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WSI



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WSI

Since the mid-1990s, WSI Internet Consulting has been developing profitable internet solutions for businesses, becoming a leader in the global Internet industry by offering extensive marketing solutions to suit the needs of multiple industries.  With the world’s largest Internet Consultants’ network and a 150-person strong head office in Toronto, Canada, WSI Internet Marketing Consultants have helped thousands of small and medium-sized businesses realize their online marketing potential. 

WSI Internet Consultants utilize innovative Internet technologies and advanced Internet marketing strategies to provide businesses with a WSI Internet Marketing System tailored to their individual needs to elevate their Internet presence and profitability.  WSI has been named the #1 Internet and Technology Services Franchise for more than 9 years in a row and was ranked among the Top 50 Franchises in the world by Entrepreneur magazine.  In addition to numerous industry accolades, WSI aims to end child poverty through its global outreach program, with the support and cooperation of its customers, franchise network, employees, suppliers and charitable organizations.

 

Operating Units

12/31/2006

12/31/2007

12/31/2008

Franchised – U.S.

804

863

855

Franchised – Canada

69

75

91

Franchised – Int’l

890

885

735

Franchised – Total

1,763

1,823

1,681

% Change – Total

--

3.4%

-7.8%

Company-Owned

2

2

2

% Change

--

0.0%

0.0%

Total

1,765

1,825

1,683

% Change

--

3.4%

-7.8%

Franchised as % of Total

99.89%

99.89%

99.88%

 

Investment Required

The fee for a WSI franchise depends on the kind of territory license purchased.  The fee is $49,700 for a Single Territory License, $59,700 for a District Territory License, $69,700 for a Multi-District Territory License, $84,700 for a National Territory License, $117,000 for a Multi-National Territory License and $147,000 for an International Territory License.

 

WSI provides the following range of investments required to open your initial franchise. The range assumes that all items are paid for in cash. To the extent that you choose to finance any of these expense items, your front-end investment could be substantially reduced.

 

Item

Established Low Range

Established High Range

Franchise Fee

$49,700

$147,000

Training Expenses

$1,500

$3,000

Computer and Related Equipment

$1,000

$4,000

Office Supplies and Miscellaneous

$100

$300

Permits and Licenses

$500

$500

Telephone (Installation)

$100

$200

Internet (Installation)

$50

$50

Marketing and Lead Generation

$5,000

$7,000

Legal and Accounting

$500

$1,000

Insurance

$400

$600

Additional Funds (3 months)

$1,500

$3,000

Total Investment

$60,350

$166,650

 

On-going Expenses

WSI franchisees pay a management services fee equal to 10% of gross revenues (with a minimum $300 monthly for the first 24 months and $500 monthly thereafter). Other fees payable by the franchisee include bi-annual conference fees, fees for website development and hosting and the cost of additional field training courses.

 

What You Get—Training and Support

WSI provides extensive training to franchisees both online and at the WSI Corporate Training Centre in Toronto, Canada. Three levels of certification are available: Certified Internet Marketing (IM) Professional, Certified Advanced Internet Marketing (AIM) Executive and Certified Internet Marketing (IM) Partner.  In addition, the WSI global network is supported 24/7 by a staff of over 150 people at the corporate headquarters in Toronto.  The WSI Consultants’ network is an invaluable source of knowledge and expertise on internet marketing and consulting.

The WSI Mentoring Program offers franchisees the opportunity to team up and be mentored by their more experienced counterparts through a structured program involving collective business development, project delivery and customer relationship management.

 

Territory

WSI does not grant exclusive territories.

 

For more information about WSI’s offerings and business opportunities, please visit www.wsicorporate.com.