LAUNCHING WITH KENECT
WELCOME TO KENECT RECRUITMENT
ABOUT OUR COMPANY WHAT DRIVES THE KENECT BRAND
Kenect are a leading supplier of Drivers, Industrial and Commercial staff for both temporary and permanent assignments to the private and public sectors. From LGV drivers, engineers and office staff through to warehouse, factory and general management personnel. We pride ourselves on delivering the quality service our wide variety of clients and candidates expect. The business was incorporated on 17th May 2012 in
We believe that jobs transform lives, which is why we
Rugeley during the UK recession. The sole intention of
want to build the best recruitment business in the UK.
starting the business was to help people get back into
Recruitment plays a crucial role in shaping and growing
work and build themselves a bright future, as well as to
the UK labour market, ensuring businesses find the right
help local businesses grow with the right employees.
talent and people find the right jobs.
After two years we accomplished just that and decided to branch out to offer our services in other towns and
Kenect Recruitment currently operates from many UK
cities.
branch locations; our Burton service and resourcing centre is our Head Office which is strategically placed
We’re a very transparent company that believes
within central England.
strongly in employee development, rewarding arduous work and promoting within. Our senior personnel are fully accredited with the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) which ensures they have the tools needed to build a compliant and productive office.
Kenect Recruitment Ltd is a limited company registered in England and Wales. Registered office: Kenect House, 4 Hawkins Lane, Burton-Upon-Trent, Staffordshire DE14 1PT Limited Company Registration Number 08072550
VAT Number 139603017 | REC Membership Number 00081994 | RHA Membership Number 0029102-000 | Logistics UK Membership Number 201621 | GLAA Licence Number Kene0001 | ICO Reference Number ZA337393
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BEING YOUR OWN BOSS WITH ADDED SUPPORT Starting up by yourself can be a daunting task, but thankfully with Kenect you get a range of support and benefits to help you operate under our brand. We want to do everything we can help you succeed. You will own 100% of the shareholding in your business and with proven approaches and support, we provide you assistance in accelerating and strengthening your business. Investing money and starting a business, regardless of the business choice or route you
We will ask for a copy of your CV which will help us to understand your background prior to our discussions. We may also ask you to send us some additional confidential information on your financial situation. Supplying this information will help us seek tor realistic solutions to help you finance your business and in some cases engaging our banking contacts.
take, will always have an associated risk and so
Step 3 - Discovery Day
it is essential that you examine the facts. We do
If we are mutually interested in going forward,
understand that this is a big decision to take and
we will invite you to attend one of our discovery
there will be many aspects for you to consider. Our
days. The discovery day gives you an opportunity
team will be on hand to help you every step of the
to gain a full understanding of Kenect Recruitment
way and will help you work through the following
and the franchise opportunity. You will have
8 steps to find out whether the Kenect recruitment
an opportunity to meet all key members of the
franchise is right for you.
Franchise support team, see a branch in operation
Step 1 – Initial conversation During our initial conversation we will ask you some questions about your background to get a feeling for your suitability for our franchise. It is good to be prepared as we talk about your professional background and provide you with relevant advice. We may also ask you some brief information about your financial status and ability to make an investment in the franchise. This information will help us to quickly establish whether this could be a suitable business for you and to be able to give you a brief overview of this opportunity based on your aspirations and professional background.
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Step 2 – Background Review
and see some of our in-house departments. Please plan to be with us for a maximum of 6 hours, so we can provide a full overview of the opportunity. We will buy you lunch and introduce you to some of our recommended business partners.
Step 4 – Business Planning
Step 6 – Business Set Up
We will assist you in developing a business plan
On the date of you joining, we will finalise the
and work on a cashflow forecast with you. At
paperwork together and ask you to make the
the Discovery day we will share with you some
payment of the Franchise License fee. Kenect
financial considerations based on our existing
Recruitment has a well-founded process and a
branches and franchises. You will be given the
Franchise support team in place to prepare you for
business plan and cashflow templates to work on,
your new business venture. You will be invited to
at this stage we can also decide whether it will be
attend our 2 week intensive induction training as
necessary to get some form of bank financing. We
we prepare everything for you to get the business
can help you prepare the business plan to submit
off the ground as quickly and professionally as
to the bank and in some cases, we can introduce
possible.
you to banking institutions that are familiar-with our business model.
Step 7 – Launch your Business
The development of a comprehensive business
Congratulations! You’re a Kenect franchise owner.
plan shows whether or not a business has the
You are now ready to operate under Kenect’s
potential to make a profit. By putting statistics,
existing brand name giving you credibility and
facts, figures and detailed plans in writing, a new
an edge on the competitive recruitment market
business has a better chance of attracting financial
in your area. To distinguish ourselves from our
partners to provide the capital needed for getting
competitors, we concentrate on how we conduct
started.
business so now you are on board you’ll already be working with a positively perceived brand.
