Tips for stay at home parents opening a franchise

Tips for stay at home parents opening a franchise Franchises can offer stay-at-home parents the best of both worlds. Parents will be able to spend quality time with their children, whilst running a business from home. If you left your career to care for your children, or no longer feel mentally stimulated in your home …

Uniting Great Franchise Professionals with Franchisors

Franchisors

Uniting Great Franchise Professionals with Franchisors Franchising is not just about getting the right franchisees, but also getting the right team to support that network. Lime Licensing Group have launched franchisestaff.co.uk to provide a specialist recruitment service to the franchising industry, matching franchising professionals with franchisors. Over 20 Years’ Experience With over 20 years’ experience …

Bill Plant Driving School Wins National Driving School Of The Year

Bill Plant Driving School

Bill Plant Driving School Wins National Driving School Of The Year Bill Plant Driving School beat competitors RED Driving School and AA Driving School to take the crown at the Intelligent Instructor Awards 2019 They also picked up the Regional Award for Driving Instructor of the Year in Scotland Bill Plant Driving School are celebrating being …

Could a part-time franchise be right for you?

Could a part-time franchise be right for you? Are you considering a part-time franchise but are unsure whether or not it’s the right decision for you? Opening a franchise is an exciting experience, but can feel quite daunting. Below we list some possible reasons why a part-time franchise might be the perfect choice for you… …

Mark Richardson – Why I joined the Shuttercraft franchise

Mark Richardson – Why I joined the Shuttercraft franchise For more than 30 years, Mark Richardson had enjoyed a career as a successful salesperson in the motor trade. His positive nature and soft sell approach saw him bounce back from three redundancies, but at the age of 62, Mark finally decided to do something for …

UK Dog Awards Winners Really are Man’s Best Friend

UK Dog Awards Winners Really are Man’s Best Friend A Labrador called Star, who has been described as a little boy’s ‘light in his darkest times’, was just one of the deserving doggy winners to be discovered in the Barking Mad UK Dog Awards, which celebrated canine companions and the difference they make to our lives.   Proud owner, Denise …

Just Shutters Case Study Andy Cox-Peel

Just Shutters Case Study Andy Cox-Peel Interview with Just Shutters franchisee for Birmingham, Andy Cox-Peel, who launched their Just Shutters franchise in 1st April 2016. Can you tell us a bit about yourself and what you were doing prior to buying a franchise business? I was self-employed working as a sole trader with a mix of …

Happy culture creates longevity

Happy culture creates longevity With twenty years of business behind them, much of the success of the Dragons’ Den backed theatre school franchise is creating a happy culture among franchisees and also staff. A study conducted by Columbia University revealed that organisations with a higher company culture enjoyed a decreased turnover rate of just 13.9 …

Can you operate a franchise from home?

Can you operate a franchise from home? For many people, being able to run a successful business from home is a dream come true. Particularly for individuals who have caring responsibilities, either for children or older adults, being able to earn without needing to leave the house can be an enormous bonus. Unfortunately, many home …

Principal returns to first love as theatre school owner

Principal returns to first love as theatre school owner Michaela Crumpton is the Principal of Razzamataz Bristol South, having taken the leap from the school’s singing teacher to taking over the business. Background I have been through a range of jobs, for many years working in retail after being told by the school careers adviser …

Cheers to 2020

Cheers to 2020 2019 was a busy year for the Clear Brew team. From attending various exhibitions, welcoming new franchisees and of course maintaining the beer lines of many establishments nationwide, the team has been working hard throughout the country. We hope 2020 will be just as full of excitement and opportunity. The year began …

New year, New direction?

New year, New direction? As we enter not only a new year, but a new decade, it’s natural for people to reflect on achievements and look ahead at how they can build a better future for themselves and their families. A move from employee to business owner is seen by many as the key to …