Becoming sold on franchising A lot of people have the desire to be their own bosses and run their own online businesses. The problem for many wannabe entrepreneurs, however, is they lack any sort of business experience. Yes, you might have worked behind a counter or in an office. But that doesn’t give you the …
3 things you need to do before turning your small business into a franchise If you’re ready to take your business to the next stage by setting up in other locations, franchising can be a quick and effective way of doing this. Franchising a business is when a business owner essentially shares it’s business secrets, …
Work-life balance in franchising: three ways to maintain control One the things you really hated about your old job was working weekends – or was it when your boss phoned you at a wedding? Maybe the dread hit you when you started planning your Monday AM on Sunday lunchtime? Increasing amounts of UK workers are …
Tips when exhibiting at a franchise show Franchise exhibitions can be a good way to meet new prospective franchisees but it’s vital you maximise your potential returns. Whether you like or loath trade shows the general consensus seems to be that franchise shows have dwindled over the last 5 years or so. This is understandable …
Uniting Great Franchise Professionals with Franchisors Franchising is not just about getting the right franchisees, but also getting the right team to support that network. Lime Licensing Group have launched franchisestaff.co.uk to provide a specialist recruitment service to the franchising industry, matching franchising professionals with franchisors. Over 20 Years’ Experience With over 20 years’ experience …
IT – the secret to a winning franchise There are several factors which can determine the success of your franchise. Although considerations such as commitment, hard work, a sound business plan and a well thought out marketing strategy are frequently mentioned as key drivers of success, advanced tech is often overlooked. This oversight is unfortunate: …
The best part-time franchises for 2020 Investing in a franchise is a brilliant opportunity but not everyone can commit to it full-time. You might already have a job that you don’t want to give up or family commitments that take up a lot of your time. But this doesn’t mean that you have to miss …
Can you sell your franchise? Circumstances can change. Even if you’re running a lucrative franchise, there may be professional, or personal, reasons why you’re no longer able to operate it. But when you reach a new stage in your life, can you sell your franchise? The answer is yes, you can. However, you’ll need to …
Franchise Consultant Graham Mylchreest answers the most common question business owners ask about franchising I speak to a lot of business owners, many of whom are relatively new starts and most of whom are enthusiastic, energetic and in search of growth. The most common question I get asked is, “Can I franchise my business”? Before …
To earn money, you have lots of questions to answer about how to choose a perfect franchise that you would want to invest your time and money in, and then you have to filter each one by its industry until you find just the one for yourself. There are a wide range of options to …
Van based franchises are quite literally franchisees standing outside their vans and providing or offering some services for e.g. oven cleaning or plumbing. All you need is a driving license and premises to work in, which is mostly one’s own house. Contrary to the popular belief of van men coming off as angry and aggressive …
A franchising seminar will take place this September 2019, backed by rapidly growing not-for-profit franchise association, the Quality Franchise Association. The franchise seminar is also sponsored by leading bank Barclays. The franchising seminar is free to attend for all people interested in buying a franchise, franchising their business, or just generally looking to find more …