The Alternative Board
Build your own consultancy with The Alternative Board. Unlock Your Earning Potential – Up to £190K Per Year.
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TAB Franchise – Build Your Own Business Consultancy
Unlock Your Earning Potential - Up to £190K Per Year
Turn your business expertise into a thriving consultancy with The Alternative Board (TAB). Join a proven franchise model that helps business leaders succeed while securing your own financial future.
Your Role as a TAB Franchisee
- Chair Exclusive Peer Advisory Boards - Facilitate powerful discussions among local business owners.
- Deliver 1-to-1 Business Coaching – Guide leaders with tailored strategies and insights.
- Run High-Impact Consultancy Projects - Help businesses overcome challenges and scale successfully.
- Lead SLT Development Programs - Strengthen senior leadership teams for long-term growth.
Combine your business experience with TAB’s proven model to create a stable, high-income consultancy with recurring revenue.
Why Choose TAB?
- Multiple Revenue Streams - Generate consistent income from advisory boards, coaching, consultancy and development programs.
- Client Retention of 4+ Years - TAB delivers exceptional value, keeping clients engaged long-term.
- Proven Business Model - Benefit from a refined, scalable system backed by decades of success.
- High Demand Market - Businesses thrive on expert guidance, especially in uncertain times.
- Flexible Growth Path - Stay solo or scale up by building a team and creating a saleable asset.
- Incredible Community - Collaborate with like-minded professionals in a supportive network.
TAB’s franchisees experience greater impact than traditional business coaching, forging deep relationships with clients and securing lasting financial success.
Your TAB Franchise Journey
Option 1: TAB Owner - SOLO
- Build a profitable consultancy under the TAB brand, using our systems, support and resources to focus on clients - not admin.
Option 2: TAB Owner - SCALE UP
- Expand your consultancy by hiring facilitators and building an asset that can be sold in the future.
Whichever route you choose, TAB provides a roadmap for success, with ongoing training, marketing support and a clear exit strategy.
Hear from Our Franchisees
“Starting my TAB business helped me achieve my personal and professional goals. It wasn’t always easy, but taking control of my future has been incredibly rewarding.”
Elliot Rich - TAB York
“This has been the most fulfilling work I’ve ever done. I love the flexibility to work on my own terms.”
Tom Morton - TAB Harrogate
“The TAB community is full of high-caliber individuals who help me stay ahead and constantly innovate.”
Helen Mill - TAB Aberdeenshire East & Dundee
“TAB gives me independence, collaboration opportunities, and the ability to shape my own future.”
Dave McCartney - TAB Leeds North & Centre
Leadership That Understands Your Journey
Ed Reid, our UK franchisor, started as a TAB franchisee before taking the reins in 2017. He’s experienced every step of the TAB journey and remains committed to supporting franchisees. TAB’s UK operations continue to run successful territories, ensuring we stay innovative and connected to the market.
Join a Global Success Story
- Founded in 1990 in the USA, TAB now operates in 25 countries, supporting over 5,000 business owners every month.
- 34 active territories in the UK with 75+ available opportunities.
Investment & Financials
- Initial Investment: £66,700 (includes comprehensive training and first-year marketing costs)
- Low Overheads & High Margins: Generate recurring income with minimal costs
- Funding Support: High street banks recognize and fund the TAB franchise model
If you’re a successful business professional ready for the emotional and financial rewards of helping others succeed, we’d love to explore the TAB opportunity with you.
News
- 23 May 2025
- The Alternative Board Achieves 5-Star Franchisee Satisfaction Award from WorkBuzz
- The Alternative Board (TAB), a leading business advisory franchise, has once again received a coveted 5-Star Franchisee Satisfaction Award from WorkBuzz. The highly respected accolade is awarded...
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- 01 May 2025
- The Alternative Board Franchise Unites Leaders in Vienna
- The owners of The Alternative Board UK franchise joined fellow Global Master Partners from over 20 countries at the bi-annual TAB Master Summit, held this year in Vienna. TAB franchisees have been...
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- TAB’s 2025 Conference Celebrates 15 Years of Franchise Success
- Leading business franchise, The Alternative Board (TAB), has hailed its 2025 Annual Conference an outstanding success, reinforcing its commitment to supporting business owners through shared...
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- 04 April 2025
- 15 Years of Empowering Business Owners: The Alternative Board Celebrates Milestone in the UK
- Franchise The Alternative Board (TAB) is celebrating 15 years of helping UK entrepreneurs grow and thrive. A global leader in franchising in peer advisory boards and executive coaching for business...
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- 12 March 2025
- Franchise launches new podcast to support business leader
- Business advisory franchise The Alternative Board (TAB) has launched a new podcast aimed at helping SME business owners relate, learn and grow. TABCAST offers new insights into leadership focussing...
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Case Studies
- Helping business owners love their business more
- Campbell Ure spent 13 years in the corporate world."I decided to exit, and I wanted to acquire a business. I looked at 40 or 50 businesses in central Scotland. I thought, it is tough running your...
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- A Journey of Entrepreneurial Passion and Business Growth
- From Corporate Executive to TAB Board Facilitator: Jo Croft's Journey of Entrepreneurial Passion and Business Growth Last month, we caught up with Jo Croft, owner of The Alternative Board™ Thames...
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- A franchise that ticked all the boxes
- Liam Kane worked in financial services for Natwest for 33 years, before leaving his role as a regional director to start a TAB franchise in Northumberland. For 30 years of his career, Liam was...
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- Earning passive income and growing my TAB Franchise
- Max Crosby-Browne has been a TAB Franchisee of two territories (Derby and the East Midlands) since 2019. With a background in marketing and consumer products, Max spent 20 years as CEO for consumer...
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- Voluntary redundancy called for a change
- Paul Winterbottom has been a franchise owner with The Alternative Board (TAB) since April 2014. When offered voluntary redundancy, Paul left his position at NatWest which he had held for more than...
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