About
Growing a business is a marathon, not a sprint
iOB Business was founded in Leicester in 2019 to give people a proven way to launch and grow their own Digital Agency - with the technology, training and support to go the distance.
The founders
The perfect blend of experience and skills
Meet our Co-Founders, with over 40 years combined experience in technology, franchising, marketing and business development.
Kamran Awan
Co-Founder
BSc (Hons) and DMI Pro with over 15 years experience in franchising and digital marketing.
James Mohamed
Co-Founder
MSc (Hons) in Technology Systems. Background in full-stack development, training and support.
Our background
Why we built a different kind of franchise
We set up iOB Business in Leicester, UK, in 2019 as we identified that the world was rapidly moving towards digital solutions. However, many businesses were struggling to market online and were still relying on traditional methods that were not effective. Business owners needed help but had nowhere to turn.
Looking at the franchising sector, we realised that the majority of franchisors in this space were selling white label software from third party providers. This seemed strange to us, as the franchisor, franchisee and their clients had no control over how the software was developed. With our talented team, we set about creating our Digital Agency concept that gave our Partners control and, crucially, helped businesses overcome the challenges of marketing online.
Iteration by iteration, we have developed our unique eco-system that includes our custom technology solutions and business infrastructure. Fast forward to the present day and we have established a successful Partner network around the world, focused on helping businesses enhance their online presence. Our Digital Agency concept is only going from strength to strength as the digitisation of society continues.
Our mission
Our mission is to help you succeed
We understand what it takes to start a business, and our goal is to remove the challenges for our Partner network.
Support you every step of the way
Operating a successful Digital Agency requires commitment and determination. Our goal is to support you at every stage of your business by providing continuous training and advice, so you never feel as though you’re on your own.
Invest in our technology platforms
The technology platforms are at the heart of our eco-system and we pledge to constantly invest in our solutions. New developments and a clear roadmap ensure you have access to the right services to help your clients market online.
Make business ownership accessible
Starting a business is a big life decision. Our aim is to make the journey of entrepreneurship as simple as possible by providing all the training, tools and resources you need to succeed, regardless of your previous experience.
Create a framework for your success
Structure and accountability are crucial to long-term success. Our focus is on providing you with a framework for success through our training, resources and support mechanisms, so you know exactly how to grow your Digital Agency.
Partner voices
Trusted by 100+ Partners Worldwide
Building a successful Digital Agency takes more than ambition. It requires proven knowledge, experienced guidance and a pathway that’s been tested in the real world. Everything we do is shaped by hands-on experience supporting Partners as they launch, grow and scale their Digital Agencies with our team of experts.
Success Stories“What iOB Business has to offer is far superior to the rest.”
Colin M.“I have been working closely with the team for over 4 years and the solutions content and support is of the highest quality.”
Chitra R.“Their technology, support and experience has been valuable in helping me develop my Digital Agency.”
Imran U.“The team provided thorough training and are extremely knowledgeable about the digital space - highly recommended!”
Harrison T.“If someone asked me whether to join iOB Business, I’d tell them to do it straight away.”
Donovan R.
“The opportunity they offer is second to none, you can guarantee your clients top class solutions and projects.”
Stephen H.“It is the personal aspect that usually lacks is most businesses relationships that separate iOB Business from the rest.”
Ivon M.“The support and guidance is invaluable when you’re first starting out. I’m grateful I partner with iOB Business.”
Chiquita R.“Coming from a totally different industry, the Learn Centre has given me the knowledge to be confident as a Digital Specialist.”
Norbert O.