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Cheryl Roberts, The Office Professionals founder

The Office Professionals is a brand-new opportunity for bookkeepers with big ambitions

Are you a bookkeeper or tax agent working hard but struggling to progress? Or new to the industry but keen to start up on your own? Looking to build a full-time business or supplement existing income? Cheryl Roberts from The Office Professionals knows your frustrations, and she’s ready to help.

For over a decade, Cheryl has built a solid reputation for providing a valuefor-money mobile bookkeeping service that helps support business clients with their financial and admin needs as their businesses expand. Her company is three-times overall winner of the Rotorua Most-Trusted Business Awards.

‘We provide a comprehensive range of support services, including GST returns, property schedules, invoices & statements, general financial/ ledger reports, company formations, payroll/PAYE, cash books, remittance advice & payments, personal tax returns, administration services, and more,’ she explains. ‘Our personalised bookkeeping services support businesses through their growth and development and save our clients precious time, money and resources.

‘The Office Professionals has earned a reputation for transparent, competitive pricing and honest, upfront communication. Now we are expanding and sharing our industry knowledge and business model with like-minded people who can benefit from the brand strength, systems and negotiating power that come with being part of a larger group.’

Target market

The Office Professionals franchise appeals to all sorts of businesses, especially SME owners who want to connect with a ‘real person’ about their MYOB- or Xero-hosted accounts and enjoy a totally personalised support service.

‘It’s a vastly different service from the larger chartered accounting firms,’ Cheryl points out. ‘We don’t charge the big money, but we do take time to help our clients understand what the figures really mean.’

‘Franchisees can look forward to comprehensive training, professional development, operational support, and executive guidance that supports growth from day one. They will also benefit from ongoing tax filing and compliance assistance, as well as call centre and marketing support from a dedicated franchisor invested in their success.’

Healthy prospects

The Office Professionals is aiming to appoint franchisees in all the country’s main centres, with already-established strength in the middle-to-upper North Island. So, who would make an ideal franchisee?

‘You need to have a finance background, be registered as a tax agent and/ or have bookkeeping experience,’ says Cheryl. ‘You’ll also need at least intermediate-level computer skills, along with solid analytical and dataentry ability. Apart from that, excellent written and verbal communication will help you thrive, along with professional presentation and a can-do attitude.’

‘We will guide and support you to get your business established with the right tools, training and advice on the best way to market services to clients and maximise revenue. You’ll also have an exclusive initial marketing period in your territory until you’re operating to an agreed level.’

A better option

One question Cheryl expects from anyone new to the bookkeeping industry is, ‘Why shouldn’t I just go out and start my own bookkeeping business? What makes The Office Professionals franchise a better option?’

She explains, ‘Yes, you can start your own business – but can you grow it, sustain it, spend time marketing it and developing systems while still servicing your clients? People say up to 80 percent of new businesses will fail within the first year, while many others never really take off. This is why The Office Professionals franchise business model provides such peace of mind.

‘We’ve developed a robust, flexible and lucrative business model that has been proven over many years,’ says Cheryl. ‘With The Office Professionals, you’ll have access to support and guidance to ensure you maximise revenues and build a business worth having – and worth selling, when the time comes. As a long-term investment, The Office Professionals franchise could pay for itself 20 times over. Contact me today and find out more.’

Advertiser Info

The Office Professionals

www.officeprofessionals.co.nz

Contact Cheryl Roberts

P 0-7-349 2627 or 027 280 8599

cherylofficepro@xtra.co.nz

The Office Professionals is a new business opportunity for people with an accounting background