December 2007

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Cargocall Franchising: MARKET INTELLIGENCE: Cargocall

Cargocall

Molly Maid UK Ltd: Molly Maid franchisees win top award

Molly Maid UK

Molly Maid franchisees have won the top prize at their local business awards. Owners of Molly Maid Berwick Lorna James and Denise Walker have won New Business of the Year in the Business Awards for Wansbeck.

Northwood (GB) Ltd: Northwood reach a half century

Northwood is celebrating the opening of its 50th office in Leeds.

Platinum Property Partners LLP: Rise in women earning an income in property investment

Platinum Property Partners

Platinum Property Partners has revealed that there has been an increase in women earning an income from property investment.

Prokill: Franchisee Diary: Andy Chowdhury, Manchester

Prokill

The company I was working as an area manager for began restructuring and I knew I was about to be made redundant. At that point I decided that I had enough of working for other people and wanted to be my own boss so I began to look into franchising. While attending a franchise exhibition in London I came across the Prokill franchise.

Recognition Express: Franchisee Diary: Kevin Andrews, Taunton

Recognition Express

I come from a print and design background but the specialist field I worked in was being overtaken by the internet, so I decided to look for a new challenge and began to look into franchising.

Venture Marketing Group: Self start to success at The British Franchise Expo

BB's Coffee & Muffins Ltd: Franchise establishes training academy

BB's Coffee and Muffins has established a Franchisee and Management Training Academy at its Irish head office in Limerick. The custom built facility will support new and existing franchisees to acquire the necessary operational and management skill, and brand consistency to operate successful and profitable BB's cafes.

Daily Poppins: A 'Boom Time' for domestic cleaning

We are in the midst of a 'Boom Time' for domestic cleaning. The number of households employing a cleaning service is predicted to rise significantly in the next few years.

David Reid Homes: Franchisee Diary: Duncan McEwan, Warwick

I found out about the David Reid Home franchise opportunity in The Franchise Magazine. The franchise attracted my attention as it was a new venture for the UK and I was looking for a business opportunity that I thought would have real potential for the future.

EmbroidMe: Embroidery franchise set for UK expansion

EmbroidMe, an embroidery, screen printing and promotional products company, is set to expand its franchise across the UK.

GreenThumb Ltd: Franchisee Diary, Andrew Rogers, Wisbech

I'd been looking into the possibilities of franchising for over 10 years to get an idea of what was out there and which franchises developed into successful businesses.

Locallife Site Selection: Locallife franchisee celebrates successful business

A former tennis coach has recently purchased his second Locallife franchise. Werner Rosemann launched his first Locallife franchise in March 2007. Since he started his Watford based business it has been so successful that he has already purchased his second.

ORCA: Helping businesses fully benefit from the internet

The internet has forever changed the way we do business and information is now just a mouse click away. This year over £48 billion will be spent shopping online, £13.9 billion of which will be in the 10 week run up to Christmas. With over 67% of the population currently online, this averages about £509 per person!

Pet Carers: MARKET INTELLIGENCE: Pet Carers

The first wave of prospective franchisees are currently being interviewed by Pet Carers, a business originally launched in 2004 offering pet boarding, dog walking, feeding and other services for dogs, cats and various small pets.

Totally Dynamic: Franchisee support is the focus for Totally Dynamic

Vehicle wrapping franchise Totally Dynamic has announced its target for 2008 is to establish two to three new franchisees, adding to its seven-strong network. "This controlled level of growth will ensure we can continue to provide the intensive support we promise our franchisees,"reflects Marketing Manager Jennifer Rope.

Totally Dynamic: Totally Dynamic to star on TV

Venture Photography: Photographic portrait franchise is looking to expand

Venture UK, a photographic portrait company that has been responsible for a ground-braking style of portrait photography, is looking for talented photographers and entrepreneurs to take on franchises across the UK.

Yoga Bugs: Three franchisees up and running with Yogabugs

British School Of Motoring: Buy a BSM franchise and become your own boss.

BSM is one of the UK's leading driver training organisations and you can buy a BSM Instructor franchise from as little as £18,000*. What's more, this payment includes all the training required for you to become a fully qualified driving instructor.

Surface Doctor (GB) Ltd: Join the rufurbishment revolution

Surface Doctor, the leading bathroom and kitchen resurfacing franchise in the United States with over 20 years proven business success, is now available as a franchise throughout the UK.

Merry Maids: Merry Maids franchise. Relax. It's Done.

Open the door to a fresh perspective with a Merry Maids franchise.

