Not sure it’s the right time to start a business? You might be surprised…

Worried a new business might struggle in the current climate? That things are just too uncertain out there, or keep hearing how tough it is for business owners right now?

That’s completely understandable. Rumours of tax rises in the autumn budget, increased costs, people having less and less spending power – it seems we’ve been constantly being hit by bad news in recent years. It’s a real problem if you’re ambition is to start your own business… but it’s also one with a surprisingly simple solution:

Choose a business which is always strong, whatever else happens in the economy

Times of economic uncertainty just mean you need to be a lot smarter and more canny about where you put your money. They don’t mean you should stop trying to achieve your ambitions and fulfilling your potential as a successful business owner.

Starting your own business is never going to be easy, but there are ways to greatly reduce your risks, and investing in a proven business model like the Countrywide Signs franchise which is one of them. Not only do they offer a service which will always be in demand – they’ve perfected exactly how to deliver it.

Whatever the economy’s doing, people will always need to move home – and that means signs.

Think about it: families grow, families shrink, jobs change, life happens. People move for schools, for work, for new beginnings, and every one of those moves needs an estate or letting agent… and every agent needs at least one sign – usually, three or four!

That steady, dependable demand is exactly what makes this business such a smart investment.

With more than 25 years’ experience of successful property signage management, Countrywide Signs franchisees now work with 1000s of estate and letting agents around the UK, and this is growing all the time.

2 years ago, they had four franchises doing over £10k a month. Now that number is 15. A lot of that is down to their fantastic new partnerships with some of the UK’s biggest names, such as Purple Bricks, but the big factor here is that this is simply a business which has gone from strength to strength year after year, and shows no signs of slowing – all in spite of the economic upheaval of the last 5 years.

Imagine what it could do for you.

No experience of sales or marketing? No problem!

Countrywide Signs’ reputation is so strong that you can walk straight into a considerable amount of work as soon as you start. There’s no hard sell involved – quite the opposite! Estate agents, both local and national, already know what you can offer and can’t wait to get you on board.

That’s probably what sets the Countrywide Signs franchise apart from the crowd more than anything else in this current climate: if you’re willing to put yourself out there and work hard, you’ll never have to worry about getting work.

What’s the catch?

Demand for new territories is rising fast, so you could easily miss the boat if you’re not careful. Once an area’s taken, that’s it. If you wait too long, you might find the best locations already gone.

So, if you’ve been thinking about starting something solid, reliable, and built to last… don’t wait.

Northampton Franchise Resale

An established Countrywide Signs territory covering all NN postcodes, with a customer base centred around Northampton.

Price including franchise fee: £49,995
Reported turnover: £48,000
Reported territory size: 287,000 properties
Current Operation: One van

About the business

The current franchisee has serviced the territory for over five years. Based outside the area, they travel into Northampton to manage the business. Currently operating with a single van, the territory offers a new owner the opportunity to explore further development across the area.

Reason for sale and handover

The owner is selling to concentrate on developing their adjacent territory. They will remain within the Countrywide Signs network nearby and will be available to offer guidance and assistance to the purchaser.

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Oxford Franchise Resale

An opportunity to take on an existing, company-owned Countrywide Signs territory covering Oxford and all OX postcodes.

Price including franchise fee: £39,995
Reported turnover: £24,000
Reported territory size: 367,000 properties
Estimated growth potential: Four to five vans

About the business

The Oxford territory supplies, installs and manages estate agent signage and has been serviced by Countrywide Signs for over 12 years. With an existing customer base, the territory provides a foundation for a new franchise owner to develop the business across the area.

The opportunity

Currently company-owned, this established territory is now being offered to a new franchise owner.

Take the Next Step

Get in touch to discuss the business, confirm the territory boundaries and explore the next steps.

Harlow Franchise Resale

An established Countrywide Signs business serving West Essex and South Cambridgeshire, with an existing customer base and support during the handover.

Price including franchise fee: £27,995
Reported turnover: £12,500
Reported territory size: 151,000 properties
Estimated growth potential: Two vans

About the territory

Based in Harlow, the territory includes Epping, Bishop’s Stortford, Great Dunmow, Sawbridgeworth, Saffron Walden and Haverhill. The current owner has operated the territory for over 10 years. The resale offers a new franchisee an existing estate agent signage business to develop across the area.

Reason for sale and handover

The owner is selling to focus on expanding another part of their existing business. They will work closely with the purchaser during the handover to help maintain customer relationships and support the transition to new ownership.

Take the Next Step

Get in touch to discuss the business, confirm the territory boundaries and explore the next steps.

Coventry Franchise Resale

Take on an established Countrywide Signs territory operated by the same franchisee for 22 years.

Price including franchise fee: £52,995
Reported turnover: £52,000
Reported territory size: 283,000 properties
Estimated growth potential: Four vans

About the territory

The territory covers Coventry and the surrounding towns of Coleshill, Nuneaton, Lutterworth, Daventry and Royal Leamington Spa. The current franchisee has spent 22 years supplying, installing and managing estate agent signage across the area, giving a new owner an established operation to build on.

Reason for sale

The owner is considering retirement and is open to selling the whole territory or part of it. A partial sale would allow them to reduce their workload, while a full sale would enable them to retire completely.

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North Devon Franchise Resale

An opportunity to acquire an established Countrywide Signs territory supplying, installing and managing estate agent signage.

Price including franchise fee: £30,995
Reported turnover: £14,500
Reported territory size: Over 255,000 properties
Estimated growth potential: Two to three vans

About the business

The territory is being offered by a franchisee based in southern Cornwall, who has developed a multi-van business there over the past 10 years. This resale gives a new owner the opportunity to take on the Devon part of that operation and develop its estate agency customer base.

Reason for sale and handover

The current franchisee is selling to consolidate their Cornwall territory. They will be available to assist the new owner during the early stages and are keen to build a longer-term working partnership across the area.

Take the Next Step

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