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Winners and losers
Ben Lobel 24/01/2012
It seems that despite the government’s assurance that the Olympics will provide a long-lasting economic legacy for the UK, businesses remain unconvinced. Have your say »
Deciding on your financing needs
Small Business Finance 06/12/2011
Rory Earley, CEO of Capital for Enterprise, looks at the ramifications of getting a bank loan to fund growth opportunities. Have your say »
Winning new business in 2012
Guest Blogger 02/02/2012
Shaun Thompson, CEO of Sandler Training, explains how growth is possible in frugal times. Have your say »
Franchise performances
Q: How can I get to see objective reviews of a franchise before investing in it? Obviously, the franchise owner is motivated to illustrate their opportunity with only the best performers.
Find a franchise
Franchise direct is a portal for franchise and business opportunities that lists franchises from an exstensive range of industry sectors.
British Franchise Association - Find a franchise
Here is a good place to begin your search for a franchise, it contains guidelines for choosing a franchise, a list of bfa membership categories and its members.
Franchise informaton, advice and opportunities
Whichfranchise.com contains free franchise information, advice and opportunities, and is the only website in the UK to be affiliated to the British Franchise Association (BFA).
Franchise information
Specialist franchise consultants that offer franchise opportunity information, help and advice on everything relating to business franchising and licensing.
The UK franchise directory
The online version of the UK franchise directory contains information about more than 800 franchisors.
Franchise consultancy services
Franchise Development Services offers a range of franchise consultancy services for prospective franchisees and franchisors.
8 steps to buying a franchise
The following general guide can help you in buying a franchise, considering important factors such as cost and time.
Franchise info from the experts
Franinfo.co.uk offers a comprehensive directory of UK, Scottish and Irish franchises for sale, as well as expert franchise and business focused advice and news.
Other Start A Business Resources
Hiscox business insurance for small & medium businesses
Hiscox offer specialist business insurance for office based professionals and consultants. Hiscox understand's every business is different and work hard to understand the specific risks small businesses face, so you can choose insurance to suit your individual business needs. Find out which business insurance is suitable for you.
Natwest fixed rate business loan for small businesses
At NatWest, we’re committed to backing British business. That’s why we’re giving small businesses the opportunity to borrow from £25,001 up to £250,000 fee-free, until 5 February 2012. Find out what our Fixed Rate Business Loan gives you today.
A business credit card with 0% interest on purchases for 3 months*
That’s on top of up to 56 days of interest-free credit**. When it comes to supporting your cashflow, it all adds up to a lot of extra breathing space. Also, by separating your business and personal spend it helps you keep track of your costs and identify areas where you can save money. Find out more today. *From date of account opening. **When you pay off your balance in full and on time each month.
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