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Mortgage Companies: Franchising Could Be For You

Thanks to fewer houses being built but demand remaining constant, the UK housing market is highly competitive. The average first-time home [...]

The retail industry forms the foundation of the British economy and is one of the most significant contributors to the UK treasury. While [...]

The green sector is booming, and a greater number of entrepreneurs are now looking to launch their own business in this growing market. Here, [...]

Local Assist is part of the Service Solutions Group, which has a long history of franchising and already operates to franchise networks, namely [...]

If you love all things automobile, then you’re not alone. A massive 76% of households have access to a car or van according to the National [...]

If you’ve always wanted to give something back to your local community, you may have considered starting your own disability care [...]

Christmas, birthdays, Valentine’s Day, Easter, Mother's Day, and Father's Day all have one thing in common – cards. Greetings cards are an [...]

If you love food, but you don't want to commit the time and investment required to open a restaurant, you could consider starting a catering [...]

What does B2B mean in business? Though it’s a commonly used term, we’re still regularly asked the question, “what does B2B mean?" While [...]

If you believe yourself well suited to managing a caregiving business, the franchising sector is home to some exciting investment [...]

If you love cars, you can turn your passion into a career by opening a franchise in the automotive industry. Starting your own automotive [...]

The British Cleaning Council’s latest industry trends report states that the cleaning industry contributes £24.4 billion to the UK [...]

The printing industry is home to some of the most successful franchises in the UK. The size of the industry, as well as constant innovation [...]

As people’s lives become busier and spare time becomes more precious, hiring a cleaner is no longer a luxury for many homeowners. It’s now [...]

What is B2B marketing? Good question. B2B marketing isn’t as complicated as it sounds, and the following guide will help you understand the [...]

While franchising is a popular business model in many different industries, it's yet to penetrate the electrical sector. Here, we take a look [...]

If you’re looking to launch an online franchise, there are a few things you need to keep in mind. Here, we take a look at a few of the most [...]

If you have a passion for cars, you may have always dreamt of owning your own auto-orientated business. In the franchising sector, there are [...]

Most new franchise units are part financed by traditional business lenders, such as the high street banks and specialist franchise financiers. [...]

If you listen carefully, you can hear the squeals of excitement from children all over the country. The summer term has come to an end, and [...]