Oct 30, 2013 | Clients in the Media, News
Phillip Webb and team
We are extremely proud to welcome not one but four new franchise partners to our growing franchise network. Phillip Webb, Steve Pyle, David Grant and Eric White will be launching their franchises between now and early 2014.
Phillip has just finished his training and is already responding to enquiries in his first week in his Maidenhead territory. With Steve and David are already in the starting blocks and itching to start their training and launch into their respective territories Edinburgh and Warrington. And last but certainly not least, Eric White will start operating in his franchise in Central Manchester in March 2014.
Eric, a Wholesale Bakery Manager, elaborates on his reasons for starting his own Total Clean franchise:
“I decided to leave my current position because I wanted more control of my future. I looked at various other franchises before deciding on Total Clean. I knew I didn’t want to operate a van franchise, so I spoke to a variety of other types of opportunities. Total Clean seemed more attractive than the others to me and although they have only just started to franchise, their business model is proven and their franchise model is very well designed. They came across as very professional and helpful, so it was a clear decision for me,” adds Eric.
Total Clean has operated in the commercial cleaning sector for 25 years, with a success that is based on an unrelenting commitment to service excellence and an obsessive attention to detail. We proudly boast an enviable 95% client retention rate; in fact, among our many longstanding clients, we have the privilege of still servicing one client from the very first week of operation.
Our management model is a complete turnkey business opportunity. The franchise package provides franchise partners like Phillip, Eric, David and Steve with everything they require to hit the ground running and power their new business.
This press release has created wide spread coverage on franchise related websites and social media. To find out how Coconut Creatives can help you generate great PR why not contact us!
Oct 23, 2013 | Clients in the Media, News
Phillip Webb and Total Clean team
Coconut Creatives’ client Total Clean is proud to announce that Phillip Webb has joined the network as its second Franchise Partner. He has just finished his training and is now well prepared to start operating his Total Clean management franchise in Maidenhead.
Phillip has spent his career in the financial products industry working in a wide range of areas including loans, car leasing, insurance products and mortgages; the latter of which occupying the last 13 years. Prior to that, he spent some time in the cleaning industry which has influenced his recent decision to start a new endeavour in franchising.
“For me the appeal of franchising is the ability to tap into the knowledge of those who have been there and done it in a particular industry. It’s good to run your own business but at the same time nice to be a part of something and interact with like-minded people. Also, the knowledge that the franchise company needs me to be successful in order for them to be successful is a good leveller,” says Phillip.
Total Clean has operated in the commercial cleaning sector for 25 years, with a success that is based on an unrelenting commitment to service excellence and an obsessive attention to detail. It proudly boasts an enviable 95% client retention rate; in fact, among its many longstanding clients, it has the privilege of still servicing one client from the very first week of operation.
Total Clean is a company dedicated to building strong long-term relationships with their customers and they have transferred this to their franchise model. Therefore, they not only created a comprehensive training programme, designed to deliver on all core modules of learning required to develop and run the franchise successfully but also provide full ongoing support through a dedicated team of staff.
Phillip adds: “Almost every business is a people business and my reason for choosing Total Clean was based around the people. Fiona Steels, the Franchise Development Manager, clearly has the franchise concept nailed given her background and I don’t think there is much that Carlos, the Managing Director, doesn’t know about the cleaning business. The concept is also easy to understand and the market is not going away anytime soon. I also think that the Total Clean franchise gives incredible value for money compared to other franchises that I’ve seen and that the potential is there to grow a proper leveraged business and not some day to day consultancy that stops earning every time you take a day off or go on holiday.”
The Total Clean Management Model is a complete turnkey business opportunity. The franchise package provides franchise partners like Phillip with everything they require to hit the ground running and power their new business.
Total Clean has already signed two additional Franchise Partners in just the last 2 months. They are already in the starting blocks to start their training and begin operating in their respective territories.
This press release has created wide spread coverage on franchise related websites and social media. To find out how Coconut Creatives can help you generate great PR why not contact us!
Aug 14, 2013 | Clients in the Media, News
Shweta Jhajharia
The 2013 bfa HSBC Franchisee of the Year Awards shortlist has been revealed. And, Shweta Jhajharia, franchise partner of Coconut Creatives’ client ActionCOACH, is amongst the finalists for the Female Franchisee of the Year Award.
