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July/August 2008: A reputation of honesty, accuracy and professionalism
WITHIN just two years, All Trades Network has expanded its franchise network to offer a nationwide service to the insurance industry – from Aberdeen in Scotland to Torquay in Devon. As the company takes on its 27th franchisee, Managing Director Keith Roberts looks back at the company’s history to find the secret of its success.

April/May 2008: Phil looks to the future after successful first year
A year after becoming an All Trades Network franchisee, Leicestershire-based Phil Makins says he is looking forward to doubling his turnover in 2008 with the help of a supportive team at head office

March 2008: £1 million turnover target in sight for Nick and Andrew
With a projected turnover of around £1 million for the year ahead, just 18 months after becoming All Trades Network franchisees, Nick Langan and Andrew Galloway have embarked on a series of high profile projects in Scotland after joining forces with one of the nation's largest insurers

Jan/Feb 2008: Success based on commitment to quality
Within just two years All Trades Network has expanded its franchise network to offer a nationwide service to the insurance industry - from Aberdeen in Scotland to Torquay in Devon. As the company takes on its 27th franchisee, the company's Managing Director Keith Roberts looks back at the company's history to find the secret of its success

December 2007: No two days the same for All Trades franchisees
In 2005 Andy Lerer launched the Essex branch of All Trades Network and two years on the 52-year-old says he still enjoys the day-to-day challenges of dealing with tradesmen, suppliers and insurance policy holders who rely on him when disaster strikes their home, writes All Trades Network Franchise Development Manager Charles Sindall

Oct/Nov 2007: Fast-growing network appoints three new franchisees
After just two years of franchising All Trades Network has now launched 26 franchisees, offering a comprehensive managed repair service to the insurance industry. The company reports on the latest additions to its franchise network

September 2007: Company appoints Franchise Development Manager
All Trades Network, which offers a complete building repair service to the insurance market, has announced the appointment of Charles Sindall as its Franchise Development Manager. "The focus for All Trades Network is twofold: strengthening the support mechanism to the network and developing the systems and strategy to take the business forward,"says Keith Roberts, Managing Director of All Trades Network. "Charles has over 23 years experience in franchising, bringing considerable expertise across the full range of business disciplines to the company.

September 2007: Franchise Development Manager appointed
All Trades Network, which offers a complete building repair service to the insurance market, has announced the appointment of Charles Sindall as its Franchise Development Manager. "The focus for All Trades Network is twofold: strengthening the support mechanism to the network and developing the systems and strategy to take the business forward,"says Keith Roberts, Managing Director of All Trades Network. "Charles has over 23 years experience in franchising, bringing considerable expertise across the full range of business disciplines to the company.

September 2007: Our service is above and beyond
Making the biggest decision of his life has paid off for Adam Atkins, who relates his experiences of more than doubling his targets in his first year as the Birmingham franchisee of All Trades Network

July/August 2007: Be part of a 74 Million pound a day business.
That's how much the UK insurance industry paid out each working day in general insurance claims according to the Association of British Insurers.

May / June 2007: The measure of our success is working together
While the Head Office team focus on building national contracts and the network infrastructure, the franchisee leads a specialist team of tradesmen to complete the work in hand. Well-handled claims can increase policy renewal rates and therefore provide repeat business to the franchisee.

March 2007: Andy Lerer, All Trades, Essex
After 20 years working as a senior manager in the corporate world and having my own property development business, I was looking for a management franchise opportunity to start up my own business.

January 2007: We'll build your business...
While the Head Office team focus on building national contracts and the network infrastructure, the franchisee leads a specialist team of tradesmen to complete the work in hand. Well-handled claims can increase policy renewal rates and therefore provide repeat business to the franchisee.

Dec 2006: Building your profits
While the Head Office team focus on building national contracts and the network infrastructure, the franchisee leads a specialist team of tradesmen to complete the work in hand. Well-handled claims can increase policy renewal rates and therefore provide repeat business to the franchisee

Oct/Nov 2006: All Trades Network...Insure your future
As an established repairs specialist for major blue chip insurers, All Trades Network has contracts ready and waiting for new franchisees. Rachel Spaul explores this opportunity

September 2006: Sharing Franchise Success
All Trades Network franchisees are encouraged to share their successes and voice their opinions to fuel the development of their businesses and the network as a whole. Rachel Spaul reports

June 2006: Potential to expand
Servicing a variety of national accounts with UK insurance companies, All Trades Network franchisees are team builders as well as business builders. Stuart Anderson reports

April/May 2006: A first-class franchise
With a range of national contracts, All Trades Network lets its franchisees concentrate on building their successful businesses. Adam Browning reports.

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