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Doug Surmon

DOUG SURMON

Director

With over 25 years of business management under his belt, Doug heads up the sales, marketing and business development functions of Talbot Doors. MBA qualified, Doug has brought valuable corporate experience into the management of the business, and the discipline to ensure the appropriate systems are implemented and adhere to. Under Doug’s management, the business continues to grow, solidifying existing client relationships along the way as well as actively growing the client base.

Diarmait Surmon

Diarmait Surmon

Director

Diarmait has a natural ability to connect with people from a wide range of professional backgrounds. He’s driven by building relationships, and can provide people with the right advice and solutions tailored to their needs. With a B.Comm degree, Diarmait has always had ties to the equipment service industry. After working in different Sales and Marketing roles in Canada for the ski equipment industry, Diarmait returned to Australia joined the automated door industry. Joining Talbot in 2012, Diarmait has successfully organise several trade shows and has been instrumental in developing Talbot’s sales and operational systems that’ll see the company grow. Diarmait is key in driving the company’s success in franchising.

Angelo Travato

Angelo Travato

Systems & Accounting Manager

Angelo Trovato joined Talbot Doors in 2013, and has brought with him an expertise in private business ownership. Having qualifications in Accounting and Finance, Angelo has managed his own business for the past 12 years. Additionally, Angelo is a Financial Accountant and Business Analyst, and has worked for companies including Templar Marketing and the Australian Document Exchange. Angelo is heavily involved in Customer Service - a core pillar of the Talbot Doors business. He’s been instrumental managing our scheduling and job tracking system using Connect2Field, now called “Works.” Most recently, he’s been responsible for our transfer across to Simpro. These web based CRM systems have taken the business to new heights, and Angelo is essential to Talbot’s growth.

You may not consider doors in everyday life. Why would you? You open a door so you can walk through it, blissfully unaware of the convenience you’ve just been afforded. Doors have a purpose. They are designed to make it possible for us to enter and exit a building. Doors lock out those who are not welcome, and grant entry to those who are. Doors offer safety, , ease and comfort; and what many people fail to realise is that doors establish first impressions for your business and home. By representing yourself with pride and uncompromising aesthetic, you’ll control the atmosphere and increase the visual appeal of your architecture.

Talbot Doors is an automatic door service and installation company established in 1985, and have provided a valuable service to the Facility Management Industry ever since. With our own unique range of auto doors and gate designs and our list of reputable loyal clients, we’ve proven ourselves to be Australia’s trusted company for gates and automatic doors in both the residential and commercial markets. Our expertise, specialty products and genuine customer service are what sets us apart from large scale organisations. Today, the company works closely with many iconic Sydney buildings, earning a reputation for quality and reliability.

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The Talbot team love what they do because they’re part of an organisation that values and empowers them to perform fulfilling work. We believe in looking after our team so our team can look after our clients. We’re there to solve the immediate problem but also make sure it doesn’t happen again. We take the time to offer preventable, sustainable solutions that consider your operations as a whole.

Having created solid relationships with large commercial operations such as Colliers, Knight Frank, and the UGL United Group who were responsible for the Sydney Airport and a growing number of private clients, Talbot Doors have laid the foundations for franchise growth. We’re looking for passionate and ambitious individuals to carry through the Talbot Doors vision in New South Wales and beyond.

If you’re equipped with basic electrician skills and are looking to put your customer relations and business management skills to good use, then a Talbot Doors franchise could be the opportunity you’re looking for.

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    Growing Niche Market
    Franchise Benefits

    A multi-faceted business that’s growing year on year, Talbot Doors is an automatic door service and installation company that addresses the poor service standards in the Facility Management Industry. Building Managers need rapid response times to fix broken doors and prevent any or safety issues. They foster relationships with providers they can trust. Building Managers have become more reliant on subcontractors who tend to see their job as a transaction rather than a relationship. Having created solid relationships with large commercial operations including Colliers, Knight Frank and the UGL United Group, Talbot Doors have laid the foundations for franchise growth. The emergence of smart home automation will see the market evolve into a solutions-orientated industry. Automatic doors will become part of a greater ecosystem of products that are interconnected. Talbot Doors has no competition from international markets and is a specialised service not easily replicated in Australia. Automation and modernisation are essential to the design process of new commercial properties. Over 40% of the industry’s revenue comes from maintenance services. Talbot Doors has a unique opportunity to populate the maintenance space, offering solution based services that don’t simply repair, but ensure the problem doesn’t happen again.

    Rewarding Work
    Franchise Benefits

    A multi-faceted business that’s growing year on year, Talbot Doors is an automatic door service and installation company that addresses the poor service standards in the Facility Management Industry. Building Managers need rapid response times to fix broken doors and prevent any or safety issues. They foster relationships with providers they can trust. Building Managers have become more reliant on subcontractors who tend to see their job as a transaction rather than a relationship. Having created solid relationships with large commercial operations including Colliers, Knight Frank and the UGL United Group, Talbot Doors have laid the foundations for franchise growth. The emergence of smart home automation will see the market evolve into a solutions-orientated industry. Automatic doors will become part of a greater ecosystem of products that are interconnected. Talbot Doors has no competition from international markets and is a specialised service not easily replicated in Australia. Automation and modernisation are essential to the design process of new commercial properties. Over 40% of the industry’s revenue comes from maintenance services. Talbot Doors has a unique opportunity to populate the maintenance space, offering solution based services that don’t simply repair, but ensure the problem doesn’t happen again.