Step 5 – Sign the franchise agreement We will provide you with a copy of our franchise agreement for your review. This is because we need to protect the Kenect brand for the benefit of all our offices and franchise partners UK. We would suggest that you read the agreement and make a note of any clauses you may not understand, then discuss those clauses with us. We would then recommend that you get the agreement reviewed by an expert, who will be able to provide you objective advice and give you comfort.
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WHAT’S INCLUDED
IN THE FRANCHISE PACKAGE?
Licence
Telephone System & On Call Mobile
The licence grants the right to trade under
To get you up and running from day one,
the identity of Kenect Recruitment for the
we have included a single license for the
duration of the Franchise Agreement. The
Kenect Recruitment Telecoms system for a
Licence typically lasts for 5 years and gives
12-month period. Included in this you will
you exclusivity within your franchise area.
receive a local telephone number, an IP phone with power adapter and the required
Pre-launch Franchise support
software pre-installed on your laptop. This Kenect
service works with the Call Handling service
Recruitment as a franchisee, we will work
and can easily be expanded to include
closely with you at every stage in the
additional licenses and phones. This service
process. From finding the right property,
enables you to take your number with you
fitting-out premises and recruiting staff
as you move into a branch with a minimum
to sales forecasting and cashflow, our
of fuss and is easy to expand as you grow
dedicated
to
your Kenect Recruitment franchise, even
support you in building a sustainable and
between multiple locations. In addition, we
profitable business.
will provide you with a mobile telephone,
From
the
moment
franchise
you
team
join
is
there
charger and all the pre-installed apps IT Support
required to run your business when you
Our certified IT partner supplies a wide range of services and products including hosted desktop and hardware solutions
Website, Intranet and Email
which are tailored to our needs. As part of
All new franchisees are set up with email
the franchise package, we will provide you
and have access to our intranet system
with all the software you need including
which will have all the key information
Office 365, Egnyte file sharing platform,
required. Your contact details will be added
Flo
HR
to the Kenect recruitment website and all
Management and anti-virus protection.
job responses will be posted to your inbox.
This solution has been created to ensure
We administer and maintain this for you.
Recruitment
Software,
People
a minimal amount of your time is used on IT, everything is compatible and ‘just works’ out of the box.
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are away from your desk.
Business stationery
Training and On Boarding
A starter pack of stationery is provided,
We provide a two-week intensive induction
including letterheads, compliment slips
course at our office in Burton which covers
and business cards, fully personalised with
an introduction to recruitment, Welcome to
your details. You will also receive a Kenect
Kenect, Back office and in-house systems,
recruitment
Job Boards and advertising, Health and
folder
with
presentation
material for you to take on client visits.
safety, HR & Compliance, and more.
REC Membership
We will also, give you our 49-page Kenect
Kenect Recruitment are proud members
in recruitment. It covers subjects such as
of the REC, as a member you will have access to all key information required to make your business a success, as well as “a reliable source of information, analysis and insight about the world of work�.
Training guide which will help you succeed the placement process, time management, marketing candidates, structuring the sales call and getting that all-important meeting. Operations Manual and Policies We will supply you with an operations manual and all of the policies required to operate your franchise. The Manual and Policies will constantly be updated in order to provide best in practice and operational compliance at all times with the constantly evolving recruitment marketplace.
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WHAT’S INCLUDED We are with you throughout your journey offering comprehensive in-house and bespoke training, and full technical, marketing and business development support for you and your franchise. Book keeping with Xero online Accounting Using the Xero Online Accountancy software allows you a real time view of your cashflow. You can log on at anytime from anywhere using your Mac, PC, Tablet or phone to see up-to-date financials. We will supply you with a single licence and support is always on hand from our in-house team to ensure you are always on top of your business’s financial affairs. Client Management
We will ensure all Contractors have signed terms and conditions in place with their payroll provider and ensure all timesheets are issued, collected and authorised by the clients to ensure everyone gets paid on time. We deal with the contract side for both Client and Contractor. PA Services Whether you need us to take full control of your every need or simply need someone to keep on top of your emails, we will work with you to ensure you are leveraging your time as effectively as possible. Each Kenect Recruitment franchisee will have
Cash flow is the life blood of your business and
their own dedicated PA who can respond to
each day an invoice is outstanding it is costing you
emails, letters and general correspondence. They
money. Our experienced credit controllers deliver
will provide a call handling service during normal
a consistent and professional service, acting as
working hours if required and forward your
your customers’ point of contact for resolving any
messages either by email or SMS. Your PA can
invoice queries that cause payment delays and will
also process expenses, bills and handle insurance
keep you informed at every stage of the process.
