |
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| Territories Sought: |
Most all US States and Canada |
| Exclusive Territories: |
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| Home Based Option: |
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| Kiosk Based Option: |
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| Training: |
2 Weeks in HQ, 1 Week on-site. |
| Desired
Experience: |
General Business & Marketing |
| Required Employees: |
1 |
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