Jim's Training
Franchisee's must attend a six day training course at Mooroolbark before starting their new careers.
Generic Training
The first three days are general business training in the company of other franchisee's from other Divisions:
Some of the topics covered are:
Jim’s Ethos - presented by Jim Penman
Customer service the Jim’s Way
Your Franchisor as Business Partner
Putting down for work; the jobs you want, where you want them
Workplace Health and Safety
Managing your Franchise Business
Hands on training for direct access to the Jim’s Group computer programs and other electronic tools
Planning to Succeed
Strategies to Maximise your Income
The Art of Sales
Google Marketing and Other Strategies
Basic bookkeeping
Saving money on phones, insurance, vehicles, etc.
Mowing Training
Next comes three days of intensive training for just Mowing Franchisee's.
Some topic's that will be covered are:
Workplace Health & Safety
Operating your Franchise Efficiently
Quoting (theory)
Fertilisers and herbicides
Pruning
Grass types & Weed identification
Planting Techniques
Trailer Preparation and Setup
Equipment Maintenance to Reduce Costs and Downtime
Work Scheduling
Using the Formitize App
Quoting (practical)
First Aid Level 1