TAB Franchise Opportunity Expands into Cheshire and Thames Valley West

Welcoming Two New TAB Franchise Owners

At The Alternative Board (UK), our mission is simple: help business owners gain clarity, think strategically and achieve the results they truly want.

That’s why we’re delighted to welcome not one, but two outstanding new franchise owners to the TAB Community.

Please join us in welcoming:

• Maarten Jonckers – Thames Valley West
• Sandra Tinker – Cheshire

Their appointments further strengthen our UK-wide network of business coaching and peer advisory board facilitators, supporting ambitious leaders across the country.

Maarten Jonckers joins TAB Thames Valley West

We’re proud to welcome Maarten Jonckers as Senior Business Partner for Thames Valley West, where he will be working alongside David Abbott to enhance the support available to local business owners.

Serving the wider Thames Valley West region, Maarten brings a wealth of commercial insight and senior leadership experience. His career has focused on helping organisations navigate complexity, sharpen decision-making and unlock sustainable growth.

Through TAB’s structured peer advisory boards and one-to-one business coaching, Maarten will support business owners to:

• Gain fresh, objective perspective
• Improve strategic decision-making
• Strengthen accountability
• Build long-term, profitable growth

His passion for helping leaders step back from the day-to-day pressures of running a business makes him a brilliant addition to the region’s business community.

Demand for professional business coaching in Oxfordshire and the Thames Valley continues to grow, as more leaders recognise the value of independent challenge and structured support. Maarten’s appointment ensures that ambitious business owners in the area can access high-quality business support services locally.

Sandra Tinker Expands TAB into Cheshire

We’re equally thrilled to welcome Sandra Tinker, who is launching and growing the TAB community across Cheshire.

Cheshire has a thriving SME community, and Sandra’s arrival marks an important step in strengthening structured business support across the region. With extensive experience and a genuine commitment to helping leaders succeed, she will be creating valuable opportunities for:

• Peer advisory boards for business owners
• One-to-one business coaching
• Strategic growth conversations
• Leadership development support

For many SME leaders, isolation remains one of the biggest hidden challenges of business ownership. Sandra’s work will provide a confidential, results-focused environment where business owners can challenge their thinking, test ideas and make better decisions.

As awareness of peer networks grows across Cheshire, more business owners are actively seeking a trusted business coach who understands the realities of running and scaling a company. Sandra is ideally placed to meet that need.

Why This Matters for Business Owners

Across the UK, demand for business coaching services and structured peer advisory boards continues to rise.

Business owners are increasingly searching for:

• A trusted business coach near them
• Strategic business support services
• Accountability and independent challenge
• A confidential forum to share real issues

TAB’s proven model addresses each of these needs. Members meet regularly in carefully selected advisory boards, guided by experienced facilitators. The result is better decisions, stronger leadership and more resilient businesses.

Expanding our regional presence ensures that more leaders can find expert business support in their local area, whether that’s in Cheshire, Thames Valley West or beyond.

Building Strong Businesses Through Strong Leaders

At TAB, we know that strong businesses are built by strong leaders — and strong leaders thrive when surrounded by the right support network.

Both Sandra and Maarten share our belief that business success is not about working longer hours. It’s about:

• Creating space to think strategically
• Being held accountable to meaningful goals
• Learning from peers who understand the journey
• Making decisions with clarity and confidence

We’re incredibly excited to see the impact they will make in their regions.

Interested in a TAB Franchise?

If you’re an experienced business leader exploring a franchise opportunity in the UK, TAB offers a proven model built on impact, community and measurable results.

By joining The Alternative Board (UK), you become part of a collaborative national network dedicated to helping business owners thrive — together.

To find out more about becoming a TAB franchise owner, get in touch with the team.