THE owner of a virtual assistant company in Weston-super-Mare is celebrating after recently (September 20, 2024) being named as a whichfranchise.com Great British Franchisee Award winner.

Yasmin McGlashan received the award for her business, Pink Spaghetti Weston-super-Mare, which was launched in 2020.

She said: "I am delighted to be a Great British Franchisee Award winner.

“Being part of the Pink Spaghetti franchise for the past four years has changed my life in so many positive ways, and I feel extremely proud to be a part of this network.

“Running a business is not always easy, and it means a lot to me to have recognition for the hard work and commitment that goes into it.

“I would like to thank the team at Pink Spaghetti, and also my own team members, who have made my business the success that it is.”

The whichfranchise.com Great British Franchisee Awards focus on individuals who have made UK franchising a success.

whichfranchise.com was founded by Johnny Sellyn in 1995 and began as a franchise consultancy aimed at helping prospective franchisees.

More than 25 years later, the business is still going strong and prides itself on promoting ethical franchising and helping prospective franchisees find the right franchise for them.

Yasmin and the Pink Spaghetti Weston-super-Mare team provide virtual assistance to businesses across North Somerset, Portishead, Clevedon and Bridgwater.

This can include behind-the-scenes tasks that busy business owners don’t have the time, inclination or expertise to do themselves.

Anything from general admin and data entry, to social media content writing, posting and monitoring, to marketing assistance.

Pink Spaghetti PA Services was founded by Caroline Gowing and Vicky Matthews in 2009.

In 2012 it expanded through franchising and today boasts more than 50 franchisees across the country.

It is the only virtual assistant business to appear in the Elite 100 franchises for five consecutive years.

Caroline Gowing, Pink Spaghetti Franchisor, said: “Yasmin is one of few who doesn’t just follow the franchise model – she embraces it, leverages her team’s strengths, and even adds her own innovative touches.

“This dedication extends to every aspect, from meticulous financial management to dynamic marketing Campaigns.

“She’s a true leader, inspiring her team and consistently driving her business forward, always seeking new challenges.”

Yasmin was also named Franchisee of the Year at the Pink Spaghetti Conference earlier this year.

Zoe Murray, Pink Spaghetti development manager, said: “It’s been incredibly rewarding to witness Yasmin’s growth over the years.

“While her success in 2023 of exceeding network averages, demonstrating exceptional planning skills, and achieving consistent growth is remarkable, the most surprising thing is her own humility.

“Yasmin consistently rewards and motivates her team, leading with a spirit of collaboration that fosters a thriving environment, and it’s no wonder she’s built long standing, trusted relationships with her customers too, a true testament to her credibility.”

For more information about Pink Spaghetti Weston-super-Mare or to find out how the team can help you and your business, please visit https://www.pink-spaghetti.co.uk/contact-us/virtual-assistant-weston-super-mare/ or call 0333 355 6617.