Franchise Development Services (FDS) Ltd: Franchise Consultants: Franchise questions answered

Some of the franchise industry's leading experts offer their advice to the most frequent questions asked by franchise seekers

Locallife Site Selection: Transform every business into a happy customer

Do you have the drive and ambition to build and develop a fantastic local business and community information resource in your own exclusive territory?

Caremark: We're Passionate and committed to your success

Caremark

Domiciliary Care continues to be an ever growing industry and with this comes the demand for professional Home Care Providers...

Aspray: From floods to fire, Aspray proves profitable

In a recession-proof business Aspray franchisees are specialists in managing all types of property repair. The company reveals how its aim of reducing stress for people hit by disaster is achieved by offering a one-stop-shop for all their building repair work

Nevada Bobs: A passion for golf makes a great business opportunity

With 40 franchised stores across the UK, the Republic of Ireland and Europe and 30 years of trading experience worldwide, Nevada Bob's Golf is a great franchise for golf enthusiasts. Derin Ibrahim reports

Colourfence: Colourfence is a winning product

Bringing a product successful in Australia over to the UK has proved a winning formula for the Colourfence founders and franchisees. Derin Ibrahim reports

Apollo Blinds: 2007 - the year window blinds became big business

Britain's biggest blinds store chain will look back at 2007 as the year in which the industry was catapulted into the limelight after a heavyweight independent report highlighted the prosperity the window blinds sector is experiencing. Paul Kirby reports

Papa John's: Papa John's Pizza cuts itself a large slice

Papa John's is cutting itself an even bigger slice of Britain's pizza market after adding another tasty addition to its growing franchise

Cash Generator: Follow the proven system and success will follow

With his fifth store now opened, Dave Elwood is the leading multi-site franchisee in the Cash Generator network. Adam Browning finds out how Dave's dreams of owning a portfolio of outlets have come true

Snack in the Box: 7 years on and still going strong

Snack-In-The-Box

Franchisee Diary: Ruth Sutcliff, West Sussex

Northwood (GB) Ltd: NAKED MAN streaks through office

The chances are that there are a number of articles in this magazine that you may have simply flicked past merely glancing at their content, but here you are reading this one...probably because the headline caught your attention. If you are considering investing in a business then that business needs to be different and stand out from the competition. The Northwood business model is just that...

Recognition Express: Buying this franchise is the best thing we have done

Recognition Express

Operating a franchise that has been running for a quarter of a century, Recognition Express franchisees Stephen and Ciorsdan Price still enjoy business growth.

Belvoir Lettings: Through the 100 barrier!

Belvoir has achieved a record number of new franchises, smashing through the 100 barrier with 112 franchises around the country. Belvoir Sales Director Dorian Gonsalves explains

London House International Ltd: Suited to your investment level... London House

London House International

"The support throughout has been great and there is a strong relationship between franchisor and franchisee." Graham Chandler, Tonbridge & Canterbury franchisee

Countrywide Signs Ltd: Join a niche section in the property market

When Ian Morris took voluntary redundancy he found the business opportunity he was looking for with Countrywide Signs. Derin Ibrahim interviews

Certax Accounting: Get your financial future off to a flying start ...

Certax Accounting

More than 100 franchisees are already enjoying the freedom and benefits of running their own CerTax Accounting Practice

TaxAssist Accountants: Own a business where the clients come to you

After being made redundant from his accountancy job of 15 years, Ray Millin has built a future for himself with TaxAssist Accountants. Derin Ibrahim interviews

Jani-King (GB) Ltd: Forget the Dragons...Achieve your ambitions

Jani-King (GB)

The dream of owning his own business, escaping corporate politics and spending more time with his family has been realised by David McNeil, with a Jani-King franchise. Joanne Rogers reports

Pizza Hut (UK) Ltd: Enjoy Customer mania with a Global Brand

By leveraging its huge national network and growing online customer database, Pizza Hut is offering UK entrepreneurs the opportunity to become multi-site owners enjoying a unique customer reaction. Stuart Anderson finds out more from Franchise Director Sanjiv Razdan

CeX: Recession-proof retail opportunity for gadget lovers...

CeX

With a business system that's virtually recession-proof and an established brand with a loyal customer base, CeX is aiming for national coverage within four years. Adam Browning reports

Hydro-Dynamix: Hydro-Dynamix: looking to expand the brand

Providing a surface cleaning service to both commercial and domestic customers, Hydro-Dynamix franchisees enjoy great earning potential.

ElecLocal: WHY ELECLOCAL? Rob Prior tells us...

within the electrical trade sector. I spoke to...

