Get Ahead, the virtual outsourcing agency, has expanded its network into the West Midlands with its latest franchisee Nicola Wolverson taking the region which covers Birmingham, Telford and Wolverhampton.
From left: Rebecca Newenham and Nicola Wolverson.
With over 20 years of experience, Get Ahead said Wolverson is highly skilled in recruitment and account management, and has exceptional interpersonal and administrative skills.
Wolverson had been looking for a new challenge but said she wasn’t quite sure what: “The Get Ahead partner opportunity sparked my interest as I have always loved building relationships and managing clients. I was impressed Get Ahead had such a big pool of experts, with so many skills ready to support a wide variety of small businesses.”
‘Balancing work and family life’
The flexibility of the franchise was a key selling point for her, as she explains: “I wanted a role allowing me to work flexibly around my children. I saw many jobs advertised as remote-based but still wanted someone in the office two to three days per week. Running a Get Ahead franchise empowers me to take control of my diary and work when and where I want, balancing work and family life on my own terms.”
Being new to franchising, Wolverson said she was keen to fully understand how the business model worked: “Rebecca Newenham, founder of Get Ahead, was incredibly helpful throughout the process. She met me in person and answered many questions so I could make a fully informed choice about whether the franchise was right for me.”
Wolverson says that over the next few months she looks forward to networking and building connections with local businesses: “I am excited to work with Metro Bank and bring Get Connected networking events to Birmingham and Solihull. These free, informal networking events have been very popular in the South East and I look forward to launching them in the West Midland.”
Newenham welcoming her new franchisee, added: “Nicola’s background in recruitment makes her a perfect fit for the franchise. She knows how to connect with prospective clients and find the right expert to meet their needs. She is incredibly structured and organised in her approach and an expert in juggling multiple clients and projects at any one time.”
Get Ahead offers business support services to companies of all sizes and sectors across the UK. Its network of over 80 virtual business experts deliver advice on an hourly, project or ongoing basis.
Posted: 6th December, 2024