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Franchise resale success for TaxAssist Accountants in 2023

Five accountancy practices changed hands this year. Alongside available territories, TaxAssist Accountants also has accountancy practices for sale, which are mostly a result of franchisees wishing to retire, having built up their businesses. Five TaxAssist Accountants realised their investment in the franchise this year, Indira Mandalia, in Pinner, Melvyn Shephard in [...]

TaxAssist Accountants Crawley welcomes new owner

Gurjinder Singh has purchased David Fitzpatrick’s practice. After building up and running a highly successful business for 18 years in Crawley looking after 315 clients, David Fitzpatrick has now retired after selling his practice to existing TaxAssist franchisee Gurjinder Singh. On his time with TaxAssist, David said: “As an accountant working in industry I [...]

CleanMyBed can help you create the perfect launch for...

The CleanMyBed franchise was thrilled to welcome two new partners, Tony & Diane, recently to the growing franchise network; they are now CleanMyBed - Chester. It's still early days but they're already turning heads in their local community. Their own efforts have played a huge role in this, but a great deal has also come from CleanMyBed’s fantastic 100-day [...]

Post pandemic - summer 2022 - 140,000 children were...

Did you know that there were 140,000 "ghost children" who were severely absent - meaning they missed at least 50 per cent of possible school sessions - in summer 2022*. Some people in the education sector are saying this is the start of a new crisis in education as so many children are now falling desperately behind in their curriculum. It is probably no surprise, then, [...]

They say every crisis is also an opportunity – could this...

With another school year coming to an end all too soon, there is yet another set of challenges for schools all across the UK looking at 2024. Finding enough teachers has always been a huge task for schools, but it is really pushing them to their limits now. In June-2023 The Guardian reported that “Record numbers of teachers in England quitting profession, figures [...]

ChipsAway Specialist, Brandon Akerman, Wins Prestigious...

Last Thursday, nearly 600 members of the franchising community gathered for the prestigious annual BFA HSBC Awards dinner, known as the ‘Oscars of Franchising’, to celebrate the finest in franchising in the UK. Owner of ChipsAway Exeter and Torbay, Brandon Akerman, was proudly awarded the ‘Next Generation’ accolade – an award which looks to [...]

5 great reasons to choose Choice Home Tutoring

Whether you’re an experienced educator, or just someone who recognises the fantastic business opportunity that a tutoring franchise represents, you’ll want to be certain you’re making the right choice when it comes to deciding where to invest your hard-earned cash. This is a big decision, and not one you want to take lightly. Choice Home Tutoring [...]

The impact of shared values in franchising

In an increasingly saturated global market, the spotlight on organisational values has never been more important. World Values Day, celebrated annually on 19th October, prompts us to reflect on the intrinsic beliefs that govern our actions and decisions. This year, with the theme 'Values Bring Us Together', the focus shifts towards the cohesive power of shared principles, [...]

TaxAssist Southampton celebrates 15 years of success

Farzin Atraki and Kumar Nayar’s practice has reached a milestone anniversary. Operating from a shop at 191 Shirley Road in Southampton, Farzin and Kumar have grown a successful business, looking after 350 small businesses and taxpayers in the Hampshire area. Looking back on his time as a TaxAssist Accountant, Farzin said: “15 years of dedication, passion, [...]

Jam Coding and the Holiday Club Opportunity

Are you seeking an enriching and educational way to occupy your child's holiday time? No need to look any further. Jam Coding is renowned for its engaging coding classes. They now have a special holiday club that might surprise you with how lively it is when school is out for the summer. The government-funded Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF) could help your [...]

Directors host series of regional meetings for TaxAssist...

Growth, efficiencies, income and profit opportunities for franchisees core themes at this year’s regional meetings.  Three TaxAssist Group Directors, Daren Moore, Sarah Robertson and Mike Melling, recently travelled across the UK to deliver nine regional meetings for franchisees, to provide updates on key network information, new initiatives and to share best [...]

TaxAssist Shrewsbury welcomes new owners

Nigel Lomax has sold his franchise to neighbouring franchisees Gary and Cheryll Jacks. After exactly 20 years as a TaxAssist Accountant, Nigel Lomax has retired after selling his successful practice looking after 550 clients to the experienced husband and wife team Gary and Cheryll Jacks. Reflecting on two decades of business success with TaxAssist, Nigel said: “I [...]

TaxAssist Grantham reaches milestone anniversary

TaxAssist Accountants has been providing exemplary bookkeeping services in Grantham, and now it’s celebrating a new milestone. Lloyd has been operating a shop in 3-7 Watergate in Grantham and an office in Newark, making sure over 400 clients remained satisfied. To top it off, he’s also reached 15 years as a TaxAssist franchisee. As one of the UK’s [...]

TaxAssist Accountants announced as finalist for 2023 Best...

The awards are based on positive feedback from franchisees, highlighting the best franchises on the market.  Following its record 11th ‘5 Star Franchise Satisfaction Award’, and positive feedback from franchisees, the TaxAssist Accountants franchise has once again been named as a finalist in the ‘Best Franchise Business to Business’ category [...]

The licence fee for your own CleanMyBed franchise is now...

