Buying a franchise in the UK following redundancy

In the advent of the huge cuts to public spending in which it is predicted that many people will increasingly face redundancy many business & franchise commentators and entreprenuers are predicting a growth in people buying a franchise in the UK. But buying a franchise in the UK is not a job, it is a …

Franchise UK launches franchise recruitment service

Franchise UK has launched a new franchise recruitment service. The service is headed by Joel Bissitt, owner of Franchise UK and a former Regional Chairman of the British Franchise Association. Joel comments ” Having many years experience within franchising and been responsible for franchisee recruitment on 3 continents I know the challenges that face a …

New Year, new franchise?

New Year, new franchise? Having given advice to potential franchisee’s through the Franchise UK site and previously being a franchisor myself I know from experience that many people consider buying a franchise at this time of the year. Before you jump in and start making enquiries about franchises in the UK you should first consider …

Franchises are safest way to start a new business

Franchises are safest way to start a new business Starting a franchise is the safest way to start a new business, with 90% of new franchises succeeding, according to a new report. With more than 250,000 people actively looking at owning their own franchise business and over 1,500 franchise brands expanding nationwide, Franchise Development Services (FDS) …

Watch For Video Franchise Competition

video franchise

Video franchise store franchises developing lucrative trade. The video franchise market for video stores can prove lucrative for franchisees, with a range of companies offering opportunities in the sector. The franchise market for video stores can prove lucrative for franchisees, with a range of companies offering opportunities in the sector. Prospective entrepreneurs looking to move …

Franchising seminars give potential franchisees the edge

Franchising – A route to self-employment The Franchise Alliance, are a company providing educational seminars nationally held an evening seminar at the Crowne Plaza NEC, in Birmingham on Tuesday 11th July 2006. The franchising seminar was well attended with 28 people from the surrounding area who came along to look at whether franchising could be …

Taking the gambling out of franchising

Franaccounts opens office in Midlands to support nationwide clients On the 7th September 2006, Franaccounts will be expanding its network of offices to include the Midlands to help provide a superior service to its nationwide clients. Franaccounts (www.franaccounts.co.uk) are leading bfa (British Franchise Association) affiliated accountants who specialise in the provision of accounting and bookkeeping …

Fulfilling a new franchisee’s dreams

“Yes, it all sounds fine, but how do I get the business?” This is a familiar cry from potential franchisees. Many have never sold a service or product before – there has always been someone to do that for them in their company! Now Auditel have come up with a solution which nurtures and guides …

New Franchise Support From Contact Results Inc

Contact Results, Inc. expands marketing services to create new outsourced service model for small to mid-size firms and franchises. Contact Results, Inc., a provider of outsourced contact centre services to a wide variety of industries, announced a new location and significant expansion in their services portfolio through a strategic alliance with Allied Printing Company in Ferndale, …

Counting On A One Stop Franchise

Accountancy firm completes one-stop franchise package BFA Affiliate Franchise Accountants, Franaccounts have joined the Franchiseek Global Alliance Network, a division of www.franchiseek.com as associate members providing specialist franchise accounting and bookkeeping services. Franaccounts complements the full range of services that are now available to both existing and potential clients of Franchiseek Limited. Franaccounts provides accounting …

UK Franchising Gets Entrepreneurial Boost

Franchise business grows as a quarter more businesses are set up by UK entrepreneurs. Barclays has unveiled new figures showing a substantial rise in the number of budding entrepreneurs opening their doors for the first time. Barclays today unveils new figures showing a substantial rise in the number of budding entrepreneurs opening their doors for …

Franchising For The Retiring? Don’t Be Shy

Franchising For The Retiring

As boomers plan retirement, start-up expert Jeff Williams offers critical advice. Aspiring 50+ entrepreneurs need to be clear on what they do and don’t want when selecting a retirement business. Business start-up expert offers seven criteria for selecting a retirement business. The recently released Yahoo Small Business Survey revealed that 55% of the Boomers surveyed …