Manchester conference celebrates best ever year
Back for the first time in two years, Driver Hire’s annual conference provided a perfect opportunity to celebrate an outstanding year.
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New franchisees at Lincoln recruitment business
Two young local entrepreneurs, Peter Quittenton and Christian Salter, have bought specialist recruitment agency, Driver Hire Lincoln. Peter (24) and Christian (24) already know the business well because they both worked for the previous owner. “Over the last few years, at our appraisals, our boss asked us about our long-term plans,” says Peter. “We always […]
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Proud survey confirms Driver Hire is getting it right
Driver Hire is clearly getting it right when it comes to both reliable service and value for money. That’s what its eighth annual ‘Proud Survey’ has revealed.
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Virtual Discovery Day: Learn more about running your own business
Driver Hire are excited to be joining five fellow franchisors for this year’s virtual ‘Franchise Discovery Day’ on 31 March 2022.
Read moreHow to Buy a Franchise
Buying a franchise is, probably the safest route into self-employment. You’re investing in a proven business model, with the full support of an experienced franchisor, keen to provide all the support you need to be successful. You’ll be building a proven and valuable business asset that, at a time of your choosing, you’ll be able […]
Read more25 Skills needed to run your own business
Whether you’re buying a franchise, an existing business or starting up on your own, you’re going to have to perform a plethora of roles. This is to ensure you can grow your business whilst riding the roller coaster of challenges and emotions you’ll face along the way. If you’re asking ‘what skills do I need […]
Read moreBuying a franchise business: what’s your end goal?
When embarking on any new venture, it’s essential that you take a long term business view, and buying a franchise is no exception. For your franchise business to be a success, there are many steps you should follow, but knowing your end goal is one of the most important. Your end goal effectively sets the […]
Read moreTen questions to ask before investing in a franchise
Franchise businesses are increasingly becoming a popular alternative to the nine-to-five grind of working under contract for someone else. Franchising provides the opportunity to head up your own company. You could make a hobby your work and turn your skills into a profitable venture. There are over 39,000 franchise units operating in the UK, according to the […]
Read moreA day in the life of a Driver Hire franchise owner
Our franchisees quite often say that every day is different as a Driver Hire franchisee and that variation is one of the most enjoyable elements of running their own business. Here’s an overview of a so-called ‘typical’ day in the office! Morning: Arrive at the office at 07.30 and on to the phones straight away. […]
Read moreWhat are the benefits of a B2B management franchise?
Finding the right B2B management franchise One of the most important parts of succeeding with a franchised brand is finding a business that is right for you, in terms of the industry it is involved in and the support offered by the franchisor, but also the day-to-day activities that you will be asked to undertake. […]
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