“I went from investment banking to investing in myself and my future” PG
“I wasn’t really enjoying working as a team manager for an investment bank so I decided to look into the option of running my own franchise, where I could use my skills to run my own business, but where I could benefit from the reassurance of a tried and tested business model. With so many franchise opportunities available I decided to look at what I enjoyed doing and use this as a guide to identify the type of opportunity that would work best for me.
“As a volunteer in Brownies and Guides I’ve always loved running activities and working with children, so this seemed like a good place to start! I explored a number of franchise options that would enable me to maintain my own personal values and fit within my family commitments.
“I came across ‘The Creation Station’ online and it immediately jumped right out at me. I couldn’t quite believe that it would really be possible to run a business doing what I love! I could also bring my daughter along to the classes too and have much more time with her. This all added up to reduced childcare costs, more time with my daughter and doing something I loved with lots of great support! It just seemed to have my name written all over it!
“That was 5 years ago, I’ve since had our second daughter and I took 6 months off. The team at Head Office have really supported me though my journey which even includes me speaking on BBC Oxford radio.
“I was thrilled to be awarded the prestigious title of Best Franchise Owner of the Year in the 2016 awards from of our team of 97 franchisees.
“My life now has all the things I want, believe in and what I value. I absolutely love running my own award winning Creation Station franchise. I am able to balance my home life with our youngest and my 8yr old without giving up my rewarding business. By investing in a brand I believe in and investing in myself, I have been able to make a lifestyle choice that ticks all the boxes for my family’s future. Our founder, Sarah Cressall is a pure inspiration as she is committed to building strong working relationships within the network and the head office team are just as dedicated and passionate about each individual franchisee’s business. This has really helped me to maximise potential opportunities, develop personally and to help me be in control of my working life and be there for my family commitments”
