Franchise business seeks budding entrepreneurs in the Basingstoke area

Flying in the face of the recession, an international franchise business is actively seeking budding entrepreneurs keen to start up successful businesses in the Basingstoke area.

Cartridge World, the UK’s biggest retailer of refilled and remanufactured printer cartridges, is holding a Discovery Evening event on Thursday 11th June from 7pm at The Express by Holiday Inn on Grove Road in Basingstoke. Those attending will be given an overview of the business and the chance to meet the Cartridge World management team, as well as a franchisee, in an informal setting. A banking consultant will also be on hand to offer advice. Cartridge World, which has its UK headquarters in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, is actively seeking new franchisees with professional experience who understand the basics of running a business, are keen to manage a team and ready to take on the challenge of building up a successful franchise. Franchise Sales Manager Julie Taylor commented: “As well as having management skills, it’s crucial that anyone considering a Cartridge World franchise is a ‘people person’, since good customer service is at the heart of any successful store. “With 20 years of history, Cartridge World offers a proven business model that works not only across the UK, but throughout the world. It is also well placed to continue growing both during and after the downturn since the products it offers represent not only value for money, but a green alternative to throwing ink cartridges into landfill. “The team and I are looking forward to meeting any potential franchisees at the Basingstoke Discovery Evening.” Anyone interested in attending the event is invited to pre-register by calling the Franchise Sales team on 0800 2155 990 or emailing franchise@cartridgeworld.co.uk. Cartridge World is running a series of ‘Discovery Evening’ events throughout the UK during 2009. ENDS Editor’s notes: For further information on Cartridge World, visit www.cartridgeworld.co.uk. Cartridge World has almost 300 stores in the UK. It was launched in Australia in 1988 and now operates more than 1,600 franchises in over 60 countries. Over 47 million empty printer cartridges are sent to landfill in the UK each year*. Cartridge World promotes the refilling and reuse of printer cartridges as a cost-effective and environmentally-friendly alternative to sending them to landfill. *Recycler magazine, December 2000. Cartridge World is a full member of the British Franchise Association.