Independent business finance consultancy, Business Finance Plus, in partnership with Wolverhampton based leading accountancy practice AGS, celebrates today the launch of its first successful franchisee.

Glenn Codd has purchased the Business Finance Plus franchise for the East Kent region which includes the financial centres of Ashford and Canterbury. Glenn is an ideal fit for Business Finance Plus as he brings more than 22 years of banking experience and a wealth of local knowledge.

Glenn says: "This is a dream come true. I’ve been working in the financial sector since leaving school and am excited about taking this experience and applying it to my own business. Business Finance Plus, with the support of a specialist "franchise doctor," has been supportive in getting me up and running and its reputation is already proving attractive to clients."

Business Finance Plus is an appointed introducer to all of the main banks, finance houses and factoring companies. The company specialises in providing advice to SME’s, offering business funding solutions and introducing clients to a comprehensive range of business services through its unique network of professional partners.

Steve Aston at AGS comments: "The concept of Business Finance Plus is a guarantee to offer fully independent business finance options to the SME market, plus access to a wide range of professional services. In effect we are a One Stop Shop for small to medium sized businesses.

"Our business has grown strongly since our inception in 2004 and we are delighted that the others can share in this growth by taking out franchise opportunities and using the experience we as a company have gleaned."

Business Finance Plus has created a network of professional service providers to source the most effective solution across a wide spectrum of business services. This partnership solution is shared with its franchise partners.

The wide range of professional services offered by Business Finance Plus includes everything from asset finance, refinancing, commercial property investment mortgages, business consultancy and tax strategies to financial planning and insurance.

Steve summarises;  "I cannot stress enough the time we’ve taken to identify the right professional partners for our clients. We have taken this same approach with finding the right franchise partners to carry our work forward - we believe Glenn is an ideal fit."

Paul Kimble, who overseeing the development of the Business Finance Plus franchise, commented: "We are looking for additional top-tier individuals that will be able to capitalise on this fantastic opportunity with their very own franchise. We are interested in people who have experience in business / commercial finance or business banking and can demonstrate exemplary business credentials with a proven track record in building client relationships."

For more information please contact Steve Aston at AGS on (0) 1902 717175 or alternatively to find out more about this franchise opportunity please call Paul Kimble on 0845 051 4588 or e-mail paul.kimble@the-franchise-doctors.co.uk