| Partnering with Arena |
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| Arena is a part of Aptech, a global learning company with over 21 years’ experience in diverse lines of education and training. |
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| Since 1986, Aptech’s business expansion – and success – has been driven by its business partners. The company is a pioneer of the franchisee model for the learning industry. It has set up and operates over a thousand centres across its brands like Aptech Computer Education, Arena Animation, and NPower Hardware & Networking in India and dozens of countries across the world. |
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| Just last year, Aptech won the ‘Indian Global Franchisor of the Year, 2007’ award for attaining excellence in overseas franchising operations as also the ‘Win-win Franchising Partnership of the Year Award’. |
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| Also in 2007, Arena Animation was awarded the ‘Franchisee Growth Driver of the Year Award’ by the Indian Franchising Association for new initiatives introduced which resulted in increased growth for the industry. |
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| Aptech’s franchisee model ensures that ownership of the centre remains with the business partner and that maximum profits accrue to him. |
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| Arena is the market leader in the proven business of providing training for the booming animation and multimedia industry. |
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What Aptech provides the franchisee |
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Rights to use the Arena brand name |
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End-to-end examination support |
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Technical know-how on multiple aspects on an ongoing basis |
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Central evaluation of students’ projects |
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Curriculum and academic delivery methodology |
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Specially designed high-end Centre Automation System (CAS) software to run the operations of the centre |
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Courseware designed by our technical experts after extensive research by the company |
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Placement support for the students |
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Marketing support in terms of ad campaigns, brochures, etc. and assistance to franchisee for local promotion |
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Training of the centre’s faculty and staff by the company |
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| What the franchisee has to provide |
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Suitable premise (typically 1500 to 2000 square feet) in a centrally located area in the city with provision for expansion |
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Manpower for academics and operations of the centre |
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Hardware and prescribed softwares for conducting the courses |
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Necessary local licenses and permissions for starting |
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Other infrastructure that is required and periodic upgradation of the same |
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Financially sound background |
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| Most importantly, the franchisee provides the entrepreneurial drive and local contacts and support. The education business is not for everyone; be prepared to put in some sweat and toil! |
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| If you find the Arena business opportunity exciting and think you will fit well, do write to us and we will get in touch with you! |
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