Sugar Wrong on Entrepreneurship: B2B Franchise Founder

Not always right on business (courtesy of Amstrad)Alan Sugar got it wrong when he declared that an “entrepreneur” was impossible to define or create.

So says a businessman who built three multi-million pound companies from scratch.

Way off the mark

David Abingdon, CEO of the Alchemy Network, a B2B franchise, and former head of the Quantum Organisation and Insurety PLC, said that Sir Alan’s negative reaction on the BBC1 show The Apprentice – in which he said he wanted to “bop” people who asked him what made an entrepreneur and that it couldn’t be explained – was way off the mark.

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B2B Franchise Owner Elected to Swindon Chamber

Nick Beaumont-Jones, B2B franchise ownerAn Auditel consultant has just been elected vice-president of Swindon Chamber of Commerce.

Nick Beaumont-Jones spent many years in senior retail management throughout the UK and overseas, before joining the work-from-home franchise in January of this year.

He works with small to medium sized businesses throughout the area, helping them to manage their critical business costs. As an active member of the Swindon business community, Nick has been heavily involved in regeneration plans for the town centre for a number of years.

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B2B Franchise Owner Traverses Pennines

An Auditel franchisee and his walking partner have just recorded one of the fastest ever completion times of ‘The Pennine Way’. 

Chris Gordon, consultant for the B2B franchise, and George Campbell made the epic trek in aid of a charity in The Gambia, called ‘Wonder Years’, which aims to improve education for children and help to provide a sustainable economy for the community.
 
After 272 miles from Edale in the Peak District and 40,000 feet of ascent, Chris and George arrived at Kirk Yeltholm in Scotland at the northern end of the Pennine Way.

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Auditel Franchise Inspires Godwins

The Godwins looked at a number of franchise opportunities.

What made the Auditel franchise stand out was the management team - it's integrity, professionalism and dedication.

Brilliant beginning

Philip and Pam Godwin have enjoyed much success since joining the cost management franchise in January. They are beginning to sign up clients – with plans to sign 11 by December.

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B2B Franchise Recruited by Chamber of Commerce

John Eustace, left, and Ginette Gower, head of sales and marketing, Thames Valley Chamber of CommerceThames Valley Chamber of Commerce has chosen a former mechanical engineer to be its approved supplier of cost management services.

Consultant for B2B franchise Auditel John Eustace previously worked at Mars Electronics for 22 years, ending up as plant manager, before becoming head of business improvement with the Wolseley Group, whose HQ is at Theale.

Satisfaction

John, who grew up in Tilehurst, Reading, says: “As an active chamber member, I am so pleased to be appointed as their cost-management and utilities auditing provider. In addition to delivering high quality services to their membership, I will get the satisfaction of giving back something to the chamber.”

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