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Navigating The Pillars of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in the Franchising...
CSR covers various activities. These include sustainable operations, ethical practices, philanthropy, community development, and fair [...]
Expected Franchise Trends in 2023
The 2020 pandemic hit many families like a tornado, with small businesses staying afloat, leaving employees without work, and some companies [...]
Four Unexpected (Yet Successful) Franchise Opportunities That Emerged in 2020
After so much change, financial hardship and unpredictability, 2021 might seem like a bad time to start a franchise. But the truth is, some [...]
What Older Franchisees Can Learn from the Forbes "50 Over 50" List
In and past your 50s, you’ve come a long way. And you’re equipped, as a result, with the skills and experiences that you need to [...]
Why Running a Franchise Is Really No Different Than Playing Football
There are so many different analogies out there, describing the franchise business model in metaphor. But if you’re running a franchise, [...]
Five Reasons Why the End of the COVID-19 Pandemic is the Perfect Time for a Career...
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a turning point for many people. Some have been made redundant and forced to look for something new, while [...]
Who Are the New Faces of Franchising?
The world is constantly changing, and success will only be achieved through adaptation. The new faces of franchising are exciting, [...]
The State of Franchising in a Post-Covid World
The impact of the global pandemic has been felt in many different ways across communities, countries, companies and industries. And the [...]
10 Creative Ideas for Taking Your Business Outdoors During the Pandemic
As lockdown rules start to lift across the UK, businesses are finding creative ways to use outdoor space and maximise their revenue while [...]
8 Ways a Proper Spring Clean Can Set Up Your Business for Success Post-Lockdown
As the UK gradually emerges from the Covid-19 pandemic, bosses are focussing on business recovery post-lockdown. We’re getting more and [...]
How to Prepare Your Business for a Spring Post-Lockdown Reopening
Lots of restaurants and shops opened their doors after the government’s latest roadmap milestone on the 12th April, and many more are [...]
How Has the Sugar Tax Affected Sweets Franchises?
The sugar tax was introduced back in 2018 to a mixed reception. Three years on, we explore how the levy has affected sweets franchises and [...]
Tune In: Become a Better Business Owner With These Top Entrepreneurship Podcasts
Podcasts can give you information, insight and reassurance - all while you get on with your day - and there are lots of resources for [...]
What Franchisees Need to Know About the Budget 2021
On March 3rd, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak set out the UK Budget for the year ahead. After 12 months of investment across many [...]
7 Franchising Lessons Learned a Year Into the Pandemic
Businesses have had to be resilient, adaptable and innovative to survive the past year - and the security of the franchising world has given [...]
2021 Outlook: The State of Franchising in the Restaurant Sector
The restaurant sector has been badly hit by the Covid-19 pandemic - but, unlike some other industries, it has been able to rely on remote [...]
What the 'Lockdown Exit Roadmap' Means for Your Franchise With One Month to Go
Boris Johnson revealed the government’s lockdown exit roadmap on 22nd February, sparking both excitement and concern in business owners [...]
Tune In: Find Peace of Mind With These Top Mental Health Podcasts
We all need to focus on wellbeing from time to time, but taking care of your mental health as a business owner is vital. Being responsible for [...]
Everything You Need To Know About The New Government COVID Roadmap On Covid-19
The Prime Minister Boris Johnson has unveiled his much-anticipated ‘roadmap’ to ease restrictions across England. As more and more [...]
How to Become a Franchise Consultant
Franchise consultants offer a useful service in the world of business investment, bridging the gap between budding entrepreneur and [...]
Year in Review: How Franchising Stayed the Course in 2020
Looking back at the year that was 2020, it would be easy to focus on the many negatives. But through global disasters, franchisees across the [...]
Lockdown 2.0: What Do New COVID-19 Government Regulations Mean for Your Business?
The UK’s second national lockdown will bring in new restrictions, with varying rules across industries. Here’s our guide to the [...]
Advice from the Experts: Why You Should Never Stop Learning About Franchising
Whether you’re a franchisee or a franchisor, the importance of learning never diminishes. You might think once you’ve researched [...]
Reopening the Economy: 20 Important Questions to Ask Yourself Now
As the UK slowly starts to recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, business owners are asking themselves tough questions [...]
More Examples Demonstrating the Resilience of Franchising During the Current Health and...
The resilience of franchising has long been one of its greatest strengths. If you’re wondering whether franchises are recession-proof, we’ve [...]
What Does the Future of Retail Business Look Like in a Post-Pandemic World?
Retail businesses have been particularly hard hit by the coronavirus lockdown – but it’s not all bad news. By paying attention to the [...]
Lessons Learned: How the COVID-19 Crisis Proved the Resilience of Franchising Yet Again
It’s safe to say that the large majority of businesses have struggled due to the COVID-19 crisis. However, we do believe that the resilience [...]
Diversity in Business: Be the Change You Want to See
Diversity in business is a bit of a hot topic right now, as employers start to re-evaluate their recruitment processes and eliminate any bias [...]
Amazing Ways UK Franchises Are Supporting Charities During the COVID-19 Pandemic and...
At a time when switching on the news can always feel disheartening, we thought we’d share some of the uplifting ways UK franchises are [...]
9 Ways Small Businesses Can Access Financial Support During the COVID-19 Crisis
For many small businesses, including restaurants and hair salons, re-opening on 4 July 2020 will be a welcome relief. However, not every [...]