So What’s Next For Your Finance Career?

Feb. 4, 2009 - PRLog -- There are two options lying ahead for you.

1.   You could find a new job.  

This is most likely what you and most of your fellow classmates are planning on doing. This has traditionally been the safest route to take after finishing your education; you hope to gain the experience you need to one day own a successful business of your own.

The problem is, in the present economic state, you and every other qualified and/or experienced candidate, will all be competing for the same jobs in a climate where job availability is lessening and redundancies are increasing.  There will also be candidates with more experience than you who are already on the market.

There are several options in getting a job:-
•   Sign up with the recruitment agencies – Hays Recruitment, Ben Arter, Man Power, and the many others
•   Monitor the job sites – there are many job sites such as TotalJobs, Monster and many more
•   Keep reading PQ – there is an excellent appointment section, so keep your eyes open.
•   Local newspapers – most newspapers have an appointments section.  

2.   You can run your own business.
Becoming your own boss will give you job security, a better work/life balance and an uncapped level of income. Many newly qualified people dismiss this idea immediately for they think they do not have the experience to do it - but they should think again.

It might be tough starting a business completely on your own, so many people choose to become part of a successful franchise. Franchisee’s benefit from a tried and tested business model, with a proven success record and a dedicated support team will address and help to overcome any concerns you may have. Clients are secured through direct mail and telemarketing campaigns; highly-effective, local and national, marketing campaigns which are performed on your behalf; national account referrals and the leads that come naturally from being part of a reputable national brand.

A key benefit for a newly qualified individual is the technical support we can give you, for example, you might win a client who is a charity and you will need to complete the accounts in accordance with SORP 2005. A franchise will provide you with guidance to do this.

Your chances of success increase dramatically when joining an experienced franchise. A survey by the BFA in 2007 found that 93% of all franchises were profitable after two years, compared to non-franchise businesses, where four in five businesses will fail within two years. Times of recession are often a chance for those with a savvy mind to start a new booming business. A recession-proof franchise is the financial management firm, The Local Bookkeeper, that is enjoying record months during the recession and are positioning themselves as market leaders in the industry.

Whatever your choice, make sure that it will give you the freedom and rewards you deserve after working hard for your qualifications. Don’t think about your limitations and instead think of your possibilities.

Further information can be obtained from The Local Bookkeeper Franchise website: http://www.bookkeepingfranchise.co.uk, or by calling 0845 862 1078

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Notes to editors:
For further information or to arrange an interview with writer, Felicity Plowman, please contact her via:
Email: felicity.plowman@thelocalbookkeeper.co.uk