 Child’s play
Redundancy is becoming a fact of life,
and although many of us wish to
avoid it, it can be a real blessing in
disguise; a chance to follow a long-held dream
or look for something better. However, in the
current climate finding the right opportunity
can be difficult and financial security is a
concern. Joining an established franchise like
ComputerXplorers might be just the answer.
ComputerXplorers runs ICT classes that are fun
and inspirational for children aged three to 13.
Children develop their skills in core areas such as
literacy, problem solving, maths, science, music and
art. Older children can learn exciting new
computer-based subjects like clay animation,
movie making, robotics, video game design and
even Crime Scene Investigation (CSI). The classes
are held in nurseries, pre-school settings, primary
schools, after-school clubs and summer camps.
REWARDING
Becoming a ComputerXplorers franchisee offers
people the opportunity to run their own business
from home and work with children, which is very
rewarding. Says Nigel Toplis, managing director of
ComputerXplorers and author of ‘The
60 minute guide to Franchising’:
“Working with children can
be hugely fulfilling and allows
our franchisees to run a
successful business whilst
making a real difference
to their communities. At
ComputerXplorers we
have been delighted by
the reaction we have
received from parents,
teachers and children.”
Diane Taylor became a
ComputerXplorers franchisee
after working in retail field
management for 60-plus hours a
week, with overnight stops and
phone calls 24 hours a day. She
says: “In most professions you pay a
personal price for pursuing your
chosen career. This year, for the
first time ever, I have been
able to attend my daughters’
school summer fete, held on
a Saturday, which is a
compulsory day at work in retail. With two young
daughters attending primary school,my franchise
has become relevant to my family rather than taking
me away from them. What is it worth to me? You
can’t put a price on being there for your children.”
ComputerXplorers offers each of its franchisees a
proven business model, extensive training and
ongoing support and marketing. Every teacher
employed by ComputerXplorers’ franchisees is fully
CRB-checked and trained to provide quality ICT
education that puts an emphasis on fun.
HAPPY
Nicola Petty, owner of ComputerXplorers
Cotswolds, has a team of six teachers working for
her after only a few months of trading. She is very
happy with her decision to open the franchise,
which she did following her redundancy from
Lloyds TSB. Nicola says: “I feel very fortunate to have
found a franchise that I am so completely happy
with - the product, the franchisor and his team, and
the training and support.”
As the franchise is relatively new to the UK,
having started in America, there is plenty of scope
for new starters to have their own region. It makes
an ideal career move for anyone with teaching
and/or business experience. You don’t have to
know everything straightaway though, as
ComputerXplorers offers comprehensive training
and support. It’s more important that you enjoy
working with children and would like to build a
successful business.
For further information about
ComputerXplorers, if you are interested in
its services or would like to join or start your
own franchise call 01530 513 308 or visit
www.computerxplorers.co.uk.
Cost of franchise: £24,500 (plus VAT).
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