Anthony Williams

Having previously run his own business Anthony Williams was used to being self-employed, however when he decided to sell his business he wanted the support and brand recognition provided by a franchise. “I owned my own sandwich business for seven years, but the market became saturated so I decided to sell my company,” Anthony reveals. . . more

Martin & Angela Attwood

A decade on from launching their business and franchisees Martin and Angela Attwood are thriving, with their Countrywide Signs franchise generating a six-figure turnover. With two vans on the road generating their present income, Martin and Angela plan to become more involved in other aspects of signage over the next 12 months especially within the growing commercial market . . . more

Colin Lancaster & Gary Millen

As a Business Manager for Lloyds TSB, I was the face of the bank and delegated the workload,” says Stafford- based Countrywide Signs franchisee Colin Lancaster (pictured above right). “Despite not having complete control if anything went wrong with a client’s account I would be held responsible. After 19 years in banking I began looking for a new challenge where I could work for myself and have sole responsibility. . . more

James and Jane Bickerstaff

While many franchisees may find their efforts and funds are mostly spent on promoting and advertising their business, Countrywide Signs franchisees James and Jane Bickerstaff have found most of their business comes to them. “Since launching our franchise back in 2000 we have not done much advertising but have built our business up through word of mouth,” reveals Jane. “When we started we only had one van and it was just my husband and I - we now have five vans on the road. . . more

Tyler Smith

For me, the Countrywide Signs franchise has provided an opportunity to work in a business where I am out and about working with people, rather than chained to a desk. For my father, the prospect of building a substantial business through marketing and providing a professional service was the key attraction. We are both achieving our goals with our franchise and we are a perfect team! . . . more

Ian Morris

When Ian Morris took voluntary redundancy from his job of 17 years working at a Vauxhall Motors factory, Countrywide Signs gave him the opportunity he had been looking for. He says: “I felt I needed a change so I looked into franchising and when I contacted Countrywide Signs they said my area was available. Countrywide Signs appealed to me for many reasons. When I spoke to them they went through the set-up and the internet service that they provide and it all seemed very professional. Also they have very good communication between estate agents and franchisees. . . more

Tim Mason

Although Countrywide Signs franchisee Tim Mason launched his business less than a year ago, he already has clear plans for its future

I've spent 30 years working for someone else and always having to answer to someone, however now I’m running my own Countrywide Signs franchise I can make all the decisions myself and am in control of my own destiny. . .more