Let's go behind the news stories and the latest industry franchise trends. Learn more about property-maintenance sector, franchising industry, and technology and get perspectives on emerging drifts. Scroll down to see the latest, in-depth blog posts from our Fantastic team, along with key industry research and opinion pieces.
If you have ever seen a small business fail, it is almost certainly due to cash flow problems. Many franchises – in particular – try to grow too fast and forget their finances while they do. This makes cash flow management a skill you need to master if you are a small business or franchise ow
There is overwhelming proof of the relationship between efficiency and profit. The more operational efficiency you can introduce to your business, the more money you are going to make. But how does being part of a franchise affect this equation? For a start, being in a franchise network makes
Today’s fast-paced and technology-driven world allows more people to seek independence and build their own business regardless of their age and experience. The accessibility and relatively low initial investment make franchising an attractive option to entrepreneurs of all generations.
Understanding how your franchise fee works is an important part of getting the best from your career as a franchisee. Being a franchisee gives you a much greater chance of making a success of your new business. You have support. You often get training. You have a strong brand name to trade under.
Brexit's impact on businesses and franchises is already being felt by many. For others, the change is more nebulous. Most business owners know many trading regulations with the EU have changed. But what, exactly? Messages coming out of the UK government haven't exactly been crystal clear. Desp
The best place to start your new business venture is a franchise exhibition. These events are built to have franchises present the opportunities they offer to potential entrepreneurs. Here franchisors and franchisees meet face to face to create partnerships and grow together. If you intend to start
Buying a franchise gives you many advantages over opening your business alone. For instance, you get to trade under a well-known brand name. You should also get full training and support so you can grow your business from day one. Plus, if you are with a franchisor like Fantastic Services, you
Are you looking for a new business opportunity in times of pandemic? Or perhaps you were planning to start a business back in 2019, but then Covid-19 happened, and you are currently on a stand-by. We know the feeling of anxiousness that might be stealing your positive vibe. You keep asking yourse
Finding small business and franchise grants in the UK can take a bit of searching. You need to be sure that you meet criteria specific to each grant if you want to apply. But there is a whole range of potential grants out there. It really depends on where you are based in the UK and the type of f
Becoming a franchisee is rapidly becoming the go-to solution for people who want to open their own business in the UK. Because in times when a novel coronavirus like COVID-19, or another completely unheard of disruption, can suddenly make owning a business risky, it's good to know you have suppor
