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From office to profitable HMO- JOINED PPP - January 2017- PREVIOUS CAREER - Financial Services- PORTFOLIO LOCATION - Bridgewater- NUMBER OF HMOS - 4- BIGGEST BENEFIT - Lifelong income From the outside, it can still be mistaken for a village high street shop front, but inside, this HMO property
Radfield Home Care’s franchisor has revealed her thoughts on the success of two of her franchisees. Last month, Radfield Home Care’s Stamford, Peterborough & Rutland branch was crowned Best New Start-Up in the Mercury Business Awards.
Really Awesome Coffee has looked back on a successful year, despite the pandemic’s challenges.Thanks to the ’s flexible and adaptable business model, it was able to continue operating across the UK through its network of more than 50 mobile cafe vans.
Poppies’ Managing Director Chris Wootton has described how the business fared in 2020. Although the year brought widespread challenges to businesses and individuals alike, the Poppies franchise network managed to stay connected and positive.
SportsCool is building on its training programme and support system to help new recruits find their feet. As part of the initiative, SportsCool is in the process of developing educational videos with the aim of bolstering its existing support strategies.
Minster Cleaning’s franchisees have been quick to praise the business’s model and promote its’ investment opportunity.Operating in a recession-resistant industry, Minster Cleaning helps businesses keep their workplaces clean and tidy.
Coffee Blue has unveiled changes to its franchise package’s pricing structure to help make it more accessible for entrepreneurs who would like to start a business.In launching its new fee system, the van-based business hopes to “reinvent the mobile coffee franchising industry”.
Jam Coding has expanded its services to help children gain access to educational resources during the coronavirus pandemic. The children’s started the year with the same resolutions it always does - “to deliver vital life skills to the next generation of digital citizens”.
Raison Home has announced a rise in demand for its products during the Covid-19 pandemic.At a time when businesses have seen huge changes in consumer behaviour, franchises offering online services and home-focussed products have been able to increase their profits.
Wok&Go has given another incredibly generous donation to a vital food distribution service for those in need. The Port Grocery aims to divert food from landfill so that it can go to people in need. It has been a vital part of the Ellesmere Port and wider Cheshire community since 2016.
Inleaf has described how it added greenery to a new office building due to open later in 2021. The city centre office belongs to Hana, a flexible workspace provider with sites across the world.
TaxAssist Accountants has announced the opening of its latest franchise location. Lloyd Evans opened the new store in order to move his business to a bigger site.
eDivert is looking for enthusiastic new investors to take its business to new heights. The offers a highly flexible investment opportunity, giving franchisees the chance to run either full- or part-time units from the comfort of their own homes.
Aspray has published a guide to help those affected by this year’s flooding. Hundreds of homes and businesses across the UK were affected by flooding this month, as water levels rose dangerously high and caused significant damage.
Radfield Home Care Stamford has won the Best New Start-Up prize at the Rutland & Stamford Mercury Business Awards in the East Midlands. Since 2005, the annual event has celebrated successful local businesses and the people who work for them.
Shuttercraft scooped a coveted award at the prestigious bfa HSBC Franchise Awards after a productive year.Shuttercraft won the Franchisor Business Transformation award at the most recent BFA HSBC Franchise Awards.
Promedica24 Offers Additional Support and Donations for Mental Health in Live-In CarePromedica24 collected testimonials from its clients and care workers about their experience with loneliness so it could turn them into advice on how to stay positive and increase mental wellbeing through lockdowns
For the fifth consecutive year, FASTSIGNS has been ranked the No. 1 franchise opportunity in its category in Entrepreneur magazine’s prestigious Franchise 500. FASTSIGNS was also ranked No. 44 overall and is the only sign, graphics, and visual communications franchise even in the top 100.
Subway has established a partnership with Broad Street Licensing Group to enter new retail channels. The has appointed Broad Street Licensing Group (BSLG) to help it expand as a company and offer Subway-branded products in various food and lifestyle spaces.
