Franchises

More over 50’s in work & more self employment

Latest ONS figures show a rise in over 50's in work and in self employment. read more

Freelancers worried as Government goes ahead with IR35 roll-out

The draft Finance Bill includes legislation to roll out IR35 reforms to the private... read more

‘Majority of sole traders don’t last five years’

A fifth of sole traders don't survive a year, says report. read more

NatWest everywoman Awards open for nominations

Nominations are open for this year's NatWest everywoman Awards. read more

Financing a start-up without a bank loan

Finance expert Keith Tully has some advice on how to finance your business without a bank... read more

The benefits of running a business from home

Running a successful business from home

We have collectively started to pay more attention to the importance of having a good... read more

How quickly did Stephanie find her first eDivert Customers?

Stephanie is our franchisee based in Liverpool. She joined eDivert at the end of 2018.... read more

Being self-employed and a carer: a personal story

Coach Suzanne Bourne talks about her experience of being self employed and a carer in the... read more

Will I be able to get Maternity Allowance if I haven’t yet paid NI and tax?

I need some advice regarding whether I am entitled to Maternity Allowance. I am currently... read more

‘Freelance earnings down by over £4K a quarter on average’

Freelances are losing money and blame government policy on tax and Brexit. read more

A travel business from home

Travel PA is a growing home-based travel franchise. Its founder Hamish Kaumaya spoke to... read more

‘Majority of businesses considering blanket approach to IR35’

A new survey suggests private sector employers are not prepared for new rules on... read more

Raring2go: My journey in to franchising

My journey in to franchising

Kiri St. George had spent many years in the insurance industry before having children. She... read more

A flexible business to business franchise

Workingmums.co.uk talks to Kim van Dongen, franchisor of answering service eDivert about... read more

How to make your business banner effective

Designing and printing an advertising banner for your business is something that you need... read more

What is a multi unit franchise?

Once you start looking into franchising as a way of balancing work and family life, you... read more

A day in the life of the Raring2go! franchisor

No two days and no two quarters are genuinely ever the same. read more

Franchise Advantages – reasons to consider franchising

Franchise advantages

You would like to work for yourself, but what is the best route? Our useful infographic... read more

‘Freelancing is a feminist issue’

The number of working mums who freelance has shot up in the last decade. read more

Top Franchise Ideas for a Working Mum

If you have children but still want to be a business owner, there is no doubt that you... read more

Striking a balance between Life and Work

There are many reasons why people choose self employment via the proven route of a... read more