The success of GOfers is based not just on solid knowledge and understanding of the transport business, but on two ideas brought together to form a unique concept. The Carriage Brokerage business, like most good ideas , seems very simple and very obvious - but only now has it been thought of !

Most companies need transport - indeed many provide their own, however the growth of the carriage industry has led to many companies dispensing with their own distribution fleets.Many of these companies have found that contracting out provides cost savings and is more efficient.

Many companies have found that the downside to contracting out their distribution is reduced flexibility and this is where GOfers come in. We are able to provide the right solution to all of a companies distribution needs from letters to complete shipments. With details of all major national carriage companies on our database we can quickly find the right carrier at the right price and all from one phone call.

The carriage service with a reasonably priced, quick response Courier Service and a flexible Storage Facility. The net result is a complete transport and warehousing service available from just one telephone call. The carriage market is currently worth £2.5 billion, the Gofers concept allows us to work with the leading carriers to provide a unique service to our customers.

GOfers can really claim to our customers, "We guarantee to save you time and money" Success is rarely accidental.

Having established and operated a well proven formula not just at head office but also from our Norwich operation which is run under franchise we have created a unique opportunity for franchisees to share in our success as first phase Franchisees.

A GOfers Management Franchise will provide all the challenges and excitement of building your own future in this high demand business sector. You will still have a wide variety of challenges - from developing new customers to organising sub-contractors and keeping the books, however our training and support programme will help you every step of the way.

Even with the advantages of a unique concept, a proven system and experienced back-up, your success will still greatly depend on a number of factors; on your willingness to learn new ideas and put them into practice; on working as part of a team; on the level of your commitment and skills; on the volume of sales and gross margin that your efforts achieve; on your control of overheads; and on re-investment in your business.

We have established a complete training and support package to assist the establishment and growth of your business:

	Management Training	We have established an intensive training programme modeled on a comprehensive Operations Manual, designed to cover every aspect of the business, from Sales & Marketing through to Operational Procedures, Business Administration and Personnel matters.
	Specialist Computer Software	We have developed specialist Carriage Brokerage Software which is unique to our business. Further software is being developed through specialist software houses that put us at the leading edge of technology
	Branch Opening	In order to get your business off to the best possible start we have devised a Launch Marketing Programme to get your name quickly known among the potential customers in your territory. We will provide step-by-step assistance, and work with you to get you up and running with your first customers
	Ongoing Business Development	Our Marketing Department will support you with new ideas and materials, as well as supplying potential customer leads for you to follow up from the leads generated by the Franchisee National Marketing Fund. In addition there will be ongoing research and development in the services that we, and you, will provide - systems, operations and marketing strategies constantly under review. We will regularly visit you to review your business, provide advice and guidance on the complete business system, supply further training on new ideas, and generally support you along the way.

The cost of starting your business will vary depending on your location and will be greatly affected by how you start and how many staff you initially employ. However, we would expect it to be in the order of £35-£55K, with a working capital provision of £10-15,000.

The level of investment can often be part-funded through the major clearing banks

Based on our results in Norfolk, we have outlined below a range of financial examples depicting varying levels of potential turnover.

If You have the drive and enthusiasm to own and develop a GOfers franchise and wish to join a winning team contact Andrew Walton on

Telephone 01603 281700

       GOfers (UK) Ltd, 30, St. Mary Works, Duke Street,        Norwich, NR3 1QA

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