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Managing and preventing franchise problems
Starting a franchise is an exciting step for new business owners, so the last thing you want to think about is it all going wrong. But, as a [...]
How to succeed as a franchisee
There are many successful franchises, but just as with any business, they take hard work and dedication to become profitable. Whilst [...]
How to make more money with a small business
Earning a full-time wage on part-time hours sounds like a fantasy. In most cases, it is. However, the adaptable nature of the franchise model [...]
10 ways to come back ready for work after holiday
Whether you’re sunbathing on a white, sandy beach, trekking through the forest, or skiing in the Alps, holidays have to come to an end [...]
Qualities of the best franchisees
While there’s no single secret to franchise success, the best franchisees often have many things in common. Whether it's an ability to [...]
Franchise metrics - What to measure
If you’re hoping to imitate top performing franchisees and build yourself a profitable and sustainable franchise empire, you’ll [...]
Summer Business Ideas
For many budding entrepreneurs, home-based franchises seem to be the best franchises to invest in. After all, what’s not to love? You get [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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
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
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
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 [...]
5 Effective Employee Engagement Strategies for Your Business
A winning employment engagement strategy is vital for a healthy business. Keeping your workforce happy is as beneficial to you as it is to [...]
Tips on Starting an Instagram Business Profile
As a social media platform with over 800 million active users, Instagram has the potential to boost brand recognition for any business. The [...]
What are the top soft skills that employers want?
Soft skills are incredibly important, not only in the professional world, but in everyday life too. First things first, though – what [...]
Registering Your Health Care Business with the CQC
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is England’s independent health and adult social care regulator and it makes sure businesses that provide [...]
Leadership Assessment – How to Evaluate Leadership Skills
Leadership skills are crucial if you are to manage a successful business. Even if you’re self-employed and you’re the only employee in your [...]
Tips for Managing Employee Turnover
Every employer has been there – you’ve poured time and money into training one of your employees up but just a short while later, their [...]
Preparing For Franchise Success In 2019
Whether you're considering opening your first franchise or expanding your franchise portfolio, the market in the UK is thriving. Despite [...]
Six Things You May Have to Sacrifice to Become a Success
Success does not come for free. In order to become a franchisee, you’ll have to make sacrifices and build your business from the ground up. [...]
Five Ways That Franchisees Can Get Over the Fear of Failure
Fear can have an incredibly negative effect on franchisees. It can prevent you from making the right decisions, stop you from taking [...]
Five Franchisee Obstacles to Overcome
For franchisees, getting your first business up and running can be tough. It's often a tricky learning experience that involves overcoming [...]
How to Promote Your Franchise Using Social Media
Social media is quickly becoming one of the most critical aspects of digital marketing. Consumers are choosing to migrate from traditional [...]
8 Stress Management Techniques Every Franchisee Should Master
Running a franchise can cause a lot of stress. There’s only so much time in the day, and when people are counting on you to get things [...]
The 2017 Multi-unit Franchise Conference
The UK’s first Multi-unit Franchise Conference will take place at Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre (NEC) on 13th October, offering driven [...]