Advice

Franchising continues to remain one of the most popular options for people looking to start up their own business. The concept of ‘working for yourself but not alone’ still appeals to...

1. Understand your “why” Understanding why you want to start your own business is essential! Your brain starts firing in directions it hasn’t before as a whole new world opens up. Being...

It’s estimated that the cost of a disengaged employee could be 34 per cent of their annual salary. According to analytics company Gallup, 85 per cent of the global workforce is disengaged....

Women are currently joining the franchise industry in greater numbers than ever – and according to the International Franchise Association, it’s a global trend. Research suggests that female franchise ownership in the...

When running a franchise, it is easy to find yourself getting caught up in the day-to-day tasks associated with running your business and neglecting your own professional development. However, one man...

Historically, the term ‘vulnerability’ had been used in a single context: projecting or explaining a situation or an individual as a sign of weakness. Therefore, when mentioned in the context of...

In 1985, living in a small, pastoral mountaintop village, Helen signed up her four-year-old daughter, Ella, her eldest of three children, for violin lessons in the nearby town. Those lessons were...

From grants, courses, seminars and events to the top female-friendly franchises to invest in, here is a whistle-stop guide to entrepreneurship 101. We even have advice from boss ladies that were...