When one of their network was diagnosed with breast cancer earlier in the year, the InXpress network rallied round to support her. This included sponsoring her son, when he did a charity bike ride. Together, they smashed the target for Cancer Research UK, and local charities.
There are certain words none of us want to hear – especially from the mouth of a consultant when it comes to our health. As if 2020 hasn’t been challenging enough, there are people you may know, who embarked on a journey they weren’t expecting. People like Debbie Simpkins, owner of InXpress Liverpool, who was diagnosed with breast cancer earlier this year.
Being part of the InXpress family of franchise owners, has enabled Debbie to feel the support of those around her, and messages of encouragement on her lowest days. As Debbie explains, “I have had so much love and support over the last few weeks, lots of lovely flowers/gifts/meals being dropped at the door. I feel truly very loved and blessed. I’m aware there are others who have much worse things going on, but without the same kind of support from the network I’ve had.”
So, when Debbie’s son, Ed, embarked on a fundraiser to cycle 300 miles in September, to raise money for cancer research, the network, “Ed is doing this bike ride for me to raise funds for cancer research. The email invitation for him to participate in the fundraiser actually came through to him on the day I was diagnosed. After talking about it, we both agreed it felt like it was the right thing to do, at the right time.”
Debbie emailed the network, sharing with them her news, and what Ed was planning to do. He would be raising money for Cancer Research UK, by cycling 300 miles – about 10 miles a day – throughout September. To put it into perspective,” Ed says on his fundraising page, “the longest stage/day of the Tour de France is around 123 miles; so not even half of what I am attempting.”
Ed initially set a target of £300, which he quickly needed to increase, “Literally I had a target of £300, which was hit within an hour of posting about it on social media. I upped the target to £1,500, which was hit before I’d even sat on the bike... £3k before the end of the September, became our new and ambitious target – £100 per mile.”
Debbie has now had surgery, and is almost through the subsequent chemotherapy, before starting a round of radiotherapy. She says she’s definitely felt buoyed by the level of support she’s received from her InXpress family. “Since I was first diagnosed with cancer back in July and we shared the news with family, friends, and colleagues I have truly never felt so loved and supported by so many. I realise I’m really lucky to have a fantastic network of people around me.”
And how did Ed’s fundraiser go?
With the backing of Debbie’s InXpress family, Ed’s employer – Edrington-Beam Suntory UK – and one of the company shareholders, plus family and friends, Ed raised a total of £15,135.00! “I’ve been blown away by the response of everyone, and I’m still receiving donations! There are being given to local charities, like the Marina Dalglish Charity, where I currently attend for my weekly treatments.”
It is estimated there are somewhere between 5 and 6 million small and medium-sized enterprises operating in the UK. According to the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), SME’s “account for around 60% of employment and over 50% of turnover in the UK private sector” and are the “backbone of the UK economy”. Which is why the LSEG annually looks for the most inspirational companies in the UK, so together, we can celebrate their growth and champion the impact they are having. The 2020 list of 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain feels even more important, given the current challenge SMEs are facing. As David Schwimmer, CEO of LSEG says, “On behalf of LSEG, I congratulate all of the companies selected for inclusion in the 2020 edition... they have inspired us with their stories of resilience, growth and entrepreneurship.” For InXpress to find itself listed amongst 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain for a second year, is a massive accomplishment. “Given the challenges we have faced, head-on,” explains Jon White, InXpress UK Country Manager, “I am incredibly proud of our network of franchise owners, both here in the UK, and globally. Their commitment to providing customers with the best service, has meant they’ve supported many businesses who had to suddenly pivot, and work hard to meet increased E-Commerce demands.” As a franchise, InXpress offers customers essential express, freight and solutions using world-class carriers they already know and trust. They have become one of the world’s largest franchisors of express parcel delivery and transportation services, with over 380+ locally-owned offices, in 14 countries. This is what customers valued when the pandemic caused them to quickly adapt to what was happening, knowing the calm expertise of InXpress owners gave them the assurances it could be done. “We definitely don’t take being listed as one of 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain for granted,” Jon continues. “We have been inspired by so many of our customers, and how they adapted to the current situation. To be able to support them, and help other SMEs remain open through these challenges, is one of the reasons why our franchisees often go the extra mile. As a UK-wide network, and as regional businesses owners, we truly are in this together.”
It is estimated there are somewhere between 5 and 6 million small and medium-sized enterprises operating in the UK. According to the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), SME’s “account for around 60% of employment and over 50% of turnover in the UK private sector” and are the “backbone of the UK economy”.
