Making the case to introduce flexitime for your franchise
As people’s lifestyles are changing, more and more professionals are searching for jobs allowing them to prioritise personal commitments and work flexibly
bfa announces Emily Price as its new COO
Long-serving bfa employee Emily Price has been promoted to chief operating officer of the organisation championing the UK franchising industry
How Nicholas Faulkner grew SDL Property Partners to 17 franchisees within the first year of operating
The new property management franchise is already on its way to achieving a network of 150 franchisees
These franchises are changing the world – is yours?
Franchises are in a unique position to make a difference. Indeed, from Driver Hire to Esquires Coffee, we found ones that didn’t miss the opportunity
Inspired by Jessica Ennis-Hill: Forging a franchise dream team
Whether you’re an elite athlete or just standing on the starting blocks for your business, it’s all about the team
Can you trust so-called business advisors when it comes to running a franchise?
Nigel Toplis is very sceptical when dealing with experts in the business of advising how to run a business when by and large they’ve never run a traditional company or a franchise. Still he admits it can be necessary sometimes
The power of planning – don't do business with your eyes closed
Working blind or through guesswork may work for the lucky few but for most businesses, being properly prepared for opportunities and threats is key to not only grow but also to survive
A quick guide on how to avoid the post-show blues
Going to a franchise exhibition is an exciting experience. But don’t do it on the fly really think things through to get the most out of it
Baby steps? Nah, babyballet franchisees are more about toddler twists and turns
Having initially hung up her ballet shoes when she was 14, dancing has now become Claire O’Connor’s calling. Today she’s pirouetting around the world with her family to build on the 74 babyballet franchisees she has in the UK
Eight ways to remedy the most common business headaches for your franchise
It’s easy to make mistakes the first time you launch a franchise. Fortunately, knowing the most common ones may help you avoid a head-shattering migraine in the future
