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of Revive! Auto Innovations
When technician Paul Morris turned up eight years ago to repair a customer’s car bumper little did they both know how life-changing the visit would turn out be.
It was love at first sight. Now the couple have two sons and are planning a wedding in summer 2022. They’ve also gone into business together, becoming the new owners of Revive! Birmingham North following its re-sale. Paul is managing the business day to day and Leanne with her background in financial services is managing the finances and marketing.
of Just Shutters
When made redundant for a second time, Simon Broadhurst decided to get out of the media rat race in London and find a career that offered a better work life balance. Appreciating the benefits of franchising, Simon and his wife Gina began to research opportunities in their local area. Just Shutters was one franchise that came up in their search and after investigating the opportunity and industry further, they quickly knew it was not only a franchise they could be passionate about, but it was one with longevity and brand appeal. In this article we hear about Simon and Gina’s journey to owning their Just Shutters franchise in Surrey as well as the ambitious growth plan they have for their business.
of Minuteman Press
Working as a graphic designer and photographer with a commercial photography studio, Russ Cowper reached a crossroads and was ready to become his own boss. He has taken over the established Minuteman Press design, marketing, and printing franchise in Manchester City Centre and has a simple yet effective message for his numerous B2B clients: “We print anything. If you can print it, we can do it.”
of Just Shutters
After spending 23 years in various positions across the retail industry, Paul Wells decided it was time for a change. Wanting to become self-employed with a company that matched his skill set, Just Shutters stood out as the best opportunity. Everything from the brand, the franchise system and the support network matched what Paul was looking for and his business has been growing ever since! Learn about how Paul and his wife Lisa transitioned to franchising with Just Shutters...
of UK Business Mentoring
Chris May has been a UK Business Mentoring franchisee since 2016. Chris has been very successful and it is interesting to understand how that has been achieved. It is clear that a big part of this success has been down to the franchise he bought, UK Business Mentoring, and the training and support he has received. Learn more about Chris' journey to success with UK Business Mentoring in this interview...
of UK Business Mentoring
Paul Clarke was attracted to a UK Business Mentoring franchise with a desire to use his knowledge gained during 30+ years in the corporate world to help SME owners grow their businesses. As well as the financial rewards, the satisfaction Paul receives from seeing others succeed is something that helps him to continue growing his franchise! Learn more about Paul's experience with UK Business Mentoring, and how he would recommend it to others...
Franchisee Susan Hawkin of Techclean
After almost 20 years running her highly successful Merry Maids domestic cleaning businesses in Wakefield and South Yorkshire, Susan Hawkin got an offer she couldn’t refuse for the companies. Wanting to stay in franchising, she decided to buy Techclean Yorkshire from retiring owner Kevin Horan.
Franchisee Stewart Green of Recognition Express
The Bardon Group offers market-leading opportunities and support for its franchisees. With comprehensive expertise and knowledge gained over 40 years in the business, the Group understands what it takes to help franchisees be successful. One franchisee who has reaped these benefits is Stewart Green who has both a Recognition Express and Kall Kwik franchise in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.
of Recognition Express
Facing redundancy after 20 years in a senior role for a contract caterer, Hugh O’Neill decided it was time to invest in his own future. He put his redundancy payment towards the purchase of a Recognition Express franchise in 2010, and he’s set to reach his target ultimate turnover by 2022. When the time is right, he plans to put the business up for sale and enjoy the fruits of his labour during his retirement.
Franchisee Ciorsdan & Stephen Price of Recognition Express
Ciorsdan Prince and husband Stephen bought their Recognition Express franchise from her parents in 2003. Ciorsdan’s parents had been running the business since 1981, and having worked for them part-time, Ciorsdan knew the business inside out and recognised the potential in the business with the growth in company and corporate branding.
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