Running a franchise Articles

After being made redundant multiple times in the highway construction industry, Owen Rowlands decided he needed a complete change of direction. He explains: “I was exhausted with the same cycle of...

Businesses across the globe are struggling to figure out how they can survive in a postpandemic world. Deloitte recently found that nine out of 10 businesses believe they face a high...

I’ve been an employee for 20 years. How do I know if I’ve got what it takes to be my own boss? Becoming your own boss, especially moving from a secure career,...

My prices are being undercut by a local competitor. How should I respond? With so many businesses under pressure due to the pandemic, this is a common problem at the moment, but...

When and why did you set up Popolo Ceramico? I set up Popolo Ceramico 10 years ago after the birth of my first child. I previously worked over 60 hours a...

JF: How did you get to where you are today? AS: I began my business at the age of 17 – it was originally named Narna’s, and we made handmade chocolates...

At the time of writing, the UK is still under lockdown because of the coronavirus outbreak. Many people have been using this time to think about their future, as the thought of...