“The Brand, A Proven Proposition, The People”

Oct. 11, 2011 - PRLog -- Auditel manages a broad range of business expenditure which includes costs as diverse as communications, energy, water, office supplies, freight, contract cleaning, merchant cards and general waste. Their client base of over 3,4oo in the UK ranges from small businesses to global brands such as Pizza Express, YMCA and Oxford University.

Among their new intake is Paul Foster who lives in Milton Keynes with his wife and two children. Paul had over 25 years of experience in supply chain management and business communications.  He recalls: “My consultancy work was based on significant experience of designing and delivering document solutions for major corporate accounts. I have worked with some of the UK’s leading companies such as Barclays, HSBC and J Sainsbury, with experience of managing relationships at all levels up to board level.” Paul sums up his simple rationale for selecting Auditel: “The brand, a proven proposition and the people!”

Edward Brewer, Auditel’s Franchise Development Director, reveals: “This was a fantastic group of people who conducted due diligence into the white-collar franchise marketplace before deciding to choose Auditel. We were delighted to train these new affiliates from a wide range of backgrounds - all of whom bring a wealth of experience and talents to our network. We especially welcomed the wife of a long-standing franchisee who would be joining her husband in the family business!”

Following last year’s nomination in the bfa HSBC Franchisor of the Year Award, http://www.auditelfranchise.co.uk was selected as finalists, together with only five other franchisors, to win the HSBC Franchisee Support Award for 2011. This award, which is managed by the British Franchise Association (bfa), is given to the franchisor who stands out as providing exceptional support to their franchisees, to give them the best possible environment for success.

Franchising is becoming an increasingly attractive option for those looking to run a business for the first time. The latest NatWest/bfa survey reveals that nine out of 10 franchisees remain profitable.  As Brian Smart, Director General of the British Franchise Association said recently:  “Yet again, franchising has demonstrated its inherent tenacity and stability, despite a tough climate last year.”

Laurence Knott confirms:  “Applicants recognise the value of our cost and purchase management  service in these challenging economic times. Our higher earners enjoy an income of over £200k. Now is the time for any management professional who is seeking a career change to approach us. Our Free Discovery Seminars give an indication of what may be achieved within our franchise which can provide financial, business and personal satisfaction."

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The Auditel concept was developed on the premise that all organisations pay for essential services. Utilities and telecommunications are two of those costs and when many essential service sectors underwent deregulation in 1991 it opened up these industries to competition. UK companies could shop around for the best prices from new providers entering the market.
The ever changing range of services available meant that many organisations did not know where or how to identify savings. The main problem is that few organisations have enough time or resources to track invoices, question charges and ensure quality of service from suppliers.
In 1994 Auditel was launched to offer a solution, a cost and purchase management consultancy that could focus independently on the essential services to cut through the confusion that UK businesses were facing.
Since this time Auditel has been training professionals into self employment and is now the leading cost and purchase management franchise.