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
The importance of empowering fellow women in business
Pip Wilkins, the CEO of the bfa, believes women should champion, empower and learn from one another
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
How Endura Roses is blossoming globally by preserving fresh flowers forever
Awais Babar’s business idea stemmed from a gap in the floral industry he believed desperately needed watering and, despite embarking on a thorny path, he’s making Endura Roses a blooming franchise
