James Craven was in his early 30s and enjoying a successful career as a change management consultant in Switzerland when he decided to return to the UK to run his own business. Having done some initial research into franchising, James attended The National Franchise Exhibition in October 2015. There, he made initial enquiries with several exhibiting franchise brands, but his focus was on Driver Hire.
“I’d heard good things about the Driver Hire franchise opportunity from an acquaintance who’d already experienced success with them.” By June 2016 James bought the Driver Hire Bournemouth business.
“I enjoy the independence of running my own business – the planning, decision making and leading the team I have built – but I’ve benefited from the ready-made formula a franchise offers. “I’ve got an asset which is increasing in value and I reap the rewards of my own hard work. It’s very satisfying that my team also benefit from our success; they are on the journey too!”
