Franchise shortlisted for national award

The Alternative Board (TAB) UK has been recognised as a finalist in the Great British Entrepreneur Awards 2023.

The company represents the only franchise brand to have made the final six in the North East, Yorkshire and the Humber’s Service Industries Entrepreneur of the Year category.  

TAB is the world’s largest franchise system providing peer advisory boards and business coaching for business owners. Well over 1,000 UK SME business owners and leaders have benefited from working with TAB – improving their businesses in ways that change their lives. 

The UK franchise was established in 2009 with co-owners Ed Reid and Mags Fuller taking the business over in 2017. Since then, the dynamic duo have created a 40 strong franchise network across the country with a membership of over 400 business owners and leaders.  Together, Ed and Mags intend to treble the company’s membership over the next decade and are looking for more franchisees to join them.

Ed is delighted to have been recognised by the awards for the second year running: “This year’s shortlisting isn’t just about me, it’s an acknowledgment of the great partnership that Mags and I have. Together we have grown a network of hugely passionate franchise owners, members and entrepreneurs who, by joining TAB, are investing not just in the future of their own companies but also the wider UK business community.

“Having strong business leadership across the UK is critical to our economy particularly as we face increasingly challenging market conditions. Many members join TAB because they need support running their business but what they gain is far more than that. This year we are particularly focussed on helping our members with setting out their personal visions which encompass both their professional and private lives. Equally, bringing together leaders from a cross section of industries is incredibly powerful. Sharing leadership challenges with their peers gives our members a sense of community and often the solution to critical issues such as recruitment, people management and retention.”

Now in its 11th year, and previously described as ‘The Grammys for Entrepreneurship’, The Great British Entrepreneur Awards celebrate the outstanding individuals and businesses that drive innovation, generate employment opportunities, and contribute to the growth of the UK economy.

The awards ceremony will take place on November 20th at London’s Grosvenor House, where industry leaders, innovators, and influencers will gather to celebrate the achievements of the finalists.

TAB is a subscription model where members, who are owners and leaders of private businesses, pay a month-by-month investment for business advisory, planning and coaching services. Its franchise owners come from a wealth of business backgrounds and bring SME owners together to share their professional challenges and improve their lives. 

TAB franchisee opportunities are currently open across the UK and are ideally suited to those with a background in business. TAB is seeking professionals including consultants, coaches, business owners and senior employees who are looking to combine a passion for business with the drive to help others to succeed. Harnessing their existing professional skills and expertise, TAB franchisees can transform local businesses.

TAB franchisees enjoy incredible flexibility and independence with unparalleled training and support. As a business service, a TAB franchise has very little overheads and many franchisees choose to work from home. TAB even takes care of the accounting so franchisees can enjoy a better work/life balance. 

For more information please visit: TAB Franchise.