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of Rosemary Bookkeeping
Rosemary Bookkeeping Exeter is now under the new and expert supervision of Zoe Barnard-Rowland, an FCCA-qualified accountant with over 25 years of experience working for over 30 companies, optimising their bookkeeping processes. We sat down with Zoe to discuss her new adventure and why she chose to purchase Rosemary Bookkeeping Exeter.
of Minuteman Press
For nearly two decades, Paula and Keith Boyce have been the dynamic duo behind the Minuteman Press franchise in the vibrant town of King's Lynn, Norfolk. Their journey has been nothing short of extraordinary, transforming their business from a traditional high street print shop into a cutting-edge powerhouse, delivering ingenious print solutions to a roster of prestigious corporate clients. The highlight of their journey came in 2021 when they received the coveted invitation to join the Minuteman Press International President’s Club, a testament to their unwavering dedication and relentless pursuit of excellence.
of Rosemary Bookkeeping
Nirmal Thakkar, owner of Rosemary Bookkeeping Garden City, shares her experience as a Rosemary Bookkeeping Franchisee. Nirmal opened her Rosemary Bookkeeping franchise, Rosemary Bookkeeping Garden City, in July 2022 after the brand was recommended by a friend who is a CIMA-qualified accountant.
of Bright & Beautiful
Deborah Hart was a winner in the latest round of the Great British Franchisee Awards. Deborah, who runs her Bright & Beautiful domestic housekeeping business across her native Newcastle, was recognised by the judges for her outstanding performance. “I am so proud to have grown my business over the past 9 years, it is a feeling of accomplishment I have never felt before, I am humbled to be part of such an amazing brand and just so happy to be recognised for our hard work and resilience, especially over the last few years.’
of Plan-it Cards
Simon and Caroline Hanna have been running their Plan-it Cards franchise in North Yorkshire since 2014. Having been made redundant, Simon and his wife were looking for a new opportunity that would provide a more secure future for their family. ‘’Caroline and I have been in greetings cards for over 30 years at various managerial levels, including owning our retail business. I have been heavily involved in franchising, and have recently attained the British Franchise Association qfp Franchising qualification in the process.‘’ explained Simon. ‘
of Plan-it Cards
Maciej Warchocki, the Plan-it Cards Franchisee for London & Canterbury, is a multiple territory owner with plenty of ambition. “Since I left university, I worked in Information Technology but have always wanted to run my own business. I felt restricted and undervalued in my job. I concluded the only way I was able to achieve success in a flexible way was to work for myself .I knew a little bit about greetings cards having moved to the UK from Poland and found a job packing greetings cards. I saw first-hand that with the right product and a lot of hard work I could run my own business.”
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Alistair Black was awarded the Plan-it Cards franchisee of the year in 2016. He had been in a greetings card sales role for over 25 years, but his motivation for joining Plan-it Cards was very clear – even at interview. He wanted to create something tangible from his experience and efforts in the greeting card industry. To build an asset, an investment, that he could develop, grow, and when the time was right, to sell on in the future.
of Plan-it Cards
Jacky Francis owns and manages the Plan-it Cards franchise in Shropshire, and is the current Plan-it Cards Franchisee of the Year. She had no experience in running her own business when she signed on the dotted line, but she knew a great product when she saw it.
of ServiceMaster Clean Contract Services
ServiceMaster Clean Contract Services in Bradford is now under new management, having been sold by the previous owner, Clive Jones, to former data analyst for Lloyds Bank Stuart McCaig.
of TruGreen
For Steve Graves, building a successful business has been about much more than lawn care. It's been a journey of growth, resilience and embracing opportunities, all underpinned by the support of the TruGreen franchise network. The South Bedfordshire business first entered the family when Steve's father invested in a TruGreen franchise during a challenging economic period. Although new to business ownership, he recognised the value of joining an established franchise with proven systems and support. His decision laid the foundations for a thriving local business that continues to grow today.
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