Franchising News

44 per cent of part-time business owners say they run their ventures to supplement existing incomes, according to Aviva’s bi-annual SME Pulse survey. The insurance provider’s research found that 70 per cent...

A survey of 300,000 small UK companies has shown a rise in the number of people setting up micro businesses and hiring people for part-time work. The study, undertaken by small...

There’s an increasing level of optimism among owner-managed businesses about their medium-term growth prospects, according to the latest Owner Managed Business Barometer report from Bank of Cyprus UK. The research, which questioned...

Cathryn Hayes, HSBC’s head of franchising (pictured), says it’s extremely important that you check the background and business performance of your prospective franchisor and you’re not rushed or pressured into signing...

Nineteen of the UK’s best franchisees will compete for awards in six categories, as well as the coveted British Franchise Association Franchisee of the Year prize, at a black tie ceremony...

Paul Stafford of the British Franchise Association If you’ve narrowed down your choices when looking at investing in a franchise and you meet the criteria the franchisor is looking for, at some...

Celebrating stories of business excellence across the length and breadth of the UK, the British Franchise Association awards commemorate their 25th anniversary in 2014 with a record number of entrants. All four...

Taking time out from the day to day running of your business to put a detailed strategy in place is the vital first step on the pathway to growth, according to...