The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is England’s independent health and adult social care regulator and it makes sure businesses that provide care uphold the necessary standards. Most must be registered with it.
Many of us have used the services of a personal tutor at some point in our educational journey. In fact, at least 25 percent of UK pupils have attended a session with a private tutor at some point, and a large proportion of this percentage stems from London.
No one knows for sure how tapas came about. Some link it to Southern Spain; suggesting that King Alfonso X of Castille introduced the idea of small sharing plates while recovering from an illness in the thirteenth century.
If you love baking, the prospect of starting a cake business could seem like a distant dream. But, with a little determination, passion and creativity, it could be your reality.
Every year, Pancake Day is hotly anticipated by supermarkets and embraced by the public, as families up and down the country spend their evening flipping pancakes and covering them with their favourite combination of toppings.
In many aspects of life, it can be advantageous to seek a professional’s help to get the best results, and this is particularly appropriate when it comes to managing our finances.
is becoming increasingly popular among entrepreneurs with excellent communication and management skills. Here, we take a look at why this is the case and how you can go about launching your own business mentoring franchise.
If you're considering opening up a new, you'll need to write a high-quality business plan if you're to attract investment and ensure you're sufficiently prepared. Fortunately, this process is considerably easier with franchising.
For many, combining the freedom of being their own boss with the challenge of running a bar is perfect. Chatting to locals, pulling pints, making cocktails and playing an important role in the local community is an attractive thought for many aspiring entrepreneurs.
If you’re contemplating but aren’t sure what the process is for doing so, you’ve come to the right place. Our handy, 10-step guide will walk you through all of the various preparatory stages you’ll need to consider if you’re to become the manager of your very own business.
For many budding entrepreneurs, seem to be the best franchises to invest in. After all, what’s not to love? You get the freedom of running your own business with the flexibility that comes with from the comfort of your own home.
The Childcare Act came into force in September 2017, and now three and four-year-olds with working parents in England (there are different schemes in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland) will be entitled to 1,140 hours of government-funded childcare each year.
Starting a 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 franchise owner, it’s your responsibility to make sure you have developed plans just in case the worst happens.
Franchising has become a popular career goal, and it’s easy to see why. Buying a franchise offers the unique opportunity to be your own boss while benefitting from the security of a proven business model.
There are many , but just as with any business, they take hard work and dedication to become profitable. Whilst it’s true that franchising allows you to operate under an established brand and have a comprehensive support structure in place, it doesn’t always guarantee success.
Though the franchising sector is traditionally associated with the fast food industry, there are a growing number of businesses looking to adapt the franchise model to other types of business. One of the critical areas of growth is the fashion sector.
The digital industries are often recognised as the future of the UK economy. If this is true, now is the time to invest in a and secure your career in the long run.
is a significant commitment and one that you should enter into well informed and aware of what will be expected of you. If you've chosen the franchising route because you think you’re guaranteed to be a success, you will be disappointed.
While traditional fast food chains have been at the forefront of the franchising movement for many years, there’s been a relatively recent explosion of healthier fast food restaurants based on Asian cuisine.
No one ever said that finding the perfect property for your franchise would be easy. Setting up a franchise has many elements to it, but getting the right premises for your new venture can be tough. Even when you’ve found your dream property, the next challenge comes with signing the lease.