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Interview with Minuteman Press Southampton franchisee

Franchisee Duncan Parker of Minuteman Press

Duncan Parker is the owner of the Minuteman Press printing and marketing franchise in Hedge End, Southampton. He started franchising with Minuteman Press in August 2021 and shares his insights on running the business, operating as an essential business during the pandemic, why he chose Minuteman Press, and what advice he would give to other aspiring franchisees.

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From employee to franchisee

Franchisee Simon White of Autoglym

Based in Cornwall, Simon White & Co, covers both Cornwall and Plymouth. Simon was an employee of Autoglym until 1988 when he made the leap to Sales Specialist and decided to take on his own franchise. He has one mobile showroom, two people in the business and works alongside his wife.

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Experienced business owners with a passion for all things automotive

Franchisee Sam Wray of Autoglym

GBR Autocare was founded by Autoglym Sales Specialists Sam Wray and Rick Gerard, two experienced business owners with a passion for all things automotive and every Autoglym product. Having both used Autoglym separately for over 25 years in both a personal and professional capacity, the opportunity to combine forces and become part of the Autoglym Franchise family arose and it was not to be missed.

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Motor enthusiast has been part of Autoglym for 24 years

Franchisee Philip Marsh of Autoglym

 Based in Marlborough, Wiltshire, Philip Marsh & Co cover Bristol, North Somerset, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and East Dorset. A proud Marlburian born and bred, Sales Specialist Philip and his right hand man Phil Kearley, head out in their mobile showrooms each day to serve the good people of their district.

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Dedicated support helped Paul Mitchell build a multi-van operation

Franchisee Paul Mitchell of Autoglym

Autoglym Sales Specialist Paul Mitchell heads up the team at Premium Autocare. Covering a large area, it will come as no surprise that Paul operates a number of vans with support behind the scenes too. The franchise was not always this large though, and it was through hard work and determination that Paul and the team are where they are today.

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Member of the Autoglym family since 1999

Franchisee Ian Stainton of Autoglym

Based in Devon, Ian Stainton & Co cover East Devon, parts of Somerset and Dorset. Autoglym Sales Specialist Ian has been a member of the Autoglym family since 1999 and like several other franchisees was first introduced to the brand working in a previous business.

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Trusted brand name led Branson Poyner to Autoglym

Franchisee Branson Poyner of Autoglym

Autoglym Sales Specialist Branson Poyner already had experience working with Autoglym at BMW and Volvo before he decided to establish his own Autoglym franchise in the West Midlands over 20 years ago.

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Experienced franchising expert finding success as a Minuteman Press franchisee

Franchisee Philip Milburn of Minuteman Press

Philip Milburn is the owner of the Minuteman Press printing and marketing franchise in Norwich. Philip has great experience in franchising including growing his own franchise business to 58 franchisees, working for one of the largest franchise service brands in the world, and helping HomeServ expand their gas business franchise network. Daunted with all the travelling, Philip decided to look at opportunities closer to home.  Buying a franchise was the obvious choice and with experience in printing, he started researching opportunities.  Minuteman Press stood out and after much research he opened his Minuteman Press franchise in 2018.  

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Key to success for WPA franchisee is longevity

Franchisee Claire Amos of WPA Healthcare Practice

Claire Amos had worked in health insurance most of her working life.  When she joined WPA in 1994, the company hadn’t started franchising and so with no fixed territory, she had to build a portfolio of clients from scratch. Fast forward 27 years, and Claire is as excited to be part of WPA now as she was then. 

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Six months on as a franchisee - Neil Grainger's franchise journey

Franchisee Neil Grainger of Greensleeves Lawn Care

Greensleeves’ 100th Franchisee Neil Grainger has just completed his first six months with the lawncare company. Since investing with the franchise and launching in the fabulous coastal town of Bournemouth, Neil’s business has gone from strength to strength and is already treating the lawns of 132 customers.

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