Posh Legend scores with Fastway Couriers
posted on 03-Mar-2008
POSH Legend Scores with Fastway Couriers
Lack of business expertise is commonly thought to be a barrier to entering the fresh and exciting route into self employment that is franchising. However this is no longer the case, franchisors across the country are beginning to see people from a wide range of backgrounds investing in a franchise.
Many people are put off from starting their own business due to the fact that 90% of businesses fail in their first year. In comparison franchising allows you to own and run your own business with the support of a proven system and the backing of a well known brand. This removes much of the risk but still allows you the freedom to be your own boss and reap the rewards of your hard work.
Fastway Couriers is a perfect example of how those with no previous experience of running a business can, with training and support, enjoy a fast-track entry into this growing sector. Fastway Couriers owes much of its success to a tried and tested business formula, with the backing and support of an established brand, Fastway offers one of the most popular routes into starting a business.
More than 1,500 people worldwide have successfully taken the plunge and chosen Fastway Couriers as the way to become their own boss.
Fastway Couriers appeals to people from all walks of life as the initial cash outlay is modest and as it is a van based franchise the overheads are very low. Furthermore Fastway offer a £600 a week income guarantee for the first 21 weeks further helping you to get off to a flying start.
Take for example the former POSH striker Jackie Gallagher who has just purchased the March and Chatteris area in Cambridge and Peterborough.
Jackie Gallagher has had a long and fruitful career playing for a POSH as well as a number of other English football teams. His career highlights include playing with football legend Bobby Moore while a member of Eastern AA in Hong Kong, and also winning the Sherpa Van Trophy at Wembley while playing with the Wolverhampton Wolves.
Jackie has now hung his boots up and moved to delivering parcels rather than goals. As a footballer he offered supporters the chance to be amazed at his skills, and now his customers can be amazed with the local service he provides as well as his level of customer service. Like other courier franchisees, Jackie offers a same day delivery service within the Cambridge and Peterborough area for just £2.95 for up to 25kg.
"When I heard about Fastway I thought it was a fantastic opportunity and one I could not miss. I was worried about my lack of business knowledge and experience but knew I had the personality and drive to run my own business. I have been given so much support and training by my Regional Franchisee and I look forward to building my business in the next few months. I enjoy being out and about on a daily basis and talking with my customers", says Jackie.
