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Climbing Up the Ladder of Opportunity: How Ben Aires is Reshaping Employment

Ben Aires left a long corporate career to open a More Than Loft Ladders franchise in Norfolk, where he partnered with local social enterprise Rippleacts to transform work experience placements into paid positions. This approach illustrates how franchise ownership can be a vehicle for both economic growth and social inclusion while strengthening local workforce dynamics.