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Card Connection

Established in 1992, Card Connection is one of UK most successful Card Publisher franchises, distributing greeting cards on a consignment basis to the convenience retail sector. Card Connection has franchises located throughout the UK, Ireland, Australia and Malta. With a wide variety of seasonal collections, greeting cards, gift-wrap, and gift bags to choose from, your visit will definitely be successful.

Franchisees do not require any prior experience either of the greeting card industry or of sales and marketing. Existing franchisees have come from a wide variety of backgrounds. Full training, covering all aspects of the business, is provided by us to all incoming franchisees.


Franchising Tips and Facts

The success rate for franchised businesses is significantly higher than for independent businesses, however no individual franchise is guaranteed to succeed. One of the biggest mistakes you can make is to rush into business. It's important to understand your reasons for wanting to own a Card Connection franchise, and to determine if a Card Connection franchise is right for you.

When there are SO many franchises available to consider how can you decide if a Card Connection Franchise is right you? First have some knowledge of your financial capability. Do you have capital available to invest? Don't forget the possibility of obtaining additional capital for the investment from a loved one or a friendly investor. Next, think about what you like to do, and what you do not like to do, and choose accordingly. If you don't like working with the public, then a retail business should not be considered. If you like working with children, animals, crafts, or involvement in sports, then target a franchise in that matching category.

A franchise consultant can assist you to find a franchise that it best suited to your talents, hobbies and desires. They can act as an advisory board and help you through the process of obtaining the right franchise for you. The consultant can recommend pre-screened franchise companies and provide industry data based on your interests, saving you many long hours of research. If you are interested in a Card Connection franchise, let the consultant know, and they will try to determine if owning a Card Connection franchise is a smart choice for you.

If you've always imagined running your own business someday and leaving the corporate world behind for more independence, putting your valuable skills and experience at work for your own benefit, exercising your talent and creativity and having an impact on your customers and community, a Card Connection franchise may just be the opportunity to help you make your dreams real. Franchising has become the most popular method for conducting business because you are independent yet supported by a network of similar businesses.

Please Note: Card Connection, and other franchise opportunities, business opportunities, businesses and franchises for sale on this web site are not to be considered as an "offering," suggestion or approval by ActiveFranchising.com. As always, we recommends seeking the advice of a lawyer, financial consultant or accountant before purchasing a franchise or business opportunity.