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How to become a driving instructor
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By Anna Jordan on Small Business – Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
You’re not alone if you’re thinking about becoming a driving instructor.
Due to the pandemic and subsequent lockdowns, there are more learner drivers looking for instructors than ever. According to recent research from insurance firm Marmalade, there are currently around thirty learners to every driving instructor (also known as an Advanced Driving Instructor, or ADI) in Britain. Current instructors have seen a 227 per cent increase in enquiries since 2020, which equates to an average of an extra 8.24 enquiries each week.
What’s more, 30 per cent of instructors are turning away five-ten enquiries per week, meaning there isn’t enough supply. In response, some driving schools are offering fast-track ADI training to deal with demand.
The Marmalade research also reveals that, since the start of 2020, instructors now have on average 27 per cent more pupils, which is nearly six more pupils. Over a third (35 per cent) of instructors now have around 21-30 pupils at any one time.
“There has never been a better time to become a driving instructor,” said Ian McIntosh, CEO of RED Driving School. “The lockdowns over the last 18 months have created huge
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How to become a driving instructor
by Anna Jordan • • 0 Comments
By Anna Jordan on Small Business – Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
You’re not alone if you’re thinking about becoming a driving instructor.
Due to the pandemic and subsequent lockdowns, there are more learner drivers looking for instructors than ever. According to recent research from insurance firm Marmalade, there are currently around thirty learners to every driving instructor (also known as an Advanced Driving Instructor, or ADI) in Britain. Current instructors have seen a 227 per cent increase in enquiries since 2020, which equates to an average of an extra 8.24 enquiries each week.
What’s more, 30 per cent of instructors are turning away five-ten enquiries per week, meaning there isn’t enough supply. In response, some driving schools are offering fast-track ADI training to deal with demand.
The Marmalade research also reveals that, since the start of 2020, instructors now have on average 27 per cent more pupils, which is nearly six more pupils. Over a third (35 per cent) of instructors now have around 21-30 pupils at any one time.
“There has never been a better time to become a driving instructor,” said Ian McIntosh, CEO of RED Driving School. “The lockdowns over the last 18 months have created huge
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What franchise support should you get from a franchisor?
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Originally written by Partner Content on Small Business
Although going down the franchise route still requires hard work and dedication, the backing of a successful, established brand and support structure from your franchisor makes it far more likely you’ll succeed, compared to going it alone.
In fact, Franchise Brands, each of our brands has an extensive training programme to equip you with the tools you need to run a successful operation, including technical training, sales and marketing coaching, legal guidance and much, much more.
A great example of this is our Ovenclean is the UK’s original oven-cleaning franchise and offers a two-week training programme for their franchisees. This includes in-depth practical, sales and marketing courses, both in the bespoke training centre and out in the field with an established Ovenclean Business Mentor.
Ultimately, your franchisor should want you to succeed in your new business venture, and will provide you with all the training, resources and knowledge right from the very start.
‘My trainer was absolutely fantastic – we had a blast and still talk to each other regularly, even if it’s not about oven cleaning. I now act as an Ovenclean Mentor to new starters, and I am always hearing about how helpful and knowledgeable
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What franchise support should you get from a franchisor?
by Partner Content • • 0 Comments
Originally written by Partner Content on Small Business
Although going down the franchise route still requires hard work and dedication, the backing of a successful, established brand and support structure from your franchisor makes it far more likely you’ll succeed, compared to going it alone.
In fact, Franchise Brands, each of our brands has an extensive training programme to equip you with the tools you need to run a successful operation, including technical training, sales and marketing coaching, legal guidance and much, much more.
A great example of this is our Ovenclean is the UK’s original oven-cleaning franchise and offers a two-week training programme for their franchisees. This includes in-depth practical, sales and marketing courses, both in the bespoke training centre and out in the field with an established Ovenclean Business Mentor.
Ultimately, your franchisor should want you to succeed in your new business venture, and will provide you with all the training, resources and knowledge right from the very start.
‘My trainer was absolutely fantastic – we had a blast and still talk to each other regularly, even if it’s not about oven cleaning. I now act as an Ovenclean Mentor to new starters, and I am always hearing about how helpful and knowledgeable
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Entrepreneur Q&A: ‘Michael Jackson was a great business mentor to me’
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Originally written by Anna Jordan on Small Business
Matt Fiddes was bodyguard to the former King of Pop, Michael Jackson, for 10 years.
These days he’s an entrepreneur and franchisor of Matt Fiddes Martial Arts, a global network of schools. Since its inception in 1996, the brand has grown and now includes MF Dance, MF Pilates and MF Performing Arts Schools.
He talks to us about working with Michael, franchising his business and the challenges in expanding to other parts of the world.
How did you meet and start working for Michael Jackson?
I met MJ through my best friend, Uri Geller. He introduced me to Michael when I was 18 years old. He called me in the middle of the night and asked me to come to his house urgently and would not tell me why. When I arrived, Michael Jackson was sitting in the living room and we hit it off right away. Uri wanted to introduce someone to Michael as a friend and who he could trust in his inner circle.
How has your association with Michael – particularly around the 10-year anniversary of his death and [documentary] Finding Neverland – affected your business and brand?
None of his inner circle was expecting that
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The 7 Best Franchising Opportunities for U.S. Veterans
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3 Key Questions That Will Help You Decide If Your Business Can Be Franchised
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If you’re not sure that franchising is for you, answering these three questions could be all you need to do to decide.
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The 28 Facts Franchisees Need to Know About Real Estate Leases
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If you’ve never had to negotiate a lease for a business, this primer will help you understand the basics about franchise location leases.