With an increase in the number of its franchises and the amount of care being provided to its customers throughout the UK, Bluebird Care has grown tremendously and has also moved to a new head office. With an increase in franchisees and training staff, it is evident that Bluebird Care concentrates on and loves its franchisees. Recently, they have won the Franchise Recruitment Team of the Year award, beating several strong contenders and Simon Dalziel, the franchise director, was delighted at the efforts paying off.

Televised success
Recently, BBC’s Working Lunch interviewed the team at Bluebird Care head office regarding the ageing population and its impact on care services in the UK. Franchisees were also interviewed on training procedures and other events conducted at the head office.

New head office
Bluebird now has a new head office. Director, Lisa Tarsey, explained saying that the new move has pleased her a lot for they had far outgrown their earlier office and needed a larger training area.

Success
According to Simon Dalziel, Bluebird Care continues to succeed because of the in-depth and first hand experience that they possess in the fields of care as well as franchising. According to him, the recruitment and training network that they have is the reason behind their success.

The Bluebird Care Network
With a total of 35 franchisees, the network stretches from Scotland to the Republic of Ireland to the south coasts of England.

David Reid Homes has launched its proven franchise system. It is one of the highly regarded brand names in the U.K. It offers a unique service with an opportunity to motivate individuals in starting their own business for the long term.

David Reid Homes was established in 1993 in New Zealand and started to franchise in 2000. David Reid Homes further expanded in Australia in 2004 and there are more than 60 regional offices across Australia which are owner operated. The company is one of the most accredited home builders having won hundreds of awards. It also holds the most prestigious 2007 National Master Builder Award of Queensland (Australia).

David Reid Homes operates in the self build market. If people are given the choice many people would not want to live in a home that is just the same as that of others in the close neighbourhood. David Reid Homes provides an opportunity to individuals to design their dream home.

David Reid Homes are not developers. They use their award winning designs for inspiration. They build homes according to their client’s specification. They believe that a change in the market conditions can benefit their clients. The cost of living as well as the market drought is rising which can have a great impact on property prices.

Developers and market builders are hit hard with the slowdown in the sales of homes, making it a good time for people to build their dream home.

Fraser Goodwin had struggled for as many as 15 years in a job to overcome his family commitments. He used to play gigs with his band in the evenings or on weekends. His decision to invest in a PCC (Professional Car Cleaning) franchise proved to be one of the turning points in his life and his career. This enabled him to enjoy his work as well as play.

Fraser said that he was fed up of a long commute as he used to live out in the country. He was working as a Claims Manager in an insurance company. He used to work very long hours to complete his given targets. He used to play drums for a band and in between the practice sessions due to travelling he never got enough time to spend with his family. He was looking out for an excellent opportunity that could change his lifestyle.

Fraser always wanted to work with cars as he was a huge fan of classic cars. So, he was looking out for a franchise opportunity that was related to automobiles. PCC caught his attention immediately. He liked the friendliness and professionalism of the management team. He was reassured with the track record and experience of PCC.

Fraser launched his PCC franchise in January 2007 and he said that the business took off very quickly. He had some promotional campaigns, distributed leaflets and contacted some of the potential customers over the phone. The PCC franchise has helped Fraser to achieve his dreams and live life with peace of mind.

With very little competition, few employees and high profit margins, Foot Solutions is emerging as a major player in the market. Foot Solutions are established in more than 250 locations in across 15 countries which includes Australia, USA, Canada and the Middle East.

Foot Solutions is a retail franchise that focuses on supplying comfort shoes, foot care products and custom arch supports. Foot Solutions franchises are equipped with state of the art technology for providing expert advice and footwear solutions. The foot care solutions provide solutions to customers from athletes to people who have foot problems.

This concept was brought to the Irish market a year ago by brothers John and Tony Linehan. Foot Solutions mainly focuses on providing a complete service that includes support for custom arch, orthotics as well as retail foot care products.

In today’s market, almost 90% of foot problems are caused by improperly fitted shoes. Their franchisees and personnel are specially trained to understand the adjustments and modifications which are to be made to shoes to make them fit properly. They also create customised shoes for customers. Foot Solutions has fully trained people who spend an average of forty five minutes with each of their customers. Foot solutions provides its clients with a wide range of shoe styles that include sports, comfort, preventative, casual as well as physiological shoes which also have health benefits.

International transport solutions have been provided to businesses for the past 11 years by Cargocall. Small as well as large companies which import and export various products and raw materials are all managed and arranged by Cargocall.

Many companies have been doing their business in the overseas market for quite a long time. These companies do require a reliable source to ship their goods and products across continents. Cargocall is one of the most trusted names as far as freight forwarding is concerned. Cargocall has a good service reputation and are trying to grow and develop their brand through franchising.

Cargocall has a brokerage-type of business model and so there is no need to invest in expensive capital equipment and vehicles. The Cargocall franchise is easy and quick to establish. Cargocall also offers good training and support to help ensure success.

Cargocall is a white collar business management franchise that offers attractive earnings from its business model. Cargocall has the ability of becoming a global brand.

Features and benefits of Cargocall franchise:

•    Cargocall has a comprehensive franchise package
•    Provides excellent service and ongoing support
•    Cargocall is business-to-business white collar management service
•    Provides an attractive earning potential
•    Has a potential for strong business growth
•    Is a proven business model
•    It is a business with a global vision

It has finally been proved that domestic cleaning services are more of a necessity than a luxury. Daily Poppins, which launched a franchise in February this year despite the economic slow, has seen a growth of £8,000 per month

And it is not just the new franchisees; even the existing franchisees are doing well despite the current financial slump – an obvious testimony to the fact that domestic cleaning services are not the luxury of the rich but the necessity of all.

