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OSCAR Pet Foods' National Pet Month celebrates and raises awareness of responsible pet ownership through educational campaigns and resources. This year, National Pet Month (NPM) runs from 1st April to 10th May and here at OSCAR Pet Foods we’re encouraging absolutely everyone who loves, owns or works with pets to join in the fun! Whether you’re new to pet ownership or a seasoned pet owner, NPM exists to inspire you to get more involved with your pet’s care. It also presents a fantastic oppo...

Lakeland Verandahs rapidly growing number of franchise owners in the UK are from a multitude of backgrounds, various walks of life and very interesting backstories.This time last year, Gary Holmes, the man now in charge of the UPVC decking and fencing company’s Shropshire / West Midlands branch, was working for JD Wetherspoon. He had been in the hospitality industry his whole career (21 years), initially managing pubs for the national chain, and then progressing on to various regional and head o...

The ever-growing TaxAssist Accountants network has expanded once more, with 240 franchisees around the UK. Paul Simpson (Market Harborough) and Mano Nagendram (Swansea Central) have recently joined TaxAssist Accountants after completing their training online, the fourth virtual initial training course that the Support Centre Team has delivered. Paul was originally looking for a part time business, but after attending a Discovery Day, he was so impressed with the entire TaxAssist Accountants...

The ever-growing TaxAssist Accountants network has expanded once more, with 240 franchisees around the UK.Paul Simpson (Market Harborough) and Mano Nagendram (Swansea Central) have recently joined TaxAssist Accountants after completing their training online, the fourth virtual initial training course that the Support Centre Team has delivered.Paul was originally looking for a part time business, but after attending a Discovery Day, he was so impressed with the entire TaxAssist Accountants set up...

Meyers Estate Agents, the UK’s first 24/7 home-based agency, has announced Jon Williams, a self-employed agent who previously worked at Meyers hub office headquarters, has purchased the Meyers franchise for Weymouth.Mark Meyer founder of Meyers Estate Agents explains: “Jon joined us at our head office hub a year ago and over that time he has taken on and embodied our brand values and strengthened his connections with the local community in Weymouth where he has lived and worked for most of...

TaxAssist Accountants employee satisfaction survey reveals staff have risen to the challenges posed by home working during the COVID-19 pandemic and receive hugely acclaimed feedback because of it. For the third year running, above benchmark results compared to businesses of a similar size and industry, has led to TaxAssist Accountants being named as a ‘5 Star Employer’, following completion of an anonymous Support Centre Staff survey by independent research agency WorkBuzz. Karl Sandall, Gr...

Tony Hall who is a small business specialist accountant, who runs TaxAssist Accountants Beverley, has now expanded his practice to include Hull. Experienced accountant Tony Hall has recently bought TaxAssist Accountants Hull, from Darren Tomlinson. FCA qualified Tony, had 14 years’ experience working with a range of businesses, before launching his practice in Beverley three years ago. He is now looking forward to sharing his expertise to ensure that existing clients continue to receive the h...

Philip Short and Callum Collins-Butterton, the joint owners of the Lakeland Verandahs Franchise in East Anglia have made things work very successfully for them. Business is set to boom for the pair this year, with them aiming to have 100 happy customers with UPVC decks fitted in the East Anglian counties of Norfolk and Suffolk by the end of 2021. They bought into the franchise as they wanted the opportunity to work for an already well-esteemed business with a proven model, and saw it as a bri...

Papa John's have provided a huge boost to the morale of the Clydebank by serving their local communityLeading pizza franchise Papa John’s has announced the opening of its latest store on Kilbowie Road, Clydebank in Scotland. Nazim Vadiwala who joined Papa John’s as a franchisee in 2018, will now manage the Glasgow based store with the help of his team who also run Papa John’s in Leith Walk, Edinburgh and Whitley Bay, Newcastle Upon Tyne. Nazim Vadiwala who previously worked for a rival pizza co...

Barry and his wife Lesley have found a recipe for success at OSCAR Pet Food, as they celebrate 20 years after taking the initial step of purchasing a franchise opportunity. They say a few of their secret ingredients are made with genuine care, teamwork and tenacity! As Lesley and Barry Lavin celebrate 20 years of running their rewarding OSCAR Pet Food franchise, stand-out memories reveal that teamwork and tenacity have been key to their long-lasting success. OSCAR Pet Foods Cheadle Hulme ha...

Jorge Santos was a frequent customer of Fantastic Services, however he decided that he was going to join the Fantastic franchise network. He is of Portuguese descent with a South African soul who made a major career shift after spending many years in the UK. He had been working in the restaurant and nightclub industry for far too long only to know that he didn't want to be involved in it anymore. He recently joined Fantastic Services as an Area Development franchisee after being a loyal custome...

New TaxAssist Accountants Franchisee Sanjay Parekh, has opened his new shop at 262 High Road, Wood Green in London. Experienced accountant Sanjay Parekh FCCA, joined TaxAssist Accountants just as COVID-19 hit in March 2020. Determined to pursue his dream of establishing his own practice in his local area, he has been busy finding and fitting out his TaxAssist Accountants shop, which is now open for clients to attend a face-to-face meeting or arrange a telephone or video consultation. “I’m s...