Which is why the LSEG annually looks for the most inspirational companies in the UK, so together, we can celebrate their growth and champion the impact they are having. The 2020 list of 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain feels even more important, given the current challenge SMEs are facing. As David Schwimmer, CEO of LSEG says, “On behalf of LSEG, I congratulate all of the companies selected for inclusion in the 2020 edition... they have inspired us with their stories of resilience, growth and entrepreneurship.”
For InXpress to find itself listed amongst 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain for a second year, is a massive accomplishment. “Given the challenges we have faced, head-on,” explains Jon White, InXpress UK Country Manager, “I am incredibly proud of our network of franchise owners, both here in the UK, and globally. Their commitment to providing customers with the best service, has meant they’ve supported many businesses who had to suddenly pivot, and work hard to meet increased E-Commerce demands.”
As a franchise, InXpress offers customers essential express, freight and solutions using world-class carriers they already know and trust. They have become one of the world’s largest franchisors of express parcel delivery and transportation services, with over 380+ locally-owned offices, in 14 countries. This is what customers valued when the pandemic caused them to quickly adapt to what was happening, knowing the calm expertise of InXpress owners gave them the assurances it could be done.
“We definitely don’t take being listed as one of 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain for granted,” Jon continues. “We have been inspired by so many of our customers, and how they adapted to the current situation. To be able to support them, and help other SMEs remain open through these challenges, is one of the reasons why our franchisees often go the extra mile. As a UK-wide network, and as regional businesses owners, we truly are in this together.”
NEW YORK and MANCHESTER, U.K., November 9, 2020 – Hudson Hill Capital (“Hudson Hill” or “HHC”), a private investment firm founded by Eric Rosen, announced today that it acquired a majority stake in InXpress Holdings Ltd, a software-enabled global franchisor of transportation and logistics services, in partnership with the company’s senior management team. The transaction reinforces InXpress’s long-term commitment to provide world-class transportation and logistics solutions to small and medium sized businesses. Based in Manchester, U.K., InXpress is an international franchisor of parcel, freight, and delivery logistics services serving SME customers through a software platform and global network of almost 400 franchises in 14 countries. Established in 1999, the company maintains relationships with tier-one parcel, air, and freight carriers around the world, offering discounted rates to franchisees that form relationships with SME customers through its direct salesforce. The Company also offers its SME customers and franchisees a SaaS platform, enabling franchisees to effectively manage customer service and customers to centrally manage their transportation and logistics requirements. InXpress built its online software platform, Webship+, on over 20-years of insight. Webship+’s easy-to-use software features include bespoke tailoring of best rates within their carrier network, a bulk upload tool to quickly manage multiple orders, and integration with all of the main e-commerce platforms. “We target companies founded by entrepreneurs and run by high quality management teams with whom we can partner to bring the company to the next level of growth,” said Eric Rosen, Managing Partner of Hudson Hill. “InXpress presents a unique platform to continue to build the business globally and offer a wider set of freight solutions. We look forward to working closely and in partnership with existing management shareholders, Mark Taylor, Adam Thompson, Dustin Hansen, and the entire management team.” Mark Taylor, Global CEO of InXpress since 2015, a franchising expert who has spent the last 20 years working with private equity companies from the U.K., U.S., and mainland Europe, said, “Most SME shippers do not have access to a simple, centralized transportation shipping solution like InXpress. Nor do they have access to experts in shipping at a local level, which is part of the service InXpress offers. The InXpress platform offers one-stop shipping solutions that leverage our expertise, dedicated customer service, and entrenched relationships with multiple carriers to provide business-to-business and e-commerce customers choice, scalability, and highly competitive rates to simplify all of their shipping needs. We are excited to work with the experienced Hudson Hill team to enhance our business and consistently improve our service offering to our global customers.” Adam Thompson, CEO InXpress EMEA who helped to start the business, said, “I am extremely proud of the company my father founded, which has seen huge growth over the past 20+ years. We are all very excited to continue the company’s growth trajectory by partnering with the HHC team who recognize our potential and to drive the next phase of InXpress’s growth.” Dustin Hansen, CEO InXpress Americas since 2013 and member of the Board of Directors of the International Franchise Association, added, “The ideal InXpress customer prefers to bring simplicity to their international, domestic, e-commerce, and freight shipping needs. Carriers benefit from access to our highly-fragmented SME customer base and simpler customer service requirements by outsourcing a number of support and back office functions to InXpress.” About InXpress InXpress, a global business-to-business franchise company in the transportation and logistics industry with a network of almost 400 franchisees across 14 different countries, provides SMEs with unrivaled time and cost-saving shipping solutions through consultative services and innovative software. Due to the company’s size and its global connection to more than 50 trusted carrier partners, InXpress franchisees can offer big shipping discounts to small and medium-sized business. With automated shipping preparation and one-on-one account management, InXpress customers are treated with the care and services typically reserved for Fortune 1000 companies. The core services include international small parcel, domestic small parcel and less-than-truckload (“LTL”). InXpress Americas began franchising in 2006.
