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As someone who has an entrepreneurial streak, you might have thought that franchising might be the best way to expand and grow your existing business, or you’ve considered franchising opportunities to invest in. While some of the key features of a franchise are such that a franchise is built on a
Right. You’re a business owner with a successful business and are wondering how to expand it? Depending on several factors, franchising could be your best option. It’s profitable, it’s proven and it can help you grow. But what is a franchise business? What are franchises? Essentially, the answ
Economic downturns are inevitable due to their cyclical nature. And in the midst of Covid-19 and its related myriad of economic impacts, downturns are something to be expected. But as a franchisor, should this mean that you let fear and worry creep in, stifling any opportunities for growth or will y
Buying a franchise can be a smart decision if you want to improve the chances of successfully launching your new business. You will be joining a proven business model and trading under a known brand name. The processes you use will have been improved over many years. With the best types of fra
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