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Richard Holden advises that by doing your homework you can make a safe investment with the right franchise As many as two-thirds of small businesses do not survive during their first three years. The success rate for franchises is significantly...
Whether you’re looking for a management franchise or run a hands-on business, investing in a cleaning franchise could help you clean up in the business world. From commercial cleaning to domestic cleaning, management or hands on, there is a wide...
The care sector is a hugely appealing choice for franchising because it is not only a reliable market, but one that involves delivering a valuable service to the community, says Katie Shevlin With the average person in the UK now living to 80 years...
Are females and franchising an unlikely match? In the UK and around the world more and more women are choosing to be their own boss. For some, however, building a successful business may feel like the stuff of daydreams. Invest in a franchise, writes...
The majority of people entering franchising come from an employed background, and as such many of the requirements that are placed on business owners are new to them. The obligations differ depending on the business structure chosen. Perhaps the...
Natalia Lewis on why a brand is so important in franchising There are four basic elements of a franchise and one of these is the right to use the franchisor’s brand. A brand is a key component, yet one that is often overlooked by prospective...
A franchise relationship can come to an end in a number of ways: There may be a serious breach of the franchise agreement by the franchisor There may be a serious breach of the franchise agreement by the franchisee At the end of an agreement...
There are plenty of opportunities to make a healthy living from the fitness industry or yield a handsome sum from beauty – it’s all in following the franchise model. Report by Annie Blinkhorn Wanting to feel and look good is nothing new, but it’s...
If you have plenty of business acumen and commercial experience and are growing tired of the corporate world, a franchise could be the way to achieve the financial freedom and work-life balance you crave. Katie Shevlin looks at the opportunities for...
Impress the bank manager with these CV and interview tips that will ensure you gain the financial support you need. NatWest's Kevin Noble reports The key to gaining funding is the business plan and the financial projections. However, in many cases,...
Alan Wilkinson on how franchising has fared in 2012 and what it can offer in the year ahead As we come to the end of what has been another challenging year for the UK economy, we should consider how franchising has fared throughout 2012, and look...
Franchise consultant Peter Williams considers what it takes to become a franchiseeThe scope of objective advice available to prospective franchisees is a particularly useful feature of the British franchise marketplace. It comes in the form of...