From redundancy to roaring success
When Rob Piper faced redundancy, he worried about what came next. Ten years later, it's fair to say he found the right opportunity!
A rewarding franchise in so many ways
When circumstances forced Wendy James to re-evaluate her career, it wasn’t long before she found the perfect option: A Poppies franchise.
Turning redundancy into a positive
On April Fools’ Day 2015, Simon West learned that he would be made redundant - no laughing matter. He launched his own business to take back control.
How Kate’s keeping it in the family
“Poppies is, and always has been, part of our family - from when my mum ran it to when I was a cleaner during my studies, to now being the owner!"
Driving towards a successful business
After running a tea room, Katie and Lee were looking for something less seasonal for their next business when they found a cleaning business for sale...
It’s never too late to fulfil a dream!
After spending almost two decades in the corporate world, Emma fulfilled a long-held fantasy to become her own boss after a stark shift at work.
Continuing a friend’s legacy
After working for more than 19 years in Durham Constabulary, Nicola Marinan was given the opportunity of a lifetime - taking over a family friend's business.
Banking on a secure future with Poppies
After more than 20 years as a Business Manager at Lloyds Bank, Charles Kirkman and his wife, Christine, decided it was time for a change.