Policies, claims and renewals.
As part of your Management Service Fee we
Invoice Finance Support
will administer account opening and credit referencing, timesheet preparation and Invoicing, telephone chasing in a professional manner and send reminder letters and statements to your customers.
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Candidate Administration
We can assist you by finding solutions appropriate to your needs, delivered by suitable lenders who understand your requirements and the inner workings of our business sector.
Software
Dedicated Web Page
We provide a suite of software products as
We will set you up with a website page to aid
part of the franchise package to support a
you in promoting your franchise and also help
modern and efficient recruitment practice.
create local attraction through SEO. As part
This includes FLO cloud-based recruitment
of the main Kenect website we’ll host and
software designed and built specifically for
maintain this for you. The page will consist of
the temporary staffing industry; Egnyte Secure
your franchise’s location, contact details and
File Sharing software to Share files from any
any other extras you may want adding in that
device with your co-workers, customers, and
are unique to your business.
partners; Xero Accounting software with all the time-saving tools you need to grow your small
On Going Training
business which is secure and reliable and with
In addition to the 2 week induction programme
expert support 24/7. Full training, support,
we offer ongoing training in your premises and
installation and updates are provided on an
at our head office – these will be tailormade to
ongoing basis. The Franchise Package includes
your requirements.
the first year’s software.
Business Development Support
Intranet
A Franchise Support Manager will be assigned
A wealth of useful information is contained on
to all franchise owners to provide ongoing
our easy to use intranet system. The Support
business advice, guidance and help with
Site forms the blueprint for managing and
generating sales in your area. They will also be
developing a successful Recruitment solution.
on hand to explore new opportunities, discuss
It offers advice and guidance, allows you
nationwide agreements and deliver the supply
to order stationery, adverts, and book into
into Kenect Recruitment’s Preferred Supplier
training sessions.
Listing across the UK.
HR Support and guidance
Kenect Rewards
We provide all franchisees subscription to
With
‘People HR’. This service provides you with
Rewards”. Teamwork is so important at Kenect
comprehensive HR support for all your
Recruitment which is why all Kenect branches
employment needs and is included within
and franchises participate in the Kenect
your Management service fee more. We also
rewards programme….. regular sales incentive
work in partnership with Pickerings Solicitors
competitions with opportunities to win prizes
and Kenect Recruitment is signed up to their
for you and your staff.
hard
work
comes
great
“Kenect
PEP Scheme - Pickerings Employer Plus, a fixed-cost employment advice and insurance package. This allows you to seek expert advice as often as you need it, and provides insurance cover against employment-related legal costs.
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WHAT’S INCLUDED
IN THE ADVERTISING LEVY
Marketing Campaigns
Online Intranet
Every branch has the option to take part in any
Our secure and private Intranet system helps you
marketing campaigns or promotional offers
communicate, file-share, organise workflows
Kenect runs. These often include professionally
and stay up to date with Kenect news. We supply
designed
this digital solution to all branches to make your
online
ads
and
flyers
to
use
appropriately.
workday easier.
Merchandise
Online Exposure and Social Media
Every year Kenect purchases a selection of
As a Kenect franchisee you will be advertised on
merchandise to evenly divide between it’s
our website as such. We’ll set you up on social
branches. These are for you to use at your
media, so you’ll be listed on Google Business and
discretion for promotion of your branch.
be able to use Facebook to communicate with
Bespoke Solutions Should your branch be conducting a separate
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potential candidates. Job Boards Management
campaign or sponsorship event we can also
Managing job boards is another thing we’ll
provide artwork to advertise online and printed
handle for you, meaning you can easily advertise
items at a extra cost
job listings on job hunting websites
ADDRESS BOOK David Delacy-Jones - Head of Franchising
Kenect Head Office
Tel: 07508966439
Tel: 01283 808 262
Email: ddelacyjones@kenectrecruitment.co.uk
Email: info@kenectrecruitment.co.uk
Source Business Finance
PJW Accounting
Tel: 07739 990 649
Tel: 01889 586 431
Email: paul@sourcebusinessfinance.co.uk
Email: paul@pjwaccounting.co.uk
Data Systems - IT Support
Pickerings Solicitors
Tel: 01543 229 948
Tel: 01827 317 070
Email: support@datasyst.co.uk
Email: mail@pickerings-solicitors.com
Cheshire Insurance Brokers
Hadleigh Management
Tel: 0161 928 9675
Tel: 07790 385489
Email: info@cheshireib.co.uk
Email: vernonhogg@hadleighmanagement.com