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What do franchisors look for in a franchisee?

What do franchisors look for in a franchisee?

If you've always dreamed of owning your own business, then you might want to consider investing in a franchise. Franchises offer the [...]

Guide to becoming a franchisee

Guide to becoming a franchisee

If you’re contemplating becoming a franchisee but aren’t sure what the process is for doing so, you’ve come to the right place. Our handy, [...]

Qualities of a business owner

Qualities of a business owner

If you’ve always dreamed of starting your own business, you’ll understand just how difficult it can be. There are often obstacles standing in [...]

Why you should buy a franchise

Why you should buy a franchise

Choosing to buy a franchise is a huge decision to make. There are so many things to take into consideration, as franchising isn’t for [...]

How to open a bar

How to open a bar

For many, combining the freedom of being their own boss with the challenge of running a bar is perfect. Chatting to locals, pulling pints, [...]

Guide to writing a Restaurant Business Plan

Guide to writing a Restaurant Business Plan

If you're considering opening up a new restaurant, you'll need to write a high-quality business plan if you're to attract investment and [...]

5 key steps to become a business mentor

5 key steps to become a business mentor

  Business mentoring and coaching is becoming increasingly popular among entrepreneurs with excellent communication and management skills. [...]

Employee to entrepreneur: The 10 steps

Employee to entrepreneur: The 10 steps

There are lots of benefits of working for someone else. Regular wages, paid holidays, set working hours and generally less stress. But there [...]

Franchise Investment vs Profit

Franchise Investment vs Profit

Today, we explore the different franchise investments and how profitable you can expect to be. Before examining 10 ways you can make the most [...]

Quit your job to start a business? What you should know

Quit your job to start a business? What you should know

You’ve always wanted to run your own business, but you haven’t come up with that killer idea yet. A friend suggests, “How about a franchise?” [...]

Finding apprenticeships for your business

Finding apprenticeships for your business

Hiring an apprentice is a costly way to fill a position, isn’t it? It’s much better to simply hire a candidate with all the necessary [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

What you should know about starting a business in London

What you should know about starting a business in London

London is a fantastic place to launch a business. As England’s capital city, it is recognised as a global financial centre, along with New [...]

Do You Need a Licence to Repair Cars?

Do You Need a Licence to Repair Cars?

By the end of 2016 there were around 37 million vehicles licenced for use in Great Britain (Department of Transport). So long as there are [...]

What’s involved in opening a One Stop franchise?

What’s involved in opening a One Stop franchise?

Consider this: 20 percent of us take a trip to a convenience store every day (The Drum). Our shopping habits evolve all the time, but at the [...]

Franchise Finance: Enterprise Finance Guarantee (EFG)

Franchise Finance: Enterprise Finance Guarantee (EFG)

Being turned down for a finance facility can be disheartening, particularly when you feel you have a strong and viable business plan that you [...]

How to Create a Great Employee Value Proposition

How to Create a Great Employee Value Proposition

An employee value proposition – or an EVP – is the structure of benefits on offer for employees that dedicate their time and effort to a [...]

How to start your own computer games business

How to start your own computer games business

Computer games have been around since the 1970s but, thanks to improvements in technology and graphics, they have grown in popularity over [...]

How to Start a Car Rental Agency

How to Start a Car Rental Agency

The car rental industry in the UK is booming and is expected to keep on growing. In fact, in 2018, the UK’s vehicle rental and leasing [...]

What to look at when designing a restaurant layout

What to look at when designing a restaurant layout

Opening a business in the restaurant industry can be an exciting experience. It’s likely you’ll spend hours planning your menu, décor and [...]

Choosing a Concept for Your Restaurant

Choosing a Concept for Your Restaurant

When making the decision to open a restaurant, lots of decisions need to be considered. The type of restaurant you start will dictate the sort [...]

Hiring Employees for Your Restaurant

Hiring Employees for Your Restaurant

If you own a restaurant – or plan to in the future – hiring staff should be a key concern. According to YouGov, the hospitality industry in [...]

How to Develop an Effective Employee Development Plan

How to Develop an Effective Employee Development Plan

As humans we are often motived by our own personal development. If this self-development is aligned with organisational goals, you help to [...]

If You Can Handle The Heat, Open A Kitchen Franchise

If You Can Handle The Heat, Open A Kitchen Franchise

Originally posted on 24/10/2017. Updated on 29/05/2019. Kitchens are the heart of many of our homes and people love parting with their [...]

How to Become a Business Financial Advisor

How to Become a Business Financial Advisor

In many aspects of life, it can be advantageous to seek a professional’s help to get the best results, and this is particularly appropriate [...]