Franchising: The Basics

If you’re thinking of going into business for yourself, franchising is a great option. As independent research regularly proves, the failure rate for new businesses is significantly lower for franchises than...

Although you might feel confused by the sheer number of paths in front of you, there are some essential questions you can ask yourself to help you find your way: *Part-time or...

Franchises face threats to their operation like any other business. There is always competition out there looking to take a bigger piece of the pie. However, the business world is constantly evolving...

The £13.7 billion franchise industry has grown continually during the last five years of tough economic conditions, in no small part because its model of supported business ownership provides franchisees with...

What a franchisor looks for in a franchisee depends to some extent on the franchise itself and the sector it is in. While the broad principles of franchising are the same for...

But remember, no business plan is set in stone. All kinds of events outside of your control can make aspects of your plan obsolete or redundant, meaning you need be flexible...

If that describes the stage you are at, congratulations – you are right at the beginning of an exciting journey. The future might be uncertain but there are plenty of decisions...

So when you’re starting a business, you need to give proper care and attention to your logo. Don’t treat it as an afterthought or rush its design. Although there’s nothing to...