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Smart Cartridge
A whole new way of life for you!
 Have you been made redundant or taken early retirement?- Are you driven by the desire to make money from a business that has the potential to deliver high returns?
- Are you tired of working for someone else?
- Do you want to build a business venture with your husband/wife/partner?
- Do you feel you do not have the time or expertise to start from scratch and would prefer to launch your enterprise in association with a proven, respected name in a growing industry?
If you answered "Yes" to one or more of these questions, then a Smart Cartridge franchise could be for you!
The Smart Cartridge franchise is a unique, affordable and a potentially highly rewarding investment that offers franchisees 5 different revenue streams within their store!
Smart Cartridge was founded in Edinburgh in 2000 and has grown steadily into an international brand, with stores throughout the UK, Ireland, Spain, Portugal and the Dominican Republic.
 Smart Cartridge specialises in the refilling and remanufacturing of inkjet, laser, copier and fax cartridges. Cartridges can be refilled many times, providing the same print quality and page yield as an original cartridge without costing customers a fortune. Smart Cartridge achieves the dual aim of saving its customers money and helping to save the environment. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be part of a successful franchise brand and network! Our two-week comprehensive training programme will provide you with all the skills and expertise you need to build your own Smart Cartridge business.
Smart Cartridge now offer a Concession franchise model within one of UKs best known retailers Woolworths. Benefits of this model are:
- Great high street and out of town locations
- High retail footfall within stores
- Complete shopfit included in franchise fee
- Benefits from joint marketing initiatives with Woolworths
- High street locations with low rental per annum
- Space efficient
- Maximising the high street retail footfall alongside targeting the business market
Our franchisees are typically business partnerships, sole traders and husband-and-wife teams. They are highly motivated, with oodles of enthusiasm and a passion to exceed customer expectations. They also share a desire to significantly increase their income and create the lifestyle they want through their own efforts. With Smart Cartridge as their franchise partner they can achieve their goal!
Our training programme at our head office in Edinburgh covers all aspects of this turnkey operation, including
- Cartridge refilling & remanufacturing
- Sales & marketing
- Accounts
- Point-of-sale & product training
- Printer sales advice
Support from Smart Cartridge doesn't stop there! Our head office team will assist you with on-going support for the duration of your franchise agreement, including:
 Store selection, layout, design & set-up
Signage survey & installation
Daily technical support
Daily sales & marketing support
Daily accounts support
Onsite store visits
and much more!
The franchise package includes all of the following:
Use of Smart Cartridge intellectual property
Legally binding franchise agreement
Exclusive territory rights
In-house training programme
Latest ink-filling machines
Range of media products
Computer systems
Touch Screen EPOS system
Point-of-sale receipt printers & fax machine
Internal & external signage & graphics
General equipment & remanufacturing tools
Full start up stock - ink & laser, original & compatible cartridges
Packaging & labeling materials
Test printers and equipment
Corporate stationery
Promotional flyers
Launch marketing budget
Corporate clothing
Retail display boards
Branded packaging
Content of start up package may vary depending on market trends
Areas are allocated on a first come, first served basis so don't hesitate! To obtain a free franchise information pack, please complete the short form below and we will contact you.
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SMART CARTRIDGE
www.smart-cartridge.com
Country of Origin:
UK
Contact for franchises:
Suzie Lampshire
(UK)
Philip Calvert & Duncan Small
(Ireland & Isle of Man)
In Brief
Category:
Retail, Print/Signage,
Computers and B2B.
Description:
Smart Cartridge specialises in the refilling and remanufacturing of inkjet, laser, copier and fax cartridges, full range of office stationery (over 20,000 products) & media accessories. With various revenue streams, we truly are a one-stop print solutions store. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be part of a successful franchise brand and network!
Opportunities:
Franchise opportunities available in several European countries.
Financing:
Liquid Capital Required:
£8,985 - £10,200.
13,475 - 15,300.
Total Investment Required:
£29,950 - £34,000 + VAT.
44,925 - 51,000 + VAT.
£15,000 (21,750) additional working capital required.
(Banks will fund up to 70% of the franchise fee under the DTI's Small Loan Guarantee Scheme.)
"The performance of the shop is ahead of my budgeted figures and growing steadily week on week. Support from Smart Cartridge head office is always available. The true test has been the growth in our referrals and repeat customer base. I have now opened my second store and I haven't looked back!"
- Des Seenan, Smart Cartridge, Dunfermline & Uphall
"Smart Cartridge offers you an ideal platform to become involved in a growth industry with excellent returns. If you have the motivation, you can't fail to drive your sales forward with the support provided by Smart Cartridge. Seven months on, I have just opened my second store!" - Paul Furniss, Smart Cartridge, Hitchin & Stevenage
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