Earlier this August saw Altrincham-based Mike Lowe open his very own World Options courier franchise business.

Mike previously worked at an international shippers as an account manager, before taking on the entire northwest UK territory with a World Options franchise business.

With the potential to earn tens of thousands of pounds, Mike decided that this particular franchise was the right opportunity for him and has already exceeded £4,000 in margin in his first month.

Mike decided on this franchise because “having worked with the World Options system in the past I am fully aware of the benefits and feel I can sell the service.”

For Mike the benefits of franchising include a central administrative system, which allows him to concentrate on growing the business.

On a daily business Mike talks to a number of different businesses, but spends most of his time on sales calls.

When asked what advice would he offer future franchisees Mike said “The reward of working for myself is so much greater than when working for someone else, I would highly recommend it.”