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The franchise safety net Feb 15 2008
If you don’t have the necessary experience starting a business alone, your best bet could be to take advantage of the support that a franchise network offers. To find out what it takes, SmallBusiness.co.uk spoke to a franchisee and asked why he chose to go down that route. Read Podcast: The Franchise Show Feb 04 2008
The Franchise Show is a monthly podcast featuring industry news, interviews and how-to guides. With contributions from franchisors, franchise bankers, lawyers and consultants. Read Women suited to franchising May 12 2006
Nearly half of the UK’s franchisees are now solely or jointly female-operated, which does not surprise Cathryn Hayes, Head of Franchising for HSBC Bank, who believes franchising is a business model that particularly suits women. Read Take your time selecting a franchise Mar 22 2006
Most people have heard of the phrase ‘marry in haste repent at leisure’. Well this is also appropriate in the world of franchising. A decision to purchase a franchise is not to be rushed into, as there are many aspects to investigate, questions to be asked and professionals to consult. Read Watch out for the hidden costs of franchising! Aug 23 2005
In addition to an initial franchise fee and ongoing service fee, there may be other, less obvious costs associated with setting up a franchise, all of which must be taken into account when arranging funding for your business Read

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