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Lime Orchard provides a specialist complete garden transformation package, which offers award winning design alongside a professional, high quality build.  Our service aims to minimise the stress commonly associated with any garden makeover project, providing an uncomplicated and seamless journey from design approval through to the final construction.

As a Lime Orchard Franchise Owner, within your own defined territory you will be able to access not only the years of knowledge and expertise of the franchisor, but also the growing experience of other Franchise Owners in the network.

The development and success of your business is entirely under your control, as are the returns. As a Franchise Owner you will manage the business using the proven business formula developed by Lime Orchard and have direct access to the company’s business, financial, technical and marketing resources.

We will be on hand to guide, advise and assist you in any or all of these areas. The help we give will be relevant to the skills and experience you bring to the partnership and the speed at which you develop your business.

What's Included in the Franchise

Initial Startup package

This includes everything you need to get started :

• Five year renewable licence to trade under the Lime Orchard brand in your defined territory
• Immediate association with a growing, national brand - bringing additional resources to your business from day 1
• Access to our proven business formula - reducing the risks often associated with starting your own business
• 12-week training course, taking place both at our head office and in your territory covering all the aspects of running your business, ensuring you have the best possible start
• Easy to use Manuals for the main aspects of running your business - a regular reference point, re-enforcing the knowledge acquired as you become established
• Marketing, PR and IT Support - Support with these key areas of your business to help you to be successful
• Brand Support - documentation, uniform and marketing materials
• Professional Assistance- with all the relevant legislation, such as Health & Safety, Construction Industry Scheme and Employment Law

On-Going training & Support

Lime Orchard has a strong emphasis on business development, that’s why the team will be helping you by monitoring your performance and planning for growth. Your monthly Franchise Management Fee provides you with the on-going training & support to really accelerate your business' success:

• Web site - we are continually developing and maintain the online presence  for the Lime Orchard brand.
• Web advertising - As well as the web site, Lime Orchard runs successful social networking pages (with many hundreds of fans on our Facebook page) and the Lime Orchard Gift Store to ensure the brand is highly visible on-line. We can help you tap in to our online campaigns to increase your web presence locally.
• Email - Your @limeorchard.co.uk address is managed for you, plus use of Garden Living, our emailed magazine that's full of the latest garden lifestyle inspiration and offers from Lime Orchard, the ideal way to stay in touch with past and potential clients
• Promotional Material - Whether its artwork for your Yellow Pages advert or getting some stationery ordered, we are here to ensure its on-brand and in keeping with our high quality standards
• Public Relations - Access to a PR specialist to help you make the most of opportunities in your area
• Health & Safety and Employment - A specialist is on hand to provide industry-specific advice
• Contractors, Designers and Supplier Support - We have a skilled team of experienced garden designers operating around the country for you to access right away. Plus we have amassed a comprehensive knowledge of contractors and trade suppliers nationally enabling us to identify a suitable match with your client's requirements.

Step 1.  - Give us a call or send an email and we will contact you, at your convenience, for an informal chat over the phone

Step 2. - We will send you an information pack in the post

Step 3. - Complete & return the confidential initial application form provided

Step 4. - We will meet with you a number of times, to determine if the opportunity is right for you

Step 5. - We will assist you to carry out all the relevant research, business planning and funding applications.

Step 6. - You will submit a five year business plan to our board, if all goes well you will be granted a Lime Orchard franchise.

Step 7. - Commence your training

Step 8. - Your new business starts trading!

Yes! Are you:

• Self-Motivated?
• An Excellent Communicator?
• Enthusiastic & Determined?
• Well Organised?

Whatever your background, the Lime Orchard franchise does not require any previous experience of garden design, horticulture or the construction industry. The Lime Orchard opportunity may best suit those that are comfortable with face to face selling and project management.