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Cheltenham and Gloucester. To further complement their hands-on
approach and the all-inclusive package is the unique Agency Express online board management system, SignMaster. The comprehensive system supports all aspects of the franchisee’s daily work activities. The system delivers a simple, clear and consistent working structure to the franchisees enabling them to provide reliable services that estate agencies can call upon.
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acing redundancy is a daunting prospect and during the tough economic downturn, redundancy has been has a reality close to home for many people. But it’s not all doom
and gloom. Agency Express franchisees have found that as one chapter closes another begins; they have turned a negative experience in to a positive one, and invested in their future. Due to redundancy, what was once an ambitious endeavour for many potential franchisees has now become a secure and tangible opportunity! Investing redundancy funds into a franchise business has, for many, felt the most secure and One such franchisee, Martin Shuker of
Agency Express for Lancaster, says: “When faced with redundancy for the third time in one year and facing an insecure future I felt it was time to take control of my own destiny.” Agency Express provides nationwide professional board services to both
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corporate and independent estate agencies. Founded in 1998 by former estate agents and with a senior management team with over 40 years’ industry knowledge and the business model that they offer their potential franchisees. The Agency Express franchise package
and proven business formulas have been successfully guiding its franchisees since the company’s inception. With low-cost, low-overhead, van-based franchise opportunities, extensive training programmes and exclusive territories the franchisees are supported every step of the way maximising their potential for success. “A big factor was the relatively low start-up
cost of the franchise. However, the clincher for me was the people when I visited everyone was very friendly and helpful but also professional. I thought to myself – I could work with these people,” says Kevin Keeler, Agency Express franchisee for
now erected by Agency Express franchisees Agency Express take pride in stating that all business. During 15 years of trading, the company
and franchise network have grown from strength to strength and with no signs of business slowing down in the future. Stephen Watson, the managing director
of Agency Express, comments: “Our aim has always been to build a simple and effective business, which is accessible to people from all walks of life. Agency Express provides a model which is easy to follow, offering tangible results and a are successful in their application. The key to our success is keeping things simple; offering a class-leading service coupled with state-of-the-art systems has enabled us to hold a commanding share of the market, with all signs pointing to continued success for the future.” The Agency Express belief is that
redundancy need not be perceived as a negative setback but an opportunity to refocus and reassess goals – an opportunity to take control of the future by building a successful business. Agency Express now has an extensive
network of 96 franchisees and growing, but their recruitment door is always open to new potential franchise operators.
AGENCY EXPRESS
WEBSITE:
www.agencyexpress.co.uk EMAIL:
ben.brookes@
agencyexpress.co.uk PHONE: 01508 579 800 CLASSIFICATION: Estate-agency boards
Investment: £10k-£20k
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