Case Study – Mr. Electric Northumberland, Sunderland & Durham

Steven Telfer, owner of Mr. Electric Northumberland, Sunderland and Durham franchise discusses the integration of the franchise with his other business.

"I purchased the Mr. Electric UK Franchise in 2008 and have saved a fortune so far! If I had started my own electrical contracting business from scratch it would have been a big challenge without the help I have received to date.

I was initially apprehensive about running the business with no previous knowledge of the electrical contracting industry, but with the support of the Home Office it has been smooth.

The Mr. Electric franchise will work closely in conjunction with my other business to grow in a structured and strategic way. I have a great opportunity to link the businesses together to develop a consistent flow of business. ”

As well as the support from Home Office, Steven has also been very proactive in his business strategies. "I always treat each situation like any business problem, by applying a number of key transferable business skills. I use the resources available from the franchisor and combine this with my own business skills to create a strong business structure.”

"In the long term, with the support of the wider Mr. Electric franchise network, I hope to continue growing, increase my portfolio of clients and become a well recognised brand around the Northumberland, Sunderland and Durham areas."

Case Study – Mr. Electric Bristol

Paul Webb, owner of Mr. Electric Bristol franchise discusses the integration of the franchise with his current electrical contracting business.

Webb said: “We were previously a subcontractor for Mr. Electric in the South West and as a result of our good service we were contacted about becoming a franchisee. We found out more on the proven systems, expert resources, impressive support structure and the respected multinational brand.”

Paul decided to buy the franchise as an addition to the specialist lighting business which now runs along side the Mr. Electric operation. Webb explains: “The business generated through the project work of the lighting business can help to assist the development of the Mr. Electric business and vice versa.

Webb continues: “It is great to be a part of a larger team, communicating with other franchisees and being able to bounce ideas off each other. In the future, I hope to be able to expand the business, in order to achieve long term growth and establish Mr. Electric in the Bristol and South West region as the prime electrical contracting business.”

To discuss any of the case studies shown here or to apply for a Mr. Electric UK franchise, call June Falvey on 01527 578173.

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