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On Wednesday 24 October The ZipYard Woking opened to customers. Situated in the Wolsey Shopping Centre, the ZipYard provides an affordable garment alteration and clothing repairs service 7 days a week and in purpose-built surroundings.
During its AGM in Birmingham on the 6th December the British Franchise Association’s new Board of Directors was announced, along with the Forum chairs for 2013.
2012 was an exceptional year for Expense Reduction Analysts (ERA). The success of the group beat its own remarkable records in many ways, the greatest being the annual consulting revenue which hit £11.2m, the highest achieved in the group’s 20 year history!
Against a backdrop of high street failures, a mould-breaking accountancy network has bucked the trend, reaching a landmark £1m resale for one of its high street accountancy practices.
Autovaletdirect were awarded two prestigious Ride and Drive events for Audi at Oulton Park and Millbrook Proving Ground. Over 10 days in October, twelve franchisees attended both events providing valeting preparation and management for over 70 vehicles being used.
Maidenhead’s specialist clothing alteration and repair centre, the ZipYard, on the High Street is getting ready for the Christmas party season after a busy first 4 months in business. As a thank you to the people of Maidenhead the centre is giving customers 10% off all alterations throughout December!
Staff at Telford’s Cash Converters are celebrating after receiving a national award for their dedication to responsible lending in the stores Personal Finance Centre (PFC).
After 20 years working as a clothing designer Jane Nketiah (41) and her husband Kingsley Nketiah (48) have decided to open their own garment alterations and repairs business, The ZipYard, to give local people a low-cost way to renew their wardrobe.
Janis Anderson, Managing Director of Buckinghamshire homecare company Caremark (Aylesbury & Wycombe) has been invited to join the Board of Directors of Buckinghamshire company MKB Care. The invitation was extended to Ms Anderson at MKB Care’s recent AGM.
Cash Converters on Longfellow Road in Coventry is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a month long prize raffle, with the winners being announced on New Year’s Eve.
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