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Suddenly the ‘lean business’ model and the ‘gig economy’ are not working so well as, post-pandemic, many people won’t put up with poor pay, long hours and rubbish working conditions. ONS stats...

Sometimes it can seem that there are never enough hours in the day for everything we want to accomplish. A never-ending list of priorities at work, combined with family or caring...

“The franchise industry can continue to collaborate, learn and strengthen” Jo Middleton is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, author and investor, and owner of the Franchise Business School and Wizziwoos Kids Clubs As we...

Shortages of key workers are rife and they are impacting business growth for many franchises. In the care sector, there are about 105,000 vacancies and about 34 per cent of people...

The influencer we follow for a daily dose of business advice Sara Davies Businesswoman, entrepreneur and TV personality, Sara Davies is someone who knows how to turn her dreams into reality. She is...

Setting up a business with a franchise can be the answer in many of life’s dilemmas. However, seeing a franchise as a quick and easy solution to a problem is a...

You’re the point at which the buck stops, so it’s no wonder creating and launching your own endeavour is a daunting prospect. But it doesn’t have to be, of course. Yes,...

Purchasing an existing franchise – otherwise known as a resale – means buying a business that already comes with a history, reputation, customer base, and brand presence. Although often commanding a...