Advice

At its finest, franchising allows people the opportunity to buy into an existing, successful business model that comes with a proven track record, a successful training programme, a reliable supply chain,...

When I was starting out in management, I was given some advice: If you’re busy, you’re doing something wrong. It didn’t make sense to me at first, but it became clear...

The pandemic has resulted in increased redundancies, plus a whole host of people having a career rethink during lockdown. Many are considering franchising as a viable option for a new direction. However,...

In order to succeed, a franchise needs two things: great franchisees and great support staff. Obviously, it needs other things too, but it’s remarkable how many brands seem to lack a...

My business is starting to grow rapidly. What’s the best way to keep an eye on cash flow? Phases of rapid growth make the tough times worthwhile! However, they can also be...

This year has been an eventful one so far. But if it’s taught us anything, it’s how much we need each other. In 2021 you can improve your connections with those...

During my 25 years in franchising, I’ve been asked many times how a prospective franchisee should decide which sector or brand they should consider joining. My response has been consistent over...

As an experienced franchisor, formally a director of a highly successful property franchise and now responsible for the management of an award-winning shutter franchise, I believe women have the ideal mindset...