A very Hoppy Easter! Easter is right around the corner and it’s time to celebrate all things spring! There are many Easter traditions – church visits, Easter egg hunts, hopping bunnies, hot cross buns and sending Easter cards. These are all fun and memorable ways to spend time with your family and friends. According to… Read more »
Read moreLake District and Surroundings, Featured Franchise Territory of the Month – March 2018
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 moreCard Connection continue to grow successful franchise in Ireland
Card Connection is one of Ireland & the UK’s most successful greeting card publisher and franchisor. It uses a proven, award winning merchandising system to place quality cards, gift wrap, gift bags and party product in retail outlets on a ‘consignment’ basis. This means the stock and display equipment are installed on free loan to… Read more »
Read moreCelebrate Mother’s Day with the perfect card from Card Connection
March is here! March marks the beginning of Spring, also brings us an important day of the year – Mothering Sunday. In the UK and Ireland, Mother’s Day falls on 11th March this year. In early days, people observed Mother’s Day by going to church, and by writing letters to their mothers. Over time, sending… Read more »
Read moreSpread the Love
Hello February! Now is the time to shop for Valentine’s Day cards for that someone special in your life! In the 1700s, something recognizable as a very early form of the modern greeting card began to be seen for Valentine’s Day. Three hundred years later, according to the Greeting Card Association, over one billion Valentine’s… Read more »
Read moreExeter, Featured Territory of the Month – February 2018
Leading greeting card publisher and franchisor, Card Connection, has announced it is marketing the Exeter territory. The area is well managed and has become available due to approaching retirement of the current franchisees. The new franchise owners will deliver and merchandise Card Connection’s extensive range of quality greeting cards and accessories to around 195 established… Read more »
Read moreCard Connection featured in the latest issue of What Franchise
Card Connection are featured in the latest issue of What Franchise magazine. Michael Johnson, Managing Director of Card Connection advised: “If you’re considering career change, franchising is the way forward.” Johnson added: “Previous work history is no barrier to success in franchising.” Please read the full article below or here WhatFranchise – Michael Johnson’s advice The sad… Read more »
Read moreCard Connection Appoints New Sales Director
Card Connection, market leader for the franchise distribution of greeting cards in the UK, has announced the appointment of Graham Staff as its new Sales Director following the retirement of Stuart West who has served Card Connection for over 20 years. Graham, who worked as a Sales Director at The Book People for 11 years,… Read more »
Read moreFeatured Franchise Territory of the Month – January 2018
An opportunity has arisen for you to purchase a well-established and maintained account base with a pleasing mix of outlet types. This would ideally suit an ambitious individual or partnership. The area covers Middlesbrough & Sunderland and incorporates towns such as Barnard Castle, Darlington, Newton Aycliffe, Bishop Auckland, Crook, Consett, Stanley, Durham, Chester-le-Street, Castletown and… Read more »
Read moreFeatured Franchise of the Month – December
Bath in this independent, creative, unique and stylish opportunity! The Bath area offers the right person a chance to work in one of the most historical and beautiful parts of the country. The Bath territory covers Sherborne, Shaftsbury, Trowbridge, and Westbury to name a few. There is a good mix of both rural and town… Read more »
Read moreLife-Style Choice for Scottish Franchisee
Munawar Mohammed took over Card Connection’s Aberdeen territory in 2016 from the outgoing franchisee, Andrew Orr, who ran the area successfully for 18 years. Munawar explains: “Previously, I worked for the well-known, house-hold furniture retailer: DFS, as a top sales representative. Although it was hard work, I was well paid and I really enjoyed the… Read more »
Read moreFeatured Franchise of the Month
Liverpool – This represents the chance to purchase an established greeting card franchise in the cultural city of Liverpool and surrounding areas. Conscientiously managed and developed by the current franchisee, a couple who has been franchisees for over 10 years. The area has a varied profile of customers which have exhibited a strong brand loyalty… Read more »
Read moreCard Connection Appoints New Franchise Manager
Leading greeting card publisher and franchisor, Card Connection, has announced the appointment of Andy Byskup as its new franchise manager covering the South East. Byskup who previously spent 10 years as a franchisor in South Africa, returns to the UK with his family and will now support 13 regionally based Card Connection franchisees throughout Anglia… Read more »
Read moreFact Finding
An article covering questions you should be asking a franchisor before you invest which appears in the October issue of Making Money www.what-franchise.com. Fact Finding
Read moreCard Connection Supports Sales in Scotland
Leading greeting card publisher and franchisor, Card Connection, has confirmed Scottish franchisee Munawar Mohammed’s year-to-date, like-for-like sales are up significantly. Munawar joined Card Connection in 2016 by purchasing the Aberdeen franchised territory and initially supplied 122 retailers with Card Connection’s extensive range of quality greeting cards and accessories. Over the past 18 months he has… Read more »
Read moreFuture of Franchising
The bfa have announced that the Future of Franchising supplement, produced in partnership with Raconteur, has been published in The Times today. This is the second year that this supplement has featured in the national newspaper and they are thrilled that members and the franchising industry are receiving this level of national coverage. Please click… Read more »
Read moreCard Connection Completes Roll out in Gilletts Spar Stores
Leading greeting card publisher and franchisor, Card Connection, has confirmed it has completed the successful roll out of its extensive range of greeting cards and accessories in 30 Gilletts branded Spar Stores in the South West. “We have worked with Appleby Westward, the organisation which manages Spar stores in the area, for around 15… Read more »
Read morePopular Franchises in the UK This Year
Franchise Direct blog post article covering all of the popular Franchises within the UK. Popular Franchises in the UK This Year
Read moreCard Connection’s New Collection is Sales Success
Leading greeting card publisher and franchisor, Card Connection, has confirmed its major new range of greeting cards, launched in April this year, is already a significant sales success. More than a year in development, 122 new designs were created by Card Connection’s dedicated in-house design department to make up the new collection. The goal was… Read more »
Read moreCard Connection Appoints New Operations Manager
Leading greeting card publisher and franchisor, Card Connection, has appointed Iona Binfield as its new Operations Manager following the recent retirement of Sandra Pavitt after 12 years’ service. Michael Johnson, managing director, Card Connection commented: “Iona has worked in Card Connection’s operations department for five years now, so is extremely well placed to take… Read more »
Read moreCard Connection Celebrates 25 Years as a Franchisor!