NEW YORK and MANCHESTER, U.K., November 9, 2020 – Hudson Hill Capital (“Hudson Hill” or “HHC”), a private investment firm founded by Eric Rosen, announced today that it acquired a majority stake in InXpress Holdings Ltd, a software-enabled global franchisor of transportation and logistics services, in partnership with the company’s senior management team. The transaction reinforces InXpress’s long-term commitment to provide world-class transportation and logistics solutions to small and medium sized businesses.
Based in Manchester, U.K., InXpress is an international franchisor of parcel, freight, and delivery logistics services serving SME customers through a software platform and global network of almost 400 franchises in 14 countries. Established in 1999, the company maintains relationships with tier-one parcel, air, and freight carriers around the world, offering discounted rates to franchisees that form relationships with SME customers through its direct salesforce. The Company also offers its SME customers and franchisees a SaaS platform, enabling franchisees to effectively manage customer service and customers to centrally manage their transportation and logistics requirements. InXpress built its online software platform, Webship+, on over 20-years of insight. Webship+’s easy-to-use software features include bespoke tailoring of best rates within their carrier network, a bulk upload tool to quickly manage multiple orders, and integration with all of the main e-commerce platforms.
“We target companies founded by entrepreneurs and run by high quality management teams with whom we can partner to bring the company to the next level of growth,” said Eric Rosen, Managing Partner of Hudson Hill. “InXpress presents a unique platform to continue to build the business globally and offer a wider set of freight solutions. We look forward to working closely and in partnership with existing management shareholders, Mark Taylor, Adam Thompson, Dustin Hansen, and the entire management team.”
Mark Taylor, Global CEO of InXpress since 2015, a franchising expert who has spent the last 20 years working with private equity companies from the U.K., U.S., and mainland Europe, said, “Most SME shippers do not have access to a simple, centralized transportation shipping solution like InXpress. Nor do they have access to experts in shipping at a local level, which is part of the service InXpress offers. The InXpress platform offers one-stop shipping solutions that leverage our expertise, dedicated customer service, and entrenched relationships with multiple carriers to provide business-to-business and e-commerce customers choice, scalability, and highly competitive rates to simplify all of their shipping needs. We are excited to work with the experienced Hudson Hill team to enhance our business and consistently improve our service offering to our global customers.”
Adam Thompson, CEO InXpress EMEA who helped to start the business, said, “I am extremely proud of the company my father founded, which has seen huge growth over the past 20+ years. We are all very excited to continue the company’s growth trajectory by partnering with the HHC team who recognize our potential and to drive the next phase of InXpress’s growth.”
Dustin Hansen, CEO InXpress Americas since 2013 and member of the Board of Directors of the International Franchise Association, added, “The ideal InXpress customer prefers to bring simplicity to their international, domestic, e-commerce, and freight shipping needs. Carriers benefit from access to our highly-fragmented SME customer base and simpler customer service requirements by outsourcing a number of support and back office functions to InXpress.”
About InXpress
InXpress, a global business-to-business franchise company in the transportation and logistics industry with a network of almost 400 franchisees across 14 different countries, provides SMEs with unrivaled time and cost-saving shipping solutions through consultative services and innovative software. Due to the company’s size and its global connection to more than 50 trusted carrier partners, InXpress franchisees can offer big shipping discounts to small and medium-sized business. With automated shipping preparation and one-on-one account management, InXpress customers are treated with the care and services typically reserved for Fortune 1000 companies. The core services include international small parcel, domestic small parcel and less-than-truckload (“LTL”). InXpress Americas began franchising in 2006.
