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British Franchise Association
NOVEMBER 2009
Star of the show!
Sandra Redmond of Molly Maid is awarded Franchisee of the Year 2009 at the
prestigious bfa awards ceremony
Molly Maid franchisee, Sandra
Redmond (centre), wins the bfa
Franchisee of the Year 2009
C
ONGRATULATIONS WENT to Sandra Mark Fordham of TaxAssist Accountants
Franchise community continues to
Redmond of Molly Maid who was Harpenden, walked away with the Bronze Award
support the Back-Up Trust
named Gold Winner of the 2009 bfa/ and a cheque for £2,000. Mark has met challenges
HSBC Franchisee of the Year Awards, supported by head on, initiating a number of pro-active The bfa Chairman’s Charity Golf Day,
Express Newspapers. measures. Working closely with the network’s sponsored by McDonald’s, was held in
Sandra not only gains the coveted title of bfa/ additional services partners, he has increased September to raise money for this year’s
HSBC Franchisee of the Year 2009, but also a revenue from his existing client base by cross- chosen charity, the Back-Up Trust. The Back-
cheque for £5,000 courtesy of HSBC. selling services such as insurance, debt recovery Up Trust, chosen by the bfa Chairman, Mike
Sandra, who has held the Wimbledon Molly and employment advice. Goddard of Belvoir Lettings, is a charity that
Maid franchise for more than 14 years, impressed With 34,600 franchisee businesses operating in the runs a range of services for people with spinal
the judging panel by demonstrating how she has UK today, the achievement of being listed as one of cord injuries as well as their friends, families
achieved ‘Success in Challenging Times’ – the theme the ten national fi nalists is a huge accolade – all ten and volunteers to encourage independence,
of this year’s Awards. showed outstanding business acumen and passion. self-confi dence and motivation following a
Combining her own expertise with her life-changing injury. Raising nearly £5,000 for the
franchisor’s 25 years’ business experience, she has The ten fi nalists were: charity, the day also provided an opportunity
succeeded in strengthening her performance with ● Julia Levene, Little Kickers for the record number of attendees to show
a focused plan of action and a new offi ce line up to ● Mike Smith, McDonald’s off their golfi ng prowess; or not, as the case
enhance sales, customer service and training skills. ● Sandra Redmond, Molly Maid may be for some!
Tamsin Brewis of Water Babies (Banbury) was ● Tim & Karen Lester, NBC Bird and Pest Solutions
named the Silver Award Winner, gaining a cheque ● Surjit & Balvinder Dhillion, O2
for £3,000. Tamsin, who is passionate about the ● Sarah Skelton, Rosemary Conley
Upcoming bfa seminar dates:
importance of teaching young children to swim Diet and Fitness Clubs
in a safe, fun environment, bought her franchise in 25 November 2009: ● David & Anne Hitch, Signs Express
2004 and has steadily built up the business. She has
Prospective Franchisee Seminar (Birmingham)
● Mark Fordham, TaxAssist Accountants
been particularly successful in increasing her client For more information or to book, contact the ● Tamsin Brewis, Water Babies
base since the fi rst hints of an economic downturn
bfa on 01865 379 892 or visit:
www.thebfa.org
● Kieran Greene & Beverley Watts,
emerged in 2007. Wiltshire Farm Foods
November 2009
www.businessfranchise.com
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