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 »
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Franchisee 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 »
Read moreDrive and Focus
Maintaining your drive and focus in business over the course of a dozen years is never easy, but it’s something Card Connection franchisees Dave and Di Tudor have worked hard on. They took on the Hereford territory back in 2006 and the husband and wife team work seamlessly as a unit. Di spends most of… Read more »
Read morePullovers And Pies For Charity
This week saw Card Connection staff, in Farnham, raising money for the third charity they have voted to support during 2018; the Alzheimer’s Society. They all sported their Christmas jumpers and selflessly baked, bought and ate homemade mince pies and cakes in order to raise money for this charity, which is close to the hearts… Read more »
Read moreCard Connection Network Their Network
Card Connection’s network of franchisees work at the sharp end of the business, merchandising over 12,000 displays across the country and dealing with the many challenges of working onsite in often busy stores and outlets. “It makes sense that if you want to inform and motivate a dedicated workforce like ours, that you need to… Read more »
Read moreFrom Merchandiser to Franchisee
There are few commitments you can make to a new job more positive than moving house and home to a new location. That’s exactly Bhaumik Shah did when he invested in Card Connection’s Swindon territory, back in June 2018.“I’d been a merchandiser for another franchisee,” said Bhaumik, “So I knew exactly what the business involved… Read more »
Read moreCard Connection put the Joy back into Christmas giftwrap
Recycling is rightly top of everybody’s minds right now and Christmas is the time of year that brings more products into our households than ever, that we then need to consider. This includes Christmas giftwrap.“Let’s admit it – it’s not just children who enjoy that frisson of excitement and anticipation as we tear off the… Read more »
Read moreIn Sickness and in Health
What do the NHS and Greeting Card publisher Card Connection have in Common? They both have to prepare for the winter months and its effects on the Nation’s heath. So in the last few weeks they have been releasing their new ranges of cards for both their Get Well and Sympathy captions. “Although greeting cards… Read more »
Read moreBake for Heroes!
Last Friday, to coincide with Remembrance Sunday, Head Office staff held their latest charity event; a cake sale in aid of HELP for HEROES. The event was organised by Sarah Battisson, whose husband is a serving Corporal in the Royal Logistics Corps, Aldershot. Aldershot –the home of the British Army – is only a few… Read more »
Read morePeterborough
A great opportunity to invest in this well-run area has arisen. Peterborough is a well-managed territory managed by a husband and wife team. With a current turnover of over £103k generated from 113 outlets, there is a good balance of National Accounts and independent stores which includes well-known brands like BP, Spar and Costcutter, to… Read more »
Read moreChristmas comes early for Card Connection
Like with many business; planning for Christmas starts early for Greeting card publishers Card Connection. “We show our new Christmas ranges to our network a whole year before they go on sale,” explains the company’s Managing Director, Michael Johnson. “It’s not just about proudly showing off all our new designs to our network of franchisees… Read more »
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