Focus on Being Connected: Auditel’s Scottish Network Grows

After years of living in Scotland yet working in London, Robin Cockburn was ready for a change in career direction. It was time to take control and start a business for himself. After researching several franchise options, Robin settled on Auditel as his first choice to launch his business in 2009. “The appeal of the flexibility of working with the Auditel cost management model was what really did it for me,” he says, “being able to do a wide range of things, and not being restricted geographically, with the potential to work with others in the network was a huge attraction.”

Exclusive interview with Signs Express franchisee for Falkirk

Established over ten years ago, Signs Express (Falkirk) continues to demonstrate how lucrative a franchise business can be in Scotland. Steve talks to us about why he decided to look at franchising and ultimately choose Signs Express, and discusses the challenges of buying an under-performing established franchise and how it has taken a lot of hard work and the right team in place to turn it around considerably. Read more about Steve’s franchising journey.

Glasgow franchisee recognises the benefits of buying a franchise business

Andrew Goldberg learned very quickly the benefits of a franchise business. Having initially set up his own sales consultancy business, he soon realised that whilst he understood the consultancy side of it, he was struggling with the business model itself. This led him to look at franchising, and being able to buy into an established business model. Business coaching stood out as it was an area he enjoyed working in and also did well in, and after much research he decided upon an ActionCoach franchise.
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Bringing corporate experience to a home-grown business

“It was important to me to be part of a business that shared my values. In Tutor Doctor, I found just that; a business with serious earning potential and a strong moral compass. I’m proud to be building a profitable business whilst helping to improve the lives of children across Edinburgh as I do.”

Bringing corporate experience to a home-grown business

“It was important to me to be part of a business that shared my values. In Tutor Doctor, I found just that; a business with serious earning potential and a strong moral compass. I’m proud to be building a profitable business whilst helping to improve the lives of children across Edinburgh as I do.”

Spring into a new career – PET SERVICES FRANCHISE FOR SALE

Isla Sutherland is looking to sell her established Barking Mad franchise. This dog boarding business covers the areas of Perthshire, Clackmannanshire and Stirling. It is an ideal business opportunity for those who want to make a career out of doing something they love, working with pets. In this interview, Isla talks to us about why she bought her Barking Mad franchise, her role as a franchisee, why she loves what she does and why the time is right for her to sell.

Exclusive interview with Jane Perry, Bluebird Care Edinburgh and Glasgow

Jane Perry, along with her husband John, have been running their Bluebird Care franchise in Edinburgh since 2008. After being made redundant for the fourth time from her job in the finance industry, Jane knew that a change of career was needed. Having had some negative experiences when looking for help for her terminally ill grandmother, Jane was passionate about making a difference in the care industry. She also knew the demand was there for a good care company, one that valued their customers, and so it was an industry with vast potential for those wanting to make a career from it. Jane began to research the franchise opportunities and liking the ethos and values of Bluebird Care, Jane knew it was the right franchise for her. The business has gone from strength to strength. In 2013, Jane purchased Bluebird Care Glasgow and now employs over 130 people; including her stepson and niece, making it a truly family business.
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Pizza is a family affair

Sam and Dave Foster are brothers who both joined Papa John’s as franchisees in 2016…one in Scotland, and one in England! Both have had very different journeys to becoming franchisees. In this interview, we hear from both brothers on why they wanted to be part of the Papa John’s success story

Exclusive Interview: "We're moving on to the next level thanks to franchising"

BJC Joinery were a trade customer of PCL before becoming one of their franchisees. Based up in the North East of Scotland they are in an area where the weather has the potential to demonstrate extremities meaning that product integrity is of the utmost importance to them. The PCL range and the installation skills of BJC Joinery are more than a match for the weather. In this exclusive interview, they share the benefits of franchising...
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Exclusive Interview: "Turning over £1 million thanks to the strength of Chipsaway's name"

With previous experience in the motoring industry, Keith McGowan already knew the strength of the Chipsaway brand name and their solid reputation within the sector. Today, Keith now operates the biggest ChipsAway car care centre in the UK and is turning over £1 million per year. To get an unique inside perspective of what it takes to be a successful franchisee...
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