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Franchise New Zealand Summer 2025 Year 33 Issue 04
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Jim’s Test & Tag
www.jimstestandtag.co.nz
Contact
Malcolm Bradley
0800 454 654
info@jimstestandtag.co.nz
Advertiser Info
THE FRANCHISE
SPRINGBOARD
Jim’s Test & Tag franchisee
leaps upward.
Loving the Jim’s life, Glen Carmichael
“I wish I’d done this in my thirties,” says Jim’s Test & Tag Bay of Plenty
regional franchisor, Glen Carmichael. “Having joined as a franchisee in
2019, a year ago I bought into the regional franchise. It’s the best move
I’ve made! I can see myself doing this until I retire.”
Working in management for a large textile company, Glen sought a fresh
start. “I was tired of my old job, and in need of a big change. At first, I
started looking for straight employment jobs,’ he says. “However, as
I delved into possibilities I began to see the potential in franchising –
something I knew very little about at the time.”
Jim’s Test & Tag appealed to Glen because it offered all the benefits of
being self-employed, with the certainty of no shortage of work and an
excellent support network for both business and technical advice. “Back
in 2019, Jim’s was still conducting training in Australia, which we’ve now
moved here for new franchisees. I couldn’t fault it; it was
so comprehensive.
“It included everything from how to manage a business and how to get
new clients, to all the technical material essential for the job. I thought
finding customers was going to be my biggest challenge but, in my first
few months, I was struggling to keep up with the work.
“After Covid, I had to indulge in the good old-fashioned route of
knocking on doors to expand. I simply visited all my clients’ neighbours.
There were only two positive answers at the time, but many of the
negative ones have now become positives! Jim’s reputation is enviable –
just one reason why we need more franchisees!”
Jim’s Test & Tag provides testing and tagging services for electrical
equipment, fire extinguishers, and first aid equipment in workplaces. By
law, all equipment needs to be inspected at least annually, with building
site or workshop items often needing to be inspected every 3-6 months,
to the relevant standard – ASJ NZS3760:2022, or NZS 4503:2005. These
regulations ensure regular repeat business for franchisees, and demand
is increasing.
“One of the best aspects of the
franchise is that you are not limited to
your area if the work is available,” says
Glen. “Currently, various territories are
available at very reasonable cost, which
includes all training. Come and be your
own boss – I’ve done it, and I’d certainly
do it again!”
Opportunity: Business and Commercial
• Established business model and robust systems
• Customer service focused
• No Industry Experience Required
• Ongoing training and support
• Comprehensive marketing support
• Strong supplier relationships
• Opportunities across New Zealand
Email us at Franchises@ezykitchens.co.nz or
apply now at www.ezykitchens.co.nz
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