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Throughout our 21 years of franchising, we’ve had goals and aspirations to grow our franchise network, like many franchisors. Although we have over 380 franchisees worldwide, we are exceptionally proud to have welcomed our 100th franchisee in the UK. For a homegrown brand, which started in the back bedroom of a house in Rochdale, this has given us a sense of pride in our franchise. InXpress supports their customers, by finding reliable shipping solutions. Having established strong relationships with trusted courier partners, over the last 21 years, we offer you a fully scalable model, you can grow at your own pace. What’s more, our franchisees, are fully empowered through our fully IT-enabled system, saving both themselves, and their customers hours of admin. Matt Strutt – our 100th franchisee – has almost finished his training, which he started alongside Duncan Bird our 101st franchise. “I can’t believe how thorough the training programme is,” exclaims Matt Strutt, who has just bought InXpress Gatwick. “I thought I already knew everything there was to know about Sales, but the InXpress system is so comprehensive – the InXpress University has really impressed me! I’ve not only received a refresher course, I’ve learned new techniques for my new business, and can’t wait to start!” About why he joined InXpress, Matt was – unfortunately – one of those made redundant during Covid. But he’s turned this set-back into an opportunity! Like many within our network, although he wanted to run his own business, Matt didn’t want to have to forget about his past experiences, to relearn something from scratch. “I have four children. I wanted to make sure they were going to be OK, as well as finding a business I could pick up quickly. My particular strengths are customer service and sales – I love talking to people. InXpress is built on this, which was also a big motivator for me to invest in my own InXpress franchise.” Whilst we understand the pain people feel about having been made redundant, we are also glad to be in a position to offer people the confidence to pick themselves back up again, with one of our franchises. “I read recently about how life is not a journey, it’s a dance. I think too many of us are so focused on our end goals, we forget to enjoy the dance. So although I was made redundant – and it was an incredibly painful time – I’ve since realised it has made my life better. There is no way I would have taken the step out of a well-paid job, otherwise. It would have been too risky, even though I always wanted to run my own business.” InXpress are, collectively proving the benefit of running a franchise, which speaks volumes to those thinking about making an investment in their own business. “Reaching 100+ UK franchisees is huge milestone for all of us in the network, as it demonstrates the strength of the interest in the brand even during a global pandemic. We’re delighted to have Matt and Duncan on board”. Jon White, UK Country Manager.” “Realising I am franchisee 100, did give me a lift, and put a smile on my face! The fact we do have 101 franchisees, demonstrates the value of the InXpress franchise. I have a deep sense of pride about being part of InXpress, but I’m also incredibly jealous of the previous 99 franchisees before me. They have a huge head-start on what is an excellent business opportunity. I wish I’d discovered InXpress sooner!” Learn more about franchise opportunities with InXpress here!
Throughout our 21 years of franchising, we’ve had goals and aspirations to grow our franchise network, like many franchisors. Although we have over 380 franchisees worldwide, we are exceptionally proud to have welcomed our 100th franchisee in the UK. For a homegrown brand, which started in the back bedroom of a house in Rochdale, this has given us a sense of pride in our franchise.
InXpress supports their customers, by finding reliable shipping solutions. Having established strong relationships with trusted courier partners, over the last 21 years, we offer you a fully scalable model, you can grow at your own pace. What’s more, our franchisees, are fully empowered through our fully IT-enabled system, saving both themselves, and their customers hours of admin.
Matt Strutt – our 100th franchisee – has almost finished his training, which he started alongside Duncan Bird our 101st franchise. “I can’t believe how thorough the training programme is,” exclaims Matt Strutt, who has just bought InXpress Gatwick. “I thought I already knew everything there was to know about Sales, but the InXpress system is so comprehensive – the InXpress University has really impressed me! I’ve not only received a refresher course, I’ve learned new techniques for my new business, and can’t wait to start!”
About why he joined InXpress, Matt was – unfortunately – one of those made redundant during Covid. But he’s turned this set-back into an opportunity! Like many within our network, although he wanted to run his own business, Matt didn’t want to have to forget about his past experiences, to relearn something from scratch. “I have four children. I wanted to make sure they were going to be OK, as well as finding a business I could pick up quickly. My particular strengths are customer service and sales – I love talking to people. InXpress is built on this, which was also a big motivator for me to invest in my own InXpress franchise.”
Whilst we understand the pain people feel about having been made redundant, we are also glad to be in a position to offer people the confidence to pick themselves back up again, with one of our franchises. “I read recently about how life is not a journey, it’s a dance. I think too many of us are so focused on our end goals, we forget to enjoy the dance. So although I was made redundant – and it was an incredibly painful time – I’ve since realised it has made my life better. There is no way I would have taken the step out of a well-paid job, otherwise. It would have been too risky, even though I always wanted to run my own business.”
InXpress are, collectively proving the benefit of running a franchise, which speaks volumes to those thinking about making an investment in their own business. “Reaching 100+ UK franchisees is huge milestone for all of us in the network, as it demonstrates the strength of the interest in the brand even during a global pandemic. We’re delighted to have Matt and Duncan on board”. Jon White, UK Country Manager.”
“Realising I am franchisee 100, did give me a lift, and put a smile on my face! The fact we do have 101 franchisees, demonstrates the value of the InXpress franchise. I have a deep sense of pride about being part of InXpress, but I’m also incredibly jealous of the previous 99 franchisees before me. They have a huge head-start on what is an excellent business opportunity. I wish I’d discovered InXpress sooner!”
Learn more about franchise opportunities with InXpress here!
