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When looking at a business, consider how
many streams of income are available. With
a Jim’s Mobile Pool Shop this includes
casual pool servicing, regular maintenance
programs, the sale and installation of
new equipment, and a range of pool
accessories. This covers domestic pools,
Body Corporates, Hotels and Commercial
opportunities.
Jim’s Pool Care franchises are now for sale
in selected locations across Australia. The
price for a new site starts at $67,500 and
includes a complete start-up package. Jim’s
is committed to new franchisees and their
success by offering a Pay for Work Guarantee
of $1500 (incl. GST) per week. Conditions
apply, but his means if you follow all
the systems, and do not meet the weekly
guarantee at the end of the month, you can
be topped up the difference.
Another exciting point of difference is a flat
monthly franchise fee is charged, which is
not percentage based. This means the harder
you work; the more money you can make.what does it take?
“When looking for a franchisee, we are
ideally looking for somebody that is
personable and able to build great customer
relationships, as we are not only about one-
off jobs in pool care, it’s about the ongoing
regular maintenance. We are looking for
people that are motivated to get into business
for themselves, have a positive attitude and
are able to get out on the road and build
their own business with our systems. I am
very proud of the team we have built and the
service they provide pool owners around the
c ou nt r y.”
The recruitment and application process
starts with an initial meeting, usually over
a coffee and is a discovery phase for both
parties. Potential franchisees are then offered
a day on the road with a franchisee. This isa great concept and the potential franchisee
is free to choose any working franchisee
as Jim’s Group fully believe in being
transparent all the way through the process.
They are also encouraged to ask as many
questions as they want.
After they have been out on the road and
experienced for themselves how the business
works and if keen to move forward, the next
step is to start formalising the application.
Part of this process is selecting a territory to
build the business. Usually the location is
close or near to home to help reduce travel
times and to help maximise chargeable hours
for the franchisee. It also means that they
can pop home if needed or help out with
family commitments if they arise.how can you grow?
“We have franchisees from all walks of life
including banking, engineering, trades,
administrative and existing industry
professionals. Our franchisees don’t need
to have existing industry skills as Jim’s Pool
Care provides comprehensive training; they
just need to be willing to try new things,
follow the systems we have developed and
provide great customer service,” Brett says.
This in-house training starts with three
days at the Jim’s Group Training Centre in
Melbourne. All franchisees, from around
the country, fly to Melbourne to meet Jim
Penman and to learn more about the Jim’s
system and how to become successful in
business. The franchisees then go back
to their respective cities and states where
they complete an on-the-road and face to
face pool school training program which
lasts approximately 15 days with their local
Franchisor and trainer.
Working with the best brands in the pool
industry, including Astral, Davey, Zodiac,Maytronics, Daisy and Sunbather, the
support that the franchisees receive from the
brands with regard to ongoing training and
product support is impressive.
Franchisees are encouraged to enhance their
professional development each year, attend
local team meetings and training sessions.
Jim’s Pool Care also encourage franchisees
to become specialised if they wish in certain
pool areas. To help franchisees be the best
they can be, all new franchisees are now
required to complete the Certificate III &IV
Pool Technician course, which is a national
accredited qualification. This is provided
in conjunction with the in house training
completed by Jim’s Pool Care.
“Ongoing training is provided by using a
local master franchisor model. We have
someone on the ground in every region
that provides the ongoing training and
support. Once trained, every month, as a
minimum, the master franchisor will contact
the franchisee to provide technical and
business support. There are between 6 - 8
local regional meetings a year, which allows
all the franchisees in that particular region
to get together and share ideas and attend a
range of supplier training. This provides our
franchisees with a strong support network,”
says Brett.A Jim’s Pool Care franchise is a mobile
retail business with huge opportunities.
This system provides you with the
opportunity to work outside, to work
your own hours, to be your own boss and
to build your business without limit. If
you too would like to take control of your
future, contact Jim’s Pool Care now on:
131 546
[email protected]
http://www.jimspoolcare.com.au“the jim’s pool care
concept is a true
mobile pool shop that
not only provides pool
maintenance but sells
the full retail range of
pool equipment and
chemicals.”AND JoIN THE FLEET
Jim’s WINS: 2017 Best Pool & Spa Business | QLD SPASA Awards | Duncan Smith (Astral Pool), Stephen Cluff
(Jim’s Pool Care Award Winner), Brett Blair (Jim’s Pool Care General Manager), Lindsay McGrath (SPASA Australia)