The Local Bookkeeper

What is The Local BookkeeperTM?

The Local BookkeeperTM is a new professional franchise model which has been developed by the founders of the UK's leading British Franchise Association affiliated accountants, Franaccounts, who are specialists in providing bookkeeping and accounting services to the franchisees across the UK.

Our aim is to become the market leader for bookkeeping services to small to medium sized businesses across the United Kingdom.

The whole business model has been engineered to deliver value and complete customer satisfaction to our customers. Our client acquisition and retention programmes are unique and provides our franchisees with the ability to grow at a rate of 20%-100% per year on new fees.

"Within 7 weeks of setting up, I had over £35,000 worth of new business. I still have over 8 leads to follow up. I have already employed my first bookkeeper to help me with the new business" - The Local Bookkeeper Horsham - Franchisee, Kelly Derham

Our processes and procedures are tested and save you time and effort, as well as delivering value by offering a customer centric service which is aimed at providing 100% quality and customer satisfaction. Each franchisee will have a unique brand identity that has been designed so it is part of the network but is localised to franchise territory.

All franchisees operate as a franchisee for 5 years for an initial franchise fee with monthly royalties. The agreement is renewable for further periods of 5 years at no additional up front costs, just ongoing monthly royalties on gross sales. 

All franchisee will be members of the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers and adhere to the Professional Code of Conduct. We have strict recruitment processes to ensure that we recruit only the best technical franchisees but also with the ability to communicate with clients and their employees.

As part of your membership to the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers you will undertake CPD (Continuing Professional Development) to ensure you are up to date with all legislation. All training and development can be conducted through our world-class extranet.

Key Benefits

• Affordable entry cost and strong return on investment
• Proven market which has been in existence for hundreds of years
• Recession proof industry
• High profit margin
• No market leaders
• The bookkeeping industry benefits from high client retention providing a stable business model for growth
• Unique brand strategy
• Exclusive territory
• Low overheads
• Support when you are ill or on holiday, giving you a better work/life balance
• Highly Effective Marketing Plans with professionally designed marketing deliverables that are focused on growing your business
• Being part of our franchise network means you will generate higher annual revenues than an independent bookkeeper.

The Local Bookkeeper Franchise Package

• Your own professional brand identity making you part of the franchise and giving you added advantages of increased, local and national, awareness
• Exclusive rights to a franchise territory Exclusive franchise territory of over 3,000 prospective clients
• Starter pack of corporate literature
• Practice Management System setup
• Reap rewards from national marketing, launch telemarketing and Direct Mail campaigns
• The Local Bookkeeper LimitedTM Operations Manual
• One weeks full residential training course
• Access to our world class extranet with e-learning, common documents, knowledgebase and access to online support staff.
• Professionally designed and optimised website
• Dedicated Franchise Support Manager .
• Highly Effective Marketing Plans
• Access to a rich library of press releases for ongoing Public relations campaign
• Professional email account setup
• A Quick Step Guide to your first 56 days
• Regular and in-depth updates and details on changes in legislation
• Staff recruitment, selection, and HR support

Why become a Local Bookkeeper Franchisee?

1. You will be part of the biggest change to the bookkeeping industry

2. You will be liaising with a dedicated support manager and have full access to our marketing department, which many of bookkeepers cannot usually afford

3. Use of our highly effective marketing plan and quality control programme giving you a competitive advantage over your competitors.

4. If you decide to sell your business, we will help you find a buyer.

The Financial and Potential Earnings

We have a unique pricing structure and brand strategy, which enables you to charge a premium fee. This is due to the service being branded, professional, respected and designed to add value to your customer's business. This is a major advantage allowing you to earn higher annual revenue than if you were an independent bookkeeper.

All projections are considered our minimum performance targets and are based on the franchisee conducting 30 hours per week of service delivery.

To find out more about starting your own The Local Bookkeeper Franchise, and receive your free information pack, click on the 'Request Information' button below.

Further Information

Franchise Information

BFA Membership Status
Associate

UK Years Established
2 years

Current UK Coverage
15%

Franchisee Support Staff
6

Personal Investment Req.
£5,000

Total Startup Cost
£5,270

Why Choose Us?

What Our Franchisees Say

Latest Case Study

7th April 2009
Local Bookkeeper Franchisee Feels Support Has Helped Her Business Grow

Latest News

11th March 2010
The Local Bookkeeper hit sixty offices in the UK