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In quite a monumental first for the company, for the very first time householders throughout Northern Ireland can now enhance their outdoor living spaces with UPVC decking, fencing and balustrades from Lakeland Verandahs. We get to take a look at why John McKnight decided to become one of the very first franchisees based in Newry and Armagh and how he will be leading the way in Northern Ireland. John is no stranger to being a franchise owner. For a decade, he successfully ran a franchise in the...

Diamond Home Support's franchisees have all come together to share their wonderful experiences and success stories since joining the Diamond franchise family. "I bought the Woking Franchise three years ago and then extended to Guildford. I have built my business up at my own pace, as I have also been working part time. The help and support I have received from Andrew and his team has been fantastic, he is always available to talk through any problems. I had never run my own business...

Whether you are a veteran and have a your own practice already, or are just beginning your career in accountancy, DNS Accountants Franchise can help support you with your growth aspirations. They are delighted to welcome their latest franchise partner Kate Fisher who has joined DNS with an existing practice. DNS are thrilled to introduce you to their latest franchise Partner Kate, who is joining them in Warwickshire. Kate Fisher is a fully qualified Accountant with a great deal of experien...

Oven Cleaning Franchise experts Ovenclean, owned by the Franchise Brands plc and one of the UK’s original oven cleaning companies, has unveiled a new company logo designed to better reflect its customers and franchisees. With a more contemporary look and feel, featuring crisp, clean lines and a brighter colour palette, the logo benefits from an updated strapline which, Ovenclean Marketing Manager, Rebecca de Chair says, ‘better communicates the benefits of its service’.The new ‘Less gr...

When meeting a franchisor for the first time, it can be a very daunting experience. Not only are you there representing and selling yourself, but also having to ensure you come across in a way that makes you the perfect franchisee. In this article, we go over some top tips in order for you to make that great first impression which will make you a cut above the rest. From the initial idea of searching up franchising, you need to be methodically planning how you are going to approach this next...

International Women’s Day is a worldwide commemoration and is celebrated to champion the things we do as people and as businesses to create a fairer, more equal world for women to live and work in.ChipsAway have welcomed women and men from all walks of life, who each have one thing in common - they want to take control of their careers and be their own boss, and they understand how important it is to ensure the franchising industry is open and accessible to all.To demonstrate the variety of oppo...

To go hand-in-hand with Rishi Sunak, The Chancellor of the Exchequer, delivering his second Budget on 3rd March, TaxAssist Accountants was pleased to provide its franchisees with personalised versions of the Budget 2021 material to share and communicate with clients, prospects and business referral contacts.This included a summary highlighting the announcements that will affect businesses and the self-employed, and an e-mail newsletter to its clients. The latter was personalised for franchisees’...

Lakeland Verandahs have taken the 'New Year, New Me' literally, by recently undergoing a complete brand refresh and revealing its new look. They have just taken delivery of a revamped van fleet complete with brand-new livery incorporating their updated branding. The UPVC decking, fencing and balustrade company provides van transportation to each franchisee that joins its new Franchise Network and opens up a regional territory. Lakeland wants each of its franchisees to look smart on the road a...

On the 8th March every year, International Women's day is celebrated all around the world! For 2021, this year's campaign theme is "Choose to challenge" #ChooseToChallenge #IWD2021. We have many strong and determined lady franchisees in our network and we would like to celebrate the achievements of our inspiring women. OSCAR provides flexible working hours and can be developed around home and family life; although drive and ambition are a must to build and grow a successful business. Lynette H...

When opening up a franchise and making the leap into the owning your own business world, it is important to know how to judge your first year as a success. In this article, we paint that picture so that you do not panic if things are not turning out the way you thought. Acquired the funds necessary to purchase a franchise? Check. Sealed the deal and became a franchisee? Check. Before you even launch and begin operating, you are off to an impressive start. So, when you reflect on your first...

In a tricky and somewhat challenging year for plenty of businesses, the UK's leading windscreen repair professionals Optic-Kleer have been firing on all cylinders. The innovatory brand has taken major steps in working its way towards national coverage and has welcomed onboard 16 new franchisees in the six months since September 2020. All throughout the pandemic, Optic-Kleer’s work has been able to continue. By following the correct COVID-19 safety precautions in place, an essential windscreen...

Sometimes the best candidate for becoming a new franchisee, could already be working for you. In this article we explain how often the best franchisees are employees. When attempting to recruit franchisees, franchises use various avenues in order to try and fulfil their recruitment drive. Attending business shows or other corporate events to advertising on websites (Like Franchise Supermarket), these all take time and resources. Even once the enquiries come in, to potentially find the righ...