Auditel - Pioneers in Cost and Purchase Management
Auditel offers the UK’s leading cost and purchase management business opportunity. Launched as a business format franchise in 1997, and full members of The British Franchise Association since 1998, constant innovation means that Auditel have become pioneers in the cost management industry.
Auditel’s exclusive Total Cost of Purchase Business Model goes much further than simple cost or expense reduction. Taking into account the time, cost and expertise needed to make effective and informed procurement decisions Auditel consultants carefully select the right supplier for their clients’ essential services.
They have become trusted advisors to thousands of clients and continue to work with them for many years. As a result the Auditel network of over 100 franchisees continues to grow with ongoing personal development and training from a dedicated 20-person support team.
An urgent need for the Auditel service
Across the board, the cost of doing business increases every year, squeezing profitability for organisations of every size. Key service areas, which include communications, gas, electricity, IT, water, waste, finance and premises-management are costing businesses today around £350 billion each year. What’s more according to the Confederation of British Industry, these costs are still rising, “The cost of these key services is high today, but is set to grow even further.”
It may appear that the easy solution for curbing costs is to shop around for lower prices for essential goods and services. Some companies have tried this approach. However many companies find that the time, resources and expertise are not available in their existing teams to effectively address the problems of rising overheads and complex procurement decisions.
The Economist Intelligence Unit survey found that inadequate internal resources to drive the process, is the main barrier to the success of in-house cost reduction projects. The survey found that only 8% of organisations carrying out a cost management review last year met their target. This failure across the economy fritters away billions of pounds every year through unmanaged expenditure. This means more and more organisations are looking to experienced, impartial outsourced advisors to reduce financial exposure.
Auditel client, John Palmer the Bursar of Haileybury School, has enjoyed over £120,000 of savings and comments “there’s simply no way an organisation such as ours can have in-house expertise in all the areas we need.”
The unique Auditel Total Cost and Purchase Management Service
Auditel’s unique Total Cost of Purchase business model differentiates this franchise from the cost cutters and expense reduction organisations out there. Auditel build long-term relationships with their clients. They assess the total costs involved in procuring goods and services as opposed to simply looking at headline costs.
Working on a no win, no fee approach Auditel consultants earn half of the savings they make for their clients, and from a client’s perspective the expert advice they receive comes with no risk and at no upfront cost. Savings can be substantial, especially when the client is an organisation such as Pizza Express.
Auditel Consultant David Lowe began working with the Group Operations Director of Pizza Express in 1995, since then, savings have reached over £3 million. Pizza Express comment, “Our Auditel experience has been and continues to be quite outstanding. This is one consultancy that really does deliver and I would have no hesitation in recommending Auditel to any business. In fact any business, not using the Auditel service may be placing itself at a disadvantage.”
Becoming an Auditel Franchisee
Many professional men and women are seeking a change of direction. Auditel franchisees come from a wide range of backgrounds. Some have relevant specialist knowledge, some have senior management or director level experience, but this is not essential.
One of the current franchisees was a professional musician. Another couple, who operate their franchise together, were hoteliers. What all the consultants share, however, is a genuine desire to succeed, an entrepreneurial spirit that drives them to test their true potential and a wish to take control of their life and career. Everything else – from how to set up their office and acquire clients, to how to analyse expenditure and negotiate with suppliers – is taught during the training programmes.
“I have been with Auditel for 18 months and am really enjoying the job and the lifestyle. I made the decision to control my own destiny and that is what I am doing. I work hard but I take time off when I want and spend a lot more time with my family than was ever possible before.”
Paul Barlass, Auditel Consultant since 2006
