Then, after landing her first professional dance job, it all spiralled from there.
At the age of 26, Denise began to consider her future. It wasn’t clear exactly what she wanted to do, but she knew she would like to start giving back. Performing arts had changed her life and Denise wanted to help other children reap the benefits as well.
In 2000, she took the plunge and opened her first Razzamataz Theatre school – offering dance, drama, and singing in Penrith.
Suddenly Denise was running classes every day qatar rcs data of the week in different areas by herself to keep up with demand.
To take her business to the next level, Denise decided to franchise her well-loved school. Not only did it allow her to have a well-deserved day off, but it also helped more students access the amazing benefits Razzamataz offers.
By remortgaging her flat she was able to join the British Franchise Association (BFA). She also enlisted the help of a solicitor and consultant to get all the necessary paperwork in order.
She soon sold three franchises internally to teachers already involved in the business. And with that, the Razzamataz franchise powerhouse was ready.
Taking on the den
Few are brave enough to take on the Dragons in Dragons’ Den but Denise certainly was. As a fan of the BBC show, Denise knew that her business plan would be of interest to them.
In 2007, Denise appeared on Dragons’ Den and managed to secure investment backing from fellow Scottish entrepreneur Duncan Bannatyne.