The chief executive of the British Franchise Association, Pip Wilkins, waxes lyrical about Andy Brattesani who is soon to leave his role after six years as Head of Franchising at HSBC Bank.
Light refreshments: Dorian Gonsalves advises on the importance of ongoing franchise evolution
New Year can be an ideal time to think about what has worked particularly well for your business and to reflect on any areas that may benefit from being refreshed slightly or changed completely.
Let 2022 be the year to take control of your career
During a time for resolutions, reconsidering your work life may leave you pondering about what more you can do for yourself in order to achieve your goals.
Maid in the UK
While some businesses thrived through the pandemic, particularly those based around a remote element, for a franchise like Molly Maid, which is all about going into people’s homes, it could have been a difficult period.
UK Government publishes a 'name and shame' list of employers not paying staff the minimum wage
A look through the online news archives suggests that the UK Government publishes a ‘name and shame’ list of employers not paying staff the minimum wage, about once every six months.
Finding a franchise: Where do you start?
A lot is written in franchising circles about a franchisor’s search for the right franchisees. Indeed, a franchise can only thrive with the right franchisees delivering the business.
Everything you need to know about the Start Up Loans Scheme
Starting a new business is costly, whether it is a stand-alone business or a franchise, the initial start up costs can be large.
How the outdoor sector can flourish in 2022
With every month from February to November registering as a record-breaking month, 2021 has been a consecutive record-breaking year for lawncare franchise Greensleeves.
Why now is the best time to invest in the UK’s fast-casual restaurant industry
The fast-casual boom in the UK’s restaurant industry is becoming increasingly hard to ignore.
New year, new career – why 2022 will be the golden year for education franchises
Whether it has been voluntary or involuntary redundancy, the pandemic or other difficult circumstances over the past 18 months, the UK is now seeing the largest ever proportion of people displaced in the employment sector.