Jeanette opened her own énergie fitness studio
Jeanette Bamford is living her dream. She is an independent mother of three who manages her own fitness club for ladies. Every day she helps dozens of women fulfill their health and fitness goals. Looking at her now, it is difficult to imagine the heartache and determination it has taken to reach this point in her life. In 1999 Jeanette realised that she was very unhappy in her marriage but could not see a way out. She says: “I was terrified of leaving. I had been married for 12 years and was completely financially dependant on my husband. We also had two small children to support and the thought of turning their world upsidedown was just unbearable...read more

Jane launched the S'coolwear For Less franchise
It’s four years since Jane Kirkham launched her first S’coolwear FOR LESS Franchise as an exciting alternative to returning to work as an employee. Today, she owns the S’coolwear FOR LESS Chester territory - producing a significant income without compromising the time she wants to spend with her family. As a mother-of-two, Jane could see immediately that supplying school uniforms presents a great business opportunity. She says: “Like other parents, I know just how expensive school uniforms can be and how quickly poor quality garments have to be replaced. It was clear that supplying high quality schoolwear at low cost would be a great business opportunity”......read more

Amanda Lindsay became disenchanted with the demands of full-time employment
"I was desperate for something that allowed me the flexibility I needed to take care of my son and give time the time he needed. Both my husband and I were travelling a lot with work and were finding it increasingly difficult to juggle home and work. I was becoming stressed and feeling constantly guilty and not giving either 100%. For all their talk and good intentions, in my experience, employers are never as flexible as they say they are intending to be"......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

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

When Astrid Patil left her job as a solicitor
at the beginning of the 2005 she had a dream of becoming her own boss. Now the successful Domino's franchisee is one of eight female franchisees packing a punch in the Domino's Pizza business. Today, Astrid relishes the challenge of running her own business and cites getting into work as one of the highlights of her day. It's a far cry from a year ago when Astrid felt stuck on the office treadmill, with very little time to enjoy life beyond work. However, after getting engaged in 2004, Astrid seized the moment and said 'yes' to another big decision in her professional life...read more