PlumbLocal: WHY PLUMBLOCAL? Luke Stevens tells us...

"Becoming a PlumbLocal franchisee has been one of the best decisions I have ever made. The company gives you your own territory, supplies job leads, provides invaluable business support and actively markets your services. With a lot of hard work and dedication you can succeed - I have no regrets"

EC Credit Control: 2 territories remain for sales entrepreneurs

EC Credit Control's growing UK coverage has now extended into Southern England. Stuart Anderson reports

Your Move: The right tools for franchise success

YOUR MOVE is arguably the fastest growing estate agency franchise in the UK with over 90 franchised offices opened in under 4 years and more in the pipeline. To set you on your way to success as your own boss too, we'll supply you with these powerful tools:

O2 (UK) Limited: A breath of Fresh Air

As one of the UK's largest mobile phone network operators, O2 is offering a retail concept with as much potential as it has brand-power. Adam Browning interviews

All Trades Network Ltd: 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

Pentagon (UK) Ltd: Secure your financial future

With a decade of experience in debt management, Pentagon offers a home or office based business that's both financially and personally rewarding

Ladies Workout Express: Healthy figures, healthy profits

Offering a women-only environment and a specialised 30-minute circuit training programme utilising the latest hydraulic systems is proving a huge draw for Sandra Hutchinson's Castlereagh, Belfast franchise

Diet Express: Great figures for business

The ability to offer guaranteed weight loss means Diet Express franchisees will make a powerful selling point in today's marketplace.

Sonic Golf: Keep Your Business on the Fairway

Not just a dream business for golf lovers, Sonic Golf is proving itself to be a profitable proposition through it's rapid national growth. Adam Browning reports

David Reid Homes: Passionate about premium service?

With a 100 per cent success record among its international network of franchisees, David Reid Homes has launched its franchise network in the UK. Stuart Anderson reports

Voucher Packs: A brand new opportunity

Voucher Packs are DL size clear wrapped and branded packs containing leaflets from brands such as KFC, Pizza Hut, Frankie & Benny's and ChipsAway along with other local business in the leisure, home, health, food and beauty categories.

Mundays Solicitors: The legal issues of buying a franchise

When looking to acquire a franchise it is crucial that you do your homework and carry out all the relevant checks on the franchisor and the concept itself, counsels Nicola Broadhurst

FDS North & Scotland: Franchise Your Business...

CONSIDERING FRANCHISING?

Franchise Development Services (FDS): Is your business Suitable for Franchising?

The success or failure of a franchise venture can be traced back to the initial planning of its development. FDS Founder and Managing Director Roy Seaman reflects on how you should consider franchising your business

TaxAssist Accountants: The benefits of a premises based business

Moving into leased or even bought premises can take a chunk out of your capital investment at the launch of your business, but can also bring multiple benefits to your business, reflects TaxAssist Accountants Founder Karl Sandall

FDS North & Scotland: A franchise in Ten Million

Embarking on a franchise development programme is a huge commitment of time and emotional energy for everyone involved. Franchise Consultant Tony Urwin reveals how this results in building long-lasting relationships with his clients

British Franchise Association (BFA): Gold Medal franchising Franchisee of the Year announced

This year the ICC in Birmingham played host to the British Franchise Association's (bfa) Franchisee of the Year Awards 2007, organised by the bfa and sponsored by HSBC and Express Newspapers. All 12 finalists attended a black-tie Gala Dinner on Thursday 4th October with the winners sharing prize money of £10,000, courtesy of HSBC

FDS Southern: "We're proud of our product and continue to innovate"

Over 17 years ago FDS Southern provided consultancy services to assist Wiltshire Farm Foods in launching its franchise opportunity. Gordon Patterson checks in with Director Ben Haynes for a progress update

Franchise Development Services (FDS) Ltd: Bring Parisian chic into the UK

A global beauty group with multiple franchise concepts is seeking individuals with the capability to mastermind national franchise networks to bring its brands into the UK marketplace. John Worthington profiles

Venture Marketing Group: Leap into franchising!

The instant business solution

Surelet: Surelet takes 'Centre Stage'

Surelet

Surelet Residential Lettings has announced a record quarter for letting houses, the perfect news to accompany the head office Franchise Team's move in to new premises in the heart of "Letting Agents Row"in Gloucester City Centre.

Searchmate UK Ltd: Avenues take over fuels Searchmate's expansion

Personal introductions agency Searchmate has announced an agreement to acquire competitor Avenues' assets, including its membership.

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