RUNNING YOUR OWN TRADE BUSINESS DOESN’T NEED TO FEEL LIKE A CONSTANT UPHILL BATTLE
With GoFox, you get the freedom of business ownership backed by the strength of a proven Electrical and Plumbing franchise network.
Sound familiar?
- Working 60+ hours a week and still not seeing the money you want?
- Tired of chasing supplier deals that never seem to stack up?
- Frustrated with marketing efforts that eat cash but don't bring in any jobs?
- Feel like you’re on your own with no one to call when things go wrong?
- No systems in place, so jobs, invoices, and staff get messy and stressful?
- No mentor or sounding board, so every decision feels risky and isolating?
- Wanting the freedom of running your own business, but drowning without structure?
- Struggling to stand out in a crowded market?
- Fear of losing independence if you join someone else’s system?
You’re not alone. Many independent Electrical and Plumbing operators feel the same way but GoFox can offer you another path.
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Not sure what any of this means?
You’re not the only one. Plenty of our GoFox team felt exactly the same when they first started out. The good news is it gets clearer once someone explains it.If you’d like to talk and get a better understanding, fill out the call request below and we’ll walk you through it.
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The Profit Engine:
3 Levers to Financial Success
Think of your business like an engine – if one part’s off, the whole thing struggles. To run smooth and make money, you’ve got to keep all three levers in balance:
- Business Turnover (Sales In): The fuel for your business. More sales are great - but only if the other levers are under control.
- Cost of Sales (Materials & Labour on Jobs): This is everything it takes to get the work done - gear like cable, pipe, and fittings, plus wages for staff, subbies, and even your own time on the tools. If materials blow out or hours aren’t covered properly, profit disappears. Sharp supplier deals and knowing the true cost of labour make a massive difference.
- Overheads (Running Costs): The cost of keeping the lights on - vehicles, rent, admin, insurance, phones. If these get too heavy, they’ll eat straight into your profit.
Here’s where GoFox makes the difference:
Every month you get a clear financial KPI report, no waiting until year-end accounts to find out if you’ve made money or not. You’ll see exactly how you’re tracking month by month, so you can fix issues early, make changes fast and keep your engine running at full strength.
Joe & Jemma’s Story:
Building More Than a Business
Before
Before joining GoFox, Joe was a one-man band. He was on the tools all day, then up late quoting, chasing suppliers, and trying to keep the pipeline full. No matter how many hours he worked, he felt like he was chasing his tail and not really getting ahead.
After
“Now, everything’s different. With GoFox behind us, I’ve got proven systems, supplier deals I could never have negotiated on my own, and a network of support that actually cares about our success. I’m working smarter, earning more, and finally seeing the rewards of all that effort.” – Joe
“Joining GoFox didn’t just change things for Joe – it changed things for our family. I was able to step into the business too, which has given us the flexibility we never had before. We can balance work and family in a way that works for us and our children, instead of always feeling stretched and stressed.” – Jemma
Why Join GoFox?
We help electricians and plumbers grow their businesses with proven systems, processes,
and support – delivering the success and rewards they deserve for their hard work.
Systems & processes that make business manageable
Supplier deals & rebates you can’t get alone
Independent ownership – your business, your choices, our framework
National marketing & brand strength
Ongoing business training, mentoring, and development
Your Path to Joining GoFox
GOFOX FRANCHISEE REQUIREMENTS:
As a GoFox franchisee, you’ll run your own independent business within our network. To succeed, here’s what’s required:
- Business setup – supply your own vehicles, tools, equipment, and materials.
- Compliance – hold the right licences and meet all legal and safety requirements.
- Essentials – branded vehicle signage, uniforms, health & safety gear, computer/laptop, and basic office setup.
- Ownership – you’ll manage your customers, suppliers, and contractors while backed by the GoFox network
- Commitment – follow the systems, processes, and values that protect and grow the GoFox brand.
- Drive & Discipline – GoFox gives you the tools, but it’s your effort that turns them into results.
GET STARTED WITH OUR EASY TO UNDERSTAND 5 STEP APPLICATION PROCESS:
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ENQUIRE
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CHAT
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ASSESSMENT
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ONBOARDING
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LAUNCH
Are You the Right Fit for GoFox?
GoFox isn’t for everyone. We’re not a quick fix or a ticket to easy money. We’re here for Electricians and Plumbers who want to build a serious business – with the right systems, support, and network behind them. If the points below sound like you, you’ll fit right in.
Self Check Questions:
- Have you been running your own trade business or working as a sole trader, but feel like you’ve hit a ceiling?
- Are you tired of chasing supplier deals that never seem to stack up?.
- Do you regularly put in 60+ hours a week but still don’t see the profits you want?.
- Are your marketing efforts chewing through cash without bringing in enough jobs?.
- Do you feel like you’re on your own with no one to call when things go wrong?.
- Are you ambitious to grow but want proven systems, group buying power, and marketing that works?.
- Are you open to learning and willing to try new ways of working?
- Do you see yourself as a team player, keen to share wins and support other franchisees in the network?
- Do you have the work ethic to roll up your sleeves and build a business you’re proud of?
Weighing It All Up
Go it Alone?
- Start from scratch and build your own reputation.
- Create and manage your own marketing efforts.
- Establish and grow your own unique brand identity.
- Make the mistakes and learn the lessons yourself.
- Spend time finding the best supplier deals.
- Face challenges on your own.
Grow with GoFox?
- Start with a proven model.
- Benefit from marketing & operational support.
- Established brand awareness.
- Skip the trial-and-error phase.
- Access group buying power.
- Be part of a supportive netwok.
