Getting territorial: why franchisees should do their research before agreeing to a location
The best location decisions are made when franchisees combine the information they’re given with their own findings and local knowledge
Why entering or holding awards is great for business
From boosting morale internally to giving yourself a glow that helps your standing among clients, the effort can really pay off
Nixing the negativity: making the best of Brexit
While it may be tempting to moan and drag your feet, there’s plenty you can do to make the most of Brexit
Managing innovation in your franchise network
How can franchisors encourage creative thinking without new and potentially risky ideas endangering the network as a whole?
Avoiding loneliness when going it alone
Going from a crowded office to running a franchise from your kitchen table can feel isolating at first. But there’s plenty you can do to stave off the solitude
Smoothing the path from employment to self-employment
A great franchisor will help you avoid the potholes that come with setting up on your own
How can you establish when you’ll break even?
Working out when you’re likely to recoup your initial investment in a franchise isn’t straightforward but there are ways to calculate a ballpark figure
How franchising can help the ageing population thrive, not just survive
With franchising, older people can be getting on with life, rather than getting on in years
Easy money: making borrowing from banks a breeze
Raising capital will be one of the first ports of call for a prospective franchisee. Fortunately borrowing from the banks has never been simpler
Screening franchisees: the personality traits to look out for
From being passionate to displaying innovative thinking, the best franchisees tend to have certain things in common
