Recession is presenting new opportunities for franchise start-ups
Those looking to start a franchise could be forgiven for thinking that due to the recession, this is not the right time and that plans should be put on hold. However, many leading entrepreneurs are...
View ArticleEconomic Stabilisation Confirmed in British Franchise sector
It is no surprise to learn today that the UK economy contracted by 2.4% in the first quarter of 2009. On a more positive front however, The National Institute of Economic and Social Research suggested...
View ArticleEscape unemployment – build your new future with a franchise business
Nick Strong - Managing Director, Select Your Franchise Redundancy victims starting their own companies to escape unemployment are more likely to succeed if they choose successful franchises. Investing...
View ArticleOpening a retail franchise in recession
There are pros and cons of opening a retail franchise in the current recession. One of the key benefits of opening a retail franchise in the current climate is the softening of commercial lease...
View ArticleFranchise business can cope with recession
These are undeniably tough times for the UK’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Franchise blog Nick Strong Franchise business makes up a significant slice of the SME sector in the UK with a...
View ArticleRecession fuels pizza delivery franchise growth
Nick Strong - Franchise recruitment advisor Many entrepreneurs have grown their fortunes during times of recession. Given that all successful business is built on solving common problems this is...
View ArticleWorst of recession may be over for franchise business
In official statistics and influential surveys, there have been signs that the worst of the recession may be over for all business including the franchise sector, and that is reflected in the...
View ArticleFranchising during a Record UK Recession
Joel Caws - Technical Director, Select Your Franchise I read in a BBC news article this morning that the UK economy contracted by 0.4% between July and September, according to official figures, meaning...
View ArticleRecession Proof Franchises : What is a Recession Proof Franchise?
Joel Caws - Technical Director, Select Your Franchise Of late I have seen the phrase ‘Recession Proof Franchise’ going around. But what exactly is this? And is there such a thing? It would sound to be...
View ArticleFranchise Finance: Business of Recovery
Cathryn Hayes - HSBC Head of Franchising A new HSBC report undertaken by Delta Economics, reveals that UK companies are emerging leaner and fitter from the recession but could endanger their own...
View ArticleFranchising and Recession Recovery
Joel Caws - Technical Director, Select Your Franchise With the jury still out on when we might begin to see recovery from the recession, the immediate future still holds uncertainty for many. In a...
View ArticleFranchise Views: UK emerges from recession
Joel Caws - Technical Director, Select Your Franchise I was reading with interest the latest news on the UK economy emerging from the recession. The economy grew, even if not by much, in the last...
View ArticleFranchise Business: Hope for victims of Recession Unemployment Trap?
Joel Caws - Technical Director, Select Your Franchise I was reading news earlier on the state of the global stock-markets and the apparent free-fall in prices. Although I’ve read news on one hand that...
View ArticleWeathering the Economic Storm with Franchising
Joel Caws - Technical Director, Select Your Franchise With the Prime Minister warning that the economic storm may not yet be over and with the Budget just a few weeks away its still a difficult time...
View ArticleCould a Franchise Business be your road to a Brighter Future?
Joel Caws - Technical Director, Select Your Franchise With the economy still very slow to recover, many people are asking themselves if now is a good time to start a franchise business or any other...
View ArticleCould Franchising help alleviate Unemployment?
Nick Strong, MD - Select Your Franchise Recent news reports that unemployment rose in the third quarter of 2010 to 2.5 million. This is the first rise in the employment figure for six months and is...
View ArticleFranchise View: Unemployment hits 17 year high
Carl Reader, Dennis & Turnbull Ltd Unemployment hit a 17 year high in the three months to August, the latest statistics have shown. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) released the figures,...
View ArticleFranchising could provide a route back to work in the face of high unemployment
Joel Caws - Technical Director, Select Your Franchise A few days ago, a news article by the BBC reported that UK unemployment rose to 2.64 million in the quarter to October 2011, its highest level in...
View ArticleConsumer confidence in the UK at a nine-month high
Joel Caws - Technical Director, Select Your Franchise In contrast to the recent reports of the UK dipping back into recession, a story by the BBC posted yesterday reported UK consumer confidence to be...
View ArticleUK Unemployment: A franchise business could provide hope for many
Joel Caws – Technical Director, Select Your Franchise In a recent BBC report, official unemployment figures have shown a fall of 51,000 in the three months to April 2012. This will be encouraging news...
View ArticleKnocked back by the recession? Try a franchise
Steve Jones – Business Development Manager, Select Your Franchise UK Ltd Times are hard here in the UK, with the economy growing one minute and shrinking the next. High unemployment figures reflect the...
View ArticleFranchising and the news
Steve Jones – Managing Director, Select Your Franchise UK Ltd Today I’m looking at what’s going on in the business world and how it might affect the franchise industry. 5 million people are paid less...
View ArticleWeathering the Storm: Starting a franchise business could be a route to...
Joel Caws – Technical Director, Select Your Franchise With a rainfall that was double the average, June 2012 was the wettest in the UK since weather reports began over 100 years ago according to the...
View ArticleRecession-fighting strategy for franchise business
During these times of recession, franchise business must focus more than ever on creative ways of growing revenue and minimising fixed cost. A franchiser in the US is getting involved with its...
View ArticleKeep franchise business strong during recession
It is vital to focus on doing the basics well at any time in business and even more so during the recession. Keeping a close eye on key aspects of business management can help ensure a good nights...
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