Successful Franchises UK Mr Electric Northumberland and Sunderland

Case Study – Mr. Electric Northumberland, Sunderland & Durham

Steven Telfer, owner of Mr. Electric Northumberland, Sunderland and Durham franchise discusses the integration of the franchise with his other business.

"I purchased the Mr. Electric UK Franchise in 2008 and have saved a fortune so far! If I had started my own electrical contracting business from scratch it would have been a big challenge without the help I have received to date.

I was initially apprehensive about running the business with no previous knowledge of the electrical contracting industry, but with the support of the Home Office it has been smooth.

The Mr. Electric franchise will work closely in conjunction with my other business to grow in a structured and strategic way. I have a great opportunity to link the businesses together to develop a consistent flow of business. ”

As well as the support from Home Office, Steven has also been very proactive in his business strategies. "I always treat each situation like any business problem, by applying a number of key transferable business skills. I use the resources available from the franchisor and combine this with my own business skills to create a strong business structure.”

"In the long term, with the support of the wider Mr. Electric franchise network, I hope to continue growing, increase my portfolio of clients and become a well recognised brand around the Northumberland, Sunderland and Durham areas."

Mr. Electric is a world renowned residential and commercial electrical installation and repair company, with a global network.

Mr. Electric has over 60 franchises throughout the UK and over 200 franchises across the world, in the USA, Ireland, Portugal, Canada and Australia.

Mr. Electric provides electrical services to a variety of customers across a wide range of industries including commercial outlets, large retail chains, office buildings, warehouses, restaurants, hotels, landlords, tenants and the homeowner.

The electrical contracting market in the UK is a growing and prosperous market and everyone needs an electrician at some point, so the opportunities are endless!

The Mr. Electric business system was developed by The Dwyer Group, a worldwide franchise organisation operating in more than 30 countries. The Dwyer Group of companies are involved in a diverse array of service industries, but all are franchise businesses and each of them has been built on the same philosophy of success.

Comprehensive Support Programme

The Mr Electric franchised brand offers technical and business training along with a comprehensive support programme, helping you to gain competitive advantage over other small businesses by working collectively as a national team! Due to our national coverage, you will benefit from our extensive national accounts. This will help to provide a consistent flow of work throughout the year.
Initial and ongoing technical support and training is provided through the UK Management Team.

We offer our franchisees the opportunity to operate their own business as part of a distinctive and well-respected brand; known for world-class customer service. The franchise system provides all the necessary tools for setting up and running a profitable business month on month, year on year.

We understand, and have developed solutions to the common problems faced by independent businesses.  Our system will help you recruit and retain quality staff. It will also ensure the quality of your work and help you maintain excellent customer service.

At the award winning Mr. Electric we believe that a franchise is an opportunity for you to work on your business not just in your business!

Progressive Strategy

The progressive nature of the franchise system is at the forefront of its success. As well as a recent re-branding exercise, Mr. Electric is now leading the way in health and safety after receiving an accreditation from SAFE contractor, a programme which aims to improve health and safety practice among UK contractors.

Clive Houlston, managing director of both Mr. Electric UK, said: “This accreditation not only highlights our dedication to improving health and safety for our workers but also our customers.

Mr. Electric takes pride in customer service and by being on the SAFE contractor register it will give safety aware customers the assurance that we operate to industry-leading standards.”

National Franchises Are Preferred

In a study of over nine thousand consumers, contractors affiliated with a national franchise were preferred by a 2:1 margin. Consumers want a name they can trust, a name with a national franchise standing behind it.

In essence, franchising is systematic business support. Franchising enables the entrepreneur to learn from the experiences of others by following a system developed from the most successful companies in a given field. The franchisee saves time, money and energy by following a proven pattern and receives support from both the franchisor and other franchisees.

In addition, all Mr. Electric Franchisees will provide mutual support and idea generation and everyone can learn from each other. The support and advice from other Franchisees of Dwyer Group Companies is a distinct organisational advantage. The combined efforts and experiences of Dwyer Group franchises across the country provides an incredible synergy. When one franchise discovers a new and innovative approach, it is disseminated to all franchises. Franchising is cooperation, not competition.
 
The Right Opportunity

Whether you are from a technical or managerial background the franchise system could be for you! Perhaps you are a sole trader electrician looking for that next step or a frustrated middle manager looking to set up your own business? The franchise system is a management franchise that enables both technical and non-technical people to become part of a winning team and benefit from tried and tested practices.

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