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Small business franchising

Articles, news and advice on franchising topics for UK small businesses.

Business management

4 ways to scale up your small business by bringing in more people

Many small business owners will need to bring in additional support to help their business to scale up and achieve its potential

Investing in a franchise

What franchise support should you get from a franchisor?

Tim Harris, managing director at ChipsAway and Ovenclean, part of Franchise Brands, explains what you should expect from a franchisor during your business journey.

Investing in a franchise

Selling a franchise: the considerations

In association with BusinessesForSale.com, we take a look at the considerations you need to make when selling your franchise business.

Investing in a franchise

What is a franchise? Advice for small businesses

In this article, Pip Wilkins of the British Franchise Association reveals how franchises work and how would-be business owners can be a franchisee themselves.

Investing in a franchise

Six steps to franchising your business

From choosing franchisees to providing specialist training, aspiring franchisors must ensure they follow all the right steps to make their operation a success. Here are some best practice tips to franchising a business.

Investing in a franchise

Types of franchise and franchise structures

Here, Joel Bissitt of Franchise UK looks at some of the documents used to franchise a business and assesses the types of business that can operate as a franchise.

Investing in a franchise

Five good reasons why franchisees should develop a business plan

Here are five reasons why all franchisees should consider the franchise business plan as a crucial part of their franchising journey.

Investing in a franchise

The advantages of opening a franchise business

Here, we summarise the advantages of starting a franchise and some of the locations that are worth taking into consideration.

Investing in a franchise

How do I know if franchising is for me?

Here, we look at how to ensure you're making the right decision to invest in a franchise.

Investing in a franchise

How to start a franchise business

Those investors who want to know how to start a franchise business should read this simplified guide.

Investing in a franchise

Five good reasons why you should consider opening a franchise

Here are five good reasons why opening a franchise is a great alternative to starting a business from scratch.

Investing in a franchise

The true cost of running a franchise

Many small businesses look to grow as soon as possible, but what is the next step? Here, we take a look at the true cost of setting up a franchise.

Business Technology

Future-proof your business communications set-up

Landlines as we know them will be scrapped in 2027 – along with a raft of upcoming business changes. Here's how to ensure your communications set-up is fit for whatever the future brings

Business Loans

A guide to getting a small business loan

Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.

Business Technology

Friendly guide – top tips for small businesses switching to VoIP

With the landline shutdown coming fast, there’s never been a better time to switch to VoIP. Don’t let your small business be left behind!

Export & Import

Avoid delays with exports and imports

Many factors can affect products’ journeys from A to B. Here are some tips for best practice for successful shipping in the modern world