Cheshire-based Mike Somers joined the Auditel Cost Management Franchise in February 2014. Before joining Auditel, Mike was the Midlands Branch Manager for Pickfords Moving and Storage. One of his major achievements was being presented with the Top Manager Award in 2011. He also holds the National and International CPC (Certificate Of Professional Competence), the coveted qualification in the transport industry.

Asked why he chose Auditel, Mike recalls: “After 20 years of corporate life, I wanted to apply my skills for my own benefit. I want to push my business into the direction of my choosing  and profit from my decisions.

“I like the scope of the Auditel offering. The training course has helped me to realise even more opportunities which I will be able to discuss with my clients. I can see the need in the marketplace and I believe that Auditel has the best tools to help me to provide the best service.”

Mike said that the training has been excellent. “Very good, well prepared and presented! It's really helped me to put in place a structure of what I shall be offering to prospective clients. I can give them a clear picture of the advantages of using Auditel.”

Mike believes that businesses need consultants, because they provide a level of expertise in specific areas that the company may not possess and often, do not have time for. They can also develop projects without distracting the staff from important day-to-day tasks. “After working in General Management roles for the last 10 years or so, I know from personal experience how frustrating this can be!

“As an Auditel consultant, I can use my skills and experience to help clients identify where they may be overspending. Then I can project manage the process required to get those essential business costs under control. I am absolutely convinced that every organisation in the UK would benefit from a top to bottom review of their spending.”

Matt Sidwell, Auditel’s UK and Ireland’s Director of Network Development adds: “More and more people are seeking to run their own business – in fact, 146,000 in recent months. So, if you would like to join them, why not come to one of our free Discovery Seminars and learn how to do it the franchise way? It’s an opportunity to talk to our team without any commitment. We shall be pleased to meet you!”