fatman Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Hi all, Sorry all, I don't really know what to call this query; it's not 'setting up business' per sé, but is related... A national company approach you. They ask if you pay a fee to become an 'approved installer', you get little things such as Window/Van stickers, new uniform with your/their logo and all that, but you also would get paid to install all alarms on behalf of this company with a 30 mile radius of your base, as well as all alarm maintenance etc. All alarms and accessories are supplied. There are no restrictions on you continuing to fit your own alarms. Plus you benefit from their nation TV/radio advertising etc. So it's almost like a franchise, but your still your company and working for yourself. Would this be worthwhile? And how much would you be looking to get per Wireless Alarm install under something like this? Thanks I advance. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/40128-query-of-unknown-name/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova-Security Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 (edited) Sounds like a dealership / franchise, i know a few people that got their fingers burnt by a large national, as their sales reps were selling systems to people who couldn't make the repayments and the T & C s were very good to make sure they didn't lose out. Edited May 16, 2016 by Nova-Security www.nova-security.co.uk www.nsiapproved.co.uk No PMs please unless i know you or you are using this board with your proper name. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/40128-query-of-unknown-name/#findComment-446320 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatman Posted May 16, 2016 Author Share Posted May 16, 2016 8 minutes ago, Nova-Security said: Sounds like a dealership / franchise, i know a few people that got their fingers burnt by a large national, as their sales reps were selling systems to people who couldn't make the repayments and the T & C s were very good to make sure they didn't lose out. Good advice. Thanks for your reply. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/40128-query-of-unknown-name/#findComment-446321 Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Hard if at all possible for them to come to you because the customer could't afford it, the franchise should still be credit checking the work you bring in, once it's signed over it's their issue. Nothing is foolproof to a sufficiently talented fool. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/40128-query-of-unknown-name/#findComment-446322 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatman Posted May 16, 2016 Author Share Posted May 16, 2016 31 minutes ago, norman said: Hard if at all possible for them to come to you because the customer could't afford it, the franchise should still be credit checking the work you bring in, once it's signed over it's their issue. Makes sense. Thanks for your input Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/40128-query-of-unknown-name/#findComment-446323 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSS Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Generally, if things seem too good to be true they are... They're called clawbacks. if you decide to do it, setup an LLP and make sure you don't give any guarantees on your house etc even for the bank! once bitten twice shy 1 TSS Communication is "A question asked, and an Opinion given." I offer mine to help you with yours. Statements I make are my personal views only at the time they are posted, if I offend you sorry, must be taken in context and do not neccesarily represent those of my employer. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/40128-query-of-unknown-name/#findComment-446331 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatman Posted May 16, 2016 Author Share Posted May 16, 2016 2 minutes ago, TSS said: Generally, if things seem too good to be true they are... They're called clawbacks. if you decide to do it, setup an LLP and make sure you don't give any guarantees on your house etc even for the bank! once bitten twice shy Sound advice. Really appreciate your reply. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/40128-query-of-unknown-name/#findComment-446332 Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.wilson Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 welcome back 1 securitywarehouse Security Supplies from Security Warehouse Trade Members please contact us for your TSI vetted trade discount. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/40128-query-of-unknown-name/#findComment-446338 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatman Posted May 17, 2016 Author Share Posted May 17, 2016 7 hours ago, james.wilson said: welcome back Thanks James Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/40128-query-of-unknown-name/#findComment-446345 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElecTech Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Doesn't sound any different to subcontracting... Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/40128-query-of-unknown-name/#findComment-446346 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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