As a small business themselves, InXpress Derby have been able to empathise with their customers, throughout the pandemic. Changes to how businesses needed to operate in order to stay open in lockdown, gave franchise owner, Stephen Whatton, plenty of scope to support his customers as they adapted. One company, Mulitcolour, sells Danish oil for protecting fencing, sheds and outdoor areas, have seen their orders rocket, “Before we went into lockdown, they were shipping around 30 – 40 parcels a day with us. But since then, as everyone moved to online shopping, they are now processing anywhere between 300 – 400 parcels a day. To help them manage this, and allow them to maintain their own excellent customer service, we arranged two collections, morning and evening, rather than our client having to remember to arrange collection.” However, Stephen noticed there was a way in which he could support his client further, and remove some of the headache of processing so many new orders in a day. “With more people making improvements to their gardens, and some of their competitors having to close, our customer had a massive influx in the number of people ordering their oil. So, I suggested they integrate their eBay and Amazon accounts with our webship platform, which they did. I talked him through how to do this, to make the integration easier. “This decision was a huge benefit to him, and has saved our client so much time, mainly because they no longer have to manually create and print labels. Had he decided not to integrate his systems, he would have been overwhelmed by the sheer volume of orders, and wouldn’t have been physically able to handle the increase, which would have meant switching off his online store, and losing business.” A second client, Parafly, contacted Stephen a few weeks ago, to say they were going to start sending out hand sanitiser, and PPE cleansing products specifically for the jewellery industry. As a company their normal business is to supply lighting and specialised fittings for jewellers. “Our customer wanted to be able to help their customers reopen, whilst also being able to start trading again, after the lockdown. So, they had an idea to develop products which would enable jewellers to reopen, with new hand sanitiser and cleansers which wouldn’t damage the precious metals and stones they handle. “To support their goal, I arranged for preferable rates, so they could ship their new line of cleaning equipment, as quickly as possible. We also arranged a daily collection, so the client didn’t have to worry about trying to arrange collections each time, and could focus on making the urgent items his customers needed.” As an InXpress franchise, you have the ability to support your customers, and ease some of the burden many small businesses have been feeling. “To be able to accommodate the changes our customers have implemented, during the pandemic, is a good feeling. I love that our business has allowed us to help keep other small businesses trading.”
As a small business themselves, InXpress Derby have been able to empathise with their customers, throughout the pandemic. Changes to how businesses needed to operate in order to stay open in lockdown, gave franchise owner, Stephen Whatton, plenty of scope to support his customers as they adapted.
One company, Mulitcolour, sells Danish oil for protecting fencing, sheds and outdoor areas, have seen their orders rocket, “Before we went into lockdown, they were shipping around 30 – 40 parcels a day with us. But since then, as everyone moved to online shopping, they are now processing anywhere between 300 – 400 parcels a day. To help them manage this, and allow them to maintain their own excellent customer service, we arranged two collections, morning and evening, rather than our client having to remember to arrange collection.”
However, Stephen noticed there was a way in which he could support his client further, and remove some of the headache of processing so many new orders in a day. “With more people making improvements to their gardens, and some of their competitors having to close, our customer had a massive influx in the number of people ordering their oil. So, I suggested they integrate their eBay and Amazon accounts with our webship platform, which they did. I talked him through how to do this, to make the integration easier.
“This decision was a huge benefit to him, and has saved our client so much time, mainly because they no longer have to manually create and print labels. Had he decided not to integrate his systems, he would have been overwhelmed by the sheer volume of orders, and wouldn’t have been physically able to handle the increase, which would have meant switching off his online store, and losing business.”
A second client, Parafly, contacted Stephen a few weeks ago, to say they were going to start sending out hand sanitiser, and PPE cleansing products specifically for the jewellery industry. As a company their normal business is to supply lighting and specialised fittings for jewellers.
“Our customer wanted to be able to help their customers reopen, whilst also being able to start trading again, after the lockdown. So, they had an idea to develop products which would enable jewellers to reopen, with new hand sanitiser and cleansers which wouldn’t damage the precious metals and stones they handle.
“To support their goal, I arranged for preferable rates, so they could ship their new line of cleaning equipment, as quickly as possible. We also arranged a daily collection, so the client didn’t have to worry about trying to arrange collections each time, and could focus on making the urgent items his customers needed.”
As an InXpress franchise, you have the ability to support your customers, and ease some of the burden many small businesses have been feeling. “To be able to accommodate the changes our customers have implemented, during the pandemic, is a good feeling. I love that our business has allowed us to help keep other small businesses trading.”
