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Baby Swim Teachers Soaring to New Heights

Puddle Ducks March 12, 2010. Six intrepid candidates from around the country have spent an intensive seven days at the Manor House hotel in Alsager learning how to become a Puddle Ducks baby swim teacher.

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Automotive and Franchising Expert Joins the Revive! Head Office Team

Revive! March 11, 2010. SMART cosmetic repair specialist Revive! saw a 30% increase in turnover during 2009 and the early signs are that 2010 will be even better.

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Focus On You Joins Eyecare Voucher Scheme

Focus On You March 11, 2010. Focus On You, the country’s only home-based prescription eyewear franchise, continues to go from strength to strength.

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From Paratrooper to PC Engineer - Ex Serviceman Makes the Jump into New PC Business

PC PAL March 11, 2010. South Shields man and ex-paratrooper Phil Bowman, is set to be your computer’s new best friend as he launches PC PAL, which provides computer repairs on the spot to homes and small businesses. Phil recently left The Army to provide this essential 'emergency service' to frustrated PC users in the Sunderland and South Tyneside Area.

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Franchisee makes BFA history

Signs Express March 11, 2010. Signs Express (N. & N.E. Lincs) franchisee Ken Bevis has been elected as one of the first franchisees to sit on the British Franchise Association (BFA) board in its entire history.

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Fabulous new face of ChipsAway unveiled!

ChipsAway March 10, 2010. Leading repairer of minor automotive paintwork damage ChipsAway has unveiled the famous face that will become synonymous with the brand over the coming year.

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Fife franchise will be first to fly the flag for robertson technologies

robertson technologies March 10, 2010. robertson technologies has awarded its first franchise, extending the computer support business out of its Central Belt homelands and taking its lauded services to the SMEs of Fife.

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New Card Connection Franchisee Brings Retail Experience to the Dorset & Bournemouth Region

Card Connection March 10, 2010. Leading greeting card publisher and franchisor, Card Connection, has today announced that it has recruited a new franchisee for the Bournemouth and Dorset area. Andy Burchell takes over around 130 retail accounts and will now deliver and merchandise Card Connection’s extensive range of quality greeting cards and gifts to the outlets on a consignment basis.

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Eastleigh Franchise Snapped up by Ryan Hanna

CityLocal March 8, 2010. Ryan Hanna had been looking into franchise opportunities for about three months before he came across CityLocal. Ryan says "This franchise was particularly attractive to me because it is an affordable business model that also complements my home and family life. After researching the opportunity I concluded that the business itself seemed a well run establishment with a fantastic infrastructure."

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National award win for Sligo company

Signs Express March 5, 2010. A Sligo-based businessman has been announced as the winner at this year’s Ulster Bank sponsored Irish Franchisee of the Year awards.

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