Ink World
Retail Based Franchise Refilling Inkjet Cartridges and selling a wide range of Laser and Inkjet Cartridges, Printer Paper, Computer media and over 20,000 Office Supplies products.
Imagine...
Imagine a business which is not only fast growing, but saves people money and also saves the environment. Welcome to the world of Inkjet Cartridge Refilling at Ink World!Based on US figures, over 1.4 million inkjet cartridges were refilled in the UK in 2005 with growth estimated to reach over 8 million by 2009. With a new black Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) inkjet cartridge costing around £20, both business and personal customers are looking to save money on their printing costs. At Ink World we take customers used black cartridges and refill them as new, with superior quality and in many occasions more ink, for just £8.99 - representing savings of up to 80%. With colour cartridges being refilled for just £9.99 the savings are enormous.
Environmental Benefits
Consider the environmental benefits too. In 2000, Recycler Magazine estimated that over 47 million inkjet cartridges end up in landfill sites each year in the UK. By refilling inkjet cartridges, millions of cartridges are re-used saving valuable space at landfill sites. It can take up to 1,000 years for an inkjet cartridge to decompose and uses up to 6 pints of oil to produce one new inkjet cartridge.The Ink World History
The first Ink World store opened in May 2003 in Nuneaton, Warwickshire. Ink World launched the Ink World franchise programme at the National Franchise Exhibition at the NEC in October 2004. With ten stores already trading in the UK and one in Eire, three more are due to follow shortly, Ink World gives you the opportunity to build a solid business in the Inkjet Refilling market.The Ink World Website
Our popular internet websites are trading 24 hours a day, 365 days a year taking orders for inkjet & laser toner cartridges to be delivered directly to customers addresses or simply for customers to obtain information before travelling to their local Ink World store, giving our customers the best of both worlds! As an Ink World franchisee, you profit from any order placed from within your postcode based territory.Locations
Based in busy secondary locations, our stores generally trade Monday - Saturday 9.00-5.00 so theres no unsociable hours involved. Our stores are generally around 350 - 500 sq. feet.The Range
Ink World stocks a wide range of inkjet cartridges within our stores, all competitively priced compared to mail order stationers and office supplies/PC superstores. We have two catalogues which can be distributed to potential and existing customers. We have a 920 page office supplies catalogue featuring over 17,000 stationery products which is updated each year. We also have a 52 page+ catalogue featuring nearly 2,000 products which is updated every three months.Training
Ink World offers a one-on-one weeks training package at its training store in Coventry. The training package consists of full technical and commercial training, which is then backed up with a further period of on-site \"hand holding\" to ensure the franchisee is confident in the day-to-day running of their retail business. Following this, telephone support is provided during trading hours and further training days are available for franchisees and their staff.Members of the BFA & IFA
Ink World are members of the British Franchise Association & Irish Franchise Association which means that our Franchise Agreement, Franchise Offer and literature have all been accredited by the BFA and IFA.Your Investment...
The total investment required is £29,500 (+ VAT which is reclaimable).Subject to status, the major banks offer Ink World Franchisees business loan facilities of up to 60% (sometimes more) of the total requirement, including Working Capital. Typical liquid requirement is therefore around £13,500.
The Ink World Franchisee Profile
Our training assumes that franchisees come from an unrelated career or business background and therefore previous experience is certainly not necessary. Enthusiasm and commitment are obviously the right kind of personal qualities and, as in any retail business, being a good communicator is essential.Award Winning Franchisees
Our franchisees have won awards including 'Franchisee of the Month' in Business Franchise magazine, the official journal of the British Franchise Association.Existing Franchisee Testimonials
- I looked at everything that was available before I felt comfortable making a decision, but in the end it was Ink World which impressed me the most.Harry, Ink World Belfast E
- The franchisor has been professional and helpful throughout the whole experience of setting up the Ink World store in Amesbury been there all the way guiding us and holding our hand to make sure we get things right
Vanessa & Keith, Ink World Amesbury
- After looking at various franchises in general, and cartridge franchises in particular, we felt that Ink World offered the best prospect of a good investment return compared to the relatively modest capital required
David & Gena, Ink World Birmingham NE
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