The V4Vans franchise is based on a well-established and highly successful internet van sales business launched by Pete Clements and his wife Mandy about five years ago. "You don't need to drive very far to realise that this market is simply huge," explains V4Vans Sales Director Patrick Brown.

Latest to join V4Vans is Brighton franchisee Dave Cook. Dave, who has worked in the motor industry for over 30 years, was immediately impressed by the franchise because he knew it filled a niche in the marketplace. He explains: "Small businessmen who wish to buy just one or two Light Commercial Vehicles can rarely get a good deal from big garages - they simply don't have the buying power."

Milton Keynes franchisee Jason Draper, who joined V4Vans last year adds: "A major benefit of the franchise is that almost all the administration, progress chasing and invoicing is carried out by head office. That means we franchisees are able to spend our time on what matters most - selling to new customers and maintaining existing ones."

Northampton based Patrick Stokes is equally enthusiastic about the company, highlighting "the exceptionally high level of training and support received from the Directors on a continual basis" since he joined V4Vans.

As part of the V4Vans franchise package the company provides franchisees with a leased sign-written vehicle (with the deposit already paid), together with a laptop computer, operating manual, marketing materials, business stationery and much more. "This franchise can easily be run from a home based office by an individual or couple and requires only a modest investment," emphasises Managing Director Pete Clements. "Our high level of back office support means V4Vans will appeal to sales minded individuals who dislike the administrative side of running a business."

Experience of the motor trade is not needed to take advantage of this opportunity. The V4Vans Directors are eager to talk to people who have a general sales or management background, and who are determined to build themselves a highly successful commercial vehicle sales business.

Text: Ken Young