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Growing a business as challenging as starting up Mar 28 2008
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. Read
Franchiser says businesses 'must adapt' to remain on top Mar 25 2008
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. Read
Healthy food 'a good investment for franchisees' Mar 20 2008
Increased demand for healthy food makes health food businesses good investments for franchisees, according to Franchise Magazine. Read
Franchises benefit budding entrepreneurs Mar 04 2008
Franchises are a good way entrepreneurs can work for themselves, according to Sedgefield borough council. Read
British Franchise Association calls for awards entries Feb 28 2008
The British Franchise Association (BFA) is looking for entries to the 2008 Franchisor of the Year awards. Read
Franchising 'less risk' for start up SMEs Nov 28 2007
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). Read
SME retailers facing slowdown Nov 02 2007
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. Read
BFA announces Franchisors of the Year Jul 12 2007
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. Read
Franchisees sought for BFA awards Jun 25 2007
The British Franchise Association (BFA) is looking for franchisees with exceptional customer care records to enter its 2007 Franchise of the Year Awards. Read
School of rock wins award May 25 2007
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. Read