Franchise Events Planned for 2012

Signs are our business – make it yours


Looking for a new business opportunity?  Exhibiting at The Franchise Show, Excel London, Signs Express will be exhibiting at Stand 304 on the 24th – 25th February.

Established in 1989, Signs Express has grown into the UK & Ireland’s largest sign and graphics manufacturer and has developed into one of the leading forces in the franchising arena.  Signs Express offers a B2B management franchise package with a comprehensive training programme and ongoing support.


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Your invitation to a discovery day at Signs Express


If you are looking for a business that is going to make the best use of your management skills with support from our team to match, you may have just found the opportunity you were looking for.  Over the next two months we will be holding free discovery days at the Signs Express Head Office on the following dates: 


28th – 29th February
7th – 8th March
13th – 14th March


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Free Franchise Seminars
Looking for a business opportunity with regular repeat business, high value orders, a stable marketplace and established brand then Signs Express could be the right franchise for you.  Choosing a franchise is one of the biggest decisions you will have to make so it’s always best to do your research. 


Signs Express is just one of 10 franchise businesses taking part in free seminars being held across the UK.  All seminars start from 6.30pm at the following locations:


2nd February 2012                  Hilton London Euston


If you are new to franchising these informative educational seminars will help you structure your research.  The three hour event includes a seminar programme providing an overview of the franchise industry and advice on banking, operational and legal considerations of investing in a franchise. You can book one-to-one sessions to discuss your personal situation with franchise industry professionals and there are opportunities to network with like minded people.
Click here to book your place for free http://franchise-seminars.biz/contact-us/


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Signs Express is a franchising business offering high earning potential, training and support in all business areas and continuous improvement of both the business model and product portfolio. 
Whether you are looking to start a business, buy a business or re-brand a sign company to become Signs Express, we have many available areas across the UK & Ireland.
The Signs Express brand has continued to operate high quality standards to achieve leading status in both sign and franchising industries.  Our national reputation for providing quality signage, accompanied by excellent customer service has lead to sustained growth since our conception in 1989.


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Our franchisees have received a raft of awards for their high quality business practices including most recently, Malcolm Lant of Signs Express (Gateshead) who was named finalist in the British Franchise Association Franchisee of the Year Awards.


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Finalist for the British Franchise of the Year Awards 2011

Franchising is no longer just a mans world

The franchise business model is no longer just for men.  More and more women are setting up their own franchise business and making a great success of it too.  Just a handful of key advantages of buying a franchise include a helpful support team who are always on hand to help guide you, as well as a comprehensive start-up package and a training programme to get you ready.

With a recent case study of 220 female business owners by the business support network Enterprising Women, concluding that many felt stuck when it came to taking their business beyond the start-up stage to the next level, which is why franchising is such a great opportunity to build an excellent profitable business.

One successful franchise story is Anne Hitch from Signs Express (Peterborough).  Anne is a full time working mother who has to be very organised in order to juggle a busy workload, motherhood and other commitments.  Anne is an active member of the business community, in particular the Cambridgeshire Chamber of Commerce as well as the Chairman of the Women in Business Sector.

Anne’s hard work and determination has inspired her sign making team, which has led to Anne receiving national recognition in the Sign Excellence Awards at the Signs Express Convention.  Anne and her team were crowned the winner of the Best Vehicle Graphics project award, for a van completed for Top Hex suppliers of theatre products lighting and stage sound.

Commenting on winning the prestigious award, Anne said; “We are thrilled to have been recognised for this award, it’s great to have our hard work and achievements celebrated by the group. The graphics for the Top Hex van were printed and fitted in-house and it was great for our staff to be able to get involved with the whole process.”

The awards were independently judged by Val Hirst, Editor of Sign Directions Magazine and David Catanach, Director of the British Signs and Graphics Association (BGSA).  Both judges advised how difficult their job was made by the extremely high standard of entries this year.  Val Hirst, Editor of Sign Directions commented; “Signs Express (Peterborough) picked up this award in respect of its Top Hex vehicle livery.  This appealed because it provides an instant and colourful connection to the world of dance and theatre in an eye-catching and amusing way.”

Signs Express (Peterborough) are based on Saracen Business Park, Peterborough and work with a variety of companies in the area.  They provide a complete design, manufacture and fitting service for all forms of signage and offer a complete signage solution from interior and exterior signs to vehicle graphics, banners, window graphics and display products.

* Survey conducted by enterprising women

Signs are our business – make it yours

Looking for a new business opportunity?  Exhibiting at The Franchise Show, Excel London, Signs Express will be on Stand 304 on the 24th – 25th February.

Established in 1989, Signs Express has grown into the UK & Ireland’s largest sign and graphics manufacturer and has developed into one of the leading forces in the franchising arena.  Signs Express offers a B2B management franchise package with a comprehensive training programme and ongoing support.


Meet our Franchisee of the Year Malcolm Lant, Signs Express (Gateshead)


Malcolm was named as a Regional Finalist for the prestigious British Franchise Association Franchisee of the Year Awards.  The Gateshead centre originally opened in 1998 with Malcolm taking over the centre in 2005, he now employs 6 members of staff from his 3448 sq ft unit based on Dukesway, Gateshead.


Commenting on being a finalist Malcolm said, “Through hard work and determination my team and I have been able to build a very successful, strong business; continuing to provide excellent quality products with exceptional service which has resulted in high levels of repeat business and referrals.”


Franchisees work from custom designed light industrial production units with dedicated vehicle application bays, which provide more flexibility than retail environments and are better suited to the lucrative B2B environment. The management franchise package includes comprehensive training and ongoing support covering all areas of the business. Experienced sign-makers and specialised equipment ensure client requests are completed to the highest standards. From here on, the franchisee receives ongoing support and advice from a dedicated team of over 25 industry professionals at head office; covering all disciplines including technical support, accounts, marketing, IT and operations.


To find out more about a Signs Express franchise please visit us at stand 304 at The Franchise Show Exhibition or visit us at www.signsexpress.co.uk/franchise or for free tickets for the show https://tickets.prysmgroup.co.uk/tfs/46/

Our new 2012 calendar!!

The new Signs Express 2012 calendar has kick started this year with a bang! 

Each month we will be running a competition to win fantastic prizes such as Champagne and chocolates, pampering sets, a digital camera and other goodies. 

To enter the competition please email comp@signsexpress.co.uk with your answer to the following question:

In which country is popular ski resort Zermatt?

Each month's competition will be featured on the Signs Express 2012 desktop calendar. Request your copy of the 2012 calendar 

To celebrate the launch of our competition entries will be accepted from 13th December - 31st January inclusive for the January prize of £100 shopping vouchers. 

Terms and conditions:
1. Prize draws are open only to those people aged 18 or over and are resident in the UK or Ireland. Entrants must not be employees (or members of their families) of Signs Express, its agents, or anyone professionally connected with the promotion. 2. One entry per person, per month. 3. No cash alternative or other prize is available. 4. All entries must be received by the last day of each month. 5. No responsibility can be accepted for entries that are lost, mislaid, delayed or for any reason not included in the draw. 6. Signs Express reserves the right to substitute a prize of equivalent or greater value if this is necessary for reasons beyond its control.7. Each winner will be selected from the correct answers entered, under independent supervision and notified via phone or email. The promoter’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. 8. The name of the winner will be available by sending a SAE to the promoter: Signs Express Ltd, The Old Church, St Matthews Road, Norwich NR1 1SP or emailing comp@signsexpress.co.uk

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