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The UK's Largest International Franchise Event Returns to London in March
Learn the important details of the British and International Franchise Exhibition, set to take place on 13 and 14 March at London's Olympia and set to help aspiring franchisees and franchisors alike.
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Why Writing a Business Plan is Essential for Franchisees
It can be incredibly tempting to procrastinate or even dismiss writing a business plan document. But in this article, the wise and experienced franchise consultant Alan J Gibson explains why it is so important to put one together, and how to do it successfully.
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Discover the World of Franchising at The National Franchise Exhibition 2015
On 20 and 21 February, the 2015 National Franchise Exhibition will take place at the NEC, Birmingham. This is a significant event for anyone thinking of starting their own business, as all franchises on display are top brands approved by the British Franchise Association.
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Going to the National Franchise Exhibition? Meet Some of the Exciting Franchises on Offer…
Don't forget to find out information about the franchises before you go to the Exhibition. Doing your research will not only earn you greater respect in the eyes of these established brands; it will also give you an advantage over the other potential franchisees.
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The Practical Steps for Becoming a Franchisee
In his previous article, Alan J Gibson provided us with tips on how to find the right franchise for you. 'Play to your strengths', 'look in the mirror', 'choose with your head as much as your heart'...now all that contemplation is out of the way and the franchise hath been chosen, he gets down to business and explains what the practical steps are for getting yours up and running.
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What is a Franchisee? In the UK and in 2014
Do more men or women want to be franchisees? Which industry wins every year? The most interesting results of Franchise Direct UK's Prospective Franchisee Survey 2014 are analysed here, and compared to those in the US and those from previous years.
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How to Find Your Ideal Franchise
Alan J Gibson is an experienced franchise consultant with The Franchising Centre. In his latest blog article, he gives 10 excellent tips to consider when you are faced with the daunting task of choosing the right franchise for you.
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Franchising Versus Going It Alone: The Five Types of Potential Franchisee
Alan J Gibson, QFP, FCMI, is an experienced franchise consultant. He will be providing us with blog posts for the next few months, and in this article he takes a new approach to categorising potential franchisees into five different types, asking if they're suited for the task of setting up a franchise.
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Read About the Officially Fabulous Franchisors
Tomorrow the British Franchise Association will be hosting its much-anticipated annual Franchisor of the Year Awards. Here we summarise the bfa's statements on why they decided these 10 stood out amongst the large number of entrants.
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Franchise Direct Asia Opens Portals in Malaysia and Singapore
Over four billion people; the largest land area in the world; more than 40 countries including the huge India and the Philippines…all of these features mean that Asia is one seriously significant continent. And it was never going to be long before Franchise Direct entered it.