Franchisors spill on their favoured skills for franchisees
Knowing whether you have the skills needed to make the most of a franchise opportunity isn’t easy. That’s why we’ve asked franchisors what they look for in their ideal franchisee
How supplying cybersecurity training can turn workers into your greatest defence
The threat of hack attacks is increasing but training employees is the best way for franchises to shore up their digital defences
Why courage is the most important leadership skill a franchisor can have
To successfully run a franchise, franchisors must possess not only the right leadership skills but also a healthy dose of bravery
How to muster up motivation among franchisees
By demonstrating tangible benefits, you’re far more likely to get them excited about the future
Mum's the word: what working mothers really want
When buying into a franchise, mums demand both flexibility and a sense of community
Keeping the peace between franchisees will save you both time and money
Every minute franchisees spend arguing with each other is more money wasted. Fortunately there are plenty of things franchisors can do to avoid conflicts from flaring up
Getting physical: the realities of buying a hands-on franchise
Whether it's cleaning bins or pulling pints, some franchisees find that they need to be prepared to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in. So can you hack it?
The productivity puzzle: tackling time-wasting at work
Why employees are clocking in but checking out – and costing franchisees in lost productivity
Tricks of the trade: training franchisees' staff
A huge amount of attention is dedicated to getting franchisees up to speed but how should their own staff be trained?
Is the suit really dead?
With the rules of power dressing for men looking more complicated than ever, franchisors are walking a sartorial tightrope
