The Keepsake Co. ltd
Income Opportunity

Description of Company:

The Keepsake Consultancy has over 14 years combined experience in this delightful and fast-growing Business Sector and offer a range of Start-Up Opportunities – especially designed to help Women start-out in Business!

Our ready-made Business Package will provide you with all of the Business-tools and knowledge necessary to start your own rewarding Business - creating your own range of hand-crafted Keepsakes including; Silver Fingerprint Jewellery, Artwork Jewellery 3D Casts and Clay Impressions of Babies hands and feet.

Within our Start-up Package, we offer Training, Support, Website Creation, plus a host of other value-added services – designed to get your business up and running with minimum fuss and maximum reward!

• No Franchise fees or on-going sales royalties
• No sales targets, quota's or restrictions
• Low start-up costs
• Low overheads
• Freedom & flexibility!

Work Description:

• Promoting your products and services at local events
• Marketing your business via Leaflets, Posters and Advertisements
• Organising private Appointments with Customers
• Creating ever-lasting Keepsakes that your Customers will cherish forever!

Average hours per week:

This opportunity is ideally suited to Mothers who wish to work part-time but want to realise their full earning potential.  There are no high start-up costs or sales targets, so no pressure! You can work part-time or full-time to suit your own ambitions, commitments and desires.

Investment required:

We offer a range of low-cost start-up options, designed in particular to appeal to Mothers seeking a return to work.  Getting started is simple! Firstly you must purchase your Business-in-a-Box:

Business-in-a-Box:  £495 + VAT

This ready-made business package aims to provide you with all the knowledge and Business-tools necessary to get you started - including:

• Your own-branded website
• your own company email address
• Your own 0845 telephone number 
• Business Stationery Templates
• Print-ready Marketing Materials
• New Business Manual with vital start-up information
• Marketing Manual with useful tips and advice
• Comprehensive Product Training Manuals
• 3 months on-line post-training support
• Access to convenient on-line ordering

You must then decide which of our Training Packages interest you the most. You can start off slowly and select just one Training Package - or mix and match as you desire!  The more you learn - the more you can earn!  So we recommend selecting multiple courses to maximise your earning potential where possible!

B.I.B. Training Packages  £395 + VAT

• Fingerprint Jewellery   
• Artwork Jewellery
• 3D Castings
• Stone Out-Prints
• Ceramic Keepsakes

Earning Potential:

This is an extremely fun and rewarding business where your income potential will be limited only by the amount of time and energy you put in!  It is possible to earn a very good salary even if you only work part time - so long as you devote your best efforts to marketing your business.

Potential Earning Scenarios:  The Recommended Retail prices of the various Keepsakes, range from £40 for a single Fingerprint Charm upto £100 for a Framed 3D Casting, therefore if we assume an average sales value of £55 per appointment your earnings could look like this:

Appointments per day Setting Days per week Product sales value Daily Total Weekly Total Monthly Total 1 home/studio 5 £55 £55 £275 £1,100 2 home/studio 4 £55 £110 £440 £1,760 3 home/studio 3 £55 £165 £495 £1,980 4 home/studio 5 £55 £220 £1,100 £4,400 10 nursery 3 £55 £550 £1,650 £6,600 14 pre-school 2 £55 £770 £1,540 £6,160

 Important Note:

These figures are provided for illustrative purposes only.  Individuals cannot expect success unless their best personal efforts are devoted to their Business. The Keepsake Consultancy provides no warranty that a minimum or guaranteed income can be achieved.

On-going Financial Commitment:

In order to successfully market your business you will need to invest in some form of marketing and promotion.  However, as part of your Start-up Package we will provide you with a comprehensive new business start-up Manual, which includes various suggestions on cost-effective ways to market your business.

There are no Franchise Fees, Sales Royalties or Management Fees to pay, simply a small monthly membership fee of £24.99 + VAT. This pays for website hosting, access to discounted ordering, plus regular newsletters, featuring tips, advice and inspiring stories!

You will also require Public Liability Insurance – which is around £150 per year. Your New Business Manual will include details of potential Insurance Brokers.

Experience Required:

Experience Required:

Above all - you should be friendly, confident and at ease working with babies and young children.  You should also be organised, motivated and determined!

• Good with babies, young children and their parents.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Self confidence and enthusiasm.
• Well organised and computer literate.
• Self-motivated and determined.
• Fun, friendly and creative!

Training & Support:

We provide full training – along with 3 months on-line post-training support. This is backed up by on-line access to our ‘Resources Site’ where you can download step-by-step Training Manuals to help guide you through each production process.