Times are tough, but franchising is all about creating opportunities – especially ones which benefit both sides of a partnership. CleanMyBed understands the barriers to starting a business, and how they can make people more hesitant and cautious, which is why they are now offering to share the load with you via this fantastic offer. The CleanMyBed team has been [...]

Former Caremark Employee opens his own Caremark Franchise

Mark has made an exciting career move by investing in a Caremark franchise. Having witnessed the impressive growth of various newly acquired offices and experiencing the exceptional support provided by the Franchise Support Centre, Mark has decided to open his own Caremark office in Lewis and Wealden North. Mark said: "I couldn’t think of a better team of people [...]

New TaxAssist Accountants shop opens in Wickford

Tola Alli-Lawal has opened a new shop at 3 London Road, Wickford, Essex, SS12 0AW. Institute of Financial Accountants certified Tola Alli-Lawal, who joined the TaxAssist network in 2021, has now launched a walk-in tax, accounting and advisory shop in Wickford. This replaces her previous Rayleigh office and is aimed at providing a more accessible walk-in service to [...]

Caremark sponsors Canine Partners puppy Fudge

Home care company’s ongoing commitment to supporting those in need  Caremark, the leading home care provider, is proud to announce its sponsorship of Fudge – a Labrador Golden Retriever puppy – through Canine Partners, a registered charity that trains assistance dogs for people with physical disabilities. As an ongoing sponsor of Canine Partners, [...]

Caremark has recently launched a programme for all new...

Often, people invest in a franchise because of the support they receive and because it’s a far lower risk than going into business alone.  Caremark has always been highly acclaimed in the support department, but now, we’ve moved that dial even higher with our new High-Performance Leadership Programme. Every Franchise Owner that joins the Caremark family [...]

Discover the Journey of the Newest Blossom Home Care...

With the Blossom Home Care franchise, you don’t need experience or a background in the home care or healthcare industry. Fortunately, Craig Godbold has plenty of experience to go around, selected as a new franchisee for Dorset, England. We expect the new branch to become operational in a few months. Craig’s new Blossom team is set to deliver premium holistic [...]

Acacia Homecare : The care industry requires genuine...

The care industry requires genuine compassion, dedication, and commitment beyond just business. Mina and Sanj share their business vision and how they focus on recruiting the right franchisees, not just selling franchises.

Caremark earns coveted seal of approval from The...

Leading home care provider Caremark is proud to announce the prestigious endorsement of its groundbreaking High-Performance Leaders (HPL) programme by The Institute of Leadership.  This milestone solidifies Caremark as an Institute-approved provider, with its HPL programme for franchisees now accredited by the UK’s premier leadership and management [...]

TaxAssist Accountants Rugby holds official shop launch party

Mike Stead celebrated the opening of his new TaxAssist Accountants shop at 66 Church Street, Rugby, CV21 3PT. On 21st September, TaxAssist Accountants Rugby held an official launch party, welcoming clients, business contacts, family and friends to see the shop and meet the team who are based there. Lord Mayor of Rugby, Councillor Maggie O’Rourke, was invited along [...]

Homecare.co.uk awards Acacia Homecare with the ‘Top 20...

Homecare.co.uk, the leading UK Home Care review website, representing over 12,000 care providers, annually run the Home Care Awards which recognises 20 of the top rated home care organisations in each region of the UK. This is based on the reviews that are left by customers and their family or friends. Acacia Homecare are very proud to receive this award across all [...]

New business podcast hits 50,000 audience

After 12 years of the popular Business Excellence conference, BizX, the founders wanted to make what the conference delegates have described as incredibly valuable learnings from world-class speakers more widely available to business owners and entrepreneurs. So, The Business Excellence podcast was launched in May with high-performance coach James Vincent interviewing [...]

Back to school boost for Tutor Doctor franchisees

In a year marked by unprecedented challenges for the educational sector, Tutor Doctor has not just navigated the uncertainty but has thrived, setting new benchmarks for success. As the UK’s leading tutoring franchise, the business is celebrating the start of a new school year following months of record-breaking accomplishments, robust growth, and innovative [...]

Acacia Homecare Company Video

Amy's Journey with Acacia Homecare Stockport & Manchester

This video follows the journey of Amy, the owner of Acacia Homecare in Stockport and Manchester.  Amy recounts her path into the homecare industry, beginning with her early experiences in care and managing care homes. She steadily progressed through her career to a directorial level, ultimately leading her to establish her own company. Amy chose to become [...]

Young rising stars prove age Is no barrier to success in...

Our Farnham franchisees are the perfect example of how important it is to follow your dreams  While summer is still only just fading into autumn, our elderly population are still feeling the cold grip of something even more terrible than winter: loneliness. People are living longer lives, which is a good thing, but the flipside is that so many more are spending long [...]

TaxAssist celebrates payroll success

In-house team goes from strength to strength.  The TaxAssist-branded in-house payroll team was established in 2018 to work alongside the TaxAssist network of accountants to deliver end-to-end payroll services for their clients. The team has proven a hit with the network and their clients and has recently celebrated its fifth anniversary.   Payroll [...]