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A globetrotting entrepreneur who established successful businesses in two different hemispheres is putting down roots in his native South Devon with the launch of oven cleaning service Ovenu Newton Abbot. Simon Whalley grew up in Torquay before leaving for Australia in the early 1990s, where he ran his own grocery and delicatessen in Melbourne, and then six years ago, he relocated to Spain, setting up an upholstery and carpet cleaning firm. However, after spending more than 30 years overseas...

A former sous chef who spent more than two decades working in some of the Cotswolds' best-known hotel kitchens is cooking up a new career with the launch of oven cleaning service Ovenu Cirencester. Spencer Cross, who lives in the market town and has worked in hospitality since leaving college in 2002, is now taking his expertise from commercial kitchens into clients’ homes. His career has included roles at The King's Head Inn in Bledington, The Swan Inn in Swinbrook and Hyde House, the weddi...

After a decade helping people secure mortgages from a home office, Tim Smart is embarking on a new business venture with the launch of oven cleaning service Ovenu Guildford.The 47-year-old, who was born and raised in Godalming and now lives in the Guildford area, decided to continue working for himself while building a business that would allow him to spend more time working locally and meeting customers face-to-face.Looking for a business opportunity offering both independence and support, Tim...

On Friday, 3rd July 2026, before more than 400 guests at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London, the tutoring sector’s black-tie celebration of the year, Tutor Doctor was awarded Tuition Franchise or Centre of the Year 2026.Run by the Tutor’s Association, the awards recognise a period of significant innovation and growth across its UK network, enabling the brand to reach and support a record amount of students.The award follows major investment in technology, safeguarding and operational infrastruc...

A former broadband engineer has launched oven valeting business Ovenu Tilehurst after a routine clean of his own cooker inspired an unexpected career change. Having accepted redundancy from his office-based role, Tom Trethewey was searching for a business opportunity that would allow him to return to the face-to-face customer interaction he had enjoyed for much of his career. The 39-year-old, who lives in Tilehurst, had spent more than 20 years installing broadband in customers’ homes before m...

Attending your initial franchise training is one of the most important stages of your franchising journey. It’s where you move from prospective franchisee to business owner, gaining the knowledge, confidence and support needed to launch successfully. But franchise training isn’t just about learning systems and processes – it’s also your opportunity to meet the people behind the brand. From operational support teams to marketing experts and leadership figures, the relationships you build durin...