If you urgently need to reengage with your franchise, its activities and key relationships, practising positive psychology is the answer
Rewards and incentives
Dorian Gonsalves reflects on the importance of team wellbeing, and how this can benefit your franchise business
Maternity and paternity guidelines for SME business owners
As an employer, you always want to do what is right for your employees. With an SME, there is perhaps more a feeling of family than with larger companies
Franchise insight: Communication, brand integrity and supporting long-tenured franchisees
Tim Morris is the MD of specialist franchise communications business, Cymphony. After a lifetime dedicated to franchising, Tim says there is little else he can say that he’s so passionate about
Franchising: a positive space for an expecting-woman?
As I write this, I’m already over deadline (by a few weeks I’ll add). This isn’t something you would normally share in a professional context, but it’s my reality and my aim is to be as open as possible.
Best practice for great holiday handovers
The primary reason for an effective holiday handover is to sustain business operations without disruptions
Creating an inclusive workplace for the hearing-impaired
Have you ever stopped to think how much of your daily life revolves around sound?
Building an asset from your franchise business
Franchise success is often measured by immediate wins. We live in an instant world and it is easy for us to carry that into our businesses
Fusing performing arts and franchise potential for young people through work experience
In the ever-evolving job market, young people are constantly searching for innovative career opportunities that will shape their futures
Drawing the line: top tips for launching a franchise with family members
Going into business with family is incredibly popular in this country. In fact, a staggering two-thirds of UK businesses are family owned
Four ways to recharge your franchisees’ batteries
If your franchisees are losing motivation towards the end of the year, use these strategies to relight their fire!
Shattering the culture of immediacy
We live in a culture where people demand immediate results. I’m pretty sure this has become more apparent with the rise of digital