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Tune In: Get Inspired with These Top Women in Business Podcasts
There are so many inspiring women in business, ready to share their expert advice and guidance with the world. Prepare for incoming [...]
Understanding Your Rights to Maternity Leave as a Franchisee
As a franchisee, you’re neither an employee nor a completely independent boss, which can have an effect on various aspects of your [...]
How to Plan and Take Maternity Leave as a Franchisee
The thought of taking maternity leave as a franchisee can be daunting; you may not know how to take time off without compromising the [...]
5 Tips for Running a Franchise as a Working Mum
When you’re a working mum, making time for family can be difficult - but it’s not impossible. There are many mothers who [...]
The 10 Best Books About Franchising (Written by Franchisors)
The prospect of running a franchise unit can induce feelings of confusion, uncertainty and even inadequacy, but there are lots of books about [...]
Looking Back: Franchising Lessons We Never Expected to Learn in 2020
Last year was tough for virtually every business owner, but there are a number of positive takeaways from 2020. Even though many of them were [...]
Start a Family Business Today: 3 Top Franchise Opportunities to Consider
If the increase in family time lately has got you thinking about starting a family business, a franchise could be the perfect solution. [...]
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 [...]
9 Must-Read Books for Business Owners
The best franchise owners fill their free time with plenty of learning and development work, and books can be a fantastic way to grow as a [...]
Meet Paul and Lori Hogan, Home Instead Founders
Today, we’re going to look at Home Instead’s founders, Paul and Lori Hogan, and break down the recipe for their success as the head of one [...]
Keeping It in the Family: Family-Run Business Success Stories
Always dreamed of starting a family-run franchise? Here are four success stories from the world of business that show how exciting and [...]
Keeping It in the Family: 5 Advantages of Owning a Business With Family
Always dreamed of running a franchise with your family? Here are five reasons why it might be the best decision you’ll ever make, whether [...]
Keeping It In the Family: How to Pass Down Your Business to a Family Member
You’ve spent years building up your family-run franchise from the ground. Now, as you approach retirement, or as a new challenge looms, you [...]
Keeping It In the Family: Top 4 Franchise Opportunities for Families
Thinking about running a franchise with family? There are lots of franchise opportunities that are ideal if you’d like to start a family-run [...]
Keeping It In the Family: Top 7 Tips for Running a Successful Business With Family
Running a franchise with family can be very rewarding. But there are plenty of unique challenges that crop up when working with those closest [...]
Meet Steve Rowe, Marks & Spencer CEO
M&S (Marks & Spencer) is one of the UK’s biggest retailers and has been a high street favourite for more than 135 years. But what [...]
Meet Taco Bell's CEO
Taco Bell is a huge brand in America – so huge, in fact, most of us here in the UK have heard of it. Let’s find out more about the man behind [...]
Meet Frank Milner, Tutor Doctor CEO
Who’s behind one of the UK’s most successful educational franchises? Today, we find out all about Tutor Doctor CEO, Frank Milner. The [...]
The Diverse and Influential Faces of Franchising in 2020
When you look at franchising in 2020, you see indicators of a diverse industry. Let’s find out more about successful franchise professionals [...]
Women In Franchising: Stats and Insights About a Rapidly Changing Industry
Female-run businesses are seeing huge success across the world, and increasing numbers of women are interested in starting their own franchise [...]
9 Reasons Why Starting a Home-Based Franchise is an Excellent Idea for New Mums
If you’re a new mum and considering a career change, we highly recommend starting a home-based franchise. In this article, we unpick the [...]
Meet Sean Cardinaal, Poundland Director
Poundland is one of the UK’s biggest discount store chains, selling everything from shampoo to weed killer for just £1. [...]
Meet Jens Hofma, Pizza Hut CEO UK
Pizza Hut is a popular choice for Brits who fancy a delicious doughy treat. But who’s responsible for leading the huge pizza brand to [...]
Meet Pano Christou, Pret a Manger CEO
Today we delve into the career history of the Pret A Manger CEO and find out whether you can start your own franchise unit with the brand in [...]
Meet John Hutson, Wetherspoon CEO
Wetherspoon is one of the most successful British brands in recent history. Its current chairman is renowned as a somewhat eccentric and [...]
Mythbusters: There's No Such Thing as a Working Mum
When you become a mum, it can be difficult to envisage how you’ll keep your independence and carry on earning a living. But running your [...]
Meet Christopher Nassetta, Hilton Hotels CEO
Hilton Hotels is one of the largest and most well-known names in the hospitality and tourism industries. But what you might not know is [...]
International Women's Day: Celebrating Women in Franchising
With International Women’s Day fast approaching, we thought we’d use this opportunity to shine a spotlight on female entrepreneurs [...]
Meet Mark Constantine, Lush CEO
If you’re a fan of natural beauty products, you probably know and love Lush. But who is the face behind the brand? In this [...]
Meet John Perkins, Specsavers CEO
Next up in our ‘Meet the CEO’ series is John Perkins, the highly successful businessman who is also the Specsavers [...]