Everyone’s A Winner

Finding a secure, repeat custom business with low overheads on the web that delivers on service, ease and compensation isn’t that easy.

In addition to these key essentials, finding a business that pays when you’re on holiday is close to impossible. If you find yourself at life’s crossroads, trying to determine which business route to take, read a little further.

Web-based

World Options is an online courier booking service for businesses. Its service gives small to medium-sized businesses access to the world’s premium carriers in one place at competitive prices.

The company’s franchise business model has been in operation for close to 25 years and it works because everyone’s a winner - carriers win by getting business they wouldn’t be able to normally service, franchisees win by being able to make mark-up on every shipment sent and customers win because they get a premium service without the premium price tag.

Once a customer is on board, they book and send their parcels independently, making franchisees a little richer every time a parcel is sent.

There is no previous experience needed to become a World Options franchisee. During the first year each franchisee receives in-depth training before and after they start, providing them with a strong foundation for years to come.

Unlike most franchise systems, World Options isn’t postcode restricted, meaning you can pick and choose where you wish to work, no matter if you’re at home or abroad.

Along with its industry leading software, World Options has created the UK’s first multi-carrier integration tools for website shopping carts, enabling franchisees to benefit from a global, 24/7, 365-days-a-year income.

Top Tips

We spoke to World Options franchise director, Warren Ferguson, about his advice on building a successful online franchise with World Options. Here are his top tips:

• Work effectively. The World Options franchise model is designed for those who wish to fit their franchise around their lives. Rather than working all hours of the day and night, the key is to work effectively, follow the proven model and make what you do count. With a fantastic admin support team taking care of all the work behind the scenes, you should be spending your time building your customer base and growing your online franchise.
• Ongoing training and development. Unlike other franchise models, where you make your investment and get two weeks’ training, before being sent off into the big wide world, the World Options training and development support is continuous and ongoing to allow you to keep updating your knowledge and confidence.
• Be prepared to learn new things. A willingness to learn new and exciting concepts is key to the success of your online franchise model. Use the World Options support centre as a resource to support the growth and development of your business.
• Take ownership of your business. It may be a franchise, but it is your business. You should treat it as your business and approach it with discipline and self-motivation, with a willingness to learn.
• Get involved with the World Options family. We respect the fact you have lots of experience prior to taking on a World Options franchise and we know you will have ideas and suggestions as to where improvements can be made or things can be done differently.

We welcome you to bring these ideas to the table and share them with the team. Network, talk to each other, share ideas and work together to help each other.