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A fair-retail premise
Jonathan Wagstaff uncovers the wonders of finding the right property for your retail franchise
Big ambition
Dr Joanne Larty on becoming a high-flying franchisee
How do you solve a problem like buying a franchise? CEO of Telcoinabox John Pellew reveals all
The essential dos and don’ts of getting your business plan right, revealed by Cathryn Hayes
Enquire, delve and explore - why curiosity is essential when serching for a franchise. Peter Williams explains
Pick a winner
The media has been debating bank lending for months. Here Lloyd’s TSB’s Richard Holden reveals the truth about securing funding for your franchise
It's in the bank!
The media has been debating bank lending for months. Here Lloyd’s TSB’s Richard Holden reveals the truth about securing funding for your franchise
Sure about insurance?
Chris Little explains why you need insurance when buying a franchise
Ten steps to franchising
Manzoor Ishani offers some advice on buying a franchise
The glass is half full
Concerned about becoming a franchisee in the current recession? Élise Billy and Rebecca Jones reveal why you should seize the opportunity now
Best in show
Get the most out of the UK’s largest franchise exhibition this autumn with these words of wisdom from franchise consultant Peter Williams
Distinguishing marks
Franchise consultant Peter Williams reveals how to spot a good franchisor
Industry low-down
Are you confused about which franchise sector to pick? Dr Joanne Larty explains how to become an industry whizz in any area...
Top market
A good marketing strategy is key to a successful franchise business. John Bensalhia looks at some of the best methods of achieving this goal Read more
New steps to buying a franchise
Once you have made one of the most important decisions in your life - whether to start a business of your own - the next decision is almost equally important: what sort of business? Manzoor Ishani offers some handy advice Read more
The loan range
Financial times are difficult. Recession is looming. Amongst all this, John Bensalhia assesses how much of a chance you have when it comes to obtaining a loan for a franchise Read more
Are you paying too much for your franchise?
Manzoor Ishani looks at the rules and issues surrounding that crucial bugbear of franchising - the payments Read more
Reeling in the year
Ring out the old, ring in the new. After a decidedly shaky 2008, John Bensalhia ponders on how franchisees can make the best of the new year... Read more
Tales of the expected
Manzoor Ishani outlines the things that franchisees should expect from franchisors when they start their brand new franchised business Read more
Know choice
Manzoor Ishani assesses what franchisors look for when picking franchisees Read more
TV rage
Many franchisees place great faith in shows like "Dragons' Den" and "The Apprentice". But perhaps the behaviour on these programmes make that faith misguided, writes John Bensalhia Read more
Starting out
Taking your first steps into franchising? Richard Watson offers some wise words of advice Read more
Put on a show
To coincide with The National Franchise Exhibition in Birmingham, John Bensalhia suggests how franchisors succeed in bringing potential franchisees in Read more
A scary proposition
Business Link advisor Richard Watson says that prospective franchisees should not be so worried about taking the plunge Read more
Tell the difference
Franchise lawyer Manzoor Ishani assesses the meaning of franchising and looks at how it differs from an agency or a distributorship Read more
Speaker phobe
John Bensalhia tries to understand the motives behind that old warhorse of business conferences, the motivational speaker Read more
Uniformity, but individuality
Business Link advisor Richard Watson says good franchisees find ways to think for themselves while complying with the manual Read more
An easy exit
Renewal clauses in franchise agreements can contain some hidden dangers, writes solicitor Manzoor Ishani Read more
Stop the press
In the first of a new series of columns, resident deputy editor John Bensalhia gives advice on composing the perfect press release, and how to avoid those potential pitfalls Read more
Gather you, then me
Franchisors that avoid franchisee meetings may be storing up trouble for the future, says lawyer Manzoor Ishani Read more
A bigger risk than the credit crunch
Business Link advisor Richard Watson says that franchises need to provide the right information, and in the right way, to prospective customers Read more
Freedom of speech
Manzoor Ishani looks at the issues surrounding franchisees and their rights when it comes to any potential grievances with their franchisors... Read more
Good for the goose
Richard Watson muses on what your financial situation is when you buy a franchise. A worthy purchase...? Read more
Taking the P45
Richard Watson gets to grips with that most toughened nut of society, the tax inspector, and finds the whole situation most taxing... Read more
The franchisor's bible
Manzoor Ishani has recently been involved in a case on behalf of a franchisor client where the dispute with its franchisee centred on the ability (or lack of it) of his client to enforce certain provisions of its franchise agreement
When it comes to the crunch
The first three years of any business is the crunch period. Richard Watson advises on how to progress beyond that to the next crunch-free level and a brighter future... Read more
A sound move
Arranging finance for your franchise can be a daunting task but one company has been helping franchisees for nearly 30 years - Business Franchise talks to Franchise Finance to understand what they do... Read more
Begin at the beginning
Are you ready to take on a new franchise? With the right plan, you may find that the new year can bring you the job that you always wanted. John Bensalhia guides you through those first tottering steps... Read more
The business of taking charge
Manzoor Ishani looks at the ethics behind the cost of taking over an existing franchise... Read more
Because you're worth it
Richard Watson attempts to quash any fears that you might have about the future in seven simple stages... Read more
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