Amidst the excitement of building a business, it is easy to overlook the importance of planning for a smooth transition when the time comes to hand over the reins.

The programme is designed to increase the skills of franchisors and franchisees, as well as improve relationships

Hannah Al-Shaghana, who is a commercial property solicitor, discusses the complexities associated with service charge costs, and how they affect both landlords and tenants.

Over 300 of accountancy company’s offices and outlets will now reflect their growing range of financial services

Winners to be announced in early November

What is culture, what do you stand for as a business person or an organisation? How do people feel when they interact with your business as a customer or an employee? Does a company’s culture attract likeminded people?

Richard Pakey discusses his own journey from optician to business advisor, and franchisee to franchisor

Franchise exhibitions are a fantastic opportunity for you to meet multiple franchise brands all in one place. Here, experienced BFA members give their top tips on how a potential franchisee can get the most out of their day

Caremark Joint CEO, David Glover, attributes the care provider’s success to offering compassionate, professional care for anyone in need. It’s a winning formula likely to be repeated

Entrepreneur and franchise consultant Rebecca Newenham talks about handling rejection and finding the positives in a difficult situation

In the competitive world of franchising, the decision between assembling a dedicated team or outsourcing marketing tasks can define success

With forward planning and a willingness to listen and learn, you can conquer your networking fears to strengthen your franchise