The PDC Copyprint Franchise system started in the early 1980s when it became apparent, after the success of our company owned shops, that the "local print shop" had a lucrative market to capture.
We found that we could use our
comprehensive printing and business experience, prior to the franchise starting,
to help our franchisees build successful and profitable businesses.
All the board members/owners of the company have a wealth of expertise in all aspects of general business, as well as very specifically - sales and marketing, planning and management, business development and design communication. Apart from their involvement with PDC Copyprint they are all principals of their own business to business companies.
Our Managing Director, Stephen Ricketts, has been with PDC Copyprint since 1974 and has extensive experience in both the print industry and franchising. He is also on the board of The British Association for Print and Communication of which PDC Copyprint are founder members.
PDC Copyprint is also a full member of the British Franchise Association which means we meet all the financial, business and ethical criteria of this highly regarded professional organisation.
PDC Copyprint are not the biggest in the world - nor indeed in the UK - and never will be. However we believe experience and proven success are more important than size.
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Every business needs print. Wholesale, retail, professional, large or small - every business needs print |
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No printing experience is
necessary. You do not have to have prior knowledge of the printing industry to run a successful Print Centre. We give you all the training you require |
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There is enough
printing business for everyone. Research shows that there is more than enough print business to support all the print shops in the UK if they are marketed actively and correctly |
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Good cash flow. Due to the relatively low seasonal fluctuations in print buying, cash flow is quite steady and predictable. |
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No need to carry huge
stocks Unlike many manufacturing companies there is no need to carry huge stocks which tie up precious capital. |
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No seasonal fluctuations. With printing their are only minimal seasonal fluctuations which means you can forecast business growth far more easily. This also helps keep printing machines running at a steady pace all year round. |
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Easily controlled. Once your Centre is up and running you will find it is a straightforward business to run |
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Successful customers use
more print. Think about it. If your clients become more successful their business will use more print, which means more business for you. |
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territories than our competitors. This means that you have the opportunity to expand your business with no extra licence fees to pay. Most of our competitors restrict you to a smaller territory.
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Our
many years experience of the print business. Our print, general business and marketing experience enables us to help our owners build successful and profitable businesses
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| Commitment
to a steady and realistic growth pattern. We believe that new franchisees need us most during the early stages of their new venture. For this reason we restrict the number of new franchise we open. This means that you will receive first class training, back up and support at all times.
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Corporate
Identity. Our new updated corporate identity is designed to ensure that the PDC Copyprint brand projects a quality image within today's printing and business marketplace.
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training and assistance in the field. We provide unparalleled technical, sales, accounting and administrative training. The initial training course covers topics such as printing (theory and practice), sales and marketing, book-keeping, administration, business planning and desk top publishing - in fact everything that you need to run a successful business.
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Private
health insurance. This is a plan that enables you to obtain all the normal private health care you would expect, including the benefit of being able to time your medical treatment to fit with your business commitments - initially paid for by us! . |
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| Reducing
scale of royalty payments. This will give you the opportunity to save thousands of pounds a year. More money in your pocket for all your hard work!
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A
less restrictive Franchise agreement. The agreement details clearly what is required from you the franchisee as well as specifying exaxctly what our objectives and commitments are to you |
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totally British company. We are a British company and not a subsidiary or offshoot of any other company. |
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benefits of bulk purchasing. Due to our buying power and good supplier relationships we are able to negotiate very competitive rates with our suppliers to you. |
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The minimum investment you require is £37,000.
The total is £111,000 based on our estimated start up costs, equipment and
working capital. Please note this estimate is based on a typical unit and may
vary according to the size and condition of your selected site.
The figures are intended as a guide. A maximum of two thirds can be borrowed
through your bank
We
are looking for people who are in excellent health, have a determination to
succeed and who want to utilise their skills and control their own destiny;
people who have the ability to run their own business and realise that linking
with a well known company like ours makes perfect sense.
So if you meet these criteria and are ambitious, determined, persuasive, competitive and looking for a challenge that will bring you the just rewards - why not apply to join our success story.
Contact our Managing Director Stephen Ricketts
on:
01342 315321
Or have a look at our Web Site http://www.pdccopyprint.com
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PDC International Limited, 1
Church Lane, East Grinstead, West Sussex. RH19 3AZ
Telephone: 01342 315321 Fax: 01342
327117 E-mail: intl@pdccopyprint.com
