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I'm afraid that the answer is yes. If the insurance company is nominated as the preferred suppliers in your franchise agreement and you have agreed to this, then there is not much you can do.
If you have genuine concerns regarding the supplier, you may want to speak to your franchisor and voice your worries.
Usually a franchise will dictate suppliers for sound business reasons. Often because preferrantial rates for franchichees have been negotiated in return for exclusivity, but also because the levels of service or quality of the product is the best for that franchise. It also ensures a level playing field for all franchises. At wok2go, we have carefully handpicked all suppliers based on a combimation of these, that ensure the best possible start for franchisees. Cheers!
You've probably noticed smallbusiness.co.uk has a brand new look. You can personalise the homepage to suit your needs and there's lots of new content including video, blogs and the small business resource centre.
We're interested to know what you think about the new small business site, so we'd like you to take this opportunity to have your say. All entrants will be entered into our free prize draw to win a bottle of champagne provided by our partners at Laithwaites! Enter here
David Cameron has promised to make things better for small businesses if he is made prime minister at the next election.
A rich list based on the most wealthy entrepreneurs who have not attended university has shown that being highly-educated is not a prerequisite for success.
The monetary policy committee should not raise interest rates because of high inflation, the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) says.
Expanding Heathrow airport will help to boost British business in the face of a 'seriously tough' economic market, the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) claims.
Despite a downturn in the markets, there could still be a continued growth in small businesses, according to George Derbyshire, chief executive of the National Federation of Enterprise Agencies (NFEA).
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has launched a campaign to help keep independent retailers on the high street.
The Forum of Private Businesses (FPB) is asking ministers to take more action in the interests of small business during the drawing up of legislation.
The Forum of Private Businesses (FPB) is asking ministers to take more action in the interests of small business during the drawing up of legislation.
Innovation is essential for service sector small businesses to survive in times of economic delivery, according to the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).
Maintaining a scheme which rewards local councils for successfully fostering fledgling entrepreneurs is important for the British economy, according to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).
Asking customers what they want from a business can be 'very beneficial' for entrepreneurs who would like to improve their firm's performance, a consultant claims.
When I sold my venture capitalist firm in 2000 and I was asked what tips I had for start-up companies, my initial response was, ‘Just don’t do it!’
This 10-point guide shows the benefits of a good business plan and what to consider when writing one.
You’ve had the inspiration, the idea, spotted the gap in the market and your friends all think it will work, but how will you actually get your business going?
Starting a Business is the essential guide and resource for anyone thinking of starting their own business, packed with information and tips from the highly experienced team behind SmallBusiness.co.uk
Formerly the Lloyds TSB Tax Guide, the FT Guide to Personal Tax is now published by Pearson Education. Written by Sara Williams, CEO of Vitesse Media Plc and Jonquil Lowe, this unique guide gives step-by-step advice to completing your tax return as well as 100 tax-saving tips.
Formerly the Lloyds TSB Small Business Guide, the FT Guide to Business Start Up is now published by Pearson Education. Written by Sara Williams, CEO of Vitesse Media Plc, this unique guide has sold over two million copies. It offers practical advice about starting and running your own business.
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28th November, Olympia, London
6th September, Best Western Country Hotel, Caerphilly
16th September, Hilton, Park Lane, London
13th March, British Library Business & IP Centre
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