Niche networking could help small firms drum up more business, according to several experts. Those who freelance or would describe themselves as entrepreneurs – that might soon start a franchise or launch their own business – are advised to take note of one piece of advice given by Guardian Professional’s Guy Clapperton. It is that “a lot of business […]
Tax system is unfair and complex, say small business owners
The majority of small businesses have been left feeling underwhelmed by changes made to the tax system, says a new report. The Forum of Private Business (FPB), made up of small business owners and those running franchise services, polled its members and found that very few were pleased with the tax reforms that the coalition government has […]
Whistleblowers offered more protection in proposed law changes
Whistle-blowing employees could soon receive better protection against maltreatment in the workplace. Employment minister Jo Swinson has today announced plans to amend the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill so that staff cannot be bullied, harassed or subjected to poorer working conditions as a result of exposing an employer’s wrongdoing. The changes are likely to have […]
A third of business owners unaware how RTI will affect them
More than one in three small business owners are clueless as to the impact of Real Time Information (RTI), according to a new survey. In a poll issued by the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT), 35 per cent of business owners admitted they weren’t sure how the impending payroll changes would affect their business. These […]
Brand function tops marketers’ list of priorities for 2013
According to respondents of Michael Page Marketing’s 2013 Salary and Insight Report, brand function has taken over as the most important asset needed to grow a business. Mediacommunications.collected.info reports that brand was listed as the top priority by 29 per cent of all marketers surveyed, up 10 per cent from last year. Meanwhile highly popular digital channels like social media and […]
Brothers team-up for Bournemouth takeover
Driver Hire Bournemouth has new owners. The South Coast franchise has been bought by brothers Arjindar and Balraj Dusanjh. They will be running the office with assistance from their father Jasbir and uncle Davinder. Balraj, Jasbir and Davinder came across Driver Hire on a visit to the Franchise Exhibition at Olympia in 2012. There they […]
Master document needed for franchise content marketing, expert says
Businesses need a master sheet to track the promotional content at their franchised outlets, according to contentmarketinginstitute.com. Amanda DiSilvestro, content editor for online marketing company Higher Visibility, has offered her advice to ensure franchise services have an organised and well-run content team. Businesses with more than one franchise will need a master document that contains all of the content […]
Experts dispense tips on franchising a business
Testing, long-term focus and commitment have been identified by two experts on how best to start a franchise network. Franchising, says solicitor Paul Breen – writing for managementtoday.co.uk – is a great way to grow a business that necessitates less investment than other expansion routes. It’s no surprise that the number of franchises has grown by four per […]
Government to announce parental leave reforms
The government is due to detail reforms to the Children and Families Bill, which will change the way that parental leave can be taken, itv.com reports. For those working in franchise services, the reforms set out in the Bill will mean that parents are given the flexibility to share out parental leave during the first year of […]
