As preferred greeting cards supplier in over 370 Blakemore trade partners’ stores, Card Connection’s logo had pride of place when it came to welcoming visitors to the SRS19 trade show in Telford this October. Business was brisk on the stand, where Card Connection’s range of cards, gifting solutions and party products were neatly displayed on… Read more »
Read moreCard Connection’s New Face of Ireland
Greeting Card Publisher Card Connection welcomes a new member to their sales team, as Cormac Flanagan becomes their Regional Sales Manager covering both Ireland and Northern Ireland. With 20 years grocery trade experience across both regional and store management roles, he will be bringing his insight into what’s required to be a successful franchised retailer… Read more »
Read moreKey Questions to Ask Franchisees
Whichfranchise have published an article covering everything you should know prior to signing a franchise agreement. Daryl Perkins who owns the Nottingham territory and one of this years bfa finalists was asked to quote. To read the full article please visit Whichfranchise
Read moreCard Connection Franchisees Leave No Room for the Competition!
Cornwall may be one of the UK’s hottest tourist destinations but it’s no holiday for Card Connection franchisees David and Marie Clements! Their franchise territory covers this lovely peninsular and thanks to a glut of new business, they now find themselves working harder and happily, more profitably than ever before! “Since March this year, we’ve… Read more »
Read morePlaying our Part
The Greeting Card Association’s Thinking of You Week is now in its sixth Year, and card supplier Card Connection are once again playing their part in supporting this.Running from September 23 – 29, Thinking of You Week is a special week set aside to encourage the very positive emotional power that sending and receiving greeting… Read more »
Read moreGet the right advice
How to approach selecting your franchise, and why when you’ve chosen a business, you should work with franchise specialist legal services before signing on the dotted line. This article appeared in the September 2019 issue of Business Franchise.
Read moreBecome a Franchisee – Stoke on Trent
Stretching from Crewe in the West, to the outskirts of Derby in the East, this exclusive Card Connection territory centres on the twelve mile long city of Stoke. The area has been diligently overseen by the present franchisee and currently has a turnover of over £72k. With several busy urban centres it offers potential for… Read more »
Read moreA Franchise Will Change Your Life
Words by Linda Whitney about how a franchise will change your life. Article appeared in What Franchise Volume 15 Issue 4
Read moreCard Connection franchisee proves that Scotland favours the brave!
When Munawar Mohammed took over Card Connection’s Aberdeen territory in 2016, his initial enthusiasm for attacking his new challenge was bound to make an impact. However, three years later, he’s still not showing the slightest sign of slowing down. “I’m always looking for ways to offer a better service,” Munawar explains, “So I keep detailed… Read more »
Read moreThe Beautiful Lake District
Imagine spending your days working in the beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Lake District, the Scottish borders, the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the Eden Valley…. You now have this opportunity! The Card Connection territory that covers this spectacular region is for sale. You will be buying a very professionally run area managed… Read more »
Read moreAdding Smiles To The Collection
“Wise words, fun and attitude!” That’s how Kelly Courtenay, Card Connections’ Creative Director sums up many of the new designs in latest batch of releases in their flagship Collection range. “Greeting cards aren’t just about marking an occasion, continues Kelly, “They can also be about an appreciation of a shared sense of humour and a… Read more »
Read moreGarden of England
Offered for sale is the Card thriving Connection franchise territory of Maidstone. Situated at the heart of the ‘Garden of England’ Maidstone’s population of nearly 114,000 Boasting a current turnover of over of £155k, the area covers not just Maidstone, but also the Medway towns of Canterbury, Broadstairs, Margate, Ramsgate, Dover & Folkestone. So in… Read more »
Read moreFingers Crossed For Daryl
Excitement is growing at the head office of greeting card franchisor, Card Connection. As a long-time member and supporter of the British Franchise Association, they have high hopes that their franchisee for Nottingham, Daryl Perkins, might scoop the prize of Young Franchisee of The Year in the male category.“Like anyone would, Daryl had his fair… Read more »
Read moreCard Connection Celebrates it Long Serving Staff
At its Annual Conference in May 2019, Card Connection recognised the contribution of some of its key staff. Chalking up 15 years with the business were Creative Manager Carrie Clatworthy and Senior IT Technician Gus Rey. “Carrie has made a massive contribution to the huge strides our product ranges have made over the years,” explains… Read more »
Read moreThe Lake District
Could you see yourself working in a place that the poet William Wordsworth once described as “The loveliest place that man hath found”? Well now you could, because the Card Connection territory that covers this spectacular region is now for sale. You will be investing in a very professionally run area managed currently by a… Read more »
Read moreCard Connection Celebrates its Long Standing Franchisees
In the fast-changing world of business, only those who adapt tend to survive. So at Card Connection’s Annual Conference in May this year, Managing Director Michael Johnson and Creative Director Kelly Courtenay were delighted to recognise some franchisees that have seen more than their fair share of change. “Back in 1994 Friends had just only… Read more »
Read moreFranchisee Regional Award Winners 2019 – Southern Franchisees that are ‘showing the way!’
