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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
Buying a franchise gives you an instant source of steady customers. You do not have to spend all that effort advertising your new business to find them because your franchisor should already have done the promotion work on your behalf. All that you usually need to do is deliver the services your fra
In the traditional model of selling a franchise, it's all in the name. It's about the brand. It's about compliance. Is your franchisee toeing the line in terms of how they are delivering their service under your brand name? If not, they're a bad franchisee. They need to be disciplined. But
What are the best franchise opportunities in the UK? Without a way to measure them, it can be difficult to tell. Does the fact that many of the low cost franchise opportunities in the UK are so affordable make them worth choosing – or worth ignoring? What of the many more expensive
Franchising is currently responsible for almost three-quarters of a million jobs in the UK – not to mention generating around £17 billion for the economy every year. The franchise industry as a whole is constantly on an upwards trend. Not even the coronavirus pandemic has seen franchising suff
If you ever looked into franchise opportunities, you definitely came across some advertisements, saying that franchising is a risk-free model. Sadly, even big franchisors try to attract future franchisees by advertising their business model as a risk-free investment. Ugh! We are so fed up w
The UK franchise industry is already worth billions of pounds. But it continues to grow every year. Because – especially in a world where financial crises and novel coronaviruses can appear and shut down some types of business – it's good to start your company with a ready-made support networ
You might dream about starting your own business. Many people do. But most are worried about the cost and risks of going into business for themselves. That's why the franchise business model has started to gain so much ground in recent years. Because the world seems intent on throwing constant
“Franchising is for lazy people. The franchisor will run your business for you. Anyone can own a franchise. There’s no room for creativity in franchising. If you are a franchisee, no one listens to you.” Blah-blah! We're bound to hear myth after myth on how good or how bad franchising i