Franchising: Your First Steps

You might think, then, that you will have your work cut out to secure a loan for your business. But there’s no need to be pessimistic or despondent. Although it’s true that...

However, it’s likely you will be expected to find at least a third of the startup fund yourself, or possibly as much as half. So it is worth seeking out the...

Most franchises are designed for people with little or no experience in a specific industry, so starting a franchise allows you to try something new. Franchising is considered a safer option than...

Many prospective franchisees know of the much quoted mantra to ‘Take independent legal advice’. Many do just that and embark on their franchise journey secure in the knowledge they have a...

Your credit history can affect your ability to borrow money from a bank, but a poor credit rating can have a far wider impact on your ability to get store credit,...

As future independent business owners, it’s imperative that prospective franchisees fully understand the financial side of their potential new venture - both from a funding and business planning perspective. You will need...

People choose to purchase franchises for many reasons, but the underlying rationale always remains the same - they want to be in control of their own destiny, in business for themselves...

As future independent business owners, it’s imperative prospective franchisees fully understand the financial side of their potential new venture - both from a funding and business planning perspective. You will need to...