HardSoft Computers offers a flexible and affordable IT leasing scheme that, by incorporating supply and installation of equipment plus full warranty and customer support during the lease, is set to revolutionise how small businesses invest in their IT requirements. "Our belief in the future of IT leasing is backed up by statistics," says Franchise Director Phil Morgan. "In the USA the standard means of acquiring IT is via a lease scheme. In the UK businesses will happily lease a car or a photocopier, but traditionally they will buy their IT equipment. Leasing makes economic sense, allowing customers to install the equipment they require without making a large capital outlay, while also being the most tax efficient method of acquiring new IT equipment."

With the weekly cost of a full desktop system starting from only £4 per week and offers ranging from a single PC to a fully installed and managed network server system, Hardsoft is able to cater for the entire SME market and beyond. The company has developed a professional franchise package to enable it to capture the national market and become the dominant specialist in this field. "To ensure that our franchise succeeds we have worked with specialist franchise consultancy FDS," says Phil. "The result is a complete turnkey package covering every aspect of setting up and running your HardSoft Computers business. You won't have to develop your own business systems as you go, it will all be set out for you, meaning you can concentrate on generating income from the moment you open for business."

Importantly, HardSoft Computers will process all lease finance for customers, allowing franchisees to concentrate on marketing and developing their business, and recruiting and training staff. Franchisees will receive a full training programme covering all aspects of the business, from product knowledge and sales instruction through to business procedures. The package also includes an exclusive territory, a full set of business manuals, stationery, marketing materials and personal IT solution. "We will also help you set up your new business, train your staff and get you ready to launch using our marketing tools to generate immediate awareness of your new business," says Phil. "We want you to be sales focused and very successful. This is an opportunity to get in on the ground floor of our national franchise development."

FRANCHISEES SAY:

"The flexible leasing scheme Hardsoft offers to businesses is unique in the marketplace and, combined with the personalised local service provided by franchisees, should see us become the dominant specialists in the UK. I launched my business at the start of August and have been so busy that I have already taken on my first staff technician.

I'm aiming at achieving a £500,000 turnover in year one, then expanding to cover the whole of Birmingham and reaching £1 million." Cayvan Valentine, Birmingham franchisee