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22-July-2014

Zipyard franchise: From the National Health Service to clothes service

James Neale has always wanted to run his own business, so when the opportunity arose he seized the opportunity to achieve his life-long ambition and set up The ZipYard Leeds.

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22-July-2014

Caremark celebrates a special birthday for a 'remarkable' former teacher

Estelle Peters, a former teacher has just celebrated her 100th birthday and is not about to stop enjoying living independently at home, despite having reached this milestone.

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21-July-2014

Congratulations to Belvoir franchise in Harrogate

Recently voted the happiest place to live, it’s smiles all round in Harrogate for Belvoir franchise owner Bill Smith who has celebrated 20 years in business this year.

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21-July-2014

Sweet dreams come true with Driver Hire franchise

“Sweet!” That was Neil McCarthy’s reaction when he heard he’d won a hamper full of traditional confectionery, courtesy of leading franchisor, Driver Hire. Neil, is a transport manager for Preston based-builders’ merchants, C & W Berry Ltd, who are customers of Driver Hire Preston.

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18-July-2014

The Zipyard franchise in Marple helped the Birdman fly

Owner of The ZipYard in Marple and clothes designer Jane Nketiah is used to getting requests for one-off items, so when leading outdoor clothing specialists Regatta asked her to create a birdman outfit for this weekend’s International Birdman competition she rose to the challenge.

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18-July-2014

Caremark (Barnsley) join local community providers for disability information day

Last month, Barnsley home care provider attended a Special Educational Needs & Disability day held at the local football club providing advice and information to visitors on the services they offer for adults and children with disabilities.

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18-July-2014

Signs Express franchise gives Sheffield Arts Tower a sporty makeover

Signs Express (Sheffield) was called in to provide a warm welcome to participants of the Tour De France at the weekend. The large scale project, a display in the windows of one of the city’s most iconic buildings, wowed onlookers as the riders arrived for stage two of the race.

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17-July-2014

Premier Sport franchise:15 years in the making

In 15 years, Norfolk kids coaching company Premier Sport has transformed itself from a one man band to a nationwide business with over 92 territories ? none more than an hour away from any child in England. And its first ever franchisee is still very much part of the business.

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09-July-2014

UK property agency franchise owners flourish despite economic downturn

Throughout the recent economic decline, the property market saw a dip in house prices and sales. However, Martin & Co franchise discuss how they have continuously defied market conditions and taken market share, developed their businesses and increased profits.

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08-July-2014

Business Doctors helped MSL wins prestigious award

Business Doctors franchise helps Microbiological Solutions Ltd (MSL) won a prestigious overseas award at the nation

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