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of WPA Healthcare Practice
After 25 years in Investment Banking, Terry Upham was looking for a business where he had a greater deal of autonomy and with WPA Healthcare Practice, he has found that and more. In this exclusive interview, Terry gives us a unique insight into his success so far...
of Home Instead
John Kirk enjoyed a successful career in the Royal Air Force serving for 23 years – initially for five years as an Air Traffic Control Officer with the balance as an officer in the RAF Regiment. A Home Instead franchisee for four years, having retired from the forces at the rank of Wing Commander, John has been shortlisted in the Resettlement Awards 2016, in the Service Leaver Franchisee of the Year category. Read more about John’s journey into franchising in our feature interview here…
Franchisee Andy Wilkinson of Dream Doors
Yorkshireman, Andy Wilkinson, was already employed within the franchise industry when he decided to start a business of his own. Leaving his job as an Area Manager for Snap-on-Tools, Andy & his wife Terri chose to start a franchise with Dream Doors based on the company's reputation and support. To find out why he enjoys his new role as an owner of a Dream Doors Franchise and regrets not doing it sooner...
Franchisee Lavine Jones of Dream Doors
Before joining Dream Doors and launching his franchise in Swansea, Lavine Jones held several lucrative positions for high street brands, working his way up to become an Operations Director for O2. But, while he thrived on responsibility and appreciated the financial rewards on offer, Lavine had never felt fulfilled in his career.
Franchisee Adam Holmes, Nathan Holmes and Andrew Blackhurst of Revive! Auto Innovations
Revive! East Anglia scooped the top award at this year’s bfa HSBC Franchisor of the Year Awards to be named bfa HSBC Franchisee of the Year 2016 after already winning the Customer Service award. In this exclusive interview we hear from winners of this prestigious award. To get an inside perspective of this industry-leading franchise...
Franchisee Matt Jones of Dream Doors
Matt Jones, the new owner of Dream Doors Truro, worked as a design technology teacher for 12 years before taking on a franchise. He'd spent some time searching for a business for sale in the west country, but was struggling to find an opportunity that excited him.
Franchisee Peter Ruck of GoCruise and Travel
Peter has spent a considerable amount of time within the travel industry, having worked for an agency for over 40 years. "I'd spent 43 years working on the high street and was considering retirement. After leaving my job, I took a month long cruise to the Caribbean with my wife and said to myself 'I still love the travel industry so why leave it!’"
Franchisee Gavin Flaxman of WPA Healthcare Practice
Gavin Flaxman joined WPA as a Healthcare Partner in 2013 and is based in central Surrey. He was previously an accountant and wanted a business where he could work for himself and be in control of his own diary – WPA offered him that opportunity.
Franchisee John and Jane Perry of noRelatedFranchisor
Bluebird Care franchisees, John and Jane Perry, bought their franchise after the threat of redundancy loomed over them. Looking at what else was out there, the care industry stood out for them due to first-hand experience they had with a relative who had received a poor service of care. Inspired to do better, they had to find the right partner to work with, and after much research they knew Bluebird Care was the perfect choice for them. John and Jane now run a successful Bluebird Care franchise in Edinburgh and Glasgow South.
Franchisee Nicky Morris of Merry Maids
After a successful career in business banking and insurance sales, Nicky Morris decided to turn her hand at the domestic cleaning market in 2002. Starting her Merry Maids business at the age of 36, Nicola built her empire from the ground up in Fylde and Blackpool and purchased the license for Preston in 2012.
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