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In late October 2021, Sean Connaughton organised a webinar, primarily using social media and email invitations to business directors of organisations in Scotland. It attracted over 70 attendees and led to multiple meetings through November and into early 2022, the majority of which are still in progress. So far, Sean has signed up five new clients, for whom he will manage their carbon management planning, in line with the British Standards Institute (BSI) verified PAS 2060 standard. The standar...

Brian Skinner launched his Agency Express franchise in August 2020. With many years’ experience in owning and developing a successful family business, Brian had reached a point in his life where he was ready for a change in direction.Like many others, Brain had begun his journey in to franchising during the COVID-19 pandemic, but confident in his decision to sell his business and buy a franchise he continued undeterred.After spending 15 years developing a family business from scratch in the Eque...

Auditel franchise started 2022 with a very busy January. With great client receptiveness to Auditel’s carbon solutions alongside procurement improvement services, this has led to record-breaking appointment numbers with potential new clients. In addition, Auditel welcome three new franchise partners into the franchise network, and they kicked off their training on 24th January. Based near Portsmouth, David Wilshin explored Auditel in late 2021 and decided to leave the corporate world to start...

Property maintenance industry leader and one of the fastest-growing franchises in the UK, Fantastic Services, gathers partners for their Annual Franchise Conference. The event will be held for the fourth consecutive year, and due to the Pandemic will take place online through Zооm.“Our ranks grew significantly over the past 12 months, and we are confident that this year’s Fantastic Services Annual Franchise Conference will have record-high attendance,” the organisers predict.Despite the challeng...

Kemi proves that you don’t need logistics experience to succeed as a DSP business owner. From Underground to On the Road “Logistics is thriving” After 14 years working with the London Underground, Kemi was ready for a new challenge. She recognised that logistics was flourishing and that as a DSP she could lead a business of her own, receive higher rewards and make a positive impact in her local community whilst being supported by the DSP programme. Leveraging Transferable Skills “I take a p...

Amazon are celebrating Women's Entrepreneurship Day by encouraging women to look at logistics as a potential career path. By breaking down barriers and removing any fear or doubt associated with the roles or job vacancies within the logistics industry, Amazon are holding a three part series of events that will be showcasing the rewarding and prosperous roles they can have within the logistics sector. They are going to be looking at topics such as 'Imposter Syndrome', 'Active Listening & ...