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IWG announces major investment in Epping Forest

IWG Franchise Partner opens new Regus Centre to meet the growing demand for hybrid work Epping Forest District Council and IWG have announced an exciting new development for Epping High Street and new and established local businesses.  IWG, the world’s largest flexible workspace company, has taken possession of the entire top floor of the Civic Centre in [...]

TaxAssist Accountants retains Top 25 position in...

With an 8% increase in fee income, up from £47m to £50.7m, TaxAssist Accountants is the 22nd largest accounting provider in the UK, according to the highly regarded Accountancy Age industry league table.  The Accountancy Age Top 50+50 celebrates excellence by putting a spotlight on those shaping and defining UK accountancy with firms ranked [...]

Godalming is Home Turf for Propertynest Franchisee

Godalming, sometimes known as the home of ‘muddy boots and damp dogs’ to London clients, is a competitive market for estate agents with around 10 separate brands operating in the town. Lynne Dyer has lived and worked in Godalming, Surrey for 25 years. Known as ‘Mrs Godalming’ to one or two locals, Lynne is a successful Propertynest franchisee [...]

The best ways to boost hygiene in the workplace over the...

Workplace hygiene has never been more important. With the UK set to face a cold winter – especially considering the soaring price of gas and electric bills – it is imperative that workspaces and offices have measures in place to limit the spread of infections. And with evidence suggesting the Northern Hemisphere is on course for a surge of COVID-19 cases this [...]

Pam Molyneux bringing Mindspan to the World of HR

Pam started with Mindpsan in 2021 having worked in HR for over 20 years and had taken the step to become self-employed a few years prior, with her client base growing, she went looking for something to support the coaching and well-being part of her offer and found Mindspan. ‘’I wanted to formalise my previous coaching experience in the HR arena and found at [...]

Walfinch Franchisee Sarah Wickham, Nominated for National...

Sarah Wickham, the registered manager of Saxmundham-based homecare company Walfinch Suffolk Coastal, has been announced as a finalist in The Women Achieving Greatness in Social Care Awards; a national awards programme designed to celebrate female contribution to the social care industry.  Sarah has been shortlisted in the Home Care Business Woman of the Year Award [...]

Why Blossom Home Care is the ultimate recession-proof...

It’s no secret that we are living in turbulent economic times. As the UK lurches towards recession and the cost of living continues to bite, businesses of all shapes and sizes across many industries are feeling the effects. Unfortunately for many this will result in uncertain employment, redundancy, or even being forced to close their own businesses. However, [...]

Minster Cleaning introduces first 12 months gross profit...

Even with the peace of mind of operating under a trusted brand with a proven business model, Minster Cleaning understands that starting a new business venture can seem an uncertain prospect. Given our belief in our proven business model, we have therefore introduced a gross profit guarantee for new franchisees purchasing a Minster Cleaning greenfield territory. Terms [...]

Acacia Homecare is Highly Commended as The Care Employer...

Acacia Homecare North West Surrey, the flagship office for Acacia Homecare Franchise, received a High Commendation for The Care Employer at the Great British Care Awards which took place on Friday 18th November 2022. This is a great achievement for Acacia Homecare as the heart of the business is based on its care team and recruitment and retention are a major priority for [...]

Could apprentices be the future of kitchen and bathroom...

While the success of your TREND Transformation franchise starts and ends with you, any business is only as good as the people who work for it. If you’re considering starting your own home renovation business, could this be the secret to building a successful team?  The heart of what you can offer as a TREND Transformations franchisee is our range of innovative [...]

Action Coaches star in new show on Amazon’s Prime Video

Released this week, all five episodes of Business As Unusual are live on Amazon’s Prime Video. Starring clients of the world’s number one business coaching firm, ActionCOACH, the series follows eight companies on a journey through lockdowns, re-openings and the everyday challenges faced by businesses across the UK. Narrated by Downton Abbey’s Phyllis [...]

Walfinch Bucks Welcomes New Carers with Expansion of...

Local home care service Walfinch has recruited new carers to help power the expansion of its private client services – and it’s looking for more. “Our new carers show just how wide an appeal a care career can have,” says Greg Renk, Managing Director of Walfinch Buckinghamshire. “It suits all kinds of people for a wide variety of [...]

New Blossom Home Care franchisee training moves to the south

The Blossom Home Care franchise network continues to grow at a rapid pace. With new territories launching in London and Kent in recent weeks – more information about this can be found here – and many others in the vicinity due to start operations soon, Blossom Home Care co-founder Fiona Leggott and franchise manager Carri Walters recently carried out their [...]

ChipsAway Celebrate Achieving 50,000 Customer Reviews on...

