What A Good Business Plan Can Do For You

A new report from commercial insurer RSA has revealed that 55 per cent of businesses don’t survive past their fifth year. This is despite economic conditions in the UK improving recently. “The...

Planning a business is not a simple matter of scribbling down a few ideas. If a franchisee is going to make their plan work, a much more thorough approach must be...

You’ve carried out your research, visited an exhibition, spoken with franchisors and franchisees and sought professional advice from consultants and solicitors. What do you do next? It’s time to develop a business...

There is no standardisation across the franchise media regarding advertised investment levels, which can be confusing for any prospective franchisee. You need to know the likely total investment costs, including all...

You’ve attended the shows and you’ve found what you’re hoping will be the perfect franchising opportunity for you. But first, you need a business plan. Many potential start-up franchisees are daunted...

Before you start searching for franchise finance, you first need to understand the total investment required, including all costs associated with the set-up of the business and the amount required for...

At the British Franchise Association, we have spoken to franchisees to identify the most common issues they face in their businesses. In the next few issues of What Franchise, we’ll name these...

Franchising is becoming an increasingly popular option for enterprising individuals who are setting up their own businesses, as it provides them with the reassurance of a tried, tested and proven model,...