Activ Franchise Couple Realise Dream

Activ franchise: work from home and avoid commutingA husband and wife team who wanted to buy an IT business now operate seven postcode areas for a web design franchise.

And yet Bedfordshire-based Cecilia and John Holden only joined Activ in July 2008.

The couple, who have 45 years' experience in IT, are working hard to generate more business, primarily through networking.

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Ex Insurance Man on Activ Franchise

The Activ franchise: "ticks all the boxes"Running an Activ Web Design franchise can be very rewarding – and not just to your bank balance.

Franchise owner Peter Slegg has helped 50 small owner managed companies gain a valuable foothold on the web.

Peter, 36, bought his web design franchise in Colchester 20 months ago. He assists small businesses and sole traders by helping them market goods and services on the internet.

Peter previously worked in the insurance industry for 13 years handling claims. However, he didn’t want to work for someone else and looked into the possibility of buying a franchise.

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Job Insecurity Spurs Interest in Activ Franchise

Examples from the Activ Web Design portfolioWorries about job security and the growing number of people opting for voluntary redundancy is making self-employment increasingly attractive to people of all ages.

Rising unemployment – coupled with the realisation that few jobs are ‘for life’ anymore – is encouraging thousands to consider giving up the ‘nine to five’ in favour of becoming their own bosses.

And, as many successful entrepreneurs will testify, becoming the master – or mistress – of your own destiny can be the best move you ever make.

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Activ Franchise Buyer on her Experiences

The Activ websiteA former computer programmer for merchant banks, Jackie Ogle was keen to find a franchise opportunity which complemented her existing IT skills.

After three years of fruitless searching – she wasn’t just going to rush into anything – she found Activ Web Design.

Jackie, a 43-year-old based in London, launched her web design franchise in February and now has territories in postcodes W4, W5 and W13 as well as recently acquiring W7 and NW10.

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Redundant BA Manager on Web Design Franchise

It’s not yet a year since British Airways HR manager Mark Rouvray turned internet franchisee.

However, already his Active web design franchise is, excuse the airline-related pun, flying.

Mark, who spent 14 years in management with BA – and, before that, 10 years with British Gas – has amassed a wealth of experience and knowledge during his long career with major Plcs.

When the opportunity to take voluntary redundancy arose he saw an opportunity to change course.

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