Head Office Support

Franchisees are supported by Head Office as detailed below:

Marketing and Communications

Brand reputation and development
Websites - www.select.co.uk, www.selecthospitality.co.uk and www.parkhouse.com provide free promotion of all open vacancies
Advertising - media advice, templates and job board agreements
Sales collateral and literature, printed stationery, corporate gifts
Salary surveys, exhibition stand
PR and corporate profiling
Intranet - Select Informed - internal communications
Candidate care and attraction programme
Client development support materials
Advice on local marketing and communications activity

Finance

Temporaries payroll system
Invoice preparation and distribution
60 day factoring of all debts to ensure smooth, predictable cashflow
Management reports and statements

Property

Advice on sourcing property and leases
Corporately negotiated rates with suppliers and contractors
Support with design and specification of signage and office livery

Advice regarding hardware requirements
Project management of software installations
Full network and IT systems support
Provision of anti virus software
Development of core operating systems

Provision of template letters and handbook to cover all HR issues
Advice, support and guidance on all personnel, Health and Safety, quality and procedure aspects
Notification of relevant changes in Employment Law
Comprehensive range of in-house training courses

Additionally a dedicated Business Development Manager is available to franchisees to assist in establishing the business and maximising revenues. Operational field support is provided through a system of "experts" in particular areas.