Mar 29, 2011 | Coconut in the Media
Sarah Cook and Emma Carter at Peace One Day in London
Racing 160 miles across the Sahara desert, travelling on foot through Antarctica, sailing around the world, launching a Sushi bar with Japense TV in Central London (yes Simon Woodroffe, we are talking about you!) – all sound impossible! But they all happened and Coconut Creatives Founder, Sarah Cook and our Coconut Design Guru, Emma Carter met some incredible speakers last week at the Peace One Day event in London who were all about achieving the ‘Art of the Impossible’.
These were some of the most talented and inspirational people in the world whether having achieved in business, in sport or overcome horrific paralysing injuries to concur life. They have achieved incredible, almost impossibly big things because they believed it could happen. Some of the speakers were Yo! Sushi founder Simon Woodroffe, Inspirational Yachtsman Geoff Holt, the BBC presenter and author Ben Fogle and founder of Peace One Day Jeremy Gilley.
Coconut Creatives is a full supporter of Peace One Day and its mission to reach 3 billion people with the message of Peace Day by September 2012. Peace Day is on 21st September each year and this global day of peace has already enabled seemingly impossible acts to take place, such as persuading the Taliban to stop fighting so that aid workers could get into remote villages and vaccinate children against polio.
“It is so important that we all take time out of our businesses to really step back and appreciate what other people have achieved and to celebrate that,” said Sarah Cook.
So be inspired and get thinking of something amazing you can do. Whether it is for charity or for fun (or both), life is too short to keep adding things to the ‘someday maybe’ list. Get out there and get on with it. “I think I got a little bit too inspired at the Peace One Day event as I immediately went home and signed myself up for the Great South Run for later this year and I’m now in training!” adds Sarah.
If you would like to find out more about Peace One Day, visit www.peaceoneday.org. They also have another 1 day event coming up in June with an incredible speaker line up that Sarah will most definitely be attending.
Mar 22, 2011 | Coconut in the Media
Sarah Cook spent an unusual evening on Tuesday 8th March. She met Duncan Bannatyne, Theo Paphitis and Deborah Meaden at the Royal Courts of Justice in London for an evening of fine dining and conversation, along with a handful of other high profile business individuals. The evening was organised by the Make a Wish Charity.
“They were all absolutely lovely,” explained Sarah. “We talked about all sorts of things from Coconut Creatives to shoulder surgery. They each had a fantastic outlook on life, business and were thoroughly enjoyable company. Certain Coconut clients were also brought up in conversation which generated some unusual dragon interest in the franchise sector.”
With links such as these, who knows what future projects could be in the pipeline…
Sarah will be discussing more about her experience with the Dragons on the next Coconut Franchisor Marketing Workshop at the Langtry Manor in Bournemouth, 13th April. This workshop will focus on hot tips for franchise recruitment and look at ways franchisors can improve their franchise marketing during the individual 1 to 1 sessions in the afternoon.
Jan 17, 2011 | Coconut in the Media
For the FIRST TIME Franchisors are being given the opportunity to participate in small group workshops, run by Sarah Cook Chartered Marketer and Founder of Coconut Creatives, the franchise industry’s leading franchise marketing consultancy.
See the sample agenda here
For more information on the workshops click here
The first of these workshops is being held on Wednesday 9th February, at a prestige venue in Dorset. There will be one every month, with the next two scheduled for Wednesday 2nd March and Wednesday 13th April.
The workshops include a fantastic line-up of speakers covering vital areas of franchise growth, development and recruitment. This is a unique opportunity to gain insight in a regular workshop environment and take away some really valuable intellectual property (usually reserved for one to one franchise projects!) to utilise within your own business.
These workshops will be led by Sarah, with presentations, guidance and advice from trusted experts in various fields related to franchise marketing, including:
• Emma Carter, owner and MD of Beyond Creative Thinking – a creative design agency that Sarah often works with on projects where clients need a style tweak or revamp.
• Adam Etheridge, owner of Aspect film & video – specialist in the filming and production of cutting-edge marketing videos. Sarah and Adam developed and successfully trialled a series of 3 minute video clips promoting franchise packages with the type of content that really grabs prospect attention. Adam and Sarah will be demonstrating these at the workshop and how you can recreate it within your business.
• An exhibition specialist to really give you the edge at exhibitions
• An intellectual property expert. If you’re thinking ‘a what?’ then you are not alone! Sarah will be teaching you how to utilise the latest thinking on IP to maximise the value of your franchise package and win more business
• Mystery shopping advice to tweak and refine your recruitment sales process
• Every Coconut Marketing Workshop will be so valuable, you’ll be taking notes from start to end!
To find out more, see a sample agenda, and email sarah@coconutcreatives.co.uk to book a place and request a booking form.
Click here to read more detailed information about the workshops.
