MARCH 2018
Franchise Finance appoints new head of sales and marketing
n Paul Hansen has joined the team at Franchise Finance as the head of sales and marketing.
Paul has 25 years’ experience in the banking and fi nance industry, including over 20 years of providing fi nancial solutions to SMEs and the franchise sector. His career began in the motor industry working in sales and fl eet management before moving into the asset fi nance
arena in 1998 when he joined Key Finance Group (KFG), an independent leasing company specialising in the provision of fi nancial solutions for high- tech equipment, electronic point of sale systems and fi xtures and fi ttings to SMEs, corporate clients and large multinational organisations. It was during Paul’s time at KFG that he funded his fi rst franchise transaction. After fi ve years with KFG, Paul joined Key Equipment Finance (KEF), the global leasing business of Key Corp. Paul spent 11 years with KEF as a sales manager and was responsible for sourcing and managing a number of key relationships in the UK and the Nordic countries, including with Sun Microsystems, StorageTek, NetApp and Econocom. While working for KEF, Paul established a funding relationship with the team at Franchise Finance, and continued providing fi nancial solutions to the franchise sector. After a successful career with KEF,
Paul held senior sales management roles within Aldermore Bank and Wesleyan Bank, where he and his team provided funding solutions to small businesses, startup enterprises and corporate clients. During his time at Aldermore Bank, Paul re-established a successful funding relationship with Franchise Finance, providing a new source of capital to support its client base. Stuart Walsh, managing director of Franchise Finance, says: “I have known Paul for 13 years and I am delighted to have secured his talents for our team. Paul’s expertise, drive and passion for franchising makes him the ideal choice to help us grow our business and to deliver our services to our growing client base.” Paul adds: “It is very exciting to be joining the award-winning Franchise Finance team as the head of sales and marketing. I am really looking forward to working with the team and getting to know our clients.”
It could be you!
n Since qualifying as a beauty therapist in 2005, Justyna Rostek has worked in various salons across London, eventually becoming employed as the manager of Guinot’s fl agship salon in Albemarle Street, Mayfair. She says: “After being made
redundant in July 2015, I was forced to reconsider my plans for the future. Owning my own salon had always been a dream of mine, and the Guinot franchise gave me the opportunity and confi dence to achieve that dream. In November 2015, I offi cially opened my salon, Guinot Earlsfi eld.
“Having worked with the Guinot brand for almost seven years I knew that it was already a well-known and respected brand, famous for its
ground-breaking research and results- driven treatments among my peers and clients. I had previously treated journalists, celebrities and many high- profi le clients, so I was confi dent that this would help me build a large, loyal client base. I wanted to bring outstanding treatments, a caring and attentive team of therapists and wonderful customer service to a high-street salon. “When I fi rst opened the salon, I had
more of a front-of-house role, but to cope with the demand, I have now employed a full-time receptionist so I am able to be more hands on as a therapist and dedicate more of my time to networking. “As a franchisee I receive continuous training and support for myself and my staff through weekly calls and meetings every six weeks. There’s also great marketing support with new off ers being introduced every six weeks designed to drive the business forward and attract footfall through the eye-catching franchise-exclusive promotions. “Although I’m very busy with the
business, the support from the brand helps me with my work-life balance, as I was even able to start a family since opening my salon!” You do not need to have a
background in beauty therapy to be eligible for a Guinot franchise.
Justyna Rostek
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