Why Franchise with VSM Web Solutions?

VSM Web Solutions is unique in its field. It was founded out of a degree of frustration at the lack of business solutions offered via the web.

As lauded in Succeed Magazine Ray de Vries, better known for driving large events in South Africa, got "into this business by mistake".

"I have been an entrepreneur for 25 years and found it amazing that I wasn't offered more products or business solutions, by the I.T. fraternity" said Ray de Vries, founder of VSM Web Solutions.

De Vries met up with Julian Titshall, a leading fundi in offering business solutions via available technology".

"Ray and I have had huge fun over the last 7 years building custom software, web solutions, and getting the maximum leverage out of available technology. It is there, we just need to use it.", said Titshall.

The company has grown from strength to strength by simply offering and designing solutions.

Johan Juselius, CEO of one of the largest debt counselling companies in South Africa had this to say: "We can attribute much of our success to the systems designed by VSM Web Soltions. We operated on antiquated system because we felt safe with them. Ray and Julian brought to our attention that there was a faster, more efficient and more profitable option out there. And gee, were they right!"

The company now offers franchise opportunities to spread the success.

The total emphasis is on the franchisee being a business owner a not being in business on their own.

Low cost of entry, large direct income, and a very interesting residual income that will outlive the franchisee makes this brand new franchise unique.

"This has been designed to be the answer for so many South Africans who want a better quality of life and is within reach of each and every one", said de Vries at the launch of the franchise opportunity at the International Franchise Expo at the Sandton Convention Centre on Thursday, 6th May 2010.

We are now offering you the opportunity to take part in this rapidly expanding market. As South Africa catches up to the rest of the world in terms of internet usage, more businesses are realising that they simply cannot go without a web presence. VSM Web Solutions now will allow you to tap into this market without requiring the vast array of technical skills required to operate in this field. You consult with clients, and our team of dedicated developers will worry about the technicalities of making it all work.

What is the up-front cost?

To start up a new franchise, the following once-off capital is required:

1. Franchise fee - R25,000 - this fee is for a limited time only.
2. Business Startup Pack - R15,000 - this includes everything you need to get your office up and running (excluding office furniture)
3. Working capital - R30,000 - to kickstart the business (suggested).

What is the ongoing cost?

Royalties are charged monthly against turnover as follows:

1. Management fee - 25% - This includes the cost of development for most of the products that are on offer by VSM Web Solutions and also covers the ongoing cost of updating franchisees with information about our services, software updates, general administration of the franchise group, providing head office support and much more.
2. Advertising fee - 5% - this covers the ongoing cost of regional, provincial as well as national advertising and marketing costs (note that local advertising is the responsibility of the franchisee).

What does the franchisee receive?

We provide the following as part of the startup fee:

1. Training at our head office (travel and accommodation at your expense)
2. 1x powerful laptop.
3. 1x laser printer/fax/scanner/copier all-in-one.
4. Access to our online CRM system and various other software.
5. Operations Manual
6. VSM Web Solutions promotional materials (branded pens, memo pads, business cards etc).
7. Free vsmwebsolutions.co.za email address.
8. Free fax to email number.
9. Ongoing telephonic and online support from head office.

What are the benefits of franchising?

You immediately become part of a national franchise which has a branded and reputable name. Marketing your business is a lot easier as we offer you tried and tested marketing techniques. You immediately gain access to resources and data contained in the VSM Web Solutions group. Head office provides non-stop backup support for dealing with queries and problems. You gain access to our CRM software which is updated regularly at no cost to franchisees. As the value of the brand name of the VSM Web Solutions increases, so will the value of your franchise - in the next few years it may double, triple or even quadruple in value. New services are being added regularly which may not always be possible for a smaller business and which will increase the revenue of your business.