A growth mindset can be the difference between giving up and reaching success for many entrepreneurs. In this article, we’re going to answer the question ‘What is a growth mindset?’ as well as sharing five of our best tips for upgrading a limiting fixed mindset to a limitless growth mindset.
Having an informed, engaged and fulfilled franchisee network can give you a competitive advantage. There’s a handful of tactics proven to boost engagement levels – fundamentals that become even more important amidst crises like COVID-19.
As a franchisor, your focus should be on big-picture thinking and strategy, leaving the daily running of the business to your franchisees. But do you feel worried about letting go and handing over? If you recruit the right franchisees, delegating is much easier.
It can be tricky to know how to approach recruitment with a ‘diversity mindset’, but it could be the best thing you ever do for your franchise. And with all of the information that shows how beneficial a diverse workplace can be for your company, you’d be silly not to take notice.
Do you offer mental health support to your franchisees? If you have more than six, statistics show that at least one of them battled a mental health problem last week. Here’s some ways to offer positive, proactive support. Franchisors are great at training and mentoring their franchisees.
Organising a franchisee event can take a lot of time and effort and you need to get the formula right if you want to motivate the business owners working under your brand. Here are the key steps you should take as you make preparations for a perfect franchise conference or gathering.
In our latest ‘Franchisor Tips’ article we explore how and when you should check in with your franchisees to get the best results. If you’re new to the franchising world you might want to know how you can effectively keep tabs on your franchisees.
Every business owner should be thinking about how they can make more responsible choices when it comes to running day-to-day operations and growing their company.
What’s your leadership style? Not sure? This article series will help you work out which management style best encapsulates your approach to business. Here, we look at ‘hands-off’ franchisors and how they can maximise their franchise’s success by taking a step back.
Are you thinking about franchising your business or in the initial stages of becoming a franchisor for the first time? There’s no need to be nervous; this may be a huge step for you, but there are plenty of resources out there to help you navigate the exciting months ahead.
What’s your management style as a franchisor? If this isn’t your first foray into the world of franchising, chances are you’re a serial franchisor. We’re highlighting the pros and cons of different management styles and how you can get the most out of your franchise.
Are you a ‘goal-driven’ franchisor? In this article, we explore this type of leadership style, including how it can work in your favour and ways to maximise your approach.
Short-term planning helps you set achievable goals over small intervals and make success seem attainable, even in the most unprecedented times. Let’s find out more about this strategy and how you can use it to help you navigate through the COVID-19 crisis.
New employee onboarding is a process often overlooked by employers. But putting an efficient system in place will not only help you make new recruits feel at home, but also boost your business’s productivity. Here’s how to onboard a new employee.
Integrating your organisation into the local business community can have significant benefits. You’ll rub shoulders with savvy entrepreneurs who can offer valuable advice and guidance, stay in the loop about any regional changes and boost your reputation.
As a business owner, your professional reputation is one of your biggest assets. It can help you win new business, bring in the best talent and keep everyone on your side. The difficult part is building it and retaining it. Businesses have a lot to gain from enhancing their professional standing.
Running a charity fundraising event can be a great way to support the community whilst building trust with customers. But often, you’ll be working with low budgets and limited time, so planning is crucial if you’re going to make the most of the event.
There’s no better time to reevaluate your business than at the start of a new year. 2020 has been a turbulent 12 months, so it makes all the more sense to consider smart decisions now to make your franchise operations more efficient in 2021.
The New Year is a great time to change your habits and shake up your routine. If you’d like to boost your productivity in January, now’s the moment to learn how to optimise your time and work more efficiently. Keep reading for some of the best New Year’s resolutions for business owners.
Looking for a New Year’s Resolution for your business? Focusing on your marketing and community outreach strategies could be the best way to get the new year off to a productive start. Here’s how to promote your franchise, and why January could be the best time to do it.
If you’ve never thought of using social media in your franchisee recruitment process, you could be missing a trick. More and more businesses are turning to sites like Facebook and Twitter to find suitable candidates to join their teams, and there’s no reason why you can’t do the same.
As a business owner, it’s important to have a clear picture of the people you’re trying to attract, as well as a strategy for getting them through the doors. Don’t make the mistake of trying to appeal to everyone; creating a focused marketing campaign is crucial.
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 resignation letter is sitting in your inbox.
Implementing effective marketing strategies is essential if your business is going to thrive in a marketplace that is already crowded. So, today, we provide eight top tips for how you can do it successfully.
Whether you’re attracted to franchising for the brand recognition, existing customer base or strong support network, none of these benefits guarantee your success without a healthy franchisor and franchisee relationship.
In this article we’ll look at the value of building customer loyalty for your franchise business and some useful tools to keep customers coming back. Running your own franchise business would not be possible without your customers.
Want to run your own driving school business but not sure how to get started? Read on for our top five tips! If you’ve learnt to drive, there’s a good chance you have a clear memory of your driving instructor and your experience with them.
These days, everyone’s talking about how to protect the environment. Often, it’s easy to make environmentally friendly choices at home, but it’s down to employers and franchisors to take measures in the workplace.
Working with a business partner can be tricky, particularly when the going gets tough. Perhaps you rushed into collaborating without talking things through fully, or discovered your ambitions have changed further down the line.
Many companies are finding it hard to maintain sales performance amid the COVID-19 crisis, but the way you communicate with your customers as it unfolds could make or break your business.
The COVID-19 crisis is having a devastating effect on people across the globe. But one thing’s for certain, we’re all in this together. As a franchisor, it’s your job to protect your franchisees in this challenging time and mitigate the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on franchise operations.
The new UK Government guidelines have set out what employers should be doing to keep their workplaces ‘Covid secure’. Here’s everything you need to know about the next phase of the COVID-19 crisis and how you can make sure your franchise is sticking to the rules.
Want to reopen your business, but not sure where you stand with the current COVID-19 situation? This article will set out what you’re currently allowed to do as the government begins reopening the economy, whether you’re running a retail business, pub, gym or restaurant.
With COVID-19 forcing many business owners to overcome huge challenges, It’s more important than ever to know your ‘why’. In this article, we explore what this means and how you can build a business with a purpose.
Have you ever wondered what it's like to run a season-focused business year-round? We find out more about what keeps The Christmas Decorators' franchisees busy throughout the year, even when the festive period is the last thing most people are thinking about.
Wondering how to find your first franchisee? There are a number of effective ways to kick-start your franchisee recruitment drive the right way. Here are our top tips on finding your very first franchisee.
Being a franchisor and running a franchise network is no easy task and, to do the job successfully, you’ll need to develop an effective leadership style. Keep reading to learn more about the most common strategies for running your own business.
Social media presents a huge opportunity when it comes to marketing your franchise. From paid advertising to Pinterest pins, there are plenty of opportunities to promote your business.
Corporate training is a way of improving the overall productivity and of a business by providing those involved in the company with additional skills or knowledge.
Corporate training is essential for the success of any organisation. It's just as important for a franchise as it is for a franchise. Today, we’ll take a look at what it means, why we need it and how it can be achieved.
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