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Since its inception in the 1930s, franchising has been a popular way of getting into business. As with many industries, we’ve picked up some jargon along the way. For those in the...

With Brexit and COVID-19 affecting businesses all over the country, it’s no secret that the majority of people have struggled during the last year. Recent Office for National Statistics data shows that...

Every new franchisee begins their journey expecting to succeed. Many do and many don’t - even within the same brand. Knowing why that difference exists is important if you want to...

As COVID restrictions have eased, many people have mixed feelings about how best to adapt to some sense of normality in the future. CEO and founder of Why Leadership, Graeme McKinnon,...

Owning a small business or launching a start-up has always had its challenges. But never before has there been so many unpredictable highs and lows and constant changes. The effects of...

Business ethics is more than just a concept used to improve the image of a company. It is the very foundation of success and should be implemented from the first moment...

Tell us about Barclays’ involvement in the franchise sector. Barclays has been working with franchising clients for many years, but in 2018 launched a specialist franchising team. As of October 2020, I was...