Considering a van-based franchise? What sets Access4Lofts apart?

Van-based franchises have become one of the most popular choices for anyone thinking seriously about running their own business.

So, what makes them such a good choice?

Van-based franchises tend to attract two kinds of people: Those who have always wanted a more active, practical working life and have had quite enough of desks, meetings, and staring at screens; and those who already have strong practical skills and are looking for a way to put them to better use.

Both want to leave their old way of doing things behind and become their own boss, but also want to make sure they’re starting a business which will bring them a stable income. It’s a big leap, after all, and they want to make sure they’re doing the right thing for both themselves, and their families.

A good van-based franchise will tick all those boxes. They tend to meet the kind of ongoing, everyday needs which are always in demand.

They offer a great deal in terms of lifestyle, too, and many people love the idea of the freedom from office politics, pointless meetings, and the same old grind every day just to line someone else’s pockets.

The start-up costs tend to be lower than most other types of franchise, too - no premises to find, no shop to fit out, and territories are typically generous enough to give you real room to grow. Access4Lofts territories, for example, cover at least 150,000 households, which is plenty of work for one van, with room to expand to more when you're ready.

What makes Access4Lofts stand out above the rest?

Everything above applies to good van-based franchises generally, however where Access4Lofts is a bit different comes down to something pretty straightforward:

They give you everything but the van.

The upfront fee covers all your training, tools, equipment, opening stock, your workwear, and the graphics and livery for your van. There's nothing to go and track down or pay for separately and you have what you need to start from day one.

The ongoing monthly fee is 8%, which is already lower than the industry average of around 10-12%. What's more interesting, though, is what's included in it. A lot of franchises charge their monthly fee and then leave you to sort out, and pay for, quite a long list of other things on top. Access4Lofts doesn't work that way. The 8% covers:

• Full accountancy support – no accountant to find or annual accountancy bill to pay.
• Dedicated call handling – customers always reach a real person while you're on the tools.
• Insurance included – fully covered from day one.
• Which? Trusted Trader membership – immediate credibility with homeowners.

In addition to all of this, Access4Lofts get to work promoting your new franchise before you even get started, using professional advertising agencies to research, book and manage your print and digital campaigns. All of their franchisees can expect to leave their training on the Friday with customer visits already setup for the Monday.

Anyone who has ever tried to set up a business from scratch will know how much time and money disappears into the things you didn't plan for - the accountant, the insurance, the phone calls you're missing while you're out on a job. Access4Lofts franchisees don't have any of that to worry about. It's all handled, which means that from day one, they can focus entirely on doing what they signed up for in the first place: building a great business and a better future.

Ready to find out more?

If you're comparing van-based franchise opportunities and want to understand exactly what support, training and territory availability look like with an Access4Lofts franchise, get in touch so we can book a call today. In 15 minutes, we can answer your questions and help you decide whether it's the right fit for you.

The next training session is in September, which is not as far away as it sounds. If you've been thinking about making a change, the best next step is simply a chat.