The 2013 bfa HSBC Franchisee of the Year Awards recognise franchisees that have demonstrated exceptional business practice in their franchise over the last year. The Female Franchisee of the Year category, supported by Express Newspapers, particularly recognises the accomplishments of female franchisees whose drive and commitment to achieving fantastic results has furthered best business practice across their network.
“The bfa HSBC Franchisee of the Year Awards provide us with an opportunity to hear about franchisees advocating excellence across their industry. We have been impressed by the high calibre of the applicants and the results delivered. It has been truly inspirational to hear from this year’s finalists showcasing their successes, having taken the step into franchising,” explains Sean Hammond, Head of Franchising at Express Newspapers.
Shweta Jhajharia joined ActionCOACH in 2008 and has since risen to be the most successful female ActionCOACH worldwide. Since 2008 Shweta has helped more than 300 business owners in achieving their business goals and dreams. She is also the first female business coach in Europe ever to be awarded the ActionCOACH Emerald Level Certification for consistently achieving a turnover in excess of £40,000 per month. This and her support of the local community and charity work inspire all female and male coaches across the country.
“I am delighted to be the finalist for this award, which provides another platform to recognise the participation, development and achievements of women in the business world. I think it is also important to recognise that in the business of coaching, helping other businesses is at the core of my own business model and therefore my success is inextricably linked to the success of my clients. My greatest happiness from my business success has been to see my clients grow phenomenally,” says Shweta.
Shweta is one of four finalists in the Female Franchisee of the Year Award category. The winner of each category will be announced at the ICC in Birmingham on Thursday 3rd October. The overall HSBC Franchisee of the Year will be chosen from the five category winners.
This press release has created wide spread coverage on franchise related websites and social media. It will also be included in upcoming print publications. To find out how Coconut Creatives can help you generate great PR why not contact us!
Aug 9, 2013 | Portfolio
Ringtons is a mobile tea and coffee business. Founded in 1907, the business has a rich heritage and the core business is still 
family owned to this day. They deliver first-class products with exceptional service and a personal and friendly touch to over 260,000 UK households.
With over 100 years of industry experience, they remain the only company in the world to deliver tea, coffee and biscuits door-to-door. As testament to the business’ strength and security, it has been awarded the highest rating possible by one of the UK’s most trusted credit agencies.
Project Outline:
Ringtons is a historic and well established brand, especially in the North of the UK. A research project carried out by Coconut Creatives revealed that a staggering 100% of Ringtons’ existing franchisees would buy the franchise again. Having identified strong marketing messages and similarities amongst top performing franchisees, the project progressed to the creation of a regionally targeted and budgeted 6-month marketing plan and have continued past the plan and are still one of our clients today. Ringtons originally wanted to recruit a small number of franchisees in the South and due to their continued activity, they are now being kept busy with five new franchisees and are extremely pleased with the progress they have been making.
Project Activities:
- Market research project to confirm the key target groups for the Ringtons franchise opportunity
- An integrated marketing plan utilising regional advertising, PR, events, and media boost activities
- New quality marketing materials to support the franchise recruitment process
- Attendance of regional events to promote the product as well as the franchise opportunity
- 5 new franchisees recruited in 2014 so far
Jul 30, 2013 | Coconut in the Media, Coconut News, News
Coconut Media has been shortlisted for an award at the 2013 CIPR Wessex and Channel Islands PRide 
Awards, announced today.
Coconut Media has been recognised for their outstanding work and has been nominated for Outstanding Small Consultancy. This year marks the tenth anniversary of the CIPR PRide awards, which will be held at St Mary’s Stadium, Southampton.
The CIPR PRide Awards recognise the outstanding talents and achievements of public relations practitioners across the UK’s regions and nations. They are the most prestigious and rigorous awards of their kind.
Commenting on this year’s shortlist announcement, CIPR President Sue Wolstenhome FCIPR, said:
“The CIPR PRide Awards celebrate the very best in public relations from across the UK’s regions and nations. This year’s entries were all of an incredibly high standard, highlighting the industry-leading work that is taking place right across the UK. I would like to congratulate all of those who have been shortlisted for an award; their success demonstrates their exemplary achievements in such a thriving profession, and recognises the impact they have made in their region and beyond.”
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