When you think about franchise opportunities, accounting isn’t the first thing that springs to mind. But with 25 years in the sector, AIMS Accountants for Business know that you can run a successful franchise model that helps to take away the pain of running your own practice. There’s no better proof of that than a direct example, so today Jamie Andreae outlines exactly how franchising has lead to him creating a successful business.
“Having started my career in a small accountancy practice, I found myself 20 years later in industry. I was spending my day challenging budgets and ‘efficiencies’, constantly talking in business jargon. I realised something needed to change. I wanted to actually produce something, interact with clients, get excited about winning business again! With a 2-year-old daughter, I also needed a degree of flexibility. My working week would still be significant, but I needed it to fit around that lifestyle. “
“I needed three things – marketing support, accounting technical support and IT support. In these areas AIMS has been faultless. It isn’t easy, there can be stressful times, but AIMS gives me a structure where it is within my grasp to succeed. 20 years on from being a filing clerk starting my AAT, I am back to doing what I genuinely enjoy. It’s just a shame it took me so long to realise it.”
Jamie has enjoyed great success with AIMS, and has built a successful practice with over 200 clients in under a year. Franchising might be an unusual opportunity in the accounting world, but it’s certainly still a recipe for success!