Leading greeting card publisher and franchisor, Card Connection, is celebrating 25 years as a franchisor! The Company, established in 1992, became a full member of the British Franchise Association (BFA) in 1995 and its award-winning business model has enabled hundreds of franchisees to run successful businesses distributing cards and accessories to retailers across the UK… Read more »
Read moreCard Connection is Worth the Wait for Croydon Franchisee
Leading greeting card publisher and franchisor, Card Connection, has announced its franchisee for Croydon, Nishan Jeyakumar, has grown the number of retail clients he supplies by 10% since he joined the Company at the end of last year. Nishan who previously worked as an employee for Card Connection’s Sutton and Kingston franchisee, had always wanted… Read more »
Read moreCard Connection Recognises Retailer for Highest Increase in Sales
Leading greeting card publisher and franchisor, Card Connection, has recognised a retailer for the highest increase in sales of Mother’s Day cards. North East Convenience, based in South Shields, recorded a 28% increase in sales compared to last year, following an effort to link purchases and provide a prime spot for a… Read more »
Read moreCard Connection Franchisee Named as Finalist for Irish Franchise Association Award
Leading greeting card publisher and franchisor, Card Connection, has announced Joseph Sweeney, franchisee for Ireland West and Midlands, has been named as a finalist for the Irish Franchise Association (IFA), Franchisee of the Year Award in the Service category. “Joseph is a qualified accountant and before joining Card Connection in 1999 he worked within… Read more »
Read moreCard Connection Markets Growing Plymouth Franchise
Leading greeting card publisher and franchisor, Card Connection, has announced it is marketing its Plymouth franchised territory. Plymouth represents the chance to purchase an established growing business in a good area. The new franchise owners will deliver and merchandise Card Connection’s extensive range of quality greeting cards and accessories to around 125 established retail customers… Read more »
Read moreMother’s Day Stand is a Hit
Retail weekly recently reported what a hit Mother’s Day displays were this year with the combined effort of cards with gifts. The picture was taken in one of the Fraser Budgens that Mike Barber, Swindon franchisee looks after. Frasers are a small family group of 6 stores who have a mix of Spar and Budgens… Read more »
Read moreCard Connection to Launch Major New Range at Pro-Retail 2017
Leading greeting card publisher and franchisor, Card Connection, has announced it is to launch a major new range of greeting cards at Pro-Retail 2017. More than a year in development, 122 new designs are aimed at the more discerning customer and, for the first time, bring the ‘boutique card shop’ look to the convenience sector. “A… Read more »
Read moreCouples in Franchising
The article below was first published in Making Money magazine, April 2017 edition. Linda Whitney explains what to think about before investing in a franchise together www.what-franchise.com. Could going into business with your life partner be a good idea? Many franchises are run successfully by couples, but without a doubt, going into business with your other… Read more »
Read moreCard Connection Stands Out with Help of Signs Express
Leading greeting card publisher and franchisor, Card Connection has been working with Signs Express in Norwich to develop new van signage for franchisee Martin Rolfe. Martin who is Card Connection’s longest servicing franchisee of almost 25 years, supplies the Company’s extensive range of greetings cards and accessories to around 230 retailers in Norwich, Norfolk and… Read more »
Read moreCard Connection’s Senior Team Marks 100 Years’ Combined Service!
Leading greeting card publisher and franchisor, Card Connection has announced its senior management team have now marked 100 years’ combined service working at the Company! “In today’s fast-paced business environment, it is remarkable that six senior people have remained in the same industry for so long, let alone with the same organisation!” confirms Michael Johnson,… Read more »
Read moreFunding your business
The article below was first published in Making Money magazine, July 2016 edition. www.startupbusinessuk.net provides a guide to funding a new business which can be a challenge. Support for start-ups Trevor Johnson provides a definitive guide to the grants, loans and guidance available for aspiring entrepreneurs You have a great idea for a business, but how do… Read more »
Read moreCard Connection Franchisee Capitalises on Coventry
Leading greeting card publisher and franchisor, Card Connection has announced Midlands-based franchisee, Subramaniam Suganthan (Sugan) has grown his franchise by purchasing the Coventry territory. Sugan will now deliver the company’s extensive range of quality greeting cards and accessories to around 340 retailers in the cities and surrounding areas of Birmingham, Leicester and Coventry. “I joined… Read more »
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