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Why Join Computer Medics? |
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The biggest question asked by potential Franchise owners is "What do I get for my money?" or "I could do this on my own, right?" Once you've read through these pages, you will have a better understanding of what you get for your money and why being part of Computer Medics of America®, Inc. is so important to be a successful business owner.
Every Franchise Owner is provided with the tools necessary to solve just about any problem. It is our policy to never just “reformat a hard drive” unless all else fails, and we never charge for a “house call” that does not fix the problem.
As a Computer Medics of America®, Inc. Franchise owner you can potentially make anywhere from $30,000 to $100,000 or more per year. A typical day is 1-4 appointments at 1-2 hours per appointment at $40-$95 per hour.
Because almost all Computer Medics of America®, Inc. Franchises are mobile services, the operating costs are minimal yet the tax breaks available allow you to write off your vehicle, computers, and the portion of your home and the utilities used for your office/workspace.
National statistics show that Franchising is a much lower risk compared to an independent business (U.S. Statistics): | | | | * Franchising accounts for 40.9% of all retail sales – International Franchise Association | | | | * More than 60% of independent businesses fail while 95% of Franchises succeed – U.S. Dept Of Commerce | | | | * The growth rate of Franchising in the economy is 6 times faster than the economy as a whole – International Franchise Association | | | | * A study by Arthur Anderson and Company of 366 Franchise companies in 60 industries reported that nearly 86% of all Franchise operations opened were still under the same ownership after 5 years. Only 3% of these Franchises were no longer in business. | | | | * In contrast, a study by the U.S. Small Business Administration revealed that 62.2% of all new businesses were dissolved within the first six years of their operation, due to failure, bankruptcy, retirement or other reasons. | | | Computer Medics of America®, Inc. has a proven "Business Model" that can be used in every community. The initial Franchise fee is (less than half the price of many new cars). There are NO Royalty Fees and NO Hidden Costs. | | | Each Franchise is given a large protected territory based on geographical location and population. | | | There are many advantages to becoming a part of the Computer Medics® of America, Inc. family: | | | Note: Before reading about what the Computer Medics of America®, Inc. family can do for you, it is important to us that you understand that when you purchase a Computer Medics of America®, Inc. Franchise, you become part of a family. We will provide you with a solid foundation to build your business on. The Franchise will be your business, it is our business to help you succeed in your business. |
 | Hands-on training at the Eagle River, Alaska Franchise with the founder of Computer Medics of America®, Inc. at no cost to you other than car rental and meals. We will pay for your Airfare and Hotel. Training is 1 on 1 with the Founder of Computer Medics and takes about 1 week. You will receive both technical and business training. | | | | | Complete access to the Copyrighted Helpdesk Site which includes:
1) Technical Bulletins, White Papers, Recall Notices and much more to share with your clients.
2) Service Manuals for most Laptops, Laser Printers, Pda's, Etc.
3) Forums for support requests, business back office, and marketing discussions.
4) Private Chat with fellow Franchise Owners.
5) Marketing and Promotional Materials which have been proven to work are also available on these protected pages. Also included is the artwork and sample Yellow Page Advertising.
6) Extensive Knowledge Base. | | | Screenshots of the Help Desk/Knowledge Base Site
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| | | | | | | | | | | | 24/7 telephone support from the main office and all other Franchise Owners. Most Franchise Owners have brought with them and expertise in areas that we can all take advantage of. | | | | Franchise Owners can also use the new Computer Medics Live! Site to provide remote support to their clients and new clients. Just login and wait for a someone to request support. | | | | Franchises are given access to our North American Partners. These Partners provide on-site support in the U.S. and Canada for major PC Manufacturer's and Companies . We cannot guarantee you work from these Partners as some may already have a service provider in your area. We can however guarantee that you will be on high on their list of potential service providers.
We are constantly acquiring more of these relationships. These providers prefer to work with a business such as ours over small independant companies because our people have all been interviewed and trained by us. We have a reputation of being dependable and thorough. | | | | Prior to opening we will issue a Press Release to the local Media in your area. This will get you some immediate exposure. | | | | We provide to you, a list of components to stock that have been proven to work. We also provide you with a list of known good suppliers. We do not force you to purchase any parts/software from us. | | | | Computer Medics of America®, Inc. owns it's own Web Hosting Company. Franchise owners receive ongoing commissions of 50% from Web Hosting sales. For example: If you sell a Web Hosting Package at $115 per year, you will keep $57.50 of that sale every year. | | | | We will purchase your domain name and provide you with a 20mb Web Site at no charge. The site has unlimited email accounts, cgi-bin, Frontpage extensions and more. We will install a few default web pages for you which you can edit or replace at your convenience. | | | | You will have access to our Synchronizing Server, which provides you with the most current troubleshooting tools and fixes on a daily basis. This also includes all of the Knowledge Base Fixes for easy searching from your laptop if you're at a location with no Internet access. These tools are a huge advantage for you as this industry changes very quickly. | | | | When you want to go on a vacation or just need to take a few days off your phones can be transferred to a neighboring Franchise or to the Head Office so that you can relax and enjoy your time off. | | | | Annual Conferences for Franchise Owners and their family. | | | | | Also note that as of Jan 1st, 2008 we have a Call Center that is available at an additional fee to take incoming calls and schedule your appointments. | | | If you have any other questions. Please visit the FAQ page. | | | Steps to Own a Computer Medics of America®. Inc. Franchise | - | STEP 1: Fill out the form here to request our "Information Packet". It also contains general information on our Company as well as the application forms you need to fill out which will provide us some basic information about you. STEP 2: Review the "Information Packet" and if you want to proceed, please fax the application forms to 1-866-6698828. You may also scan and attach them to
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or even snail mail them to the address provided in the packet. STEP 3: After reviewing your application we will arrange a telephone interview. This is the time for you to ask questions of us too. It is imperative that all Franchisees are a good match for the Computer Medics of America®, Inc. family. We reserve the right to reject the application of candidates that we feel are not qualified to operate a Computer Medics of America®, Inc. Franchise. If we both agree to proceed, we move on to the next step. STEP 4: You will be emailed a copy of our Uniform Franchise Offering Circular (UFOC) and the Franchise Agreement. We encourage you to have these documents reviewed by your local Attorney experienced in Franchise Law. STEP 5: We are required by law to give you 10 days to review these documents. At the end of the 10 days, we will check in with you to see if you are interested in closing the sale. If you have decided to do so, we will make arrangements with you to receive payment of your Franchise fee and your signed documents. We will then set up your training schedule and make your travel arrangements for you. STEP 6: You will come up to Alaska for training for at least a week. Once your training is completed, you will return home and be excited to set up and open your Franchise!! We will be there for support for the life of your Franchise Agreement so you can call on us at any time day or night to help you out or answer any questions. Thanks for your interest in our Company. We hope that you will consider joining our team! | | Next - FAQ Page |
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