The main sectors of this county’s economy are manufacturing, construction and transport, the creative industries, tourism and care. Renfrewshire is home to around 5,600 businesses, which export £2 billion worth of goods and services annually. With a population of 77,000, Paisley is the county’s main town. Glasgow Airport, situated on the northern edge of Paisley, is a major local employer. Scottish whisky blender Chivas Brothers is also based in Paisley.
There are numerous ways to make money running a business. Franchising is a way of running your own business, but with the training and support of an established national - or even international - company. There are hundreds of business opportunities that are classified as franchises operating in dozens of market sectors. Franchisors give full initial and ongoing training, so you don’t necessarily need any experience of the market you wish to enter. In addition, the success rate of franchises is many times greater than independent start-up businesses.