SmartPA

I was looking for a way to achieve a better work/life balance. The franchise provided me with the opportunity to work either part-time or full-time, depending on my preferences, which fitted perfectly with my plans. It seemed the ideal way to start my own business, use my skills and knowledge, achieve a better work/life balance and, if I worked hard, earn more money than I ever did before.

The advice I would give someone considering becoming a SmartPA partner I would say if you are willing to work hard go for it! It is one of the best decisions I have ever made!

I needed a flexible role that would fit around my childcare arrangement and save on the daily commute. I really believe in the SmartPA model. It was not only an improved cost-effective service for businesses but it is also an opportunity for potential partners to manage their own business and gain a better work/life balance. Receiving the SmartPA Franchise offer was amazing. It gave me a good kick-start back into business with guaranteed training and support. There is a huge need for this service. I was earning within my first month of trading, all thanks to SmartPA’s expert sales, business support and problem-solving capabilities. SmartPA provide advice on how best to grow your business at a rate natural to your chosen work pattern. I launched my business working part-time hours to fit my lifestyle with the security of a full-time support team, all in the comfort of my own home. I would highly recommend SmartPA Franchise to any enthusiastic individual with a desire to succeed!

“If you are considering it, then I would recommend it, especially if you have not set up in business on your own before. You will get all the tools that you need to make a real success and enjoy a better work life balance. It’s been an amazing journey thus far; I have achieved more than I thought I could, whilst meeting lots of interesting and inspirational people.”

Anytime I have a wobble, needed advice/guidance or just to ask a simple question, head office is there to help. I am supported, not judged. I feel that everyone involved with SmartPA wants my business to succeed as much as I do.

Being a new business owner can be a lonely and isolating experience, however with SmartPA they have been with me every step of the way, checking how I am feeling, do I have any questions and offering advice whenever I need it. The Group Sales Calls are fantastic and provide a safe and supportive environment to practice our sales pitches and cement our networking knowledge. Support post launch is proving to be even better involving, weekly training webinars, a 12 month mentoring programme, monthly Business Growth Review Sessions and the wonderful Business Support and Design teams to answer all those day to day questions.

"I certainly have that Friday Feeling this eve! I have just finished my first week as a fully accredited SmartPA Partner and am so blessed to have some fab clients already and amazing support from the Business Support Team and the SmartPA community. I was so worried about making the move into having my own business and now I feel so positive and ready for anything!!!"

“Having researched various startup options offering business support, I chose SmartPA for their professional approach from the outset. At no point did I feel under pressure to purchase the franchise and I subsequently received excellent advice and support throughout my training and recent launch. The training programme is the most thorough and enjoyable I have ever completed and receiving accreditation gave me the reassurance I needed to start my business. The on-going support from the Business Development Team and other SmartPA partners ensures there is always someone to help if you require assistance or you just need a bit of moral support. During the Covid 19 pandemic, the world is becoming accustomed to remote working and the SmartPA model is a fantastic, flexible option for anyone looking to start a rewarding new business that fits in with their lifestyle.”

"I have to say, everyone that I have spoken to so far has just been so reassuring and helpful and I really feel that if at all I start to struggle, I can contact someone for help and advice and not feel awkward about it... It's really strange, as I know I am only just starting out, but already I feel I am becoming 'part of the family' - and this is because everyone is so helpful and approachable. I have that nice warm fuzzy feeling - it's great! I really do mean everything that I say as the team is just amazing!"

My journey with SmartPA has been brilliant! I can't fault the whole process. Jo was amazing to deal with, I loved speaking to partners and Andrew the CEO. My workshop was really valuable too - it was all very reassuring. Training - I loved it!! Steven was brilliant, I'd always feel anxious before training but by the end I was absolutely buzzing! I signed up when my little one was really little and I had my hands full, but I haven’t stopped since I launched. SmartPA was the best thing I've done for myself and my children. The whole onboarding process, speaking to people - you feel so included and part of the community from the start."

My SmartPA journey from discovery to accreditation was possibly rockier than most, as we moved house 3 times, renovated one of them and began a new life in Hong Kong, all in the space of 9 months! The training team was unfailingly supportive and gave me all the time and encouragement I needed to persevere through the process. I was in the interesting position of learning about SmartPA’s culture and values while receiving that support from the Head Office at the same time! It gave me a great deal of confidence that I am investing in the right company.

Life challenges took me to move home and hence change of job back into the Administrative sector. When I really understood I had the experience and ability to do this for myself - after all there wasn’t anywhere to go in my current job. I always had a deep desire to be a business owner, but just didn’t know in what field. When I found out about the support and guidance that SmartPA supplies, I didn’t look back