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What can Birmingham offer to new businesses?

You could start your own business by becoming a franchisee in Birmingham. There are a number of possibilities to choose from in Birmingham, located in the West Midlands. Have a look at our selection of brands and start managing your own business with a team behind you. If you already know which line of work you'd like to pursue, look into our franchise options in that sector. If not, have a look and see what other options catch your eye. We have businesses to suit many different interests and career goals.

The Birmingham area has a population of 1,141,000 people. The majority of residents are aged 20 to 39 years old. Unemployment affects 4% of the UK population. With a rate of 8.8%, unemployment in this area is slightly higher than the national average. The labour force amounts to 522,400 people, making up 71.6% of the population. Residents in the area earn ?26,786 per year on average. This income is slightly lower than the country's average gross income, which reaches just over ?30,500.

Why the Professional Services sector might be a good option for you

Are you interested in running your own business in the Professional Services sector? Have a look at our 41 franchise opportunities available in this field. This is just one of the sectors you could choose within the B2B Services sector. There are also 38 Management franchises, six Courier & Delivery franchises, two Business Coaching franchises, six Sign franchises and 27 B2B franchises. Have a look and see if any are a good fit for you.

Here are three examples of franchise businesses

Driver Hire is an interesting business operating in the Professional Services sector. Initially established in 1983, Driver Hire is a recognized leader in the sector, with 37 years of experience under its belt This business opportunity requires an initial investment of ?40,000. You could get a loan to help cover startup costs, in which case your personal investment will generally need to cover 30 to 50% of the total investment. Driver Hire asks for a minimum personal investment of ?32,000. Given these higher startup costs, this opportunity is less suitable for first-time franchisees. This investment entitles you to training, assistance and support from Driver Hire. You could also benefit from financial assistance, if eligible.

Bartercard UK is another interesting franchising opportunity if you plan to invest in the Professional Services sector. By joining its network of 75 franchisees, you could play a part in this brand's success. An affordable initial investment of ?6,000 will enable you to start your own Bartercard UK business. In most cases, your personal investment should represent 30 to 50% of the total amount. Bartercard UK requires you to personally invest at least ?2,000. You could potentially get a loan to cover the remaining costs. These relatively low startup costs make it a good option to pursue for first-time franchisees. By investing in this established brand, you could qualify for financial aid. See our website for more information.

Lastly, another possibility to consider is CPA Online. There are 10 locations open so far, and the network is expanding. To start your own CPA Online franchise, you will need to invest ?14,750, of which at least ?7,375 should be your own personal investment. You could apply for a loan to help cover the remaining startup costs. Given these low startup costs, this option could be suitable for first-time franchisees. Comprehensive training and support are available when you choose to invest in this franchise.

If you are interested in the Professional Services sector and want to discover more franchising options, take a look at the 41 brands available in this sector. Whether you've already decided to invest or are still weighing your options, it's worth looking at different sectors. At Point Franchise, we have a total of almost 250 franchising opportunities to help you find the right fit.