Annie Jermain, has out performed the Devon farms'
by reaching her yearly target of 300 deliveries a week seven months early. Annie began the home delivery service of organic vegetable boxes at the end of May this year, starting with 60 customers and with the help of a local cheese shop, which placed one of Riverford’s leaflet dispensers on their counter, the orders have come flooding in. "I knew this business would be a success but I never expected to excel at the rate it has, I am absolutely delighted." comments Annie from her home office in Haslemere, "I have already employed two part time drivers to help me with the delivery rounds, and with the support from Riverford I am always looking forward in terms of marketing activities whilst maintaining a focus on the customer base I have."......read more

The Popstars Academy franchise is so enjoyable...
Keziah Straw had previously been working for The Popstars Academy as a Party Dance Instructor. She enjoyed it so much she recently bought her own Popstars Academy! ‘I started working for the Popstars Academy on a part time basis and was instantly struck with the professionalism of the Directors and their passion for the Business and staff. Nothing is too big or small a problem, they are positive, reliable, understanding and always available to speak to. Their system is second to none and the product faultless, their tried and tested party plans are always a huge success. I knew that this was definitely a team I wanted to be part of, so I bought my own Popstars Academy franchise and now own NW London. I really enjoy running my own Business knowing I have the full support and guidance from the team at Head Office.’Keziah....read more

Amanda's Silverdaze Jewellery franchise works around her family
Croydon based Mandy left full time employment as a buyer for Superdrug, to have children and to be able to spend time with them in their formative years. Having sold jewellery at parties herself, on a part time basis, she decided to take it a step further and become a Silverdazer, so she could take advantage of the extensive range of jewellery, the display and marketing tools and all the other benefits that come from operating under the licence of a successful franchise company...read more

Sarah Morford see's a very bright future in the énergie personal training franchise
Sarah has been running programmes in the Croydon area for two years and was one of the first -ever franchisees. She explains: "All the staff are trained to deliver the programme by Patricia Maude and the Tumble Tots technical team. They complete an intensive two-day training session followed by ongoing observations."...read more

How the Home Management Business began...
‘An energetic entrepreneur with her feet firmly on the ground’ is how Anne has been described. Her financial management capabilities and experience have seen her lead MBOs, manage corporate M&A, and drive new business start-ups. As a director and shareholder in an IT Services provider she generated seed funding for the business and delivered 83% revenue and 30% NAV growth in year one. Over three years, her direction drove those figures to 650% and 400% respectively. Prior to that, she spent 10 years as one of the management team that transformed a leading firm of surveyors and property consultants, from a loss making operation into a global, independent business. This transformation has given Anne a wealth of experience in all aspects of business development including due diligence, M&A, joint ventures and business process and re-organisation. ...read more

Karen McGee business is growing by Leaps and Bounds.
Karen has been running programmes in the Croydon area for two years and was one of the first -ever franchisees. She explains: "All the staff are trained to deliver the programme by Patricia Maude and the Tumble Tots technical team. They complete an intensive two-day training session followed by ongoing observations."......read more