At Card Connection’s Annual Conference on May 17th, a trio of franchisees from the Southern half of the British Isles where recognised for their exceptionally strong performances over the last calendar year. Hanish Patel, franchisee for Richmond, was proud to receive the 2019 regional award for Card Connection’s Southern Region. Having joined the network in… Read more »
Read moreFranchisee Regional Award Winners 2019 – Card Connection reveal their very own ‘Northern Powerhouse’
Anyone who has ever reached the top of their game knows how difficult it is to manage to stay there. Fortunately, two of Card Connection’s 2019 regional winning franchisees are no strangers to success! Robin Brisbourne, franchisee for North Wales, only joined Card Connection in 2012, but by 2016 he had been awarded the network’s… Read more »
Read moreThe Card Connection Chairman’s Award 2019
Positivity, team work and going that extra mile are all qualities to be admired in business, but when sales dominate much of the retail landscape, not ones that are always fully applauded. That’s why Card Connection set aside an annual award to specifically recognise these qualities. On Friday May 17th 2019 this award went to… Read more »
Read moreCard Connection Franchisee of the Year proves he’s one in million!
Friday May 17th 2019 and Gabriel McGeown scoops the top prize at Card Connection’s 2019 Annual Conference. The award was presented during a gala dinner by Managing Director Michael Johnson and Creative Director Kelly Courtenay.‘Gabe,’ as he’s known by all, was delighted to accept the prize, along with his Business Development Manager Peter Robinson. “There… Read more »
Read moreCould this be your perfect business?
Take advantage of this rare opportunity to invest in the well-run territory that covers Bournemouth and a number of the most popular seaside towns and villages in Dorset. With a current turn-over of £75k from a customer base of over 90 outlets, it has a strong National Account customer base consisting of Spar, BP Simply… Read more »
Read moreCard Connection Franchisee Named as a 2019 bfa HSBC Franchise Award Finalist
Greeting card franchisor, Card Connection are proud that to have Daryl Perkins, it’s franchisee for Nottingham, named as a finalist in the prestigious British Franchise Association HSBC Young Male Franchisee of the year 2019. “Reaching the shortlist for the Young Male Franchisee of the year award is testament to Daryl’s hard work and dedication over… Read more »
Read moreThe Hope That Springs From Easter
“I challenge you to look at the designs in our two Easter 2019 ranges without feeling uplifted,” enthuses Card Connection’s Creative Director, Kelly Courtenay. “The positive sentiments just shine through!” The trend for sending cards at Easter time began way back in the 1890’s, firstly with postcards but then as greeting cards, when they became… Read more »
Read moreCard Connection Franchisee Named as a 2019 bfa HSBC Franchise Award Finalist
Leading greeting card publisher and franchisor, Card Connection has today announced that Daryl Perkins, franchisee for Nottingham has been named as one of the finalists for the prestigious 2019 British Franchise Association HSBC Young Male Franchisee of the year. “It’s a great achievement to reach the national shortlist for the Young Male Franchisee of the… Read more »
Read moreShowing Mum’s That We Care!
Mums will always have a special place in our hearts, but on Mother’s Day, they have a special place in our wallets, too. Card Connection’s Managing Director, Michael Johnson explains: “Pound for pound, Euro for Euro, people spend more per card on average on Mother’s Day, than they do for Valentine’s or Father’s Day, so… Read more »
Read moreStoke on Trent
This is an opportunity to acquire a top performing business which can be home based, supplying quality greetings cards and other gifting accessories to a valuable customer base. The area of operation revolves around the two busy urban centres of Stoke and Crewe and this business actually spans parts of four counties – Staffordshire, Derbyshire,… Read more »
Read moreA Growing Success
It’s been quite some four years for Card Connection Franchisee, Hanish Patel. After purchasing his area in 2014 he quickly set down a marker by growing his sales by 20% in his first year. Not shy of prospecting for new stores, Hanish saw a great potential to add greatly to his numbers by purchasing Card… Read more »
Read moreFeeling the Love on Valentine’s Day
Card Connection are very proud of the fresh new designs in their Valentine’s 2019 ranges. “People have been sending Valentines Cards for over 100 years,” explains Creative Director Kelly Courtenay, “So coming up with new approaches and exciting designs is our tough annual challenge. This year, I’m proud to say we’ve excelled ourselves, once more!”For… Read more »
Read moreCard Connection Focus On Charities
The UK and Ireland are home to many fantastic charities, all doing great and deserving work. Supporting such charities is a positive process both for individuals and businesses. At Card Connection, we believe in spreading this support around, so we begin each year by asking our staff to put forward suggestions of the charities that… Read more »
Read moreOn Air With Card Connection
When The BBC comes calling, who are Card Connection to refuse? The British Franchise Association had put forward a shortlist of names to the BBC when the were asked to provide good candidates for a short feature the BBC wanted to do on family run Franchisees in the Oxford area. Card Connection stood out as… Read more »
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