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Discover what makes a successful franchisee on this page. Learn the traits, habits, and skills needed to prosper in franchising. Whether you're assessing your readiness or aiming to improve. Uncover practical advice and insights to help you succeed as a franchisee. Great for aspiring and current franchisees.

Updated on 23/10/2024

International Women's Day: Celebrating Women in Franchising

Updated on 11/10/2024

Ask an Expert: What to Look for in a Potential Franchisee

Updated on 28/06/2023

8 Steps for Opening a Car Repair Garage

Updated on 22/05/2023

The Franchisee's Path to Success: Mastering the Top Qualities of a Franchise

Published at 09/05/2023

Do you have the profile of a franchisee?

Updated on 29/03/2023

What Kind of Franchisee Are You: Entrepreneur or Intrapreneur?

What is an ‘intrapreneur’, you ask? And how is it different from an entrepreneur? In this article, we’re going to explain the difference between intrapreneurs and entrepreneurs and outline which franchise opportunities suit these two distinct types of businesspeople.

Updated on 04/05/2022

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 actually are soft skills? Let’s look at the term in more detail.What are soft skills?Soft skills are essentially ‘people skills’.

Updated on 04/05/2022

Do you need qualifications to start a tutoring business?

With parents increasingly looking for ways to support their children’s studies, the market for tutoring is growing across the world. The industry is now worth billions of pounds.

Updated on 04/05/2022

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 early 1980s and leads its followers through a 12-step recovery plan.

Updated on 04/05/2022

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 franchisor looks for something slightly different, there are many qualities that all franchisors favour.

Updated on 04/05/2022

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 the way – and overcoming them isn’t always easy., however, is an exciting alternative.

Updated on 04/05/2022

Qualities of the best franchisees

While there’s no single secret to franchise success, the often have many things in common. Whether it's an ability to maintain high standards of service or adapt to changing market conditions, some qualities are closely linked to long-term .

Updated on 04/05/2022

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 are some downsides too.

Updated on 04/05/2022

What qualifications do you need to start an automotive business?

Are you a car lover? Do you love to drive, have a passion for the craftsmanship of cars and are curious about the engineering that goes into each vehicle? Well, what if you could turn your enthusiasm into a career?Today, we explore the topics surrounding starting an automotive business, including

Franchisor and Franchisee Relationship

Updated on 04/05/2022

What do franchisors look for in a franchisee?

If you've always dreamed of owning , then you might want to consider . Franchises offer the independence of small business ownership with the benefit of being backed up by an established business. You don't even need to have experience as a business owner to run a franchise.

Updated on 04/05/2022

Do you need experience to be a franchisee?

It’s very common to hear about entrepreneurs that have walked away from a seemingly ideal franchise opportunity because they feel as though they aren’t experienced enough for the role. This is a shame, as experience isn't nearly as necessary as it is often made out to be.

Updated on 04/05/2022

Traits of an entrepreneur

If you’re wondering whether now is the time to , there are several things you need to consider. As a franchisee, you’ll have to make tough calls, commit to long working hours and tilise all of your acquired experience to succeed.

Updated on 04/05/2022

Gender pay gap in franchising

The pressure is on businesses to disclose how much they pay their employees by gender. Under new legislation, since Spring 2018, businesses with over 250 employees have been legally required to publish their gender pay gap.

Updated on 04/05/2022

Women in franchising: Why female franchisees are rising

It’s easy to see why franchising appeals to women. The flexibility and freedom that comes with being the boss are hard to find in more traditional employment. This is why women are increasingly leaving their corporate jobs behind and becoming entrepreneurs with the help of the .

Updated on 04/05/2022

What qualifications do you need to start a consulting business?

In the UK, consultancy services are very much in demand. More and more people are looking to develop their skills, and have responded to this increasing demand by expanding rapidly across the country.

Updated on 04/05/2022

What qualifications do you need to run a home repair business?

The cost of moving house is becoming increasingly expensive in the UK. In fact, the average deposit put down is now £33,127 (Halifax). In London, deposits are much higher, at £188,916 (Zoopla), three times the figure paid in 2008. So, it’s no wonder homeowners are deciding to stay put.

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Updated on 04/05/2022

Franchise Success Stories: Inspiring Franchisees with Disabilities

Your disability doesn’t need to hold you back, and a franchise is a fantastic way of running your own business with flexibility around your needs.

Updated on 04/05/2022

Working Parents: Part-Time Job or Work-From-Home Franchise?

For many parents, working part-time or from home allows them to earn a flexible living, in order to raise the little ones while still having enough time to make memories.

Successful Franchise

Updated on 04/05/2022

Franchise Success Stories: Women in Franchising

Women are thriving in the world of franchising. We look at how the gender balance is shifting as women make strides with their own businesses – showcased by four key players in franchising.Although it may have been in the past, franchising is certainly no longer a man’s world.

Updated on 04/05/2022

10 Traits of a Successful Estate Agent

If you’ve always been on the fence about starting a career in the estate agency industry and aren’t sure if you’ve got what it takes, this is the article for you. Today, we consider what traits make a successful estate agent to help you decide if you’re right for the role.

Updated on 04/05/2022

Franchising 101: 8 Signs You're Ready to Start a Franchise

Starting a franchise business can be a fantastic decision if you’re focusing on career advancement. But many people don’t realise they already have the skills and mindset to take the leap. Let’s take a look at how you can find out whether you’re ready to start a franchise unit.

Updated on 04/05/2022

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 might be thinking about passing your business on to the next generation of your family.

Updated on 04/05/2022

The Best Soft Skills That Every Entrepreneur or Business Owner Should Learn Now

If you find yourself at home with more time on your hands due to the COVID-19 crisis, you can use this as an opportunity to brush up on your soft skills. They are, after all, the building blocks of running a successful business.

Updated on 04/05/2022

5 Most Common (But Unfounded) Excuses for Not Starting a Franchise

Many aspiring entrepreneurs dream of becoming their own boss, but often find a reason to stop themselves taking the next step. If this sounds all too familiar, in today’s article we address the most common excuses for not starting a franchise and explain why they hold no ground.

Updated on 04/05/2022

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 financially rewarding running a family business can be.Running a family business isn’t for everyone, but it could be the making of your career.