Vodafone Business has launched a new channel called Vodafone Business IT Hubs, offering new local franchise opportunities for entrepreneurs and IT experts alike.
The company says it is looking for more than 300 franchisees across the UK to set up a Vodafone Business IT Hub in their area, forming part of its new strategic drive to help SMEs (small to medium-sized businesses) better manage and get the most from their IT solutions.
Each Vodafone Business IT Hub will have a local territory in which it will offer an outsourced one-stop-shop for IT and communications managed services. Support on offer will include help with hardware and applications, alongside connectivity and security.
The franchisor says the target market for the hubs will be SMEs who are resource-limited and don’t have their own internal IT support function available.
Vodafone adds that research by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) found that many SMEs needed IT support as 37% believed they lacked the capacity to manage multiple ICT suppliers, contracts, and licences. Whilst 25% of SMEs felt their current digital tools were not resilient enough to help protect their business from online threats including phishing, ransomware, and password hacking.
Limited companies trading under the Vodafone brand
Vodafone explains that its Hubs will be limited companies trading under the Vodafone brand, and will employ their own local technicians, account managers and engineers. The Hubs will also sell a portfolio of Vodafone products and services alongside selected products from world-class partner vendors, enabled by an industry leading platform, with IT software, services, and resources.
Miryem Salah, chief data officer and head of Vodafone Business IT Hubs, said: “We know that business owners need to prioritise serving their customers and growing their business; in a busy world this doesn’t always leave the time or the resource to keep on top of their IT estate or manage multiple suppliers.
“At the same time, we know there are IT experts sat at their desks across the UK who have a dream of setting up their own businesses but need some support to get started. That’s where we come in.
“We can offer our franchisees the capability, scale and confidence that comes from working with a large global brand, as well as finance and marketing support, while they can offer the technical skills and local knowledge to build a successful business that supports the local SME community.
“We’re excited to start this journey with our new franchisees in 2024 and beyond. I’d urge anyone with an interest to get in touch.”
People interested in taking on a Vodafone Business IT Hub franchise opportunity should click the link below for further information:
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Posted: 21st March, 2024