Case studies - Johnson Reed

A 21st Century fit-out for Crosby estate agents

Established in 1971, Century 21 has become the world’s largest residential estate agency organisation, currently operating across a total of 78 countries. Dan Pennington and Ian Ambrose represent Century 21 across the Liverpool area. The duo have an invested and extensive knowledge of the area, having lived in the city all their lives. Their premises provide a base for their residential sales, lettings and commercial services.

Profitable printing with Elle Media Group

Celebrating their 35 year anniversary next year, Elle Media Group are a thriving print company/publishing house based in Basildon, Essex. Servicing a wide variety of businesses and Charities alike, they offer a fully comprehensive printing, publishing and fulfilment service all under one roof. Three years ago Elle Media Group were operating with an MIS estimating system bolt-on, which would not be adequate when working in conjunction with their state-of-the-art Heidelberg XL-106 press.

5 minutes with Fluidity Freerun

The UK's biggest bespoke freerunning park, Fludity Freerun, has just opened its doors in Cardiff. We find five minutes to catch up with Director, Frazer Meek, to discuss the trials and tribulations of getting freerunning recognised as an official sport, and now, a business.

Arlo’s: Start-Up ‘Serious about Steak’

“Less is definitely more” on the contemporary restaurant circuit, with single item menus on the rise and more popular than ever. The concept of specialising in one dish and doing it exceptionally well has proved popular for burgers, meatballs and now, steak. Enter Arlo’s…

Gym 64 opens second site with Johnson Reed

Gym 64 boasts all the facilities of a top luxury health club, yet has a modest monthly membership fee starting at just £39 per month. Having first approached us five years ago for equipment finance for the Dunfermline site, we were thrilled when owners, Alan and Nindy Goodsir, and the team at Gym 64 returned to us for help financing their second site in Kirkcaldy.

Kids Play Childcare convert former pub into nursery

Established in 1999, the Kids Play group has expanded quite rapidly. Kids Play operates 21 sites in the UK, the latest of which is a Day Nursery and Out of School Club setting in Bury St. Edmunds. Providing care for six week to ten year old children, Kids Play Childcare’s ethos is to create stimulating environments and activities to encourage children’s educational development as well as exciting Activity Day Camps during school holidays.

Johnson Reed put their money where their mouth is with office IT upgrades

Johnson Reed have been growing quite rapidly in the past 12 months, with new recruits in admin, sales and marketing. We’re always explaining the benefits of leasing to you guys, but it’s actually our preferred method of acquiring equipment too. We’ve been working with suppliers, Tailored Office Solutions and Vaadhoo, to make some upgrades around the office. Catch up with the team here.

The White Lodge reopens in Attleborough

Dating back to the 15th century, The White Lodge originally stood as a coaching inn for travellers and their horses on the commute between Norwich and London. The Grade II building was passed through various owners before eventually closing in 2014, in need of some desperate renovation and TLC. Keen to restore the unique building to its prime condition, Enterprise Inns approached Grahame and Victoria MacDonald to become The White Lodge’s new proprietors.

4D ultrasound equipment for new-start, Baby Scan Studios

The first time parents-to-be see their baby during their first scan is a magical one. Yet, for several reasons, some feel that the scans provided by the NHS are not sufficient enough to document and optimise this unique moment. Whether future parents want a more in-depth experience, desire to share the special moment with more family and friends, or are simply looking for additional reassurance, Baby Scan Studios in Clydebank offer much more than a faint ultrasound print.