When it comes to franchising, it's all about commitment to the cause
In a successful franchise, the relationship between the franchisor and the franchisee is akin to a marriage
Take the time to reflect on your business as the year comes to an end
December is always a time for reflection and thinking over the past 12 months as well as an opportunity for celebrating achievements
This is what you can expect when you launch a franchise
Franchising may be a safe way to launch a business but you still have to work hard to succeed. Unfortunately, this fact escapes both budding franchisees and franchisors
Getting your social media game face on really pays off
A great social media presence can lead to a better job, an improved personal profile or great coverage for your new business
Why franchise termination will always be part of our industry
Calling it quits to any relationship is never easy. But sometimes it’s the best thing to do for a franchise
Why children’s sector franchises aren’t child’s play
All franchises should provide the best service possible. However, the stakes are even higher when you care for children
How empowering women in business is indicative of a not-so-quiet revolution
Pip Wilkins, CEO of the bfa, explains how franchising is enabling women to reach for the stars
Is there such a thing as too much support?
Yes, franchisors should support their new franchisees. However, too much hand-holding can be bad for the entire network
Why franchising your business is a sensible option
Pip Wilkins, CEO of the British Franchise Association, explains the benefits of franchising to scale your business
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
