Civil Servants are well placed to become
successful franchisees, according to leading greeting card publisher and franchisor, Card Connection.
“Despite the downturn, the franchise industry has seen continued growth and in the UK the sector is now estimated to be worth more than £11 billion,” explains Andrew Cutler, sales and franchise director of Card Connection. “However, one of the main challenges facing franchise companies today is recruiting quality franchisees. We believe civil servants could be ideally placed to help fulfil this need. Management skills combined with the experience to interact with a diverse group of stakeholders and an ability to get the job done within boundaries of a public sector environment will be valuable when it comes to running a serious franchise operation.
“With many government departments facing cuts, Civil Servants may be re-evaluating their career options,” continues Cutler. “For those looking at starting their own business, franchising is worthy of consideration as many provide the opportunity to earn an income from day one. In addition, marketing and training is provided, giving the flexibility of self employment with the support of an established company in the background, which therefore reduces the risk of start-up significantly.