Firm up the financials before buying a master franchise

Tuesday, 13 October 2015

If you’re going to avoid any nasty surprises, it’s important to thoroughly check out all of the financials before you buy a master franchise, says Brian Duckett, chairman of The Franchising Centre

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Taking care of your cash flow

Tuesday, 04 August 2015

Poor cash flow is renowned as the biggest killer of businesses. Carl Reader, director at Dennis & Turnbull, is here to offer franchises his top tips on keeping the money moving

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The unexpected costs of franchising

Tuesday, 07 April 2015 Jade Saunders

Franchisors need to be increasingly mindful when finalising the predicted franchise costs for franchisees, whilst franchisees need account for small costs racking up

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Going it a loan?

Tuesday, 07 October 2014 Ryan McChrystal

Franchised businesses are becoming more popular and your options for funding are many. But finding the right option for you can be tough

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Running dry: surviving franchisor insolvency

Tuesday, 06 May 2014 Josh Russell

Finding out your franchisor has gone into insolvency is the last thing any franchisee wants to hear. But all is not lost: there’s still every chance you can survive the drought

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Due diligence is key when investing in a franchise

Friday, 04 September 2015

Franchising is an attractive route for people looking to start their own business but it pays to get the whole picture before parting with your money, says Willem van Lynden of Boost Capital

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Exit plan: the secrets of successfully selling a franchise network

Tuesday, 02 June 2015

There are many boxes that need to be ticked if a franchisor is to make a successful exit, says Brian Duckett, chairman of the Franchising Centre

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Franchises must act now on pensions auto-enrolment

Monday, 12 January 2015 Ryan McChrystal

Auto-enrolment pensions will soon roll out to all companies with between 30 and 50 staff. Franchises have much to consider to make sure they don’t fall foul of the new regulation

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Spotting fake franchise opportunities

Friday, 04 July 2014 Richard Holden

Richard Holden, head of franchising at Lloyds Banking Group, sheds light on how budding franchisees can avoid scams and invest in a genuine business opportunity

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