If
you're still looking for a job and finding it difficult to even get an
interview, why not rethink your strategy and set up your own business?
Caroline Molesdale from Hertfordshire signed up as a Kumon maths and english study franchisee in August 2006 and has demonstrated how, with hard work and determination, growth can happen very quickly and financial rewards can be made within the first year of setting up.
A mother of three, Caroline set up her Kumon study centre in Broxbourne in September 2006. Her own children were studying with Kumon and was so impressed with the method that she decided to take the plunge and run a franchise herself. Curious about how she could run her own centre, she attended a Kumon franchise information session, took a proficiency test and an interview, and then participated in the thorough Kumon training programme. Just over a month later in Sept 2006, she opened her franchise.
By Sept 2007 she had already enrolled over 120 students. In 2009, Caroline has doubled these figures and her centre goes from strength to strength, making an annual gross income of around £45,000.
So, what's the secret of her success?
“When I first started out I ran a lot of advertising in the local papers which Kumon subsidised, and also paid for stands in local shopping centres which seemed to work really well. After enrolling my first few students it all snowballed from there, mainly by word of mouth It’s all about reputation - my Kumon parents and students know that I care about them and their development. I go to great lengths to build good relationships with both the parents and their children. I see myself first and foremost as an educator, and then secondly a businessperson. I genuinely care about what I do and know the Kumon method works and I try to communicate this in the best possible way. From a business perspective, you have to be determined and persevere. Setting up a business is not easy and there are trying times, but I worked through those times with the support of Kumon, and came out on the other side.”
No suprises then. It's like all things in business: have a dream, work hard, be determined, invest in good marketing, PR and advertising and look after your customers.
Kumon is one of the market leading providers of after-school maths and English classes; providing supplementary education to over 58,000 children throughout the UK and Ireland. Working with Kumon is a hands-on role where you are responsible for all areas of the business including the instruction of the students.
With a Kumon Franchise, they can help you realise your personal ambition of starting a business that provides all the freedom and flexibility you require, with solid financial rewards. During the start-up period they would be expecting a new franchisee, including license fees, to be investing £3,000 in their new business.
To help you grow and maintain your student numbers, Kumon franchisees are provided with:
* all teaching material
* thorough training in the delivery of the Kumon method
* substantial marketing support
* student retention strategies
* professional development
The Kumon programme encourages children to develop a daily study habit with children attending the study centre twice a week. At these times, you would be committed to attending class, which usually takes place in low cost rented space such as churches, schools and community centres.
Click on this link to find out more. www.kumonfranchise.co.uk
For Ireland enquiries, call 1800 523 191
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