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Legal Advice
Manzoor Ishani on the legalities of selling up and moving on, otherwise known as resale
Need money?
Thorough research and preparation is the golden ticket to funding, says Richard Holden
Do you agree?
There are many agreements during the early stages of buying a franchise, Rebecca Jones sums up what you need to know
Have no fear...
How to ensure you marketing budget doesn't run away with you. Manzoor Ishani reports...
Copyright, patents, trade names and trademarks, what does it all mean and why is it so important? Manzoor Ishani explains
Legal expert Jane Masih explains why you should take independent legal advice before signing a franchise agreement
Tips from Graeme Jones on how to maintain a healthy cash flow
To be, or not to be
Can you break an agreement once you’ve signed? Manzoor Ishani explains
Buying a franchise
What’s the difference between Google buying YouTube for $1.65 billion and you buying a franchise? Nothing, says Graham Monk
Mix 'n' match
Kevin Smith reveals how to understand the different agreements in franchising
Support structures
Franchise expert Manzoor Ishani looks at why franchisees and franchisors can fall out and explains how to achieve a healthy relationship
What if your franchisor fails? In Manzoor Ishani’s second instalment, he reveals what can be done if your franchisor’s business goes into liquidation...
Happy to oblige
Franchise consultant Peter Williams investigates the mutual obligations in any franchise relationship Read more
Manage by yourself
Andrew Cutler explores the various skills that franchisees require to run management franchises... Read more
Power to the franchisee
Far from suffering from the ubiquitous economic gloom, franchisees are revelling in opportunities, says Peter Williams Read more
Don't be afraid to sell direct
The fear of selling is preventing many franchisees from realising the full potential of their businesses, writes Ron Hutton Read more
The Olympic dream
Richard Holden of Lloyds TSB offers advice on how to take advantage of the 2012 Olympic business opportunities Read more
Entrepreneurial franchisees
Dr Olufunmilola Dada of the University of Surrey reveals some findings of her study into the degree to which franchisees are allowed to develop as entrepreneurs by their franchisors Read more
'Ltd' or sole trader status?
Jenny Cheung of Menzies helps entrepreneurs through the dilemma of choosing between sole trader or limited status Read more
University challenge
Franchising is not a word you will find in the summary of most business courses, so who is educating the next generation? Joanne Larty explains
Buying a franchise - think before you jump
Jenny Cheung, franchising manager of Menzies Chartered Accountants, explains why you should never run before you try to crawl when it comes to buying a franchise... Read more
Changing hands
As networks mature, franchisors face a challenge to offer brand new sites to prospective franchisees. As a result, franchise resales are on the increase... Read more
International opportunities
Are you a franchisor who has developed a particular successful brand? Are you looking for further expansion, greater returns? Then a properly constructed overseas franchise network is a serious consideration. Ray Middleton of Franchise Training Ltd explains further... Read more
Trading places
Geoffrey Sturgess, head of the franchising team at Blake Lapthorn Linnell, breaks down the Trading Schemes Act and how it can affect franchises... Read more
A strong alliance
Mark Kendrick, head of franchise team at Goodman Derrick solicitors and David Bigmore & Co discusses its productive alliance and how it benefits all quarters of the franchising industry... Read more
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