A UNIQUE FRANCHISE OFFERING

WHO ARE WE? Chartered Accountants, Auditing & Taxation Firm Dedicated To Your Business Success.

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TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR FUTURE!Seize the opportunity to run your own successful accounting practice

WHY A FRANCHISE?

There are many successful franchise models operating across Australia.

You may think franchises are mainly food based.....Not so

Many franchises are targeted to the service industry providing either domestic service or more likely, providing business to business services.

A good example of a service business similar to accounting and bookkeeping may be...

Real estate agents join franchised groups

Real estate agents know the benefits that flow from being part of something bigger. They know the power of franchising

1. Strong brand

2. Training programs

3. Ongoing operational support

4. Marketing assistance

5. No need to reinvent the wheel

6. You will be your own boss

7. Systems already developed

8. Start up time is substantially reduced

9. The chance of success is usually higher

10. Tap into an already successful business with a much broader range of services than you would normally access if you were independent

TEN REASONS TO CHOOSE FRANCHISING

WHY TAX STORE?

TAX STORE is a unique franchised offering for individuals who want to deliver financial services to small business

As a TAX STORE franchisee you will receive

ü Excellent training ü A proven system that works ü Expert support on your pathway to success

Plus

ü Marketing and business development support ü Mentoring and training on selling yourself

TAX STORE can overlay an existing business giving it presence in the market or can be created as a new stand alone business.

One benefit of TAX STORE is our ability to do either

TARGET MARKETSME - small to medium enterprise “Small business” it really is big business.

As at June 2009, there were 494,993 Victorian-based small businesses, all of which employed 19 or less number of staff, with many of them non-employing businesses:

• Non employing: 309,330• Employing 1-4: 128,182• Employing 5-19: 57,481

Source: www.liveinvictoria.vic.gov.au

TRADESPEOPLE

VEHICLE REPAIR

MEDICAL SERVICES

TRAVEL SERVICES

SMALL RETAIL

BARS & BISTROS / CAFE & FOOD PERSONAL CARE

THE END GOALMaking sure your customers have a great experience.

“YOU WANT YOUR CUSTOMERS TO RETURN.

PLUS THEY ARE YOUR BIGGEST ADVOCATE. THEIR

RECOMMENDATION TO OTHERS WILL BUILD YOUR

BUSINESS IN LEAPS AND BOUNDS”

THE TAX STORE PACKAGE

YOUR SKILLSAny finance professional will be considered, as a minimum you’ll need to have completed an Advanced Diploma in Accounting.

Registered Tax Agent status is not required as we provide you with the training.

Accountants from all industries

YOUR INVESTMENTFull franchise package $89,000 + GST*

Full franchise package without car $74,000 + GST

No fixed commitments to ongoing payments!

Only pay when you earn!

Ongoing licence fees 8.5% Gross income p/m

Group marketing fee 2.5% Gross income p/m

Other Investment Considerations inlcude

Ideally lease a suitable store front

This should be located in high traffic areas such as near Railway or Bus station or other appropriate location.

Office furniture and fittings

Telephone & Internet Connections

Store Branding

We will assist in preparing the correct store branding and signage as per TAX STORE manual.

2 weeks initial training in the following areas, plus 1 week on the job assistance

ü Income tax training

ü LTR

ü Sole traders

ü Companies

ü Trusts

ü SMSF

We also set up your company for you so you can operate with confidence.

INITIAL TRAINING, & ON THE JOB ASSISTANCE

ü Ongoing training

ü Mentoring

ü Business coaching

ü Proactive guidance

Regular meetings ensure you are kept informed

ü Access to our server for our comprehensive operation manuals and client guidelines.

ü Laptop with MS operating system and Handisoft software licence linked to our server. (License fee paid for initial 12 months)

ü A starter pack of business cards and flyers

ü Expert marketing advice and assistance

REMEMBER AS A TAX STORE PROFESSIONAL YOU RECEIVE

FULLY BRANDED VEHICLEThe stylish Suzuki Swift Navigator.

It has a sporty design and a sleek interior with plenty of flexible storage spaces to carry all your daily essentials. Plus 5 Year Warranty.

With added safety features like 7 airbags (including driver’s knee airbag), Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and ABS, Bluetooth® connectivity, music-on-demand audio system with USB iPod® connectivity and outstanding fuel economy, what more could you want?

THE BENEFITS

Our developed, tried and tested systems will be completely setup for you and ready to use.

Ongoing monitoring and support is always generously offered to you.

Your success is our success too.

TAX STORE WON’T LEAVE YOU IN THE DARK…

Remember your TAX STORE will be providing a comprehensive range of services targeted at small business accounting and bookkeeping needs.

Services you might be offering include:

• Tax returns

• Bookkeeping

• Financial reporting

• BAS

• Tax compliance

• Tax planning

• Business planning and structures

• Asset protection

• Superannuation

• Property investment

• Finance specialist available

Additional income can be earned through referral to our TAX STORE finance specialist.

Simply refer your customer to our finance specialist and you will receive a share of any payments made to us.

We can offer

• Residential loans

• Business loans

• SMSF lending

• Asset finance

ADDITIONAL INCOME

• A unique business opportunity

• Run your own business and be your own boss

• Great support from TAX STORE

• Broaden your ability to offer services

• Receive ongoing professional support and training

Cost Breakdown

Franchise fee $89,000 + GST

- Initial in house training $21,000

- Supply of Vehicle $17,000

- Company incorporation $1,430

- Laptop $800

Total $40,230

SUMMARY

YOUR FUTURE STARTS HERE!