Franchise advice

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

A range of in depth articles giving you a range of franchise advice on a variety of topics. Find out all you need on franchise law, franchise finance and the overall franchise industry!

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

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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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