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As the summer winds down and the brisk days of autumn begin to set in, September often feels like a time of transition and renewal. For many, it's a month associated with new beginnings—whether that's children returning to school, or simply a shift in seasons that encourages reflection.This makes September an ideal time to take stock of your life and career, reassess your goals, and consider the changes you might need to achieve a better work-life balance. One option worth exploring in thi...

In the wake of their annual global conference, the UK team at ActionCOACH is proud to announce they have been awarded ActionCOACH’s Team of the Year, remarkably for the 16th consecutive year. The conference, held in Dubrovnik, Croatia, at the end of July, celebrated the best of the best of the global business coaching franchise, leaving plenty for the UK team to shout about. For Managing Director of ActionCOACH UK, Julie Wagstaff, winning this accolade at every ActionCOACH global conference...

OSCAR Pet Foods is proud to celebrate 30 years of providing quality pet nutrition and outstanding customer service. To mark this milestone, we're excited to offer a limited-time promotion: 15% off on new start-up franchises!This special offer presents an incredible opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs to join the OSCAR family and start their own rewarding business in the pet care industry. With three decades of experience, OSCAR Pet Foods has built a trusted brand that continues to thrive, and...

activ, the marketing agency franchise, is excited to unveil its latest campaign, "No Rodeo. Just Results." at this year’s Ideas Fest. As a special feature, this year’s Ideas Fest will include its first-ever mechanical bull, giving attendees a fun and engaging way to experience the ups and downs of entrepreneurship—before learning how activ can help them avoid the chaos of going it alone.This campaign is also a playful nod to celebrate CEO Katie Bullon’s 10th year at activ, marking a signif...

In essence, the combination of economic challenges, technological advancements, increased competition, and the specialised expertise of cost reduction consultants has created a favourable environment for the growth of this industry. Why Are Cost Reduction Consultancy Businesses Thriving? Cost reduction consultancy businesses are experiencing significant growth due to a confluence of factors, including: Economic Pressures Inflationary Environment: Rising prices across various sectors are fo...

Concept Claims Solutions is a proven business model and their aim is to ensure policy holders receive everything they’re entitled to when making a home insurance claim.As a franchise partner, this includes managing disaster recovery work, ranging from water damaged homes, storm damaged roofs to managing complex house fires to completing minor structural repairs!Well… what does it take to attain success with a Concept Claims Solutions Franchise?Excellent Interpersonal Skills: maintaining c...

It will be 10 years since the TaxAssist Group directors, along with franchisees in the UK and Ireland, the senior management team, staff within the franchisee network and long-standing external business partners bought the organisation from founder John Westgarth.While franchise operations have been bought by their management teams before, it is believed that this was the first time a management buyout had occurred in partnership with franchisees. Daren Moore FCCA, TaxAssist Group Chief Executiv...

People frequently inquire about the type of individuals we consider for franchise opportunities at The Cost Reduction Company. The truth is we welcome people from a range of backgrounds, there is no need to be an expert in the industry, the most important traits we seek are dedication, a willingness to learn, a strong work ethic, and a shared commitment to our core values. In our eyes, the ideal franchisee is anyone who shares our vision and is ready to contribute to our collective success. ...

Great British Entrepreneur 2024 Finalist Katie Bullon is making waves on the national stage by partnering with Ideas Fest, the premier business festival of the year. As part of this partnership, Katie Bullon is extending an exclusive funded invitation to 10 ambitious potential activ Marketing franchise partners to attend Ideas Fest as VIP guests. This is an unparalleled opportunity for aspiring marketing entrepreneurs to immerse themselves in an environment brimming with creativity and entrepren...

The UK’s franchising industry is gearing up for the highly regarded and competitive Elite Franchise Top 100 (EF100) on its 8th annual search for franchise supremacy which begins as entry opens on Thursday 1st August 2024. Recognition by the EF100 not only certifies you as a top franchise, but also allows you to showcase to the industry what you are made of and boost your business’s credibility, appealing to thousands of potential franchisees.The rankings are judged by a superior panel of over 25...

Northumberland based Barking Mad franchisees, Barbara Frater and Caroline Bradshaw have been selected as finalists of the prestigious 2024 BFA HSBC UK British Franchise Awards for the ‘Community Focus’ category.Barbara and Caroline, set up their Barking Mad business in 2019, after swapping their busy and pressurised careers as teachers, for running their hugely popular home-from-home dog boarding franchise.Feeling like they had got out of education all they were going to get, and achieving all t...

activ Digital Marketing is proud to announce the launch of its newest franchise, activ Digital Marketing Barnet, under the leadership of Julie Francis. With over 20 years of experience in office and event management, Julie is set to bring her expertise to the businesses of Barnet and surrounding areas.This expansion comes at a time of significant recognition for activ Digital Marketing, which has been shortlisted for the Great British Entrepreneur Awards in the Creative Entrepreneur of the Year...