Franchising
Why choose a Sell My Stuff Canada franchise?
With the aging baby boomer population now reaching the age of downsizing their lives, Sell My Stuff Canada is in the perfect position to capitalize on this once in a lifetime business opportunity. Canadians approaching retirement are now the fastest growing demographic in the country, and account for roughly one-third of our population. Entrepreneur magazine calls our business “recession proof”, and these baby boomers and their parents will now, more than ever, require Sell My Stuff Canada’s services to help them through the difficult process of downsizing their lives. With Sell My Stuff Canada, you can create the lifestyle you’ve always dreamed of, while building a successful career and rewarding business in the process.
Why Us
- Proven business model.
- Nationwide company exposure.
- Ongoing operational assistance.
- Tricks of the trade from individual franchisees.
- Full training before operation, including all techniques and strategies.
- An exclusive territory.
- Use of the Sell My Stuff Canada name and website to promote sales.
- Promotional media assistance.
- Public relations guidance.
- Continuous support.
- Contracts, documents, income tracking tools, advertising materials.
- National social media pages.
- Promotional ideas.
- Referral sources.
- Access to our national website and toll free number 1-855-55-STUFF.
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Support
Sell My Stuff Canada offers ‘hands-on’ training and proven business procedures and systems which assist in achieving business success.
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Marketing
As a franchisee, you will get strategic marketing support in the areas of advertising, local and national branding, design, public relations, market research, etc. Our powerful marketing programs provide you with a wide array of marketing materials that will help you promote and grow your business. From brochures, business cards, flyers, postcards, trade show items, banners, stand up ads, promotional giveaways, newspaper and magazine spreads, etc. As a franchisee, you will have access to all of these professionally compiled marketing materials.
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Training
Sell My Stuff Canada provides a comprehensive training and support system which covers all aspects of opening and growing your business. Our franchisee training program is conducted in Toronto, Ontario over a one week period where you will learn every aspect of the business. Our extensive training program provides you with:
- Everything you need to know about running a successful estate sale. This includes: pricing, dealing with potential clients questions, advertising, what to do on the day of the sale, selling techniques, etc.
- We have every step covered in our extensive Sell My Stuff Canada franchise manual which is included in your initial franchise fee. Our team has over 60 years of industry experience and we are here with you every step of the way. Our support systems are in place to guide you and help take the guesswork out of launching your new Sell My Stuff Canada franchise.
- Proprietary industry leading methods to help you organize highly-profitable content and estate sale as well as many of our other unique services.
- How to market yourself and create strategic alliances with those who can refer you business.
- How to utilize our proven systems, which include local marketing programs, accounting methods, computer systems, operations manual, advertising your sales, internet resources, website utilization, staff management, selling techniques, contracts and other documents, weekly time management assistance, and much more!
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Franchise Opportunity
We are looking for individuals, groups or families to embark with us on this great home-based business opportunity. You will have a protected territory in which you will have exclusive rights to operate. We currently have two different franchise offerings: Regular protected territories (all across Canada) or Province exclusive territories (Quebec, Alberta, British Columbia in which you will develop and service the entire province). There are many opportunities for franchisees to capitalize on the success and growth of Sell My Stuff Canada. Opportunities currently exist in all regions across Canada except for the Greater Toronto Area, Hamilton, Newmarket, Kitchener, London, Ottawa, Montreal, Calgary and Edmonton.
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Investment & Fees
Initial fees will vary from $25,000 for a regular territory to $50,000 for a province exclusive territory. We will provide you with everything you need to get you going, and you may already have some of the equipment in your possession.
Our ongoing royalties are $500/month for a regular territory.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What will you provide me with as a franchisee?
A: You will need to be trained in Toronto for a period of 1 week including some on the job training. Your franchise will be added to our Company’s national website and your phone number will be added to our 1-855-55-STUFF telephone directory. You will get all the necessary contracts, logos, advertising and promotional materials, signs, uniforms, franchise operations manual, etc.
Q: What support will you provide me?
A: We have developed proven methods in identifying potential clients, how to price your services, how to get referrals, how to determine the price of household goods, how to find buyers and grow your contact list, how to dispose of your client’s merchandise in the best and most efficient manner, etc. We are available thereafter for ongoing support as you grow and operate your Sell My Stuff Canada franchise.
Q: Can I work this as a part time opportunity?
A: In order to be successful, we encourage interested candidates to treat this as a full time business venture.
Q: Do you provide exclusive territories?
A: Yes, in our Franchise Agreement for 10 years, you will have a protected territory which will allow you to grow your business.
Q: Do I need an office?
A: No, this is perfect for a home based environment.
Q: What locations/territories are available?
A: We are offering protected territories all over Canada. We currently have franchises operating in Toronto, Hamilton, Newmarket, Ottawa, KW Guelph, London, Calgary and Edmonton.
Q: Do I need prior experience?
A: No. Everything will be learned in the 1 week of training and through the franchise manual. No experience is necessary.
Q: What qualities do I need?
A: A franchisee needs to display the following qualities:
- Hard worker
- Dynamic personality
- Sales skills
- Marketing skills
- Possess a desire to achieve
- Willing to follow the Sell My Stuff Canada system
- Good communication skills
- Self-discipline
- Organizational skills
- Willingness to learn
- Show integrity
- People management
- Customer focus
- Ability to think on your feet
- Love of working with and helping people
Q: What is the term of the agreement and the initial fees?
A: The franchise agreement is for a 10 year period. Initial fees equate to $25,000 for a protected regular territory (city) and up to $50,000 for a provincial territory (entire province).
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