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 | Colbert/Ball Tax ServiceTax Service of the Future |
Business Type
FranchiseTotal Investment
$24,378 to $37,406Number of Units
145In Business Since
1995* For Current Info See:
Franchise Disclosure Document
Overview
The mission of Colbert/Ball Tax Service is to continue
providing opportunities for people to own their businesses. This is an
exciting time to become an innovative entrepreneur. Annually, the tax
preparation industry excels in growth and potential, providing a stable
and solid source of revenue that is unaffected by economic change. In
2004, over 130 million individual tax returns were filed, of which more
than 61 million were filed electronically, an increase of 16% over the
previous year. This supports the I.R.S. mandate to make 80% of all tax
returns filed electronically by the year 2007. Colbert/Ball Tax Service
is a company on the rise. We have secured our reputation as a key
competitor in the tax industry. Choosing to become a member of the
Colbert/Ball family will afford you the opportunity to achieve your
dreams. Colbert/Ball Tax Service will provide you powerful electronic
tax preparation software, marketing concepts, training programs and
seasoned individuals with more than four decades of experience in the
tax industry.
Products & Services
Colbert/Ball Tax Service understands that whenever a
customer visits their location for service, the client will be
immediately assisted by a trained professional. We are professionals
who understands the importance of Customer Service as it relates to our
clients income tax being processed in a in a fast and efficient manner.
It is our desire at the corporate office for each of our clients to
feel special and to be taken well care of whether the client calls or
visits our office.
We truly believe it should be a wonderful experience for our clients because they have chosen and trusted Colbert/Ball Tax Service to have their taxes processed. At Colbert / Ball Tax Service, our clients should not expect anything less. There are three mottoes in which Colbert/Ball Tax Service stands firm on and expect eachemployee to uphold:
At Colbert/Ball Tax Service we believe that our customers come first. We set ourselves apart from our competition by looking at our customers as people instead of just numbers. We expect our tax preparers to build relationships with each customer. We go the extra mile in providing our clients with advice and information that is required so that we are able to increase our clients return amount both now and in the future. We also offer our clients incentives whenever they refer family members and friends to us. We offer our clients $10 cash for each referral that has his or her taxes processed with us.
Prior to any of our customers leaving our facility, we provide each of them a complete analysis and a copy of their tax return, along with a gift to show our appreciation for their decision to do business with us. Colbert/Ball believes that we should always have a superior product to offer our customers; a product that will provide our customers the best return on their dollar that the market has to offer. We have one of the top software packages in the industry, and the best banking relationship that is custom designed especially for our customers needs. Colbert/Ball Tax Service will have the latest technology available to increase production and efficiency. We encourage constant innovation with each of our staff members and our customers. It is our belief that having this process in place helps to strengthen our customer base and customer service efforts. Interaction with our staff and clients allows us to gain information first hand and stay ahead as an industry leader.
We truly believe it should be a wonderful experience for our clients because they have chosen and trusted Colbert/Ball Tax Service to have their taxes processed. At Colbert / Ball Tax Service, our clients should not expect anything less. There are three mottoes in which Colbert/Ball Tax Service stands firm on and expect eachemployee to uphold:
We offer our customers Superior Service
We offer our customers a Superior Product
We encourage constant innovation
We offer our customers a Superior Product
We encourage constant innovation
At Colbert/Ball Tax Service we believe that our customers come first. We set ourselves apart from our competition by looking at our customers as people instead of just numbers. We expect our tax preparers to build relationships with each customer. We go the extra mile in providing our clients with advice and information that is required so that we are able to increase our clients return amount both now and in the future. We also offer our clients incentives whenever they refer family members and friends to us. We offer our clients $10 cash for each referral that has his or her taxes processed with us.
Prior to any of our customers leaving our facility, we provide each of them a complete analysis and a copy of their tax return, along with a gift to show our appreciation for their decision to do business with us. Colbert/Ball believes that we should always have a superior product to offer our customers; a product that will provide our customers the best return on their dollar that the market has to offer. We have one of the top software packages in the industry, and the best banking relationship that is custom designed especially for our customers needs. Colbert/Ball Tax Service will have the latest technology available to increase production and efficiency. We encourage constant innovation with each of our staff members and our customers. It is our belief that having this process in place helps to strengthen our customer base and customer service efforts. Interaction with our staff and clients allows us to gain information first hand and stay ahead as an industry leader.
Training & Support
- Colbert/Ball has developed a proven turnkey operating system for your success.
- Businesses that franchise have an 80% greater success rate than businesses in the same industry that don't franchise.
- Colbert/Ball Tax Service provides complete training and consultation. No prior tax experience is needed.
- Our experienced marketing personnel will assist you in the location selection process to ensure ideal territory coverage for the target demographic.
- Colbert/Ball Tax Service provides full technical and tax support year-round - You are never alone.
Why Colbert/Ball Tax Service?
- The tax preparation industry has been dominated for nearly 40 years by one major player, H&R Block.
- In 2001, over 40 million people filed their returns electronically and that number has grown by over 50% as of 2004.
- Tax preparation and electronic filing is a multi-billion dollar industry.
- The IRS mandate that over 80% of the nation will file electronically by 2007 guarantees the continuing growth of this industry.
- Paid preparation of tax returns is growing even faster than electronic filing alone (from 57% in 2001 to over 70% last year)
- Our owners and key management personnel collectively have over 40 years of combined experience in the tax industry. Low startup cost with unlimited territories available in your area. The franchise fee is only $10,000 with an $11,000 to $20,000 overall investment.
- Colbert/Ball Tax Service is ranked in the Top 50 fastest-growing franchises in the country (Source: Entrepreneur.com)
- The tax industry is a 4-month business with 12-month income potential; $80,000 net annually is the national average for a matured office.
- Colbert/Ball uses big-ticket giveaways as a key marketing tool. This year, we gave away a Chrysler 300M as the grand prize!
- Colbert/Ball is promoted by well known celebrities in radio and television advertisements.
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