Bill Wendt and his partner Sue Scott established B & S Sharpening Services Pty Ltd in Melbourne in 1994, taking their mobile knife, scissor and equipment sharpening business direct to their customers’ doors.
Franchising since 2008, B & S Sharpening Services is now represented in most states and territories throughout Australia, and is a national brand growing rapidly.
A distinctive mobile business, B & S Mobile Sharpening Pty Ltd. supports both suburban households and a vast range of commercial businesses that require a sharpening service for knives, scissors, garden equipment, and trade tools – in fact, anything that requires a razor sharp edge!
We have recently added the very lucrative clipper blade sharpening and machine servicing to all new franchises. This will enable an even larger projected income due to the servicing of Dog Groomers, Vets and Vet Hospitals.
There are unlimited opportunities to expand this business. All homes, and most businesses and trades have items that need constant regular sharpening. Any commercial business, whether it is in a shopping centre, or a factory with a canteen, or even a school requires this service on a regular basis. There are many types of businesses where our franchisees are taught to obtain work.
Bill and Sue say that the earning potential for franchisees is unlimited, providing they are committed to working a five day week, follow the company system, not be afraid to “cold call”, and be actively involved with the other franchisees in the growth of ideas within the company. We expect our new franchisees to at least attain an income of $70,000, + within the first year, and attain a steady increase from then. There is no limit to your earning capabilities. Regular meetings with the franchise group, together with on-going training will help franchisees reach their goals.
We have also introduced for the first time a scheme where an existing franchisee is involved in the training of a new franchisee, and acts as a “buddy” in the initial stages of operation. This is proving to be a learning opportunity for both parties.
Each B & S franchisee is unique. They all come from different backgrounds, with different ways of operating. One of our latest franchisee is based in Toowoomba QLD, and is an ex fireman among other things. Another based in Melbourne cleaned windows and stocked vending machines. We listen to the ideas of our franchisees, and have instigated many changes in the short time of franchising. These ideas have not only assisted in obtaining more business for our franchisees, but have also enabled the parent company to grow. We can all learn.. If we are prepared to listen.
Many franchisees in a short period of operation have built their areas from a “nil” base to over 300 regular customers in less than a twelve-month period. This is a great motivation for an even bigger growth down the track. The majority of new franchisees have had no accounting or business experience. We are there to assist them in advising the best system that will suit their operation. They must also have adequate funds on hand to tide them over for advertising, royalties and other costs during the “ramp up” stage of their new business.
Economic conditions play little if no influence on our business. When things get tough, most people will maintain equipment, rather than replace it. Equipment goes blunt regardless.
The up front low purchase fee covers just about everything, car signage, equipment, uniform, stationery, dedicated area and web-site, and of course all the training and support needed to make your new business a success.
Where else can you start a new business with this minimum amount of outlay and get this much support and potential return?
As mentioned, all applicants should only apply if they possess the following;
Self-motivated.
Great communication skills
Desire to succeed.
Be able to work with likeminded franchise team and share ideas.
Be able to “cold call”
Have adequate funds aside for costs such as advertising.
A sense of humour.
If you feel you fit the above criteria we would love to hear from you.