Oct 4, 2009 | Coconut in the Media
Coconut Creatives have been working with Janine Eaglestone, founder of Woodland Dogs Ltd. Janine and the Coconuts have been working together to launch the Woodland Dogs franchise operation which allows fellow animal lovers to run a profitable business from home.
Janine Eaglestone has managed to succeed when many others have failed before her in attempting to make money through working with animals. Woodland Dogs Ltd was launched 5 years ago and she now generates in excess of £60K per year walking and caring for dogs. Using her methodologies, systems and experience, others can now also learn how to run a successful, profitable and long term business with animals.
“I’m offering a fantastic lifestyle and profitable business venture. Most people don’t know how to work with animals profitably, but I do. You can learn Woodland Dogs’ unique systems and strategies through the training and support offered through this franchise opportunity” Janine says.
Janine is actively searching for franchisees who are skilled in customer care with great communication and organisation, franchisees who would love to become part of the Woodland Dogs team.
Some regular tasks for franchisees include:
- Visiting potential owners and their dogs
- Discussing their requirements and to ensure that the owner has a broad understanding of the costs
- Meeting the dogs to be walked in order to demonstrate compatibility
- Informing Woodland Dogs HO of those requirements and costs.
- Fulfilling the agreed contract with the owner
- Marketing the Woodland Dogs business locally
- Organising a diary of daily walks for owners’ dogs
- Picking up and dropping off dogs from their homes
- Walking different groups of dogs (6 – 12) two or three times a day in a safe and controlled environment.
Above all, Woodland Dogs franchisees offer exemplary service to dog owners and provide a safe, sociable and fun walking experience for the dogs in their care.
To find out more about this exciting opportunity and to request a prospectus or check availability within your area, please contact Janine Eaglestone on 07732 876092
For further information about how Coconut Creatives can assist you to launch or grow your franchise or business, please contact Sarah Cook at Coconut Creatives on 01963 360896
Mar 17, 2009 | Clients in the Media
Pilot Franchise Opportunity in your area!
Coconut Creatives have been working with Whizz Bang Pop, the national children’s entertainment business to assist them to launch its franchise operation.
This franchise is ideal for people who do not want a 9 – 5 job behind a desk. It is for individuals that enjoy working with children where every day is different and brings new challenges and rewards.
Whizz Bang Pop is a children’s entertainment business with an established network of entertainers throughout the UK operated from its head office in Brighton. With over 4 years of trading history, Whizz Bang Pop has proved its business model is sustainable and reliable in a range of economic conditions, in providing entertainment for children aged 3 – 12 years old.
This is a BRAND NEW franchise looking for just TWO individuals to operate a pilot franchise within their area. A pilot franchise is the same as a normal franchise, just with an exceptionally low fee! Whizz Bang Pop will offer significant opportunities for the right individuals to completely change their lifestyle and have fun every day through entertaining children. Individuals can also consider operating a Whizz Bang Pop franchise as a management business with a network of their own entertainers.
Established in 2005 as a premier children’s entertainment business, Whizz Bang Pop is looking for enthusiastic, friendly and outgoing individuals to develop the Whizz Bang Pop children’s entertainment brand in their own area.
“The two pilot franchisees will be fully trained using our proven systems and entertainment techniques. We will only be looking for a small number of franchisees initially so that we can provide them with an excellent level of care,” explains Sally Davis, Managing Director.
The franchise package includes comprehensive training, support and an operations manual. Franchisees will launch with an integrated marketing campaign including a promotional launch! Leads are partly generated through the Whizz Bang Pop HQ and passed on to the franchisee within the area.
“What other job could encompass my three favourite things: fancy dress, singing and being silly? It is one of the most rewarding jobs I have ever had,” Elena Kyriacou, Whizz Bang Pop Entertainer, Sussex.
The Whizz Bang Pop package also includes an exclusive set of costumes, designed for Whizz Bang Pop by Renaissance Designs and custom made for each franchisee. “It is vital that Whizz Bang Pop costumes are unique and endearing. A Whizz Bang Pop children’s party is an experience like no other and the children really believe that they have met a fairy, princess or pirate!” adds Sally.
Exclusively for the first 2 pilot franchisees, the franchise fee is heavily reduced to just £7,595!
This includes FULL training, launch, operations manual and exceptional support from the experienced management team. Training includes shadowing a current Whizz Bang Pop entertainer, so you will feel completely comfortable and confident when the time comes to do it alone! For those looking for a challenging and fulfilling new career working with children, with flexible hours to suit your lifestyle and commitments, this is the franchise for you!
For a prospectus contact Whizz Bang Pop on 08450 17 10 77 or email franchise@whizzbangpop.co.uk
For further information about how Coconut Creatives can assist you to launch or grow your franchise or business, please contact Sarah Cook at Coconut Creatives on 01963 31030
