You'll need a total of around £20,000 (a proportion of which may be bank funded) to get your new business off the ground. This will include, amongst other things:

In addition to the above, you'll need your own subsistence expenses for a week or two until the business starts to see some cash flow: only you know how much that is

Don't forget, your franchise fee includes all your training, a starter stationery pack plus an assisted marketing launch in addition to the rights to operate the Don Smith Blinds franchise .



  • Low start-up costs
  • New sign-written van
  • Stationery included
  • Exclusive territory rights
  • Includes marketing launch