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Expat businesses must beware different social systems
Central Brittany can be a hugely attractive place for Britons to live and set up a new business, but those hoping to do so must be aware of the different social system in operation in the country.
Cadogan guide giveaway
SmallBusiness.co.uk has teamed up with Cadogan Guides, publisher of the ‘Working and Living’ abroad paperback series, giving comprehensive information on starting a business, lifestyle and travel in a range of destinations worldwide. We are offering ten of our readers the chance to win a copy of the guide of their choice from a list of eight popular destinations around the world.
Awards for Hong Kong and China success
UK-based small businesses trading in Hong Kong or China are being invited to enter the second Cathay Pacific Awards, which recognise and reward UK business dynamism and success in Hong Kong and China.
Private equity goes global
The UK trails only to the US in terms of the size and success of its private equity industry, according to new research from global investment group Apax Partners and the Economist Intelligence Unit. Yet the emergence of several new markets is expected to trigger a more global approach to investment.
EU urged to support entrepreneurs
Start-ups and small firms need European Union politicians to ‘stop dithering’ and come up with solutions to problems in the European economy. So says the Federation of Small Businesses.
Growing a business as challenging as starting up
Although the initial step to set up a business may seem like a huge challenge, one expert has suggested that being able to expand and grow a venture is proving difficult for many.
Franchiser says businesses 'must adapt' to remain on top
Small businesses that see their profits fall or are not expanding as they hope to should adapt and consider moving into other product areas, advises businessman Naz Daud in the Franchise Shop.
Healthy food 'a good investment for franchisees'
Increased demand for healthy food makes health food businesses good investments for franchisees, according to Franchise Magazine.
Franchises benefit budding entrepreneurs
Franchises are a good way entrepreneurs can work for themselves, according to Sedgefield borough council.
British Franchise Association calls for awards entries
The British Franchise Association (BFA) is looking for entries to the 2008 Franchisor of the Year awards.
Franchising 'less risk' for start up SMEs
Franchising is on the increase as it 'presents less risk for someone who's looking to go into business,' according to the British Franchise Association (BFA).
SME retailers facing slowdown
Sales growth for SME retailers is at its slowest rate for almost a year due to a lack of consumer confidence, according to new figures.
BFA announces Franchisors of the Year
Snap-on-Tools, Domino's Pizza and Molly Maid came out top in this year's British Franchise Association (BFA) Franchisor of the Year Awards.
Franchisees sought for BFA awards
The British Franchise Association (BFA) is looking for franchisees with exceptional customer care records to enter its 2007 Franchise of the Year Awards.
School of rock wins award
A network of innovative music classes for young people called Clive’s Easylearn Rock and Pop Schools, has taken the HSBC Enterprise Award in the British Franchise Association’s Franchisor of the Year Awards.