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Music franchises: How much profit can you make?

Music franchises: How much profit can you make?

Most people love music in one form or another. Whether you’re a fan of country and western, pop, rock or acid house, you probably take [...]

How to create a business blog

How to create a business blog

If you’re a franchisee, you’ve probably heard of content marketing, but maybe you feel like you haven’t got the time, experience or knowledge [...]

Product or service business: Which one’s best?

Product or service business: Which one’s best?

As in the wider business world, franchises can be divided into two different groupings. There are those that sell products, and those that [...]

Expanding your business abroad

Expanding your business abroad

If you’re interested in taking your business to different territories, you’ll need to know how to effectively prepare your franchise for [...]

A guide to choosing the perfect franchise

A guide to choosing the perfect franchise

It takes a particular type of person to be able to run a successful business. Many aspiring business owners fail to achieve their dreams of [...]

Brand awareness: How do you build it?

Brand awareness: How do you build it?

If you're looking to build brand awareness, there are a few different things you need to be doing. Here, we look at how you can develop your [...]

Protecting intellectual property: A complete guide

Protecting intellectual property: A complete guide

Franchising your business offers you the chance to use your franchisee’s capital to grow your business much more rapidly than if you chose to [...]

How to organise a networking event

How to organise a networking event

Networking events are a great way to inspire and motivate your franchisees. Many franchisors organise at least one a year to make sure that [...]

Franchise exhibitions - 5 reasons to go

Franchise exhibitions - 5 reasons to go

A franchise exhibition is a great way to find out about a whole range of franchise opportunities that are available to you with the added [...]

5 tips for a better work-life balance

5 tips for a better work-life balance

Did you know that there is such a thing as Workaholics Anonymous? Well, there is. Workaholics Anonymous was established in the US in the [...]

3 reasons why you are not on the first page on Google

3 reasons why you are not on the first page on Google

No matter what products and services they sell, every company shares a common goal: gaining as much brand awareness as possible. Do you have [...]

How to manage your brand

How to manage your brand

Franchising your business is a great way to grow rapidly and cost-effectively, but it does come at a price. You have to take the scary step of [...]

A Guide to Building Customer Loyalty

A Guide to Building Customer Loyalty

No business, whatever size they are or industry they're in, can afford to ignore the issue of customer loyalty. If a franchise isn't [...]

Are Franchise Agreements Non-Negotiable?

Are Franchise Agreements Non-Negotiable?

When you become a franchisee, you buy into the franchisor’s business model. Although this undoubtedly has many benefits, it also means you [...]

Are low-cost franchises all they seem?

Are low-cost franchises all they seem?

How does the old saying go? If it looks too good to be true, it probably is. Well, low-cost franchises could be the exception to the [...]

A Guide to Business Interruption Insurance

A Guide to Business Interruption Insurance

It's easy to think that disaster will never strike. If you're running a successful franchise, you probably want to push the prospect of [...]

How to hire staff for your business

How to hire staff for your business

Recruiting employees is a big moment for you and your business. The staff that you employ will play a big part in your franchise development [...]

Franchising Your Business – 7 Step Guide

Franchising Your Business – 7 Step Guide

Many business owners dream of their brand becoming a household name, with a network of franchisees up and down the country. If this sounds [...]

Franchisee Training – What should be provided?

Franchisee Training – What should be provided?

So, you’ve finally taken the leap and invested in a franchise. You’ve researched it thoroughly and picked an industry that you’re interested [...]

Qualities and Traits of a Franchisee

Qualities and Traits of a Franchisee

If your dream is to become a franchisee and the manager of your own business, you're first going to have to impress a franchisor. While every [...]

A Guide to Exhibiting at Trade Shows

A Guide to Exhibiting at Trade Shows

A franchise exhibition is a valuable marketing tool that franchisors should take full advantage of. There are several exhibitions throughout [...]

Franchise Funding and Finance

Franchise Funding and Finance

Before you invest in a franchise, it’s important to get as much financial information as possible so you can get a realistic idea of how much [...]

Becoming a Master Franchisee

Becoming a Master Franchisee

When a franchisor has perfected their franchise formula and crafted a popular and successful brand at home, they might consider expanding into [...]

Developing Your Franchise Business

Developing Your Franchise Business

When you consider the most successful franchises in the UK, you’d be right to think about brand giants such as McDonald’s, KFC and Wimpy. But [...]

Franchise Support - What to Expect

Franchise Support - What to Expect

The focus that franchisors place on franchise development is vital to prospective franchisees. This is particularly the case for those who [...]

How to sell your restaurant business

How to sell your restaurant business

Selling your restaurant business is a huge decision and isn’t something you can rush. Even if your restaurant is incredibly successful or in [...]

Achieving The Ultimate Work / Life Balance As A Franchisee

Achieving The Ultimate Work / Life Balance As A Franchisee

Franchises offer entrepreneurs a unique opportunity to become their own boss whilst enjoying the benefits of an established business with a [...]

A couple of things you didn’t know about Aspray

A couple of things you didn’t know about Aspray

Company Overview Aspray, are a multi award-winning property damage claims management service provider that helps policyholders, throughout [...]

The Best Food Exhibitions in the UK in 2019

The Best Food Exhibitions in the UK in 2019

The food and drink industry in the UK is booming. It contributes an estimated £31.1 billion to our economy and is the largest [...]

Investing in Real Estate – What You Should Know

Investing in Real Estate – What You Should Know

Putting your money into real estate can be a lucrative career option if you’ve got the capital and know-how to invest wisely. Property is [...]