Activ Franchisee reaches finals of Franchise of the Year Awards 2011

Lisa Smith joined Activ in 2008. Back then she was looking for a new focus and challenge.

She was keen to find a business to operate around her family and one that gave her total flexibility.

3 years on, and due to her hard work and commitment she has been recognised for her achievements in this year’s Franchise of the Year Startups Awards sponsored by NatWest.

Speaking to Lisa, she commented, “I would like to thank everyone at Activ for their continued support and guidance. Starting a business is hard work and thanks to the expert assistance of Simon Rickett, Dillon Boivin and Tristan Gilbody I have grown my Activ business and I’m honoured to reach the finals of this prestigious national award.”

Activ provide online marketing services to SME’s across the UK. Since their inception in 2007 they have grown at a phenomenal rate and are operational in a number of countries including Spain and Australia.

They support thousands of customers daily providing them a range of services including, web design, SEO, email marketing, mobile websites and social media training.

Earlier this month they launched a localised Social Media website for towns and cities, believed to be the first of its kind in the UK. Lisa Smith operates her Activ Franchise in Dunmow, Essex. When asked why she felt her Activ business had been so successful she stated,

“Over recent times money has been tight for small businesses. However as Activ focus on providing services at a price businesses can afford and above all delivers the results a small business needs, I believe this has been the key to my success as I have loads of happy customers.”

Startups Awards recognise the hard work of entrepreneurs across the UK. In recent times they have recognised the achievements of companies such as Wonga, Seatwave, Zoopla and Reggae Reggae Sauce. For a franchisee of Activ to be recognised by Startups Awards is a great credit to everyone involved with the company.

Speaking to Simon Rickett the Director of Activ he commented,

“Lisa has worked incredibly hard over the last couple of years and is a fantastic role model for any new franchisee joining us. When we started in 2008 no one would have thought our franchisees would be gaining national recognition so quickly, well done Lisa.”

The winner of the Franchise of the Year awards will be announced on 2nd December 2011 in Kensington Roof Gardens in London.