Bluemoon Investigations

No two days the same

Running a successful detective agency is very different from the average job. Take a look at our Services page and you will get an idea of the very wide range of enquiries you could be doing. Enquiries not just for solicitors, but across the whole spectrum of commerce, industry and the general public.

A successful private investigator is not just someone who is technically proficient, but must also be a people-person, able to adapt to dealing with a wide range of people.

Running a business

As a small business you must also manage and do the myriad of jobs that make your business run. From ordering the office stationary to paying the bills. From sending the invoices to chasing the payments. From deciding on advertising to writing an article for a local web site. From estimating the cash flow to paying the VAT. And the list goes on.

About the company

Background of Bluemoon Investigations

Formed in 1980, Bluemoon Investigations is a long established private investigation business. With headquarters in Bristol, the company operated in the south west of England.

Recognising the business opportunities arising from the Private Security Industry Act, the company launched an aggresive expansion plan through franchising in July 2006.

Franchisee support

The franchise company is part of a larger grouping of companies able to provide the support services to franchisees. Bluemoon School of Investigation for training, Securing Data Simply and ResultsCount for IT support, and FindaDetective for on-line advertising.

Support on operating the franchise is from our head office, which moved to Peterborough in 2007.

The Franchise package

The basics

The franchise package includes:

• Use of Bluemoon Investigations name and processes
• Initial training and on-going training
• Franchisee guide
• Process Servers Guide
• Operations manual
  
• PC and MS office software
  (yours to keep, included in the initial fee)
• Complete e-stationery and templates setup
  
• All in one colour scanner, printer, copier, fax
  (yours to keep, included in the initial fee)
• IT set-up support
• Limited company set-up for you
  (it is your company, we do not retain shares)
• Use of the Bluemoon Investigations logo
• Organise your advertised telephone number
• Initial marketing launch
• Double half column Yellow Pages advert for one year
  
• Yell.com entry for one year
  
• FindaDetective private investigator directory entry for one year
  
• Inclusion on company web site
  Bluemoon Investigations corporate site
• Your own web site for your territory. For example
  Bluemoon Investigations Newport Office site
• 3 email addresses
• At the end of the initial 5 years 3 months agreement, franchisees may renew for a further 5 years, subject to satisfactory performance.

Value-added

When you buy a Bluemoon Investigations franchise you are buying on-going benefits for the franchise term, including:

• On-going investigation training, help and advice
• On-going IT support
• On-going marketing advice

Franchise cost

Other costs

Getting started

To ensure a smooth start for your new business we provide training, help and assistance to get you established.

• We establish a limited company for you.
• We organise your advertised telephone line, e-stationery and the use of our name and logo.
• We arrange and establish your website and email.
• We advertise your business in Yellow Pages, Yell.com and FindaDetective.
• We send leaflets to local businesses.
• We advise you how to market your business.
• We provide you with advice and help on establishing your franchise, and on computers and software.
• We support your application for membership of a Professional Investigation Association.

We provide you with telephone and email support every step of the way. We want you to succeed.

Private Investigation Licensing

1st August 2007

1 August 2007: The partial Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) for licensing private investigation and precognition agents has been approved by the Home Office and has been published.

Individuals and organisations with an interest in this sector have until 24 October 2007 in which to respond with their comments. After this a full RIA will provide details of the approach that will be taken.

You can find further information at the Security Industry Authority web site.

Bluemoon Agencies will provide advice and support to franchisees in applying for a license.

Be part of the family

Is this for you ?

Being a Bluemoon Investigations franchisee is somewhat different to other careers. It is varied, interesting and rewarding being your own boss in a detective agency.

You will need committment, dedication, desire and to be hardworking. The opportunity is to develop a profitable and rewarding business.

I want to apply

To become part of the Bluemoon family, complete and return the application form. We look forward to meeting with you to discuss the opportunities.