Advice: Is Franchising Right For Me?
This is a question which requires plenty of thought and which will lead you to a number of additional areas you will need to look at. Buying a franchise is a big step, so don’t rush to make a quick decision. In fact, before you start looking at whether franchising is right for you, it […]
Advice: What Types of Franchise Are There?
Always wanted to run your own business, but don’t know where to start? Maybe you’re fed up with the corporate rat race and want to take your future into your own hands. Franchising could be the answer, giving you a brand and structure to operate within, as well as training and support to help you […]
Advice: Ensuring you get bank finance for your franchise
So you have made the decision to buy a franchise. Perhaps it has been something you have been considering for months, even years. Now the time has come to take the final step and sign on the dotted line. But first, you will need to think about finance. Most new franchisees will need to borrow […]
Advice: What qualities should you look for in a franchisor?
Franchising can be a great way to start your own business, making sure that you have a format and structure to operate, instead of having to start from scratch. However, before you part with any of your hard-earned money, you need to take the time to check you have found the right one. The British […]
Advice: Planning for success
Once you have decided on the right franchise for you, it isn’t just a case of paying your money and getting started. You may need to borrow money to get your franchise up and running but even if you have the funds required already, preparing a business plan will be an important step to help […]
Advice: When is the right time to be buying a franchise?
You may have been thinking about running your own business for a few years now, getting fed up with the corporate rat race, or just not fulfilled in your working life. Gradually you get closer to making the move, researching franchising, looking at potential matches and narrowing down your choices. At some point, you will […]
Advice: Five Reasons to Buy a Franchise
Buying a franchise is a big decision for anyone to make and there are a variety of motivators behind this momentous step. The latest bfa Natwest Survey shows that 64% of new franchisees had previously been employed so the majority had given up their job to buy a franchise. Here are some of the key […]
Advice: What is stopping you from buying a franchise?
2019 was a year of uncertainty, with political upheaval and a challenging economic outlook, all broadcast via 24-hour media. It probably isn’t surprising therefore, that many people postponed their dreams of owning their own franchise. But when is it likely to be the best time to launch a new venture? And are these concerns about […]
Advice: Buying a Franchise in a Recession
At the time of writing, the Bank of England has announced a new £100bn stimulus package for the UK economy, amid fears of a surge in unemployment once the government’s furlough scheme comes to an end this Autumn. UK GDP fell sharply in April as businesses were closed and although the full impact of Covid-19 […]
Own boss, good team and a franchise that makes you think ”WOW!”
Ken has owned Revive! Waltham Abbey since 2009 and has seen his seen his franchise go from strength-to-strength.