Throughout the pandemic, essential workers within the logistics industry have helped to ensure the UK and global economy has been able to adapt. As more small and medium sized businesses move online, to retain their loyal customers and find new ones, they have needed reliable and consistent shipping. At InXpress, our customers are at the heart of our 95 locally run businesses across the UK. We have, as a network, adapted how we support customers, by increasing safety measures. This has led to the development of two new logos to give new and existing customers complete confidence in the level of service they will receive from us, and our shipping partners. Safely Serve The InXpress stamp of reassurance is to visually confirm that your safety is our primary concern. We work with carriers who follow the latest Government guidelines for the safe collection and delivery of packages. This includes observing the two-metre social distancing rule to keep both you, and our employees safe. When the lockdown is lifted in the UK, we will continue to safely serve you, whether you’re at home, or in the office. Share & Care We want both our franchisees and customers to thrive, not just survive. Our Share and Care initiative is about sharing useful information with customers, not just within the network. Content which adds value during the pandemic and hopefully helps them to bounce-back stronger, once it is all over. InXpress franchisees are themselves small business owners. They have been able to identify with their customers, sharing the anxieties, concerns and challenges which the pandemic has brought. By connecting with our customers, showing them we care about them as people, not just their businesses, and by helping to keep them safe, our 380+ global network are at the forefront of the changing economy. With you; by your side.
Throughout the pandemic, essential workers within the logistics industry have helped to ensure the UK and global economy has been able to adapt. As more small and medium sized businesses move online, to retain their loyal customers and find new ones, they have needed reliable and consistent shipping.
At InXpress, our customers are at the heart of our 95 locally run businesses across the UK. We have, as a network, adapted how we support customers, by increasing safety measures. This has led to the development of two new logos to give new and existing customers complete confidence in the level of service they will receive from us, and our shipping partners.
Safely Serve
The InXpress stamp of reassurance is to visually confirm that your safety is our primary concern. We work with carriers who follow the latest Government guidelines for the safe collection and delivery of packages. This includes observing the two-metre social distancing rule to keep both you, and our employees safe. When the lockdown is lifted in the UK, we will continue to safely serve you, whether you’re at home, or in the office.
Share & Care
We want both our franchisees and customers to thrive, not just survive. Our Share and Care initiative is about sharing useful information with customers, not just within the network. Content which adds value during the pandemic and hopefully helps them to bounce-back stronger, once it is all over.
InXpress franchisees are themselves small business owners. They have been able to identify with their customers, sharing the anxieties, concerns and challenges which the pandemic has brought. By connecting with our customers, showing them we care about them as people, not just their businesses, and by helping to keep them safe, our 380+ global network are at the forefront of the changing economy. With you; by your side.
InXpress Gives Back is etched on the heart of the InXpress franchise. So, when franchisees initiated a scheme to allow them to fund initiatives like December’s purchase of an upgraded wheelchair for young Harry, they collectively jumped at the chance to give ‘high fives’ forever.
When questioned, entrepreneurs tend to list “making a difference” and “giving back” as one of their top priorities from achieving success. There’s nothing like being able to do something to brighten someone else’s day and make their life easier. Last December, the InXpress network bought a young man called Harry the wheelchair of his dreams. This not only changed his life, but ours too.
In April, InXpress Gives Back launched a brand-new initiative so we can do more of this kind of thing. The HIGH FIVE FOREVER campaign will enable us to make a difference to other people’s lives, more directly. Each of the 95 UK franchisees has committed to a monthly £5 donation from their ledger – essentially, the value of 1 high volume UK shipment per month. From just the first month, we have raised £475 – over the course of the year, there will be lots of Harrys we can support!
InXpress Gives Back is the heartbeat of who we are as a franchise brand. The HIGH FIVE FOREVER campaign will enable us to support more of the causes which affect us personally, in addition to the fundraising and charity-giving most of us are already engaged with, year-on-year.
As an IT-enabled logistics brand, InXpress are quickly becoming leaders on E-Commerce within the UK’s franchise industry. They offer customers a viable solution for every international or domestic express requirement. And because InXpress has developed exclusive relationships with world-class carriers people know and trust, customers know their parcels are in safe hands, and they benefit from discounted shipping. Now in its 21st year, InXpress has grown into a global franchise network, with over 370 business owners, committed to supporting customers, by becoming their outsourced shipping department. To further support their franchisees’ growing business, InXpress have completely simplified the shipping process, with the development of a ground-breaking online platform. This means that InXpress customers save hours on their shipping, whilst franchisees are empowered by insights into their business performance. In a step to further support franchisees with the growth of their business, InXpress has just launched a new E-Commerce guide, aimed at educating customers and prospects. The step-by-step guide includes information on how business owners in the E-Commerce market can: Increase the overall productivity of their business Identify ways of speeding up the shipping process Gain time back to spend on their business Get back their social life! “InXpress customers report saving four hours a day using our world-class e-commerce integration!” InXpress offers a high-earning, low-risk franchise, which is a good fit for someone with business or management experience, even without freight or shipping experience. New franchisees receive all the relevant training needed to start and grow a successful business, at our two-week Business Training, and follow-up training programme. InXpress’ team of expert trainers have run, or continue to run, their own InXpress office, so know what our franchisees really need to know. Once they’ve started, franchisees benefit from the first-class on-going support of mentors and business coaches who have their success at the heart of all they do. The new E-Commerce integration tool, is just one tool in our business-belt, designed to help the whole network grow big businesses they are proud of. Learn more about franchise opportunites with InXpress here!
