Peter Slegg operates an Activ Web Design Franchise which is one of Dillon’s companies!

Peter has been running this business for about a year and a half and through our advice, guidance and support is achieving fantastic success!!!

Read his story below.

Running an Activ Web Design franchise can be very rewarding – and not just financially.

Since taking on an Activ franchise in the Colchester area 20 months ago, Peter Slegg has helped nearly 50 small owner managed companies in his area gain a valuable online presence.

And, says Peter, assisting small businesses and sole traders by enabling them to market and promote their goods and services on the internet is extremely satisfying.

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Activ UK suits young business manager wanting part-time enterprise

Paul Hanlon operates our Activ Oxford website and tells the story of his success and how Dillon has helped him to develop his own fantastic part-time business.

NHS business manager Paul Hanlon loves his day job but was looking for a second revenue stream which would not only boost his income but would offer a new challenge.

Thanks to Activ UK– the unique business opportunity which allows licensees to earn every time someone clicks on their Activ UK local area website – he found just what he wanted.

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Networking works!

One of the big things I tell all entrepreneurs is to NETWORK, NETWORK, NETWORK.

Networking is a key fundamental to achieving success with any fledling business, be it a new start-up or a franchise like Activ Web Design

Jackie Ogle, one of our successful Activ franchisees, talks about her experiences below:

As a former computer programmer working for merchant banks, Jackie Ogle was keen to find a franchise opportunity which complemented her existing IT skills before committing to franchising.

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Worries about long term job security and the growing number of people opting for voluntary redundancy post-recession is making self employment an increasingly attractive choice for people of all ages.

Rising unemployment – coupled with the realisation that few jobs are ‘for life’ any more – is encouraging thousands to consider giving up the ‘nine to five’ in favour  of becoming their own bosses.

And, as many successful entrepreneurs will testify, becoming the master – or mistress – of your own destiny can be the best move you will ever make.

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A long career in sales coupled with years of experience in the construction industry is proving invaluable to one of Dillon’s Activ Web Design franchisees, John Elwell.

John, who has run the franchise on the Isle of Wight since July last year – and acquired an Activ UK franchise in February –, is discovering that both ventures have vast potential.

Working with wife Judith, who has a background in IT, the couple have seen their two franchises flourish and believe Activ offers some of the best franchising opportunities on the market.

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Taking on an Activ Web Design franchise (one of the fastest-growing web design companies in the UK, of which Dillon is a Director) has enabled a husband and wife team to realise a long-held ambition of working together in their own IT-based business.

Cecilia and John Holden, who have between them more than 45 years’ experience in IT, acquired their franchise in July 2008 and now operate seven post code areas across Bedfordshire.
And for Cecilia, who used to work for a large international investment bank in the City, the decision has improved her life beyond all recognition.

She said: “My job used to entail a three and a half hour commute as well as travelling backwards and forwards to New York every few weeks. This may sound glamorous but the novelty soon wears off and despite being well paid in my old job, I am a million times happier since I decided to give it up and take on the Activ franchise with John.”

With help and guidance from Simon Rickett and Dillon Boivin at Activ, the couple have now secured post code areas SG 15, 16, 17 and 19 as well as MK 40, 42 and 44 and are working hard to generate more business, primarily through networking.

Cecilia added: “I am among the core founders of a new BNI chapter in our region and have found networking an excellent way to promote Activ’s services and capabilities. Read More→