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Developing an effective franchise marketing plan
Perhaps you’re a high-flying franchisor with plenty of industry experience. Or maybe you’re a new franchisee, having signed the contract, [...]
How to find employees for your healthcare business
With healthcare being a number one graduate destination, you’d be forgiven for thinking that the industry doesn’t have any recruitment [...]
How to become a sign maker
Behind every business, marketing strategy and business plan is a sign maker. While one of the less well-documented sectors, the sign making [...]
Elderly Care Franchises in the UK
According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), more people are living in the UK than ever before, 65.6 million in fact. This is in [...]
How to avoid workplace accidents
When you make a franchise investment, you want to do all you can to make sure your new business runs smoothly from the outset. Accidents [...]
How to become a wedding consultant
Working as a wedding consultant is a fantastic way to become part of a rewarding industry and to be your own boss. If you want to make [...]
4 Tips for Running a Healthy Food Franchise
Healthy eating is occupying an ever more important part of our diets. And, with so many healthy recipes proving to be just as delicious [...]
Home help services: What franchise businesses are there?
The home care franchising sector has huge potential for entrepreneurs considering entering it. The industry boasts an impressive growth rate [...]
What is a franchise broker?
If you’re considering buying a franchise or putting one up for sale, it’s important that you know all your options before you make any [...]
How to start an automotive business
The UK automotive industry is a crucial part of our economy. It accounts for over £82 billion in turnover and £20.2 billion value [...]
Online Marketplaces: How to Increase Brand Awareness and Generate Quality Leads for...
Marketplaces, or online portals, are digital platforms that connect sellers and buyers. While the model has gained a foothold in B2C and B2B [...]
What support do franchises offer?
One of the key advantages of the franchise model is the level of support, guidance and assistance franchisees can expect from the franchisor. [...]
Starting a tool rental business: A quick guide
Tool franchises are an enticing prospect for many would-be franchisees. Typically, they are affordable, flexible and relatively easy to [...]
Guide to starting a beauty store business
If you’re considering starting a new business, there are many exciting franchise opportunities in the beauty sector. Here, we take a look at [...]
A guide to recruiting staff for your franchise
When you run a franchise, your employees are the ones on the frontline, interacting with customers on a day-to-day basis. They're the [...]
How to start an e-cigarette business
If you're looking to invest in an e-cigarette franchise, there's an increasing number of businesses to consider. As with all franchising [...]
Sources of business finance
Choosing to invest in a franchise is an exciting time. You've decided to become your own boss, and you've researched the franchise [...]
The best crepe brands in London
Many of us Brits enjoy crepes as sweet or savoury treat. The very thin pancake is versatile and can be topped with everything from Nutella [...]
How big is the signage industry?
If you’re interested in signage and the role it plays in the retail environment, you may want to consider joining a sign-making franchise. [...]
Managing your wellbeing as an entrepreneur
Franchise investment can be both a financially and personally rewarding journey, but there’s no doubt that it can also be equally [...]
Franchise training – how to provide support for franchisees
For prospective franchisees, the best franchises are the ones that prioritise the development of their franchise units and invest in quality [...]
Franchise relationship management: 5 key ways to manage it
In successful franchises, the franchisor and franchisees must develop robust relationships. A franchise relationship management system is [...]
Breach of contract notice - How to respond
Franchises offer entrepreneurs the chance to be part of a tried and tested business model without taking some of the risks associated with [...]
Do you need experience to be a franchisee?
It’s very common to hear about entrepreneurs that have walked away from a seemingly ideal franchise opportunity because they feel as though [...]
The franchise application process
Franchising has become a popular career goal, and it’s easy to see why. Buying a franchise offers the unique opportunity to be your own boss [...]
Quick guide to the franchise system
When you're running your own business, it can be easy to let it take over your life. Focusing on the business 24/7 can make it seem like there [...]
The benefits of a franchise
As a business model, franchising is well-known for offering a route into ownership that is less risky and provides more support than any [...]
Five things not to do when buying a franchise
Buying a franchise is a huge decision to make. Even though you’re investing in an established brand name and have the support of the [...]
5 Reasons to Attend the 2020 International Franchise Show
Next Spring, the highly anticipated International Franchise Show returns to ExCeL London on April 3-4. The highly respected event is attended [...]
Can a franchise make you rich?
Starting any business involves risk, a lot of hard work and dedication. To become a successful franchisee, you’ll be expected to roll up your [...]