Pictured above: James Ironmonger of Bigwood (centre) with
the Cartridge World team in Stratford, Sarah Harris, Kristine
Pilling, Simon Pilling and Simone French
Property agents Bigwood have helped an entrepreneur set up a new
business in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Simon Pilling has opened a Cartridge World franchise at 31
Greenhill Street which was on the market through chartered
surveyors Bigwood acting for landlord Turville Estates (UK) Ltd in
Marlow.
He discovered the Stratford-upon-Avon franchise for Cartridge
World was available and put down a deposit straight away.
He said: "Franchising presents a great opportunity for somebody
like me to set up their own business - I have strong skills in the
commercial, sales and marketing side, but there are lots of areas I
need to learn about, such as VAT and corporation tax.
"I have the expertise of the franchise parent to support me but
enjoy the benefits of running my own business and gaining
invaluable experience."
Cartridge World has 235 franchises in the UK including outlets
in Leamington Spa, Redditch, Evesham, Bromsgrove and Coventry.
There are more than 1,600 worldwide, specialising in re-filled
printer cartridges. Now headquartered in the US, it was founded in
Australia in 1988.
James Ironmonger of Bigwood, said: "Mr Pilling has made a
courageous decision and we wish him well."
For more information about Bigwood please visit their website
here: www.bigwood.uk.com