    A Successful Business
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    Talbot Doors has been servicing automatic doors and gates since 1985. Its founder, Brian Talbot, saw the need for a specialised automotive service and took over a small customer base that included a few influential and loyal clients. As a result, Talbot Doors has grown into Sydney’s most trusted door servicing partners. Today, the company works closely with many iconic Sydney buildings, earning a reputation for quality and reliability. After many years of driving the success of the business, Brian Talbot retired and the business was sold to Doug Surmon. Having purchased the business over 5 years ago, Dough and his team have raised annual sales turnover beyond the $1 million mark, and increased profitability by including door installations, which have a higher margin. The auto door service and maintenance side of the business continues to grow, with the business now supporting many Strata Managers, and increasing numbers of Facility Management companies; looking after all brands and types of automatic doors and gates. In addition, Talbot Doors has invested in supplier relationships and systems and processes that keep costs lean, resulting in healthy profit margins. The Talbot Door business provides Franchisees with the of stable growth. By incorporating a high business growth component in the form of new installations sales, Talbot Doors offers limitless opportunity.

    Service On Offer
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    Installation: The Talbot Doors installation service covers both the commercial and residential markets. Talbot Doors have a unique product offering that allows Franchisees a distinct point of difference in the market. Strong supplier relationships have given Talbot Doors a competitive price offering, eventuating in the creation in Talbot Doors own line of products. In 2011, Talbot’s own brand of automatic sliding and swing doors was introduced. These specialty products have proven to be extremely reliable and robust. In 2012, a unique trackless bi-fold gate system was introduced to the market. These combined with Talbot’s telescopic sliding gates have become extremely popular in the constructed residential property sector located around Sydney. In 2013, Talbot Doors began manufacturing their own in-house aluminium doors and frames. The business is now taking on projects that include shop front fit-outs, accommodating with glazing both frameless and aluminium framed glass.

    Maintenance: Over 40% of the commercial property industry’s revenue comes from the maintenance of properties. Talbot Doors has a unique opportunity to populate the facilities management and maintenance space, offering solution based services that don’t simply repair, but ensure the problem doesn’t happen again. The facilities management component of the industry incorporates service and maintenance work that’s linked to long term contracts that aren’t elastic to the movements of the economy. This side of the business allows a Talbot Doors Franchisee to develop strong relationships with clients and customer, and prove a stable income stream that can be easily built up as incremental clients are added to your portfolio.

    Marketing
    Franchise Benefits

    The automatic door industry is populated by a few well reputed international players. With a 20 year history, Talbot Doors’ brand recognition is strong and continuously growing. In the franchise agreement, Talbot Doors has set a Marketing Levy of 2% of gross revenue. Franchisees can be confident that there is a minimum expenditure on brand and marketing initiatives which the Franchisor must conduct. This contribution is a fee that each location pays for additional services related to the administration and marketing. The management services provided allows each Franchisee to stay focused on customer service, and helps reduce the overall administrative burden. The services included in the management levy are: brand development, promotion of network services and national, state and regional sales campaigns. The Talbot Doors website is currently its main marketing platform. The business’s website will constantly evolve and be updated with relevant videos of client work as well as features on the Talbot Doors products. Talbot Doors will also be exhibiting at trade shows to showcase its products and generate greater brand awareness. Joining Trade Shows and relevant industry associations are an opportunity to engage with other exhibitors and building managers.

    System, Training and Support
    Franchise Benefits

    The backbone of Talbot Doors lies in a strong technological and operational framework. These systems support the scalability of the Talbot Doors Franchise Network. The business has collected a large amount of data on all the equipment that is serviced, and as a result, has developed a unique system that is continuously updated. This system gives Talbot technicians easy access to records that enable them to carry out services accordingly. Additionally, Talbot Doors has a Customer Relationships Management System (CRM) in place to build the customer database. The CRM system ensures that leads are entered into the database and properly categorised for prompt and appropriate action.

    To support Franchisees, the Talbot Doors head office will perform the following functions: Franchisee Training and Support, Marketing and Promotions , Business Development and Support for National contracts, Call Centre, Oversight of Human Resource Management, Accounting, Financial Benchmarking, Formulation and enhancement of Operational Procedures and Innovation and Research and Development.

    Establishment Costs
    Franchise Benefits

    The Talbot Doors franchise opportunity comes with no international competitors and low technical barriers to becoming a Talbot technician. To establish a new Talbot Doors location, the cost begins at $120,000. An established Talbot Doors location begins at $160,000.

    Based on current financial performance there is a high probability that Franchisees will be able to achieve a payback period less than 3.5 years. A low entry cost provides Franchisees with the opportunity to invest in their individual businesses. . Talbot Doors is offering two franchise options.

    Mobile - Franchisee to manage their own time and engage in business development to build referral partnerships. A single unit operator with a technician to support the delivery of services and/or installation of product solutions.

    Business Leader/Hub - Franchisee is responsible for managing a cluster of technicians. Their additional focus is on business development and relationship management. They also may provide additional training and support to technicians.

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    The Industry

    Talbot Doors is within a niche and growing industry that’s not in competition with international competitors. As a Franchisee you will build rewarding relationships with clients in both the commercial building and private dwelling sectors.

    Skills

    Talbot Doors stands out from large scale companies because of its genuine, reliable customer service and close-knit team of technicians. Though you’ll be technically minded and ideally have some electrical knowledge, Talbot Doors will teach you the skills you need for this valuable service.

    Lifestyle

    This franchise opportunity gives you the freedom and independence to service your own area in a fully equipped Talbot Doors vehicle. With Talbot Doors you can have that elusive work/life balance and truly be your own boss.

    Goals

    Talbot Doors provides you with a business model to build your client base incrementally off a solid base of facilities management clients. You’ll enjoy solving problems and offering long-term solutions to build rapport with clients and steadily grow the business.

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