Perfect Fit

Jim’s Test & Tag training turns novices into successful business owners

Brian Martin has been with Jim’s Test & Tag for nearly a decade and says, ‘I can’t fault this franchise. It’s been everything I wanted, and I now have a great asset to sell with even more growth to come.’

Brian got into Jim’s Test & Tag after taking redundancy from his banking career. ‘I decided it was time to look at lining my own pockets rather than someone else’s,’ he laughs. ‘I began to look at buying a franchise, and Jim’s was not just affordable but very attractive. So much of the work is already done for you – compliance, invoicing, H&S, and 35 years of experience. The manual would have taken me months to create myself. Furthermore, Jim’s charges a monthly fixed fee, which means the more you work, the more profit you make for yourself.’

There’s certainly no shortage of work for Jim’s Test & Tag franchisees, who provide testing and tagging services to electrical equipment in workplaces throughout the country. All Kiwi businesses are required by law to ensure their workplace is safe for everyone, and equipment needs to be inspected annually as a minimum. Building site or workshop equipment usually needs three- or six-monthly inspection, ensuring regular business (and recurring income) and franchisees also handle inspections and sale of fire extinguishers in full accordance with NZS 4503:2005.

No experience required

Brian felt he and Jim’s Test & Tag were a good fit. ‘You don’t need to be a qualified electrician, but I’ve done ham radio operating so I was comfortable around electrical gear,’ he says. ‘And it’s nice to know that every time I test a product, I’ve potentially saved a life.

‘Jim’s training is second-to-none, and completely comprehensive. There was one chap on my course 10 years ago from an entirely corporate background – he picked up a drill and asked how it started! The fact that he went on to pass with flying colours highlights the quality of the training. And it covers business management too, including everything from coldcalling to book-keeping. It gave me all the right tools I needed to grow my own very profitable business in Wellington.’

Brian Martin: ‘Everything i wanted’

A great family

As he gained experience, Brian also became a Regional Franchisor for Jim’s Test & Tag. ‘Due to health reasons my original franchisee business is for sale, but I will continue to be a franchisor to help others take advantage of this great opportunity. This has highlighted another aspect I’ve seen more than once in my time with Jim’s – my fellow franchisees have all supported me to service my customers when necessary.

‘It’s that spirit which makes Jim’s a great family as well as a great franchise. I know Jim’s Test & Tag is looking for additional franchisees and Regional Franchisors throughout New Zealand, so give Peter Mahon a call. The franchise fee of $55,000 covers everything bar a vehicle.’

Advertiser Info

Jim’s Test & Tag

www.jimstestandtag.co.nz

Contact Peter Mahon

P 0800 454 654

info@jimstestandtag.co.nz