After almost 27 years, one of Belvoir’s first franchises in Lincoln is in new hands following the retirement of previous owners, Paul and Sharon Collins.

The new purchaser is Yusuf Yegeneh, with former Office Manager, Becci Munro, also becoming a franchisee, responsible for day-to-day operations.

Belvoir Lincoln was first established by Paul in 1996, after he completed his military service and wanted a new challenge. It has grown from a home-based business to a well-established city centre office, with a team of eight staff, who are all staying on.

“Being part of Belvoir has absolutely been the very best thing for me,” said Paul. “If it weren’t for Belvoir, Sharon and I wouldn’t be in the position that we are now. All that we have achieved with Belvoir means we can head into retirement with no worries, and that’s a wonderful feeling.

“We have successfully navigated so many changes over the years, including the credit crunch and the pandemic. We came through everything stronger, and I think in many ways that was due to the strength and commitment of our team. I would like to wish new owner Yusuf Yegeneh, and co-owner Becci Munro, every success for the future.”

Speaking of the resale, Yusuf said: “I’ve known Paul Collins for almost 15 years. My first company is Microbyte IT solutions, and we look after quite a few Belvoir offices including Lincoln. My vision is to make Belvoir Lincoln into a showcase franchise that takes the best of what we know about new technology.”