b'Hear from our franchisees.Louise JonesBarking Mad Market Harborough"I absolutely love being my own boss, havingfreedom and flexibility, and being in chargeof my own destiny. The work I put in is forme, and for my hosts, and the success of thebusiness depends on how hard I work. Imprepared to give 110% to keep growing it,and Im excited about where things can go.Barking Mad is a unique business model, where Im essentially matchmaking people with dogs that make them happy. And when a customer has agreat experience with you once, they know they can holiday in total peace ofmind, so always come back to us. To be the person responsible for bringing allof that to people is brilliantnothing could be better." Starting a franchise was a huge decision for me, but its one Ill never lookback on.Barbara Frater & Caroline BradshawBarking Mad Northumberland"Its great to be our own boss and set the pacewe want to work at. Operationally, its yourbusiness, but theres support on offer foreverything you might want. Were hungry togrow but can set our own growth plan whichis fantastic.""From marketing and IT support, to financialplanning and being part of a close-knitcommunity of franchisees, youre never on yourown. Theres always someone to throw ideasaround with or talk to. Theres a really lovelysense of community.""Theres always a risk in business, but as long as you do your due diligenceand follow your aspirations, the sky is the limit. Of course, you have to workhard, but when you love what you do it makes it that bit easier!"'