Franchising Benefits

We'll support you all the way

The security and integrity of a Busy Bookkeeping Franchise offers great benefits:
 

Intellectual Property Licence

  • Use of the Busy Bookkeeping name, logo and professional identity.
  • Access to the Franchise Operations Manual detailing business development, marketing plans, implementation methods and network experience.
  • Bookkeepers forms & materials providing valuable practical resources when working away from your office.
  • Access to strategic alliances with software vendors, numerous suppliers and other franchise groups.
  • Listing on the company web site and low cost individual franchise web pages.
  • Technical support by a firm of Chartered Accountants.
  • Access to the combined experience of Australia's premier professional franchise group with some 60 franchises.

Training & Development

  • Training in relevant accounting software packages.
  • Coaching and training in business development, marketing and customer service.
  • Training in how to use the Franchise Manual to best benefit.
  • Intensive monitoring, liaison and support during the development period plus ongoing assistance to achieve business plan.
  • Business Needs Analysis to ascertain how Busy Bookkeeping team can best assist franchisee on an on-going basis.
  • An advertising campaign including shell adverts, proofs, costings and initial bookings but excluding costs of the actual advertisements.
  • An initial supply of stationery including letterhead, business cards, and envelopes.
  • Access to proven promotional literature
  • Supply of GST compliant accounting software and Professional Partner membership.

Ongoing Services & Support

  • Coordination of regular workshops, cell groups and an Annual National Conference.
  • Analysis of trends and performance indicators.
  • Provision of workshop minutes and technical updates.
  • Updates on software and legislative requirements.
  • Administration of special projects such as rebates or sub-contractor / employee agreements.
  • Development and Hosting of the Busy Bookkeeping website.
  • Ongoing business development activities to win work for franchisees – target multi-site and single-site businesses requiring systematic financial reporting.
  • Local newspaper editorial support upon request.
  • Management and administration of the Call Centre 1300 number on behalf of all franchisees.
  • Management of Brand Awareness / business development advertising
  • Provision of a targeted Marketing fund to promote Busy Bookkeeping Services.
  • Assistance with regional promotional activities.
  • Management and administration of co-ordinated marketing campaigns on behalf of franchisees.
  • Provision of Section 251L compliance, ensuring maintenance of a Professional standard of work as set by the ATO legislation for Bookkeepers / BAS Service Providers charging a fee for services.