All Trades Network franchise owner Yannis Nicolaidis proves that you do not need a background in the building industry to build a successful franchise.
First-rate organisational skills and an entrepreneurial spirit are the key attributes needed to become a successful franchise owner according to Yannis Nicolaidis, who was one of the first of a new breed of entrepreneurs to join All Trades Network. The 42 year-old became one of the company’s first franchise owners in 2005 and has since built up a successful business that provides property repair services to the insurance industry.
After many years working in the IT industry, Yannis began to look for a change in career direction and wanted the freedom that self-employment can bring – giving him more time to spend with his wife Melanie, a teacher, and their teenage daughter. He also wanted to be fairly rewarded for his efforts and to make money for himself rather than for a large corporation. Read more.