Franchising is considered as the best option for small business owners. In the UK alone, there are more than 900 franchises operations, so there must be a catch behind running a franchise business. Have you ever wondered even with so many rules and regulations by the Franchisors, why more and more investors are seeking franchise …
Looking for advice on growing your own business? The National Franchise Exhibition comes to Birmingham’s NEC on 16 & 17 February, bringing those with ambitions of business ownership together with numerous franchise brands and a vault of expert advice. Showcasing brands including McDonald’s, JumpArena, Merry Maids and Really Awesome Coffee, the exhibition is held in …
Mindfulness has been a buzz word for a few years now. Go in any book shop and they will have many titles available on the subject. People are interested to find out more and see how mindfulness could benefit business and every day life. The art of mindfulness is to be aware of what is going on around you, …
If you run a small business, even if it is a franchise where you get certain business support from your franchisor, you will no doubt be well aware that you also have many compliance issues to deal with, the current cost of red tape and regulation to UK business runs to 18 billion pounds. Most …
Sales mistakes affect conversion rates and cost you business. People buy you first and so first impressions are the most important. It sounds a bit clichéd and one that is so easy to ignore. One of the worst mistakes of all time is to practice your sales techniques on your prospects or customers!! Believe me, …
Promoting your business is a constant process which means you must grab every opportunity to market, network and communicate with potential clients. Some may view the business card as redundant with all the advancements in social media, technology and virtual networking, but it can still act as a very powerful and long term marketing strategy …
Selling a business is often the most important financial decision of a business owner’s life. Empire Business Associates of Northeast Ohio offers a free series of helpful articles and resources for the business seller. There are many factors to be considered and planned for when selling a business, yet many business owners do not even …