According to AMA Research, a market research company, the future prospects of the domestic heating and cooling market are looking promising with planned government measures such as the Green Deal and the roll-out of smart meters across the United Kingdom. With new environmental legislation and market opportunities in the replacement sector, now could be the perfect time to consider starting a heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration enterprise.
In fact, one of the United Kingdom’s fastest growing domestic and commercial service providers is Aire Serv®, a franchise company world-renowned for its unparalleled customer service. For many, the Aire Serv franchise has allowed both experienced contractors and Service Professionals with no technical heating and air-conditioning experience to take part in what the industry has to offer. The franchise model allows the business owner to move into the market with minimal start-up time, and the familiar brand name helps establish a customer base.
One of Aire Serv’s top franchisees in the United Kingdom is Stan Barlow. Stan operates an existing commercial contracting business, as well as a Mr. Electric® franchise in Cornwall. Rolling an Aire Serv into the mix allowed the company to diversify into new markets and increase revenue. Steve Barlow is the General Manager of the franchise.
“Down in Cornwall you tend to find the winters very, very busy and then it quiets down in the summer. On the air conditioning side, everyone is down on holiday during the summer and we can stay busy. So we thought if we could streamline the disciplines it would keep our company busy all through the year,” Steve said.
The existing company would often receive inquiries to provide heating and air conditioning services, but before purchasing an Aire Serv, the company would have given that work away.
“Facilities management companies get a lot of the work, because they can come in and do the plumbing, the electric, the gas, the air conditioning. We thought if we could just offer another service as well as offering our electrical services, we could find additional customers on the back of that. It seemed to be a nice fit,” said Steve.
Although the Barlow’s had experience in the contracting business and could have likely started their own organisation from the ground-up, the franchised business opportunity allowed the company to start quickly with a professional image.
“My father comes from a marketing and sales background in London. He felt he would get the same kind of backing from Aire Serv, with the smart uniforms, advertising and the paperwork. We saw the Aire Serv franchise as a way to pick up more domestic clients,” Steve said.
As a company that is committed to its franchisees personal and professional success, Mr. Electric has assisted many in reinvigorating their careers. The company is keen to hear from anyone who wants to learn more about the franchise business opportunity. Special incentives are also given to qualified candidates who have served in the armed services or as a public defender. For more information call 1 (800) 583-2662 or visit www.AireServFranchise.com.
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