Why I decided to open a branch of Get Ahead VA

Get Ahead VA has branches all over the country, dedicated to supporting local businesses through business and marketing services delivered by our team of virtual experts.

The Regional Directors who run these branches each decided to go into business with us for their own reasons. Today, we’re looking at exactly why our Regional Directors chose to take the leap, to help you decide if our franchise opportunity is the best next step for your career, too!

Fulfilling a dream

For many of our Regional Directors, opening a branch of Get Ahead VA meant reaching a lifelong goal to run their own business. Fiona, Regional Director for Leeds, says, “I’ve always wanted to run my own business, and after researching a number of options that would utilise my skills, I met Rebecca. The business and the team are a perfect match for me.”

Having freedom and flexibility

One of the most rewarding parts of being a Regional Director is having the freedom to manage your own workload and time. You’re in charge of building a team of virtual experts, finding clients and organising the work that comes in, and this means you can build a business that suits your lifestyle.

Fiona appreciates how her work now fits around her family commitments: “The flexibility for me to work from home and still be able to do the school run is really valuable.”

Helping local businesses

Many of our Regional Directors enjoy being able to support local entrepreneurs and small businesses in their region. Kristy, co-Regional Director for Berkshire & North Hampshire, says, “The opportunity to work with entrepreneurial SMEs, which are prevalent in the region, as well as creating an outlet for skilled professionals to maximise the flexibility that virtual working offers, was an intriguing prospect for me.”

Suzanne, who runs the Berkshire & North Hampshire branch with Kristy, was also inspired by this aspect of the job: “I always aspired to grow this business and support other local freelancers, so the opportunity to run an established franchise came at just the right time.”

Joining an established brand

The key to the Get Ahead franchise opportunity is that you are starting your own business with the backing of an established and successful brand. This means that you’re in charge of your region, but you’re also part of a bigger team that can share their experience and provide support if you need it. Kristy says: “Get Ahead VA is an established model that we’d already aspired to, so when the opportunity arose to take on the region, the decision was easy.”


If any of these benefits sound appealing to you, perhaps you’d like to consider becoming a Get Ahead VA Regional Director too? We’re always happy to talk to people who are interested in opening a branch of Get Ahead VA in their area, so if you’d like to know more, visit our franchise website or contact Rebecca Newenham on (01483) 332220.

Interested in becoming and Franchisee? Call 01483 332 220 to discuss in more detail.