Climbing the ladder to be your own boss with Access4Lofts
Pete Conneely entered 2018 facing redundancy. After 20 years working in project management and software engineering with a global IT firm, he concluded it was time to do something different – but he wasn’t sure what. A visit to The National Franchise Exhibition in February revealed to Pete that a franchise could be the ideal way to leave behind the insecurity of employment in the corporate sector and be his own boss.
After assessing a variety of brands and attending seminars at the exhibition, Pete came across loft storage franchise Access4Lofts. His interest was piqued for several reasons. He was impressed by founder Graham Ormesher and franchisee Tim Brown as he spoke with them on their stand. The cost of entry to the franchise was not excessive and Pete felt he would get a faster return on his investment compared to other franchises he was considering. Finally, Access4Lofts was re-launching its franchise model and so plenty of territories were available. Pete liked the idea of being an early adopter and becoming part of a growing organisation.
After visiting two operational territories to see what the day-to-day work was really like, Pete confirmed his competency in DIY would serve him well and that it was the right business for him. In May he signed the franchise agreement and undertook training both in the classroom and out in the field. By the end of the same month Pete was running his own Access4Lofts franchise in his home county of North Hampshire.
Pete summarises: “My enthusiasm for the corporate world had been withering for a while and it’s really refreshing to be running my own business. I enjoy being part of a supportive network while being in charge of my work schedule and my future.”
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