WSI’s Internet Solutions Lifecycle System is the backbone of this franchise opportunity. It allows franchise owners to quickly provide an action plan to their clients seeking to turn their websites and the Internet into profit centers.
While the Lifecycle System can be somewhat complex to the everyday business owner, WSI provides a streamlined approach to explain their services and solutions – the ABCs of Internet Marketing Success: affordable website solutions, build targeted website traffic, and convert more customers.
Market
- Franchising since: 1996
- Locations - U.S.: 800+
- Locations - Canada: 65+
- Locations - Foreign: 890+
- Company Owned: 2
Costs & Fees
- Total Investment: $49K - $147K
- Franchise Fee: N/A
- Unencumbered Capital Required: $5K
Other Facts
- Financing: Third party.
- Royalty: 10%
- Advertising Fee: N/A
- Training: 7 days at company HQ
- Annual revenue: N/A
- Average revenue per location: N/A
Is WSI Internet a Good Franchise Opportunity?
WSI Internet does not seek Internet savvy individuals to operate their franchises. The company stresses that its 1,500 plus franchisees come from all levels of backgrounds and experience levels. Nevertheless, anyone who isn’t comfortable with technology or the Internet for that matter may not think twice about this franchise opportunity.
For those who do understand the Internet well enough to know that it is the business marketing tool of the future, WSI can make be an excellent fit. The company website does not go into much detail about its “patent-pending” Lifecycle System but if you do manage to redirect yourself to the company’s other website, http://www.wsiconsultants.com, the company services are outlined and explained in greater detail.
WSI is an Internet services company, not an IT company. IT requires a great deal of schooling and technical experience, focusing on the technologies behind the Internet. WSI develops marketing plans for businesses using the Internet, using a number of e-marketing tools and strategies such as email marketing, video conferencing, and e-commerce solutions.
To be successful in this home-based franchise, you have to develop a key set of B2B (business-to-business) networking and promotional strategies because your clients will be business owners, not everyday consumers. You have to position yourself as an expert in the field because no future client will invest in you if you lack the required skills. WSI may be best suited for people with a keen interest in Internet marketing and have a true entrepreneurial spirit.