You can also return to any course, free of charge - within 3 months - if you are struggling with any aspect of a technique.

This is complimented by access to our ‘Resouces Site’ where you can download Print-ready Marketing and Stationery Templates – designed to get your business up and runing as quickly and as efficiently as possible!

Car Required:

Yes!

Storage Required:

Most people are operating this as a table-top business from their kitchen. However, you will proably need a few shelves within your house or idealy a shed or garage devoted to storing your raw materials.

If you are intending to operate a Clay Impressions or Pottery Prints Business, you will require a Kiln, which is idealy best housed in a Garage, Shed our outside Workshop.

Additional:

Training Venue:

All Training Courses are held in our beautiful 18^th century converted Barn, located in the picturesque village of Rotherwick, in the heat of the Hampshire Countryside.  

Keepsake Co Retail Franchise Opportunities

Our Sister Company, The Keepsake Co, is currently operating a Pilot of its first Franchised Retail Outlet, in Swindon, Wiltshire. Since its launch in October 2008, this Pilot has proven extremely successful.  The Keepsake Co therefore plans to launch a range of Retail Franchise Opportunities during 2010 for individuals that wish to operate their own Keepsake Co Shop.

Applications will only be invited by those individuals who have completed our full-suite of Business-in-a-Box Courses and who have demonstrated that they have both the creative and commercial capabilities necessary to succeed.

For more information:

Contact Details:

Telephone: Michelle Williams on 0845 4670147 

email: michelle@thekeepsakeconsultancy.co.uk

Address: Keepsake Consultants Ltd, Unit 2 Rooks Farm, The Street, Rotherwick, Hook, Hampshire, RG27 9SZ

www.thekeepsakeconsultancy.co.uk

Victoria Davey

After having my little girl Isabella, I decided that I did not want to go back to work full-time and I started searching for something more fulfilling which I could fit in around my family.

Ideally I wanted something fun and creative, which would also be profitable and flexible, so that I could spend more time with my little girl.

After much searching, I discovered The Keepsake Consultancy and immediately realized the benefits in joining.  They offer a fantastic opportunity for women that want to start out in business, which is both affordable and flexible.

Initially I started with just one course and began by specialising in Fingerprint Jewellery.  I enjoyed it so much – I couldn’t wait to get involved in making all the other wonderful products.

I really liked the idea that you could just start with one course and then add to this when you could afford it.  I’m now fully trained in all 5 areas of production.  Even after doing all of the courses - it’s such a low investment that it’s easy to see a quick return.

The only other major cost was the purchase of my Kiln and Starter Kits.  I wanted to be able to offer the full range of products, including; Clay Impressions, Pottery Prints and Silver Fingerprint Jewellery, so this was a necessity. 

How often do you work?
It can vary each week. The majority of the time it tends to be a couple of hours per day.  I have a little girl therefore I needed a job that was flexible enough to fit around her.  This works perfectly! I can do as little or as much as I want!

Do you put in any extra time?
I am so passionate about succeeding with my business I do tend to put in extra time. I find it easy to do so, as I am a very creative person and love what I’m doing.  It doesn't seem like work at all!

Idea of realistic earnings?
In my first 6 months I took about £6000 working part-time - just a few hours per day.  At that point I was only trained in making Fingerprint Jewellery – so I was still really learning!  Now that I am established and have completed all of the courses – I am hoping to at least double this over the next 6 months.

How do you view Training & Support?
The training and support I have received has been excellent, especially since the launch of the on-line support desk. Your queries are always answered within 24 hours.  The training courses are packed with information and techniques and are really hands on.  I came away from each course feeling really excited and couldn't wait to put my new skills into practice!

What are your ongoing costs?
Materials, advertising and marketing, this can range from a one off advert in a magazine to a monthly cost i.e.  I have an Advertising Board in a Soft Play Centre which has proved extremely effective!

Where do you work and do you need a car?
I have a studio at home.  I would say a car is definitely vital as you need transport to take samples to fairs and for getting to customers houses for Party bookings.

Do you advertise?
I have an ongoing advert on a large board in a Soft Play Centre.  I also advertise in libraries, shops and magazines.

Do you need space for stock?
I keep my stock in my studio and garage.

Are there any downsides to the job?
Because of the support I have received - I don't feel as though there are any downsides at present. I love what I am doing!

Would you recommend this Opportunity to other Mums?
Definitely!  This is a fantastic opportunity for women who want to start their own business.  It's affordable and what's more you can work at your own pace to fit around your family life!!