June 2017 saw the first franchisees to graduate from the LEAD management and leadership course, which has been specifically designed for TaxAssist Accountants franchisees and senior practice staff. Managing a practice requires more than the ability to manage processes, you also need to understand how to manage staff and clients. The LEAD Management Programme was …
Cleaning Franchises, what are the options & what’s available? The demand for cleaning services continues to grow in the UK, and cleaning franchises are one of the best ways to get into the industry. There are several main types of cleaning franchise ranging from domestic to industrial level, and with much of the work being …
Internet franchises, is an online franchise for you? The internet has revolutionised the way that many people make a living. It’s not really surprising, as the potential of the World Wide Web is enormous. Being connected to potentially everyone on the planet through the click of a button is an incredible tool, so, as you …
One of East Yorkshire’s largest domestic cleaning franchise businesses is celebrating 20 years’ in business with the appointment of its 20th member of staff as the business continues to expand. First launched in 1997, Merry Maids of East Yorkshire currently provides domestic cleaning services to over 161 clients across Beverley and East Yorkshire. With a …
Fitness franchises – a healthy business opportunity? People are becoming more and more aware of their weight, fitness and general health, which is why now might be a great time to invest in a fitness franchises. Exercise, healthy eating and feeling better are becoming a more important part of all of our daily lives, with …
A successful franchisor… A franchisor with a good support team will create a positive and successful network. To ensure that franchisees are confident in their business development it is fundamental to structure each stage of running a business, giving them the reassurance they need to work for themselves. When joining OSCAR Pet Foods the opportunities …
OSCAR Pet Foods is the only pet food franchise that provides a unique Ofqual qualification in Companion Animal Nutrition. By including this valuable business development in its comprehensive training programme, OSCAR ensures that franchisees have a higher level of expertise and even more credibility when advising clients about pet nutrition. Working with the Centre of …
The TaxAssist Direct Group, based in Norwich, and which runs the largest network of accountants specialising in providing services to small businesses, has announced that it will be strengthening its Board of Directors when Daren Moore FCCA joins its Executive Board of Directors in April 2018. Daren has spent his whole career in the accounting …
What are the best home based franchises available? For many people, running a business from home is the ultimate dream. No more commuting on those cold, dark mornings and no more tackling the tube, trains or traffic. You work for yourself, setting your own hours and being your own boss. It’s particularly suited to people …
Does your pet have the wow factor? Is your pet a character? Or perhaps you have an ah-factor moment to share? Pet Idol in association with OSCAR Pet Foods is giving you the opportunity to put your pet in the spotlight and win the prestigious title of Pet Idol 2017 along with a year’s supply …
Gardening franchises reviewed Gardening franchises can be a great way to combine a successful business opportunity with doing something that you enjoy. Gardening allows you to work outdoors, away from a desk and an office, with plenty of scope for movement into new areas. A gardening franchise could be the opportunity that you have been …
Wilkins Chimney Sweep has recently awarded their 15th new franchise to Andy Neville (51) who lives in Everton, near Sandy, in Bedfordshire. The franchise, based on an operational chimney sweeping business that was originally founded in 1895, has swept to success in the seven years since being franchised by husband and wife team Peter and Louise Harris. …