Running a franchise Articles

Franchise focus Having been involved in franchising for over 16 years, Darren knows a thing or two about the industry. I was first introduced to the world of franchising in 2006 as a...

It’s amazing how a piece of technology measuring less than the size of your hand has transformed our lives. The mobile phone has revolutionised how we work, and given that it’s...

The fact is, try as you may, you can’t build a business entirely on your own. Whether you choose to pull in freelance expertise or employ people, you must build a...

For the self-employed, tax can be a minefield. Not having an employer or financial department to handle it on your behalf can be intimidating because doing it wrong risks an investigation...

First, accept that no one can predict the future, so there will always be some things that you wish you’d known or done before investing in your franchise. However, the good...

If you already own a successful business, it can be tricky to know where to go next. Do you spend time and money hiring more staff and buying bigger premises, or...

The influencer we follow for daily business motivation Steve Bartlett Having wowed audiences as one of the investors on BBC’s Dragons’ Den, Steve is a familiar face in the business world. After becoming...

Fitness franchises are jumping back to health again after suffering losses during the lockdowns of 2020 and 2021. David Minton, founder of LeisureDB, which provides research and reports on the UK fitness...