Family success for Cartridge World franchisee
Stuart Brook launched a Cartridge World with his father in 2002 but soon saw an opportunity to open another two outlets. Stuart shares with us his experience of franchising as an alternative to other forms of business start-ups.
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There are numerous business events taking place throughout the East
Midlands that could help you make better decisions when starting and
running your own business.
Events taking place in East Midlands
You don’t always have to start a franchised
business from scratch - many existing franchisees are looking to sell
their business.
So what are the advantages? The ability to generate profits
at an earlier stage and guarantee income from day one, past records
makes it easier for you to make financial projections and the majority
of the time it means having an established customer base and public
acceptance, trained/qualified staff and reliable suppliers.
Advice on buying a franchise resale opportunity
List of franchises for sale in East Midlands
Raising finance is often the biggest hurdle
for anyone looking to start a franchise - and having to borrow can be
a risky proposition for many. However, with franchising the risks are
less, hence why banks prefer franchising and potential franchisees feel
more confident visiting their bank.
Click here for further information on raising finance in the UK
The
East Midlands of England is a large and diverse region with a population
of around 4.2 million. The region plans to become one of the Top 20 in
Europe by 2010, and aims to create 4000 new businesses a year - making
the East Midlands a place where people want to live, work and invest in.
Each
of the main counties in East Midlands – Leicestershire, Lincolnshire
& Rutland, Nottinghamshire, Northamptonshire and Derbyshire - is served
by its own individual Business Link, that delivers impartial,
expert and practical business information and advice tailored to meet
local business needs. 
