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8 Tips for Balancing Childcare with the Demands of Your Home Based Business
With today’s economic pressures, many households need two incomes and a home-based business could be the perfect flexible solution. But [...]
Get Yourself Ready to Invest in a Franchise in 12 Months
If the franchise world appeals to you, but you don’t feel ready to become a franchisee just yet, we can help. Below are some steps you can [...]
The art of delegation: how to recruit franchisees you can trust
As a franchisor, your focus should be on big-picture thinking and strategy, leaving the daily running of the business to your franchisees. [...]
How to Start a Kitchen Design Business
54% of Brits consider the kitchen the heart of their home, says Kenwood. So when it comes to redecorating, this room often gets first priority [...]
4 Things Franchisors Can Do to Boost Franchisee Engagement
Having an informed, engaged and fulfilled franchisee network can give you a competitive advantage. There’s a handful of tactics proven to [...]
How Adapting to the Challenges of the COVID-19 Crisis has Helped Businesses Thrive in...
To survive the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses have had to adapt and fast-track their use of technology. But the benefit could be better ways [...]
5 Ways to Combat Loneliness When Working Alone
Whether you’re working alone for the first time or have spent years flying solo, some working days can feel lonely. We’ve put together a list [...]
The 3 Primary Types of Franchise Systems
Did you know there’s more than one type of franchise system? Here in the UK, most franchises use one of three formats: the business format [...]
Understanding the Franchising Code of Conduct
Have you heard of the Franchising Code of Ethical Conduct? Developed by the British Franchise Association, the Code promotes ethical, [...]
5 COVID-19 trends likely to stay and change the way we do business
COVID-19 has changed the way we live, work, shop, travel and interact. But it’s not all gloom. Trending consumer and business behaviours [...]
The Definition of a Franchise Today
You’ve heard the term franchise thrown around, but do you know its definition? In this article, we’re going to explain the difference between [...]
How to Protect Your Mental Health During Tough Times
Staying mentally healthy when you’re experiencing difficult times can be hard. Even if you’ve never struggled with your mental health, [...]
Overcoming ‘Imposter Syndrome’ as a franchisee
Doubting your ability to run a business? Worried you don’t actually have what it takes? You could have Imposter Syndrome – a phenomenon [...]
What Kind of Franchisee Are You: Entrepreneur or Intrapreneur?
What is an ‘intrapreneur’, you ask? And how is it different from an entrepreneur? In this article, we’re going to [...]
5 Tips for Switching to a Growth Mindset
A growth mindset can be the difference between giving up and reaching success for many entrepreneurs. In this article, we’re going to answer [...]
Confused About How to Reopen Your Business in a Covid-Safe Way?
Want to reopen your business, but not sure where you stand with the current COVID-19 situation? This article will set out what you’re [...]
4 Reasons Why It's Important to Build a Strong Business Support Network
A good support network can help you overcome the challenges of running a business. It can even be the difference between failure and [...]
4 Things Franchisees Never Have Time for But Are Essential for Running a Successful...
Running a successful business can be hard work and you might feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day. But if you’ve suddenly found [...]
Boost the Economy During the COVID-19 Crisis by Franchising Your Business
If you’ve been thinking about franchising your business, now could be the perfect time to take the plunge. Businesses that are fortunate [...]
Fun and Practical Ways to Reopen Your Business in a ‘Covid-Safe’ Way
If you’re looking for ways to reopen your business safely, we’ve rounded up some of the most amusing ways other companies have done [...]
How to Launch a Franchise and Get Noticed
When it’s time to launch a franchise, you need to make sure all eyes are on you. But if you’re not sure what are the best franchise launch [...]
5 Tips for Developing Your Employees into Future Franchisees
Spotting the future franchisees within your franchise can be tricky, whether you’re planning on handing the business on soon or just want [...]
Being a Successful Franchisee Means Adopting an Entrepreneur Mindset
If you want to be a successful franchisee, you’ll need to adopt an entrepreneur mindset. Not sure how to be an entrepreneur? We’ve broken down [...]
5 Qualities of a Successful Franchisor
While there isn’t one right way to be a successful franchisor, many of the world’s all have a few key qualities that have contributed to their [...]
4 Elements of a Successful Franchise
There isn’t one recipe for a successful franchise, but many of the world’s biggest and most successful franchises have lots of things in [...]
Easy Hacks to Solve These 4 Common Business Pain Points
If you’re constantly blighted by the same business pain points, it can divert your attention from growing your franchise. In this article, [...]
How to Start a New Business on a Shoe-String Budget
You don’t need a six-figure budget to start a business or even to start a franchise. There are plenty of low-cost franchise [...]
The Ultimate Guide to Franchising Success
Always dreamed of being a successful franchisee? There are a few things you’ll need to crack if you want to make your dreams a reality. We’ve [...]
7 Common Habits of Successful Franchisees
Ever wondered what the recipe for a successful franchisee is? There are lots of common franchisee traits that are found in those who start a [...]
Five Tips for Boosting Your Self-Confidence as a Business Owner
One of the cornerstones of how to be a good business owner is self-confidence, but many of us aren’t blessed with very much. If you’re on the [...]