As an IT-enabled logistics brand, InXpress are quickly becoming leaders on E-Commerce within the UK’s franchise industry. They offer customers a viable solution for every international or domestic express requirement. And because InXpress has developed exclusive relationships with world-class carriers people know and trust, customers know their parcels are in safe hands, and they benefit from discounted shipping.
Now in its 21st year, InXpress has grown into a global franchise network, with over 370 business owners, committed to supporting customers, by becoming their outsourced shipping department. To further support their franchisees’ growing business, InXpress have completely simplified the shipping process, with the development of a ground-breaking online platform. This means that InXpress customers save hours on their shipping, whilst franchisees are empowered by insights into their business performance.
In a step to further support franchisees with the growth of their business, InXpress has just launched a new E-Commerce guide, aimed at educating customers and prospects. The step-by-step guide includes information on how business owners in the E-Commerce market can:
InXpress offers a high-earning, low-risk franchise, which is a good fit for someone with business or management experience, even without freight or shipping experience. New franchisees receive all the relevant training needed to start and grow a successful business, at our two-week Business Training, and follow-up training programme. InXpress’ team of expert trainers have run, or continue to run, their own InXpress office, so know what our franchisees really need to know.
Once they’ve started, franchisees benefit from the first-class on-going support of mentors and business coaches who have their success at the heart of all they do. The new E-Commerce integration tool, is just one tool in our business-belt, designed to help the whole network grow big businesses they are proud of.
Learn more about franchise opportunites with InXpress here!
In November 2019, the InXpress network, once again participated in their “Penny Per Shipment” campaign. Inspired by the achievement of previous years, 100% of the network committed to supporting charity EyeSeeMe – which was started by franchisee Rebecca Robyns – as part of their InXpress Gives Back initiative. InXpress Gives Back is at the heart of the franchise, who are passionate about finding ways to use their businesses to leave the world a better place. InXpress is an IT-enabled business opportunity which sees its network of business owners providing their customers with efficient shipping solutions, for 21 years. Franchisee, Rebecca Robyns, owner of InXpress Hull, started EyeSeeMe to meet the need she saw for disadvantaged children in South/Southeast Asia. The charity raises awareness of challenging social situations using photography, to inspire change. EyeSeeMe, which has been InXpress’ chosen charity for 2019, helps keep children safe from exploitation, by providing them with an education for a better future. Throughout November, InXpress franchisees commit to donating 1p for every shipment made through their offices for the whole month. The Penny Per Shipment campaign inspires businesses to not only saving money on their shipment costs, but to give back to children around the world, whose families can’t afford to send them to school. This last InXpress Gives Back campaign raised a whopping £4,600 for EyeSeeMe. InXpress are collectively supporting an incredible 250 children into education, giving them hope for tomorrow! This is in addition to the various giving back opportunities, individuals InXpress franchisees are involved in.
In November 2019, the InXpress network, once again participated in their “Penny Per Shipment” campaign. Inspired by the achievement of previous years, 100% of the network committed to supporting charity EyeSeeMe – which was started by franchisee Rebecca Robyns – as part of their InXpress Gives Back initiative.
InXpress Gives Back is at the heart of the franchise, who are passionate about finding ways to use their businesses to leave the world a better place. InXpress is an IT-enabled business opportunity which sees its network of business owners providing their customers with efficient shipping solutions, for 21 years.
Franchisee, Rebecca Robyns, owner of InXpress Hull, started EyeSeeMe to meet the need she saw for disadvantaged children in South/Southeast Asia. The charity raises awareness of challenging social situations using photography, to inspire change. EyeSeeMe, which has been InXpress’ chosen charity for 2019, helps keep children safe from exploitation, by providing them with an education for a better future.
Throughout November, InXpress franchisees commit to donating 1p for every shipment made through their offices for the whole month. The Penny Per Shipment campaign inspires businesses to not only saving money on their shipment costs, but to give back to children around the world, whose families can’t afford to send them to school.
