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Sterling reviews secure seven Caremark offices a Top 20...

Seven Caremark UK offices have recently been named top-rated providers in the annual Top 20 Home Care Provider Awards 2024. The prestigious ranking is bestowed on those that attain the highest score from service users, customers, family and friends on leading review website, homecare.co.uk. The seven awarded offices achieved a top 20 position within their respective [...]

Surrey healthcare experts pen summer safety guide for the...

We Brits love one thing above all else – talking about the weather! Most of us look forward to the warmer weather and feeling the sun on our faces, but we need to be prepared when temperatures do – eventually! – soar. Keeping cool isn’t just about staying comfortable – it is vital for our health and safety.  Here, Jason Dalaya and [...]

Latest trio to join ActionCOACH’s thriving network

As the first half of the year has already flown by with record audiences for their podcast, The Business Excellence podcast hosted by James Vincent, and the largest number of delegates ActionCOACH has ever seen at their signature BizX conference in April, their network of franchise partners is expanding too – and they’re proud to introduce the latest three to [...]

THE TRAVEL FRANCHISE SETS SAIL ON ITS LATEST CRUISE...

Franchisees enjoy a Virgin Voyages cruise that combines workshops with onboard experiences to help them conquer the booming lucrative cruise market Co-founder of The Travel Franchise and Not Just Travel Paul Harrison has taken 95 franchisees on a company cruise on board Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady around the Med.  The trip is not only a great opportunity for [...]

Gloucestershire home care support business celebrates...

Local home care support company Sylvian Care South Gloucester is marking its first year in business. Husband and wife Jerry Bosu and Alisha Limbu met at work before being inspired to launch their own care company, utilising their background as mental health nurses. A year later, their shared passion and expertise have built a compassionate care service that truly [...]

Financial Planning by TaxAssist: A new chapter in...

TaxAssist Financial Services announces its rebranding to Financial Planning by TaxAssist, reflecting its commitment to comprehensive, personalised financial planning. The rebrand highlights TaxAssist’s dedication to offering a broader range of services that complement the core tax offering for individuals and limited companies. Financial Planning by TaxAssist [...]

20 years of success for TaxAssist Brighouse

David Cramp and Stephanie Harding celebrate milestone anniversary with TaxAssist Accountants. Over the past 20 years David and Stephanie have built a successful practice covering Brighouse, Mirfield and Cleckheaton in West Yorkshire. Stephanie took the opportunity to look back on their time with TaxAssist. She said: “The last 20 years have taught me to always be [...]

Sylvian Care Chelmsford Launch Event

On June 6th, Sylvian Care Chelmsford marked a significant milestone in their journey with the official launch of their business, dedicated to delivering bespoke, relationship-based home care services. The event, held at the vibrant Brewhouse & Kitchen on Duke Street, Chelmsford, brought together community members, professionals serving the silver industry, and home [...]

TaxAssist Nottingham welcomes new owner

Tej Gawera has purchased the practice at 680 Mansfield Road, Sherwood in Nottingham from Steve McKenna. Tej Gawera runs established TaxAssist practices in Leicester East, Leicester Central and Syston and has recently expanded his business further by purchasing the Nottingham franchise from Steve McKenna who, after an initial handover period, will be retiring. This is [...]

The TaxAssist Group makes first strategic practice...

Milestone £2m purchase for the ambitious franchising and accounting group. TaxAssist Direct Acquisitions Limited, a fully owned subsidiary of The TaxAssist Direct Group Limited, completed its first transaction on 31 May, acquiring a majority stake in the largest TaxAssist Accountants franchisee practice in its network. Chief Executive Officer, Daren Moore FCCA, [...]

Homecare’s Got Talent: Celebrating Hidden Talents in the...

With our decades of experience working in the home care sector, we know there are heroes all around us in every community in Britain. Their skill and deep dedication is an inspiration to us all, but not many people realise just how many other hidden talents they have – until now!  Sylvian Care Franchising is thrilled to support a groundbreaking initiative: [...]

New Tax Manager joins the TaxAssist Support Centre

Nikki Shepherd ACCA has further strengthened the Tax Consulting team. Andy Gibbs ATT, CTA, Director of Services, said: “We are delighted to welcome Nikki Shepherd into our Support Centre team in Norwich. “Nikki joins us as a full time Tax Manager in the Tax Consulting team and brings with her a wealth of knowledge, skills and experience.  Nikki will [...]

ActionCOACH UK closing in on raising £100,000 for...

In December 2018, cherished Action Coach Kent Rhodes sadly passed away after a brave fight against cancer. Kent was a well-known and respected figure in the franchise community, admired for his generous and rigorous spirit. His legacy extends far beyond his exceptional work as a franchise partner. To honour Kent’s memory, the ActionCOACH UK community undertakes an [...]

“We are paving the way for Blossom in Scotland!” Meet the...

