Sign franchise FASTSIGNS continues its nationwide growth in the US amid the COVID-19 crisis. FASTSIGNS is showing no signs of slowing down in the US, despite the country facing tremendous challenges due to the coronavirus outbreak.
#### #### Bright & Beautiful franchisee Sarah took redundancy as her chance to become a business owner.The ambitious entrepreneur lost her job when the recession hit but saw it as an opportunity to launch a business.
The Wheel Specialist is on the lookout for new investors to take the franchise to new territories, following impressive post-lockdown sales.The has been pleasantly surprised to see a significant rise in customer enquiries since the network re-opened in July.
#### As lockdown lifts in New Zealand, the next couple of months look much more promising for Century 21As New Zealand heads into Spring and starts to emerge from lockdown, the season is looking better for like Century 21.
#### The new SportsCool franchisees were full of praise for their recent training day. SportsCool recently held a training day to help its new get franchisees to grips with its business operations.
Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe has delighted Reading customers with sweet-tooths with its brand-new store. The new sweet shop was launched in Reading, where customers with a sweet tooth were excited about the news.
TaxAssist Accountants has made the shortlist in the Franchisor of the Year category at the Franchise Marketing Awards. Its tireless support and assistance with marketing has earned it a spot in the finals, where it will go up against 11 other national franchises for the crown.
SportsCool has been basking in praise from its franchisees following a fun and informative training day.Seminars were held to bring new franchisees on board with the sports franchise’s methods and to give them a chance to ask any questions before setting up for business.
and interior decorating specialist Schmidt explained how its franchisees are ready to help remote workers revamp their office spaces.With so many more of us now embracing remote working as a long-term option, people across the country are investing in revamping their home offices.
#### Ketrine Salati and his nephew are ready to hit the ground running after successfully completing the Concept Building Solutions training programme. The newest franchisees of the spent time at its headquarters in Fulwood Preston to learn the ropes.
#### Chris Rocker, the man behind the UK’s fastest-growing independent retail shutter company and franchise, has shared the story of how he built his thriving business.
Franchisee Toni Hibbert has been able to use her background in marketing to succeed as the boss of her own Bright & Beautiful business.She had enjoyed a good career in the health and holistic products world but was growing tired of spending her days working for someone else.
Newport franchisee Lee Taylor is supporting his local economy with Minuteman Press’s ‘Bounce Back Newport’ scheme.The international initiative was started by the to help local communities recover from the devastating impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Swimtime is using its technology resources to monitor activity within the business and support the NHS Track and Trace scheme.Swimtime considers itself to be a socially responsible brand, so when the opportunity to support work by the NHS cropped up, it was quick to help out.
Really Awesome Coffee is looking back on a decade of delicious coffee deliveries.The , with its eye-catching pink and black branding, has built up a significant customer base over time.
Water Babies has stepped in to help with a local school’s pool clean-up after it was the victim of costly vandalism.The was one of the first local businesses to offer its assistance after the attack on Witney Community Primary School was discovered on August 3rd.
A Century 21 franchisee in New Zealand has explained how a little creativity has allowed her to operate despite the reintroduction of lockdown measures.
Ovenclean has bucked tough trading conditions by enjoying its most successful July ever.Many companies have found the last few months exceptionally hard, but the has capitalised on increased demand after the nationwide lockdown to achieve some incredible results.
FASTSIGNS has shared some fascinating insight into customer behaviour during a recession – and how businesses can overcome it.Many business owners across the UK are tightening their purse strings and reducing all ‘unnecessary spending’.
#### ChipsAway has seen unprecedented demand for its services following the easing of the UK’s lockdown.Over the course of July, the saw a 10% year-on-year increase in customer leads, making it the most successful new business month in ChipsAway’s history.
Many of Kumon’s centres in the US are offering free registration until October 15th to help kids get back to school.The discount is designed to help learners readjust to a proper learning routine with confidence, after being out of school for six months in many cases.
Minuteman Press Bath has joined the international ‘Bounce Back’ initiative to help businesses get back on their feet.The set up a free community website, Bounce Back Bath and NE Somerset, where businesses could promote themselves for free.
Metro Rod has made it easier for a community garden to grow with a simple new installation.Stobhill Links, a charity based close to the Morpeth office, contacted Metro Rod earlier this year. It was running a community garden in the local area but was struggling to keep it watered.
Signs Express has put together a list of its 12 tips for keeping your fresh van sign in tip-top condition.The knows that, if you’ve paid good money to have its quality graphics installed on your van, you’ll want to keep it looking fresh for as long as possible.
Esquires Coffee has highlighted why now is such a great time to start a coffee shop franchise unit in East England.The looked at why budding entrepreneurs should consider investing in its proven franchise concept.
Inleaf has helped Amazon embody the greenery bordering its namesake river with a jungle-inspired makeover.The was tasked with bringing colour and more inspiration to the Amazon distribution centre in Bristol.
Really Awesome Coffee Managing Director, Kevin Haswell, was invited to speak to BBC Coventry & Warwickshire Radio (CWR) about his experience of starting a business following a recession.Rewind ten years and economic conditions were challenging for budding entrepreneurs across the country.
Bartercard has announced that it will be sponsoring West Ham United Women during the upcoming football season.The logo will appear on players’ socks, promoting the exciting brand to all of the club’s fans.
TaxAssist Accountants is making it easier for business owners to get to grips with tax matters through its series of informative webinars.Whether you’re a sole trader, business owner or in a partnership, it can be tricky to know how to operate in a tax-efficient and compliant way.
SportsCool will be welcoming new members of the team to its network with a fun and informative two-day development seminar.The event, which is scheduled to take place at the end of August, will be part training, part social occasion, as new team members are shown ‘the SportsCool way’ of operating.
Inleaf has completed phase four of a mammoth eight-phase office plant installation for IT infrastructure company Softcat.The big project is aiming to transform the company’s head office into a mature, professional space suitable for its workforce, who are no longer predominantly in their early 20s.
Heritage Healthcare is one of six home care franchises that have teamed up to call for a change to the sector’s VAT status.Currently, goods and services offered by the care companies are exempt from VAT, meaning providers don’t charge any VAT on their services.
Subway’s UK locations are taking part in the ‘Eat Out to Help Out’ scheme, meaning its customers who are happy to eat in can snap up some tasty discounts.
ComputerXplorers is booting up for its return to classrooms this September, while still offering plenty of online classes across the country.As schools prepare to welcome students back, the is also planning to start its fun classes once again.
Aspray is celebrating the incredible achievements of its director, Andrea Loasby, who has been shortlisted for three awards at the Women in Insurance Awards 2020.
Inleaf has worked its green magic at the Tilemaster Adhesives head office in Leyland, Lancashire.The creative decorators were tasked with adding some greenery the newly refurbished space.
