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Interview with Just Shutter franchisee Birmingham

of Just Shutters

We spoke to Andy Cox-Peel of Just Shutters Birmingham, franchisee sinec 2016, who answered some quick-fire questions on his journey with Just Shutters so far.

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There is no better feeling than teaching, training and inspiring students

of Theatretrain

Pip Evans is an extraordinarily talented performer who prioritises a personal and community-based experience at Theatretrain Basingstoke. She has always had an interest and involvement in the performing arts, attending a dance school from a young age and eventually pursuing her love for theatre. Pip’s illustrious training and performing experience give her valuable insight into what her young performers are thinking and feeling. She has found a wonderful balance between her family life at home and her Theatretrain family, and this is her story so far. 

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Theatretrain Portsmouth is everything I hoped it would be and more!

of Theatretrain

Hear from James Percy, Theatretrain franchisee Portsmouth. "For a long time I had a dream of opening a theatre school that I would’ve wanted to go to as a child. From a young age I always knew I wanted to experience the performing arts, but there never seemed to be a school or club that felt quite right for me."

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Reaching the glass ceiling led to franchising and Just Shutters

of Just Shutters

Hayley and Terry Lancaster are the Just Shutters franchisees for Essex. The couple embarked on their franchising journey after Terry felt he had reached the ‘glass ceiling’ in his career. Wanting to build something for their own future, Hayley and Terry started to look at franchising which ultimately led them to Just Shutters.

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With a Walfinch Care Career, I'm building a Future for Myself and My Family

of Walfinch

 “Care is a 110% good career for a mum. I can’t think of any other industry that gives you the flexibility you need to support your home life, look after your family and build a good career.” So says Sian Smith, Care and Compliance Supervisor at Walfinch homecare in Mid & South Buckinghamshire. Sian fits her work around being a mum to Bobby, 10 and Jaxon, 3,  and studying for the City & Guilds Level 4 qualification Lead Practitioner in Adult Social Care, sponsored by Walfinch.

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NIC Services provided the support needed to be his own boss

of NIC Services

Chris launched his NIC management franchise in September 2013. Having previously worked as a supplier to the retail sector, predominantly working with shopfitters. As the work started to decrease Chris took the decision to move into the cleaning and support services industry and decided a franchise was the best option as he wanted the support and experience that it provides.

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Search for secure and strong brand led to NIC Management Franchise

of NIC Services

Nusrat Ali joined NIC in August 2015 as she was looking for a secure and strong brand to run as a management franchise. After working in Telesales and being a full-time mother to her four children, Nusrat decided to look into starting her own business.

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From customer to franchise owner

of No Letting Go

Garry Lockwood set up his franchise in 2015, and a year later won the No Letting Go Newcomer of The Year Award.  Following a long career in PR and then redundancy in his early 50’s, Garry wanted a change of lifestyle.  Garry comments “Travelling abroad and spending a lot of time in hotels can sound glamourous, but it is also exhausting and I was ready for a change”.

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A love for property led to No Letting Go

of No Letting Go

Simon and Julie Baggott bought their No Letting Go franchise in 2020.  They are responsible for the Kettering area. It was their love for, and experience of property, that led them to No Letting Go. “My advice is choose something you’re interested in because then you will enjoy it.  No Letting Go was a great fit for us as we can work on our own and set our own agenda. “

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When the Chips are Down

of Awesome Chips

Roni Dalal is founder of the Awesome Chips franchise.  Roni has a unique perspective to offer new franchisees as he set up and ran the Leicester store for three years, and the Wood Green store in London for a year before handing it over to the existing franchisees.

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