Describing its offer as ‘somewhere in between consultancy and coaching’, the company provides hands on support to owners of small and medium sized enterprises in every sector. The Teeside territory has been bought by former financial director Simon Grant. With a range of expertise from general management, HR, IT, supply chain management, internal audit, property …
Wilkins Chimney Sweep has reached the finals of the smith+henderson Best Franchise Awards, sponsored by Lloyds Bank, in the category of ‘Best Man In A Van Franchise’. The franchise is based on a chimney sweeping business founded in 1895. Husband and wife team Peter and Louise Harris franchised the business in 2011 and now have …
Home Instead Senior Care is the world’s largest and best home care provider – enabling older people to stay in their own home for longer by providing services including companionship, home help and personal care. For those looking to step into an established, profitable franchise, one of Home Instead’s 6 territory resales represents a perfect …
For many people, a Media and photography franchise is an aspiration. Whether it’s web design, portraiture, sports photography, printing, video making or digital marketing, a job working in the creative industries is what many people aim for. One of the best ways for entrepreneurs to get into the world of media and photography is to …
TruGreen Professional LawnCare Downlands has exceeded all expectations by reaching its milestone 100th customer and employing its fourth member of staff in only eight months of trading. The franchise, which is owned and operated by local grass expert Jonathan Bell, launched in the autumn of 2016 and signed up its 100th customer in May 2017 ...
A Barnsley-based specialist cleaning company has closed out its 30th year in business with 50% growth on the previous year at over £750,000 turnover, thanks to its investments in its team and a new territory. ServiceMaster Clean Rotherham and Barnsley was launched in the spring of 1986 by fresh-faced, local teenager, Alan Sutton and his …
One of East Yorkshire’s largest domestic cleaning franchise businesses is celebrating 20 years’ in business with the appointment of its 20th member of staff as the business continues to expand. First launched in 1997, Merry Maids of East Yorkshire currently provides domestic cleaning services to over 161 clients across Beverley and East Yorkshire. With a …
Through a mix of hard graft, dedication and commitment, Colin May has risen through the Pirtek ranks from trade counter assistant to owner, much to his own surprise. “I never set out to own my own business. But Pirtek gave me that opportunity and I seized the chance.” So says Colin May, Licensee at Pirtek …
Born in Belfast, The Zip Yard is a home-grown Northern Irish tailoring business specialising in quality clothing alterations from resizing to recycling and upcycling to zip repairs. Founded in 2005 by two aspiring entrepreneurs, the brand’s name is a nod to the heritage of the local area and the nearby shipyard. After enjoying early success, …
Due to continued success in the South West, professional cleaning company Vapor Clean have launched a franchise program and are looking for passionate entrepreneurs to help grow their business. Specialising in domestic and commercial cleaning services, Vapor Clean is a collection of qualified and specialist cleaning experts offering everything from oven cleaning to end of …
The typical English Summer has arrived again. One minute it’s warm and sunny and the next we’re stuck in a downpour so, as the UK experiences yet another summer of wild weather, who’s around to clean up the mess that the wind and rain leaves behind? A few people who benefit from a wild summer …