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I am an entrepreneur with over 24 years small business experience. For the last 10 years or so I have worked within franchising and online media and I write for various websites to promote entreprenuership in the UK
The common mistakes new franchisees should take care to avoid

The common mistakes new franchisees should take care to avoid Buying into a franchise is always going to be an alluring prospect to those that have an entrepreneurial spirit or those that wish to take control of their own working…

5 new Board members announced as QFA continues rapid growth

The Quality Franchise Association is pleased to announce that, as part of its ongoing growth, it has appointed its first board of directors. The new Board draws on the expertise from an experienced team of franchisors and franchise professionals. The…

Eight mistakes to avoid when starting a franchise

Eight mistakes to avoid when starting a franchise Franchising can be a great opportunity if you’re looking to run a business that is already reputable. You can follow a business model that has already been established, but still have the…

Franchising mistakes to avoid

Franchising mistakes to avoid Running a business on your own by becoming a franchisee is an appealing concept, but to make sure that you set off on the right foot, we've put together a list of franchising mistakes to avoid.…

MagiKats Tuition Centres August Reopening

MagiKats Tuition Centres August Reopening MagiKats Tuition Centres are working on a COVID safe pathway to reopening across all their locations. As of now, in England, they are allowed to re-open if they can do so safely. In Scotland and…

The Secrets To Buying A Franchise

The Secrets To Buying A Franchise (advice from a franchise consultant!) Let’s start with absolute clarity, I am a franchise consultant…there…I said it! So, some of you reading this may dismiss this article as biased. That is not the intention,…

Is a home based franchise right for you? 4 things to consider

Is a home based franchise right for you? 4 things to consider More than ever before, people in the UK are looking to start a business from home. It is easy to see why. Moving away from office-based working means…

The realities of taking a theatre arts school online

Razzamataz Theatre Schools has been working with children for the last twenty years and has almost 50 schools across the UK, providing work for hundreds of teachers and a financially rewarding and creative business for franchisees. In the lead up…

Theatre school welcomes new franchisees despite a global pandemic

With more than twenty years’ experience behind them, a Dragons’ Den backed theatre school franchise is delighted to announce a number of new franchisees have completed their training and are ready to open their own theatre school. Even through a global pandemic,…

Why You Should Franchise Your Business

Attention Business Owners: Why You Should Franchise Your Business And Help Save The UK’s Economy If you have looked into franchising your business, and see it as a cost, I want you to think again about whether you should look at…

UK’s first Virtual Franchise Show announces 2nd event for 2020

Virtual Franchise & Business Opportunity Show – 30th November – 2nd December The Quality Franchise Association are delighted to announce that the UK’s first virtual franchise show sponsored by the QFA is back on 30th November. The first show was…

The key factors that will make your franchise a success

The key factors that will make your franchise a success If you are looking to invest in a franchise, you want to get your new venture off to a flying start. In this post, we look at some of the…