Archive for October, 2009

Activ expands

Monday, October 26th, 2009

Activ, the young Leicestershire-based web development franchise, has expanded into larger premises and is now in the process of recruiting 30 more staff by Christmas.

The company – which earlier this year made the shortlist of the 2009 Nectar Business Small Business Awards’ Start Up category – has taken a second office at Narborough Wood Park near Enderby, increasing its total office space to 3,500 sq ft. (more…)

Businesses encouraged taking an Activ approach!

Friday, October 23rd, 2009

When Activ directors Simon Rickett and Dillon Boivin first launched their Activ Web Design business in 2008 their key aim was to provide an affordable service to businesses with no online presence.

Nearly two years on Activ is more than fulfilling its brief, with its local area mangers building cost effective, user friendly websites for a host of business concerns across the UK and beyond. (more…)

Activ is heading across the Atlantic

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

The time was 9.30am on 19th October 2009. Simon Rickett and Dillon Boivin called a meeting with all Activ staff to reveal their latest project.

All staff met in the conference room, these days people have to stand as the conference table can’t accommodate the whole workforce. (more…)

Activ rewards are not just financial

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

Running an Activ Web Design franchise can be very rewarding – and not just financially.

Since taking on an Activ franchise in the Colchester area 20 months ago, Peter Slegg has helped nearly 50 small owner managed companies in his area gain a valuable online presence.

And, says Peter, assisting small businesses and sole traders by enabling them to market and promote their goods and services on the internet is extremely satisfying. (more…)

Activ UK suits young business manager wanting part-time enterprise

Monday, October 19th, 2009

NHS business manager Paul Hanlon loves his day job but was looking for a second revenue stream which would not only boost his income but would offer a new challenge.

Thanks to Activ UK– the unique business opportunity which allows franchisees to earn every time someone clicks on their Activ UK local area website – he found just what he wanted. (more…)