The Inkdrop
Here’s a simple statistic, the printer consumables industry is worth an estimated £450 million a year in the UK alone – and it’s rising fast. People are realising that the cost of buying is less than the cost of running a printer, which has led to a growing demand for recycled cartridges at a fraction of the cost. The Inkdrop gives you access to this rapidly growing market place where you can continuously save customers up to 60% on their printing costs, whilst maintaining a high profit gross margin and making a significant contribution to the environment. Take a look around and you’ll find that there are not many businesses that can deliver an average of 50% gross margin return on sales.
About Us
The Inkdrop launched its first shop in Wolverhampton in 2003 as a pilot operation. The turn over exceeded all expectations and quickly grew from strength to strength. Through the success of the first shop The Inkdrop Franchise Company was launched at the National Franchise Exhibition in October 2004. The Company is continuing to build its excellent reputation on the quality of the cartridges and the service that it supplies, which is second to none.
The Inkdrop is enjoying continued growth both domestically and internationally. In the UK there are now more than 10 franchisees in operation across the country. There are also negotiations at global level to roll out the brand even further internationally. We are currently looking for suitable franchise partners to expand our network so if you are fully committed, have the drive and determination to succeed and you are ready to shape your own future an Inkdrop franchise can offer you great returns on your investment.
Consider the following – The Market is Enormous and Virtually Recession Proof
The Inkdrop is a more sophisticated concept to the standard cartridge re-filling operations. We re-manufacture our own cartridges under laboratory conditions to avoid any cross contamination of colours. Inkdrop cartridges are an alternative to the original for both corporate and home users. Through our extensive supplier network and agreements we are able to satisfy our customers through sourcing even the most difficult sought after brands.
Your new business will be an asset to the community! As well as supplying an environmentally friendly product we offer a collection service for used cartridges which are then recycled.
Our franchisees operate from smart, well designed retail units usually situated in secondary shopping areas. From here they sell direct to the domestic market and concentrate on the business to business market which is where the majority of their business comes from. Our franchisees stock a comprehensive range of inkjets and toners – remanufactured and original, so there is never any need to turn customers away because they do not have a printer cartridge to re-fill and they do not have to wait up to half an hour to have their own cartridge filled. This gives our franchisees the time and opportunity to build relationships with their customers. As well as the range of inkjet and toners Inkdrop franchisees also stock a complimentary range of inkjet papers, cameras, sat nav systems, printers and other related products whilst also offering design & print, photocopying, laminating & binding services.
Training and Support
- Support and guidance begins from the moment you agree to join the Inkdrop.
- Our intensive week long training course will provide you with technical, accounts and marketing knowledge.
- Your training will continue in your shop before opening and regularly thereafter.
- We will be there to support your opening and in the weeks that follow.
- Regular business planning meetings and support to help you drive your business to reach your goals.
- You will also receive technical, accounts and sales and marketing support at the end of the phone.
The Package.
- Assistance in locating a suitable shop
- Assistance in fitting your shop out
- Training at our support centre on all aspects of running your business
- Full marketing launch
- Initial stock
- Initial corporate stationary
- Corporate Uniforms
- EPOS computer sales till and software
- Shop signage
- Exclusive post code area
- On going business, technical, sales and marketing support
- Operations and marketing manuals
- The opportunity to expand and grow
We offer everything you would expect to enable you to successfully operate your own Inkdrop Franchise. Other entrepreneurs have made the right decision to join us – so can you!
Develop your new business with The Inkdrop and benefit from long-term growth potential, serious profits, growing brand recognition, quality products, highly competitive pricing, unlimited capacity and repeat custom!
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