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A rewarding career lead to a fruitful retirement for Diane and Richard

25 June 2015

Richard and Diane felt that after years of working for large organisations, they would like to set up on their own, realising they had a good cross-section of skills between them.

However, having no experience in running a business, they wanted to buy into a tried-and-tested formula, which lead them to investigate franchise opportunities.

After visiting the franchise exhibition they highlighted three potential businesses that they felt would bring in a sufficient family income while interesting them both. Researching the possibilities further, they visited the in-toto Head Office, which Diane recalls vividly.

"We had a really positive and informative day discussing the business potential with the Directors and other staff. We left feeling very excited, and as we got into the car to go home at the end of the day, we looked at each other and knew we had found our business!"

Their instinct was right - assisted by in-toto's support, Diane and Richard built a very successful business in Leamington Spa for over 20 years. In 2012, Richard & Diane decided to sell the business in order to enjoy their retirement. With the help of the franchise team, they completed the sale of their business in February 2013 and are now enjoying time spent with their adult children and grandchildren, who are currently living overseas. 

“We have really enjoyed being part of the in-toto family. It is so challenging and rewarding to plan such an important part of our clients' homes.”


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