About Rosemary Bookkeeping^TM

The Rosemary Bookkeeping^TM Franchise is based on a business concept that has been established and refined since 2002. The business offers a unique bookkeeping system within a fully supported franchise package focused on flexibility to its owner with superb work/ life balance potential. 

Rosemary Bookkeeping^TM franchisees have been trained under the Rosemary System® for bookkeeping, which is specifically focused around the popular suite of Sage Accounts software, commonly used by businesses and accountants.

The Rosemary Bookkeeping^TM franchise is backed by four successful entrepreneur business women, Claire Watson-Bardot, Joanna Dennis, Lisa Curteis and Sarah Cook who have over 60 years of bookkeeping and marketing experience.

Top end net profit margins around 70% or more are built into the business system by billing per document rather than per hour, making the franchisee (you!) more productive.

2.16 Million Customers that NEED this Service

By law, all businesses in the UK are required to keep records of their transactions which later are used by an accountant to file for tax and often VAT. Managing these transactions through bookkeeping is often the biggest headache to the small business owner and a task that is left at the bottom of the pile.

The Rosemary Bookkeeping^TM franchise responds to the increasing need in the UK for an affordable, professional bookkeeping service that supports both the client and the accountant. Working in harmony with the accountant, providing them with exactly what they need in the format they want saves everyone time and money.

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) released a report detailing 2.16 million registered businesses in the UK, which showed a 3% rise in business enterprise numbers in the year to March 2008. This franchise not only offers a service that businesses need, but the target market is also growing showing an increase in demand moving forward.

"Our system could benefit 99% of businesses in the UK," say Rosemary Bookkeeping.
According to the Federation of Small Businesses, www.fsb.org.uk, small businesses make up 99% of all businesses in the UK.

Training, Qualifications & Time Commitments

Franchisees confidently use the Rosemary System® to provide accurate tailored bookkeeping for their clients without having to go through lengthy bookkeeping courses and examinations. Qualifications are not required because they are audited and supported by Chartered Certified accountants and bookkeepers at Rosemary's HQ.

This is a truly scalable business - work around the kids, the family or build the business into a management style opportunity while you build and manage your own team of bookkeepers, all using the Rosemary System®. You are not required to sit by the phone 24/7, allowing you to choose your hours between daytime, evening and weekend to fit around your lifestyle.

What does the training include?

Attendance at our pre-launch initial training course of 1 week covering every aspect of running a successful Rosemary Bookkeeping business:-
- Preparing and utilising your business plan
- Business and communications set up
- Marketing, sales and business development
- Compliance and legislation
- Managing your clients
- How to maximise recurring income
- The Rosemary System - utilising Sage software
• 5 additional days of tailored one-to-one training

"By recognising that everyone has individual strengths, our training is tailored and at least 50 per cent of the initial training is delivered on a one-to-one basis" explains Claire Watson-Bardot, Director of training and support

What our franchisees have to say?

 "The training we have received from Rosemary was at a very high level and delivered at the right pace.  I believe we now have the knowledge required to start work on the Rosemary Franchise and due to the intensive training we have built good relationships with the Rosemary team which will become invaluable as the business starts to grow" Steve Brown, Newbury franchisee  

  "I always had the desire to run my own business, but it seemed illogical to choose something that I knew absolutely nothing about. After discovering Rosemary's profile on the BFA website I was instantly attracted to their work ethic and "altogether friendly" approach. Being a member of the BFA offered reassurance of the high standard offered by Rosemary Bookkeeping. I also like the fact that the Franchise is owned by people who have experience in the field and have some very good ideas of what the clients want and how to grow the business."  Mary Chadwick, Sutton Franchisee

  "The support and training received from the team at Rosemary Bookkeeping has been outstanding.  Right from the start they covered every element of the business to ensure I felt comfortable and this was matched closely to my own skills and knowledge to focus on areas that I needed more help with. If you want to run your own business but like the idea of having someone to help you I would highly recommend Rosemary Bookkeeping"   Belinda Whitaker, Chippenham Franchisee 
                      

Financial information

The franchise package starts at an affordable £12,970 and includes:

• Initial training
• A comprehensive operations manual
• Launch marketing campaign
• Lead generation
• Exclusive territory
• Dedicated support : you are never alone
• Dummy data to guide you through the Rosemary System® until you are confident
• No office premises required - work from your home

"This franchise is a serious consideration for those looking for a low cost, high profit margin, service business, operated from a home office."

Is this for you?

The Rosemary Franchise is ideal for anyone looking for a profitable and flexible business. Rosemary Bookkeeping^TM is looking for people with the following qualities:
• A friendly nature
• Logical mindset
• A ‘can do' attitude
• Energetic people person, able to build client relationships
• A willingness to learn
• Ready for hard work and committed to making your business a success

Benefits

• This is a truly flexible, scalable business
• Top end net profit margins around 70%
• Keep your overheads low and maximise your efficiency of time using the Rosemary system®.
• Work around the kids, the family and create the lifestyle you've always wanted
• Easy and logical systems to learn
• Individual training and support tailored to your needs
• Build the business into a management style opportunity
• You are NOT required to sit by the phone 24/7
• No experience required as full training is provided
• Lead generation support

"You don't need to have former bookkeeping qualifications or experience to successfully run this franchise. You simply need to be able to follow a system which we have established."

Territories Available

There are a variety of territories available for this franchise. For further information or to request a Rosemary Bookkeeping^TM Franchise prospectus complete the response form below.

For more information please phone us today on 01442 800 147