Our UK-wide expansion is continuing apace. And the latest Blossom franchise to soon start transforming the quality of home care in their local community will also be the very first to open in Scotland. Blossom East Scotland – which covers areas including Arbroath, Forfar, Montrose and Dundee – is being launched later this year by Innocent and Josephine [...]

The essential things new Blossom franchisees learn when...

When deciding whether a Blossom Home Care franchise is for you, there are many things to consider. Am I commercially-minded enough to capitalise on a lucrative business model? Do I have the people skills I need to thrive? Have I got the right level of ambition to succeed? Our proven onboarding process will help you to answer all these questions and more. And key to this [...]

Care for Carers as Well as Clients Builds a £1m Business.

What does it take to create a £1m-plus turnover home care business? Genuine care for clients and carers, plus global thinking. In the case of Walfinch Kingston and Weybridge, that means as far as South Africa. Tracy Lezar and Kathleen Plough co-own Walfinch Kingston and Weybridge, Surrey. It's a wealthy area, and over 40 clients pay privately for their [...]

Empowering Community Care: Olu and Nikki’s Journey with...

Something wonderful is beginning in the heart of Havering, East London. A new chapter in community care is being written by the newest additions to the Sylvian Care franchise family: Olu and Nikku, a dynamic husband and wife duo who are now dedicating their lives to enhancing the lives of others by delivering compassionate, personalised home care. With their recent [...]

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TaxAssist Accountants Haywards Heath celebrates 1st...

Alex Mathew held a party at his shop at 113 South Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 4LR. TaxAssist Accountant Alex Mathew welcomed clients, business contacts, family and friends to his tax, accounting and advisory shop on 14th May, to celebrate a successful first year in business. Mayor of Haywards Heath, Cllr Stephanie Inglefield, was invited along as a special guest to cut [...]

All aboard with Eamonn Holmes: 85 franchisees set sail...

The Travel Franchise is celebrated for its groundbreaking strategies that empower anyone to run a thriving home-based travel agency and this week, it literally helped 85 franchisees set sail towards success on a company cruise. Co-founder Steve Witt and his team of cruise experts invited consultants to experience a five-night ‘Seminar at Sea’ mentoring [...]

Rising Stars and an inspiration to us all!

We are fantastically proud of all our amazing franchisees here at Sylvian Care and everything they are achieving in their communities. However, when our partners are singled out for an award, we cannot help but be overjoyed!  Claudiu Dordea, Director and Registered Manager of Sylvian Care Farnham, has been shortlisted as a finalist for the prestigious Stars of [...]

How mum Ami booked £3 million pounds-worth of holidays in...

If you’re wondering just how amazing life can be as a travel consultant, let Ami Wood tell you.  Not only did she book £50k in her first week as an agent in 2019 but she took  £270,000 worth of holidays in April and continues to run her own business on her own. So what does a typical day look like? How does she find customers? How much [...]

TaxAssist Accountants Basingstoke welcomes new owner

Chitrng Shah has purchased the practice at 44b Hackford Road in Basingstoke from Steve Rayner. After 17 years at the helm of TaxAssist Accountants Basingstoke, Steve Rayner is retiring, having sold his practice to new franchisee Chitrng Shah. Steve said: “I’ve thoroughly enjoyed building my practice up from nothing to where it is today, servicing the needs [...]

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From cars to care: a traffic enforcement officer’s...

Having previously served as a rapid response traffic enforcement officer in the nation’s capital, Alex Gheorghe has made a significant career shift by parking his old job and embracing a role that enables him to make a more meaningful impact in the community. Now part of the local home care support company Sylvian Care Bournemouth & Poole, Alex is among the four [...]

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One of the biggest names in breakfast TV joins one of the...

TV broadcaster Eamonn Holmes OBE will be representing The Travel Franchise, one of the UK’s fastest growing companies with a stellar reputation for training and supporting anyone who wants to launch their own home-based travel business. The announcement that one of the biggest names in breakfast TV is joining one of the biggest names in travel franchising promises [...]

Nationwide Cleaners Franchisees Rise and Shine from Abroad

Nationwide Cleaners is not only known for its superb cleaning services in the UK. What sets it apart from many competitors is how it treats its franchisees. One such happy business owner is Stan, who has found success in the United Kingdom, even if he doesn’t live there anymore. Stan has permanently moved from Nottingham to Spain to pursue a new life in the sun [...]

TaxAssist Accountants Ashford welcomes new owner

Jonathan Cook has purchased the practice at Pluto House, Station Road, Ashford from Anthony Royle. After five years at the helm of TaxAssist Accountants Ashford, Anthony Royle has sold his practice to new franchisee Jonathan Cook. Anthony said: “I purchased the business myself in 2019 and opened the shop on Station Road in 2020, which boosted the visibility of the [...]