As an InfoPro Worldwide franchisee your business will be positioned at the forefront of the IT services industry and backed by over 16 years of software development and consultancy experience, explains Rachel Spaul 'This is a white-collar business-to-business opportunity that requires people with a 'can do' attitude, motivation and a willingness to work as part of a team.' For most small to medium sized UK businesses (SMEs) maintaining a competitive edge, when IT systems, software packages and web technology are regularly updated and superseded, is costly and time-consuming. Outsourced IT management and associated e-business solutions are services traditionally only available to larger corporations with the necessary funding and manpower. This is the hugely underserved market that InfoPro Worldwide is serving via the steady expansion of its franchise network throughout the UK and Europe. InfoPro Worldwide was set up by Andy Gaur, the Chairman and CEO of InfoPro Corporation, one of the first companies to realise the value of outsourcing software development, and draws from a vast pool of over 600 highly qualified and skilled IT professionals to serve its SME clients and franchisees. James Landon, Business Development Manager, outlines the franchise opportunity: "Operating within the fast paced and dynamic areas of IT management and services, e-learning and e-business solutions, franchisees provide customised business solutions to SME clients to help them achieve results, increase productivity and efficiency, drive revenue, and reduce costs. Backed by 16 years of software development and consultancy experience, our 'attention to detail' approach to customer service and quick turnaround time allows SMEs to respond to business challenges and our innovative solutions add to their profitability." As trained consultants, franchisees assess and advise on the best IT solutions to meet their client's requirements and remain in contact with that client to ensure those solutions continue to meet their needs. Services include: web design and development, SEO and web promotion services, remote IT management, and e-learning solutions. "Franchisees can earn substantial revenue from the sale of these products and a regular income stream from monthly billed services," James reveals. "We offer comprehensive solutions backed by our experience in development, service and integrated consulting enabling franchisees to: attract more customers; generate channels to promote their business; gain more visibility; increase sales revenue; reduce operating expenses; streamline business processes; gain repeat sales and customer loyalty; maximise margins and profitability; develop robust delivery channels; and access easy, affordable off-the-shelf IT courses." This is a white-collar business-to-business opportunity that requires people with a 'can do' attitude, motivation and a willingness to work as part of a team. The business is suited to existing companies looking to add a new and complementary revenue stream as well as individuals looking to start their own business. The company is looking for serious and totally committed business professionals - IT knowledge and expertise is not an essential requirement. Candidates must be confident communicators with either skills in new business development, relationship building, or sales and marketing. Successful candidates will be trained in every aspect of running an InfoPro Worldwide business. "We are totally committed to providing the very best training and support," James furthers. "The support team's vast knowledge and subjective expertise in catering to the demands of a wide range of clients enables them to troubleshoot and resolve problems and answer queries quickly." The growing network of partners ensures that InfoPro Worldwide is always equipped to deliver quick, consistent, and high quality business services throughout the world. With an InfoPro Worldwide franchise you will get the satisfaction of assisting businesses in your community to grow and prosper. "You will also enjoy the freedom of self-employment in a business with limitless personal and financial opportunity," James concludes. "The proven and highly successful InfoPro Worldwide business methodology means we know what it takes to be part of a successful team." Key Facts Investment in computers and software by firms, Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and internet use by employees, as well as e-commerce activity, are associated with higher value added per worker. (UK Office for National Statistics) A recent survey by industry analysts PricewaterhouseCoopers showed that 70 per cent of industry executives believe that their IT systems will become more important over the next few years, which highlights the importance placed by industry on Information Technology. The number of broadband connections in the UK increased by 44 per cent between June 2005 and June 2006 according to the UK Office for National Statistics. This represents a large increase in the potential e-commerce customer base for the SME sector. Couple this with similar increases in level of internet sales by businesses which are now projected to be well over £100 billion this year, and it is clear there are massive opportunities to help businesses take advantage of this growth. Businesses are also ever more reliant on IT as a fundamental tool around which they build their business. Yet Broadband technology, which offers the benefits of "always on" networking, also makes businesses even more vulnerable to viruses, fraud and data loss. "93% of businesses experienced irregular intrusion or an ICT virus. 61% experienced a computer-related crime. 70% of businesses that had a disaster data failure went out of business in the next year," say the British Chamber of Commerce.