It’s typically at this time of year, when we look at what we have and assess if it’s really what we want. Take your career, for example. Could a new business be on the horizon?
Ashtons Franchise Consulting is delighted to announce the arrival to the team of Karl Sandall, FCIB QFP AIA (Hon). Karl has developed unique insights into what makes a successful franchise, emanating from a highly successful career in growing TaxAssist and shaping it to become one of the UK’s pre-eminent franchise brands, setting the groundwork for global recognition.
Gong cha, one of the world’s fastest-growing tea brands, is proud to announce it has been named the Best Food & Drink franchise at the 2023 Global Franchise Awards, the most prestigious set of awards in global franchising.
Starting your own business, with the support of The Wheel Specialist franchise, doesn’t have to be complicated. It all starts with one step, and then we build together!
Live chat has become increasingly popular with franchise businesses because – when used correctly – it is an excellent way of increasing customer engagement and boosting website conversions. Live chat services enable franchise brand the chance to save time, offer excellent customer support, and money and increase their bottom line. In this article, Tim Morris, the MD of Cymphony, gives his advice on the benefits live chat can have on your franchise and how to ensure you deliver a quality service.
More women than ever are starting their own franchise businesses, says not-for-profit industry body Encouraging Women into Franchising (EWiF). The franchise industry, once viewed as male-dominated, is seeing an increasing number of women investing in businesses, and succeeding, to become dominant players in their subsequent franchise industries. The Travel Franchise, one of the UK’s fastest growing travel franchises, has seen an increase in women joining its team. Around 65% of its franchisees are women. Of its top performers, over 82.5% are women.
Today marks the start of YouCanCare Week, an annual official awareness week created by Home Instead, it shines the light on all the wonderful people working in the care sector and encourages others to consider a caring career.
Mental health is more than just a buzz word or the latest hot topic, as the recent Mental Health First Aid Law presentation in parliament proves. So, how can you tell if a franchisor is serious about supporting their stakeholders or if they’re just jumping on the bandwagon because they think it looks good? And, once you are a business owner yourself, what challenges might you face and what are your own obligations when it comes to supporting your team? Jen Chapman-Boffin, Founder of Mental Health First Aid provider, Cinder, gives some frank and thought-provoking advice to anyone considering investing in a franchise.
Friends Kristy and Suzanne had been talking for years about how they could find a way to use their skills to work together. Once they saw the Get Ahead franchise advertised on Facebook in 2019, they knew they had found the right solution. They now enjoy the immense freedom and improved work-life balance of running their own franchise as well as the connection of being an active part of the wider franchise network at Get Ahead.
Floyd Mayweather, the legendary, undefeated boxer and iconic athlete, is about to hold his first-ever UK fight on Saturday, February 25th, at the O2 Arena in London in a sold-out Expo bout. But his success is not just limited to the boxing ring. Floyd has been leveraging his spotlight in the arena to drive interest and excitement in his rising business empire. Mayweather Boxing + Fitness (MBF) is one of his businesses, with bricks-and-mortar gyms that empower other entrepreneurs to achieve greatness and master their destinies