Franchising offers you the chance to start your own business, but using an established successful format. What shoudl you do, though, before you take the plunge? Cathryn Hayes, head of HSBC's Franchise Unit, gives some advice. more>
If you are pulling together a website, marketing material or your franchise recruitment campaign you will want to add images as they are a great way to bring your brand to life: you can effectively represent your brand and images deliver a message helping you instantly engage with potential customers or franchisees. Here are some points to consider. more>
If you are a franchisee or franchisor, this article will help you write effective marketing copy with the objective of building confidence in your brand and increasing sales. more>
What's it like to run a franchise and be a mum? Karen Sherr, who will be a regular blogger on workingmums.co.uk, gives some advice for the growing army of female franchisers. more>
Here we offer some key tips to franchisors that can help increase the effectiveness of a franchise recruitment advert on Workingmums.co.uk. more>
Clare Luke set up a Popstars Academy franchise in Devon - running Popstars parties and dance classes for children. Read about how she approached it, and what her advice is for those women thinking about buying into a franchise. more>
Julia Scott decided to take the plunge and become a franchisee for La Jolie Ronde. Here's how she got started. more>
Running a franchise can be a perfect option for those looking for flexible opportunities. To really get to know how being a franchisee can benefit you, take a look at our franchise case studies to see what it is like to be a woman in franchising. more>
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