Running a franchise Articles

As many baby boomers approach retirement age, it appears we are in the era of the ‘olderpreneur’. A recent report from the Office for National Statistics about people over 50 shows...

When a franchisee starts their business journey, it’s quite common for one of two things to happen: their exit plan is no more detailed than getting through the initial five-year trading...

Franchising is a word that’s often bandied about and can come in many different forms: film franchises, rail franchises and even license opportunities that disguise themselves as franchises. So what are...

Having made the decision to be your own boss, it’s important to decide the best legal and taxation structure for your enterprise. Business owners are often unsure about which entity to trade...

In the past, the franchise industry may have been considered a male-dominated domain. However, not only are more women getting into franchising, but they are thriving, with many franchises geared to...

Making life changes, though scary, have to start with how you think. Put your mind to it and 2020 will be your year of change. One of the challenges women overcome when...

Massive claims are being made for artificial intelligence (AI). It sounds like a complicated subject only of interest to big companies, but it matters for franchisors - even small and medium-sized...

That means rental accommodation is the only realistic option for many. It’s no surprise, then, that the property lettings business is expanding all the time – helped also, somewhat ironically, by...