Thames Valley business leader wins Great British Franchisee award

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Sam Pither

David Abbott, owner of The Alternative Board (TAB) Thames Valley West, a business advisory company, has won a Great British Franchisee 2023 award.

The awards are given to franchisees from any sector, based on categories such as exceptional performance and business experience, ability to drive business growth, staff retention, customer satisfaction, community involvement, inspired leadership, and franchise involvement.

They are run by whichfranchise, and supported by Lloyds Bank, BDO, AMO Consulting, Worldpay from FIS and Chantry Group.

David was recognised for business leadership skills and work within the business community in the Thames Valley, beating competition from around the country.

David said: “I am delighted to have been honoured with such a prestigious industry award. The business owners I work with employ around 250 people in the Thames Valley area, and I take great pride in the fact that their jobs and families are more secure as a consequence of the work we do together.

“We have a fantastic SME community here in Thames Valley West and I am excited to support more growing businesses across the region.”

“The value David gives to local business owners is phenomenal,” said Ed Reid, MD of The Alternative Board (UK). He’s knowledgeable, caring, empathetic, challenging and dedicated to their success. Most importantly, his clients all think he’s an absolute class act. We know this because they just don’t leave him! Congratulations, David, this award is thoroughly well deserved.”

Sam Pither

Sam is the Regional Editor of Biz News, responsible for both Hampshire and Dorset. A new recruit to journalism, Sam started writing for the Business Magazine as a freelancer in May of 2022 after completing his degree in English at University College London. His passion for local businesses and ability to tell a story soon caught the attention of the publication’s management team and have led to his meteoric rise. Sam, who lives in central Reading, takes a particular interest in technology, gaming and food and drink, having been a chef before starting his degree.