Taxassist resale keeps it in the family

Ian and Steven Mearns

Seven years after setting up TaxAssist Accountants in Aberdeen, Ian Mearns is handing the reins to his son; and local accountant, Steven Mearns. Steven, a Chartered Accountant, has taken over the business on Rosemount Place in Aberdeen and will continue to look after the specialist needs of 450 small businesses in the local community and …

Business Doctors, the SME support franchise, has launched a new Teeside territory.

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Describing its offer as ‘somewhere in between consultancy and coaching’, the company provides hands on support to owners of small and medium sized enterprises in every sector. The Teeside territory has been bought by former financial director Simon Grant. With a range of expertise from general management, HR, IT, supply chain management, internal audit, property …

New TaxAssist Accountants shop launches in Wibsey

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Kavan Tankard has expanded in West Yorkshire with the launch of a new shopfront office in Wibsey, Bradford. In response to growing demand from existing small businesses and new businesses starting up in the area, Kavan Tankard, along with his wife Emma and team of five decided the time was right to expand with a …

Is now the time for a fresh start?

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Did you know British entrepreneurs are more likely to start a business in January than any other month? Maybe now is the time to launch your business as a Commercial Finance Professional. Take advantage of our unique low investment business opportunity with a high return professional business opportunity. Invest as little as £4,995 – first …

ActionCOACH secures global CEO for new UK support role

Vic Ciuffetelli has over 30 years of Business franchise growth experience having worked as a CEO for firms across the globe including 17 years as Global CEO and CEO Asia-Pacific for ActionCOACH. When Ian Christelow, ActionCOACH’s UK co-founder, heard that Vic was considering stepping down and returning to his home in Australia to start his …

Home Instead Senior Care tops out the new Elite Franchise 100 ‘power list’

Home Instead Senior Care has been officially recognised as the UK’s leading franchise in the Elite Franchise 100. Ending a hugely successful year on a high, that has seen 15 new business leaders welcomed into the network, Home Instead is delighted that it’s strong financial performance, unique model and the exceptional level of support provided, …

Turning a new year’s resolution into reality: Become your own boss through franchising

Aspirations of business-ownership can progress to reality thanks to The National Franchise Exhibition, coming to Birmingham’s NEC on 16 and 17 February. Franchising has long presented an accessible route to owning a business, offering the backing of an established brand with a tried-and-tested blueprint for setting up and running a successful venture. As well as …

New Year, New Career? Make The Call Now

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As the end of 2017 approaches, thoughts turn to New Year resolutions and plans. Whilst January is a popular month for people to consider a career change, the timescale involved in buying a franchise means that now is the perfect time to pick up the phone if you want to open your Home Instead franchise …

All I want for Christmas is …

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Christmas is a time for family and friends and those of us with pets want our furry friends to be able to join in and enjoy the festivities. While planning your Christmas list why not make all your pets‘ Christmas wishes come true. Take a look at the great range of OSCAR toys and treats …

Business Doctors Franchisee Covers Rural Territory

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Business Doctors, the SME support franchise, has launched a new rural territory to cover the Lakes and Dales. Describing its offer as ‘somewhere in between consultancy and coaching’, the fran-chisor provides hands on support to owners of small and medium sized companies in every sector. The Lakes and Dales territory has been bought by former …