Businesses hoping to make their mark on Facebook should do so in a soft, subtle way, according to advice from Caterersearch.com. As almost half of the UK interacts with brands on Facebook in one or another, those starting an independent business, hoping to start a franchise or indeed buy into one should be considering how […]
British Business Bank to lend to small and medium businesses
The government is injecting a cool £1 billion into a small and medium UK business (SMB) bank for those struggling to receive capital from other major lenders. Business secretary Vince Cable will outline the details of the new British Business Bank later today at a Liberal Democrats conference in Brighton, reports bbc.co.uk. Early details of the […]
Three-quarters of recent graduates attracted to starting a business
More than three-quarters of recent graduates are reportedly attracted by the proposition of starting their own business, writes smallbusiness.co.uk. A survey of 1,000 graduates, by office supply company Viking, found 76 per cent of recent university leavers think that being their own boss is a viable career path on average in a plateauing job market. It’s […]
Franchise show receives ‘unified praise’
Franchise Opportunities Live was hailed a ‘resounding success’ by both industry insiders and attendees, thebfa.org reports. The event, which aimed to recruit franchisees via inspirational success stories and irrefutable knowledge, received ‘unified praise’ when it took place last week at the Radisson Blu Edwardian Heathrow hotel. Approved by the British Franchise Association (BFA), the show […]
Richard Reed says running a business is easier than people think
Innocent Drinks founder Richard Reed is out to show Britain that running a business is easier than many people think. Reed believes that Brits tend to over-exaggerate the risks involved with running a business and that many could benefit from learning about exactly what is involved. The young entrepreneur has launched his own television show called […]
Government keen to relax planning laws
Franchise owners may soon be able to expand their workplace without obtaining planning permission, under new government proposals. Prime minister David Cameron wants businesses to be able to expand their premises by up to 100 square metres, or an industrial unit by 200 square metres, without having to go through lengthy planning proposals. It’s part […]
Expert shares key franchise recruitment tips
Investigating the people side of a business is key for a successful franchise, according to an expert. Anyone looking to start a franchise will know that they need to do their research, but examining company records alone is not sufficient, so says Paul Stafford, a PR Executive at the British Franchise Association. Writing at bdaily.co.uk, […]