Even though the company is launching the brand in the Republic of Ireland and growing, according to Managing Director, Nigel Bearman, Daily Poppins has always concentrated on maintaining good relations with its franchisees – unlike other companies. That, he believes, is why the company as a whole is successful.

Nigel understands the risks of running a new company and hence makes sure that Daily Poppins offers whatever help it can to its franchisees ensuring the efficient and productive growth of the individual franchisee.

Helping a franchisee grow is what Daily Poppins believes its responsibility is and hence it has a dedicated research and development team which keeps the franchisees updated with the latest information.

The package that Daily Poppins offers is also hard to resist, for at a mere franchise fee of £15,995 plus VAT, the company offers an efficient business model, software and all the necessary apparel and equipment needed.

All that Daily Poppins asks for in return, is a dedicated and motivated drive for success and an ethical and hard work driven workforce.

Who will provide loans to a small business? Not many. But if you have Complete Mortgage and Loan Services on your side, you can get access to big lenders. Complete Mortgage and Loan Services is a dedicated agency that provides valuable services to the financial mediator and the best part is that they are set to expand, so you can be a part of this successful team through a franchise based business.

Complete Mortgage has been one of the first packagers to operate a franchising system and backed with years of experience, it boasts of a tried and tested business model.

According to Tony Salentino, director of Complete Mortgage, the sector is going through an overhaul and this complete restructuring has left many a successful professional jobless.

Merging with stronger brands and seeking jobs is not the state of the industry as the lenders are refusing to back menial organisations.

Tony feels that the sector has always been optimistic and strong-willed with no dearth of innovation and creativity and so it will always prove beneficial to lenders. However, in the current period, only franchising can strengthen and consolidate the position of the mortgage packaging sector within this competitive environment.

The impact that credit crunches and economic slumps have on industries is well known. However, Auditel is set to change all that.

With the start of six new franchises, Auditel, the UK’s well known home-based executive franchise, has helped many organisations achieve financial control. With the current financial situation, business opportunities are many and Auditel’s franchisees can earn a six figure income every year. According to Chris Allison, Auditel’s managing director, organisations often end up overspending. However, Auditel can help them control their finances.

Auditel has much success to its credit. According to Adrian Key, Auditel is possibly the best commercial decision that he ever made. According to Keith Page, who was once the training manager at Norwich Union, he can safely bet his life when saying that Auditel’s recruitment is transparent and easy and provides all the necessary information required to make the right choice. He talks about the trained staff at Auditel who specifically looked at what he aimed at achieving and helped him.

Denis Brennan is another who swears by Auditel for its professional, pleasant and forthcoming staff which does not want to ‘hard sell’ but instead, helps choose the right option.

Natalie Davies, who was a business analyst with Zurich Insurance, researched franchises before finally deciding on Auditel. According to her, the training provided at Auditel is very informative and she does not regret her decision.

Horsham based Terry Crouch worked in the telecom industry when he decided to go for Auditel as nowhere else were his expectations, needs and ethics met so well other than with Auditel. He describes his experience at Auditel as fun, worthwhile and informative, leaving him confident and prepared.

If you are looking for an electric company to fulfil your electrical needs, Mr.Electric is your answer. With residential and commercial installations and repair work the world over, Mr.Electric is dependable and, if you are looking to being its franchise, it is profitable too!

The electric contracting market is growing at a rapid rate and in the UK is currently worth over £11 billion a year. With over 50 franchises in the UK and over 200 spread over the world, Mr. Electric knows that everyone needs an electrician and has been offering electrical solutions to a wide range of industries, warehouses, hotels and more.

Dwyer Group, a franchise organisation which started Mr. Electric, is involved in a wide array of businesses, all franchise based. Mr. Electric now aims at expanding its franchise network and is now offering you to be a part of their team through franchising.

With extensive support provided by the experienced franchisor, Mr. Electric, the usual problems of a new business are solved since Mr. Electric offers assistance in recruitment and retaining quality staff and also helps you benefit from the established brand name that is Mr. Electric.

Mr. Electric recently received an accreditation from SAFE contract which is testimony to Mr. Electric’s emphasises on their efforts to improve health and safety measures for its employees.

The best part is that, Mr. Electric provides opportunities to both, technical and also non-technical individuals to be a part of this winning comb, and brand that is Mr. Electric.

Mr. Electric is currently looking to develop the Mr Electric Franchise Network within the following areas:

• North Midlands
• North West England
• South West England
• Republic of Ireland
• Mid East England
• Scotland
• Wales
•     Northern Ireland

The Phat Pasty Co which has been redefining the office lunchtime market, was on 26th September awarded the runners up in the Independent category, Lunch! Retailer of the Year Awards conducted at Old Billingsgate, London.

The impressive and innovative approach to business is what attracted the judges who were impressed at Phat Pasty’s delivery of quality food to the lunch market in Milton Keynes. The Phat vans, funky and attention grabbing sure got the attention of the judges for their look and professionalism towards the business.

According to event manager, John Clifton, it was this revolutionary approach that set apart Phat Co from the conventional sandwich delivery business and proved that it is possible to have great food directly delivered at your office.

Laura Clark who had worked her entire life in the catering industry started the business along with her husband Paul, who was engaged with the franchising business since fifteen years and thus was born Phat which could be operated from home or a lock up unit as different franchisees.

Phat Pasty Co. is now looking to being a major player in the office lunch business and aims at achieving this through franchisees and offers a very persuasive and attractive turnkey package which gets an independent franchise running in ten weeks.

Phat is in business and doing good, and with low capital requirement and business from home, Phat intends to grown and spread the brand throughout the UK with the help of independent franchisees.