A Poppies franchisee has revealed how she took on a thriving cleaning business back in 2017. Nicola Marinan had spent almost two decades working in Durham Constabulary when a friend announced she was selling her Poppies business.
TaxAssist Accountants has announced the opening of its latest branch location in Clapham Junction. The new business is at 205 Lavender Hill in central London, and run by Sarah Kay in partnership with her previous boss, Martin Thomas.
Metro Rod has announced the sale of one of its London franchise units and is looking for an ambitious investor to take the reins. After having bought the South East London branch in 2010, the current owner is looking to retire and hand over their profitable business to another capable investor.
Moving Home Made Easy has offered insight into why you should consider hiring ‘packers’ if you move into a new property. Trained ‘packers’ usually work for removal companies and can ease the process of moving home if you’re stuck for time.
Punch Pubs is encouraging customers to nominate local heroes after the challenges of 2020. The has launched its Community Hero campaign to celebrate people who have done something special for the residents in their local area.
With rules and restrictions changing week by week, it’s difficult to plan business events here in the UK. Most 2020 exhibitions were called off, postponed or put online, and lots of people are keen to take advantage of face-to-face networking and learning opportunities this year.
Bright & Beautiful’s first investor has described how she’s built up a thriving business. Faye Roddy set up her Bright & Beautiful business in 2010. It covers the area of Altrincham & Wilmslow and now has a team of 33 staff.
Post & Packing has celebrated the launch of a new franchise branch in Southampton. The new addition is the 11th Post & Packing store in the franchise’s network, which is working to expand its presence across the UK.
World Options has seen an increase in demand for its services during the Covid-19 pandemic. The has enjoyed a 39 percent rise in UK domestic collections and deliveries since March last year, and expects demand to increase again in 2021.
Camile Thai Kitchen is the latest franchise to open up its investment opportunity to UK-based entrepreneurs.The creates healthy and sustainable meal options and delivers them to customers’ doors. It was established in 2010 by Brody Sweeny.
Computer Xplorers and Recognition Express have been able to continue performing well during the Covid-19 pandemic. Nigel Toplis, Chairman of The Bardon Group, which owns the two brands, as well as Techclean and Kall Kwik, gave his thoughts on the past year.
With the appointment of a new senior leader to our team, the Granite & TREND Transformations franchise is continuing to build a support network that is designed with your success in mind.With record numbers of new franchisees joining our network and our recent entry at no.
Really Awesome Coffee has been keeping people’s spirits up during the pandemic. In an interview with The Telegraph, franchisee Corinne Mason described how she has been able to help local people by providing hot food and a quick chat.
A Walx member has described how he managed to lose a significant amount of weight after joining the walking club. Jon Pizzey joined the Derwent and Dales Walx club before the pandemic broke out, but he struggled to keep up his motivation during lockdown.
Snappy Tomato Pizza is setting up a new takeaway store in Wolverhampton city centre. Plans have been approved for a takeaway store with two one-bedroom flats above, so fast food fans in Wolverhampton will soon be able to access Snappy Tomato Pizza’s delicious offering.
One of Satchel Learning’s newest franchisees has spoken about how he is preparing to launch his business. Najeeb Shah has been getting ready to start his new business. He revealed why he chose to join Satchel Learning:“I was looking to work in an education-based franchise.
Bartercard has joined forces with Enterprise4Good and West Ham United’s women's team for the SMEcosystem21 Virtual Conference. The event will run from 10am to 8pm on Thursday 18th February and have three different virtual ‘zones’: a networking area, an exhibition hall and a seminar room.
TaxAssist Accountants has granted master franchising rights for Canada to QX Global Group.The has already established branches in the Republic of Ireland, the US and Australia, but it’s now focussing on Canada.
A Poppies franchisee has told the story of her two-decade adventure as a franchisee. As an apprehensive but ambitious entrepreneur, Marnie Duval was drawn to franchising for the security it could give business owners.
Subway has got people talking with its new protein bowls, filled with meaty options. The has added to its diverse range of ‘subs’ with a new selection of ‘protein bowls’. The menu items include the fillings of original subs, served without the bread.
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