This last InXpress Gives Back campaign raised a whopping £4,600 for EyeSeeMe. InXpress are collectively supporting an incredible 250 children into education, giving them hope for tomorrow! This is in addition to the various giving back opportunities, individuals InXpress franchisees are involved in.
For the past few months, InXpress franchisees in the UK, have been fundraising for a cause very close to one of the network’s hearts and they are delighted to announced that they have reached their target! This means that one young boy received a brand-new, life-changing wheelchair, just in time for Christmas. Back in the summer last year, Simon Richardson, owner of InXpress Nottingham North, covering Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire, instigated this hugely worthy fundraising initiative. Simon’s stepson, Oliver has a schoolfriend, Harry, who needed some help. Harry has cerebral palsy. He can’t talk but communicates using his eyes via an eye gaze computer system. Harry is a bright boy, but he struggles to control his body due to his condition, and his wheelchair was only suitable for use at home, leaving him housebound. The InXpress Gives Back committee wanted to help make a difference to this amazing boy. Harry had tested a wheelchair at a disability show he had attended with his mum, Lisa, and it was perfect for giving him access to the outside world, but it was very expensive. InXpress pledged to raise the £2227 needed to buy Harry this chair. One of InXpress’ core values is to Give Back, and throughout the year, various causes are supported either through fundraising or volunteering time. To raise money for this cause, a donations page was set up and the network was asked to support this. One franchisee in Reading, Craig Atkins, also took on the World’s number one snooker player, Ronnie O’Sullivan to help raise funds! On the weekend before Christmas, Simon invited Harry and Lisa, over to his family house, telling them that there was surprise for them! There, Harry’s perfect wheelchair was unveiled! “Lisa and Harry were both over the moon when the doors opened, and the wheelchair was all set up” said Simon. “Lisa was quite emotional, while Harry was thrilled. Over the weekend he went out and about in it, including around the country and some pretty rough terrain, but the new wheelchair could handle it, as it has tyres which are suitable to get across rough ground. I’m still buzzing about the whole thing as I know this will make such a difference to Harry and his family, as he’s no longer limited by his chair”. Lisa said, “There’s no excuse for Harry not to come out and about on walks now!” Jon White, Country Manager for the UK said “We’re absolutely delighted that our fantastic network of franchisees and the support centre, have helped Harry to get a new wheelchair that will help make life a bit easier for him and his family. Giving Back is at the heart of what we do at InXpress and this is a great demonstration of how it helps make a difference”.
For the past few months, InXpress franchisees in the UK, have been fundraising for a cause very close to one of the network’s hearts and they are delighted to announced that they have reached their target! This means that one young boy received a brand-new, life-changing wheelchair, just in time for Christmas.
Back in the summer last year, Simon Richardson, owner of InXpress Nottingham North, covering Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire, instigated this hugely worthy fundraising initiative. Simon’s stepson, Oliver has a schoolfriend, Harry, who needed some help. Harry has cerebral palsy. He can’t talk but communicates using his eyes via an eye gaze computer system.
Harry is a bright boy, but he struggles to control his body due to his condition, and his wheelchair was only suitable for use at home, leaving him housebound. The InXpress Gives Back committee wanted to help make a difference to this amazing boy.
Harry had tested a wheelchair at a disability show he had attended with his mum, Lisa, and it was perfect for giving him access to the outside world, but it was very expensive. InXpress pledged to raise the £2227 needed to buy Harry this chair.
One of InXpress’ core values is to Give Back, and throughout the year, various causes are supported either through fundraising or volunteering time. To raise money for this cause, a donations page was set up and the network was asked to support this. One franchisee in Reading, Craig Atkins, also took on the World’s number one snooker player, Ronnie O’Sullivan to help raise funds!
On the weekend before Christmas, Simon invited Harry and Lisa, over to his family house, telling them that there was surprise for them! There, Harry’s perfect wheelchair was unveiled! “Lisa and Harry were both over the moon when the doors opened, and the wheelchair was all set up” said Simon. “Lisa was quite emotional, while Harry was thrilled. Over the weekend he went out and about in it, including around the country and some pretty rough terrain, but the new wheelchair could handle it, as it has tyres which are suitable to get across rough ground. I’m still buzzing about the whole thing as I know this will make such a difference to Harry and his family, as he’s no longer limited by his chair”. Lisa said, “There’s no excuse for Harry not to come out and about on walks now!”
Jon White, Country Manager for the UK said “We’re absolutely delighted that our fantastic network of franchisees and the support centre, have helped Harry to get a new wheelchair that will help make life a bit easier for him and his family. Giving Back is at the heart of what we do at InXpress and this is a great demonstration of how it helps make a difference”.
