There's no such thing as a typical day for a Signs Express franchisee. The role is so varied; from meeting customers and carrying out site visits to working on the company accounts and managing staff. Running a franchise really is the perfect opportunity for individuals who enjoy the challenge of running their own business.

On a daily basis the production board will need to be completed and a team briefing held. One of your experienced team will take responsibility for the control of production in the centre and will update the production board which is vital to control the flow of jobs in and out of the centre. Briefing staff is an important part of the franchisee’s management role. Current and upcoming jobs will need to be discussed including any particular requirements – such as the most suitable materials to use.

Dealing with customers is a key area. This may involve customers visiting your centre or you going to their premises to discuss requirements. A range of sales material is available to show customers the wide range of options available to them. For all your business-to-business customers, both a quick turnaround and a high quality service are important. It’s these repeat and high volume orders that can make your Signs Express franchise so profitable.

During the day there may be an installation taking place at a customer site, or vehicles coming in to have graphics applied. The experienced team will be skilled in all aspects of installing and fitting signs. You will make sure that the team is fully briefed on any particular requirements of the job and will rely on their expertise to fit all types of signs accurately and professionally.

Whilst the team are out on site you will be back at the centre managing the day to day running of the business, dealing with enquiries and following up on quotes. With the custom-designed quoting system its easy to prepare quotes for customers. With guidance on every aspect of the financial and admin side of your business, we’ll help you understand the figures on which your key business decisions can be based.

Each day provides franchisees with fresh opportunities and challenges. If you'd like the chance to be your own boss and you've got what it takes to create a successful Signs Express franchise, we want to hear from you. Take the next step and contact us today.