Just two years after reaching the milestone of 20,000 customer reviews on Trustpilot, the UK’s leading minor car body repair specialists, ChipsAway, are celebrating again, having now received over 50,000 reviews, with an overall rating of excellent (5-Star). ChipsAway, with specialists nationwide, are the highest-ranked minor car body repair service on Trustpilot [...]

Blossom Home Care approved for Health and Care Worker...

It’s no secret that a shortage of highly trained care staff working in the UK has been a problem in the sector for some time. Although the Blossom Home Care difference ensures we are always the go-to employers for the best carers in the industry, we are always looking to increase the number of staff as our growing network of franchisees expands across the UK. We [...]

TaxAssist franchisee reaches milestone anniversary

Shropshire-based Andrew Morton has recently celebrated 20 years of success with TaxAssist Accountants. Andrew Morton who operates his practice from four premises in Bridgnorth, Leominster, Craven Arms and Ludlow has reached the milestone anniversary of 20 years with TaxAssist Accountants. “I can’t believe that it’s been 20 years since I shook former [...]

The Christmas Decorators is coming to town, announces...

In a press release about the interior decoration franchise, Channel 4 revealed the exciting news that Strident Media would be producing a seasonal special featuring The Christmas Decorators. For 25 years, the interior decorating franchise has been bringing the festive spirit to domestic and commercial spaces during the Christmas season. This year, The Christmas [...]

The Inspiring Journey of Richard and Emily Magrath

Richard and Emily Magrath are currently the biggest providers in the Caremark network. As of late 2021, they’re delivering approximately 9,000 hours of care per week – in fact, they doubled their number of hours over the height of the COVID pandemic. They have about 350 staff, around 700 clients – and have now moved to 5,000 square foot offices covering [...]

A franchise which helps you go the extra mile

Even if you have decades of experience behind you, starting a new business is never easy. During uncertain times, you need to give yourself the best possible chance of success…which is where the Access4Lofts franchise comes in! Simon joins us after retiring from 31 years serving in the police force. While many of our franchisees have little or no experience in the [...]

Turning a passion for care into a rewarding business

I fell in love with homecare as a postgraduate student. Now as a Walfinch homecare franchisee I’m running a thriving business in a sector that I love. Bunmi Ganiyu came to the UK from Nigeria to study marketing at Edinburgh Napier University. Bunmi says: “I did not start out with any thoughts of a career in the care sector but while studying I took a job as a [...]

Propertynest is Streets Ahead for New Franchisee

Award-winning estate agency Propertynest has welcomed new franchisee Manjit Singh who will now manage the Solihull Propertynest branch in Birmingham. A landlord of 17 years and a University of Central Birmingham master’s degree graduate in IT, Manjit Singh has always had a passion for property. He explains: “I’ve had various jobs over the years in IT, [...]

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Thriving in the UK's Property Market with Countrywide Signs

In this video, "A Franchise in a Recession-Proof Industry," Countrywide Signs delves into the resilience and adaptability of their business model in the ever-changing UK property market. The three primary sectors of the UK property industry are residential, lettings, and commercial. Countrywide Signs operates across all these sectors, strategically positioning itself to [...]

Really Awesome Coffee Bridgwater - Chris Kamin

On his third attempt, Chris finally retired from his role of 30 years as a head teacher. “This was made easier with the lure of a shiny new toy - a Really Awesome Coffee Mobile Cafe!”  he said. Here he tells us more about how it has been going since she launched her Really Awesome Coffee van in Bridgwater. Please tell us a bit about yourself and what [...]

HANNAH DRURY CASE STUDY

Taking on the challenge “It gives you a solid base to be able to run a business, to test all your entrepreneurial ideas and spirit” It’s perhaps not that common to hear homecare franchises suggested as the ideal option for young people starting out in business. “A lot of people do it as a second career, but it’s often overlooked as the [...]

When working for someone else just doesn’t cut it anymore…

Do you dream of running your own company? When the time comes, you’ll want to be sure you go with an opportunity you can count on! Meet Mark Jowett, one of our most recent additions to the growing Access4Lofts franchise network. Mark recently completed his training at HQ and opened his own Access4Lofts in Doncaster, and like many of our franchisees had no previous [...]

Acacia Homecare NW Surrey nominated for 3 Awards!

Acacia Homecare NW Surrey are delighted to announce they have been nominated as finalists in their local region by the Spelthorne Business Forum for the Spelthorne Business Awards as Best Business in Sunbury on Thames and Halliford Village. This is the second time the flagship office for Acacia Homecare has been nominated within two consecutive years, going on to win [...]

Is the home improvement boom over? Not by a long shot!

There’s been a steady rise in home improvement work in recent years and it’s still showing no signs of slowing. In fact, experts suggest we are still way off the peak. Apart from the inevitable slowdown during the first lockdowns, business has been booming for Granite & TREND Transformations franchisees over the last few years. So far in 2022, our [...]