Franchising

How to start a part time franchise

If you’re looking to work part-time while running your own business, a franchise can be... read more

Mini Athletics children’s franchise: A healthy and active lifestyle for children

Mini Athletics children's franchise

The Mini Athletics product is universally appealing to children (aged 2 – 7 years) and... read more

Franchising mum

Michelle Nickelin speaks about the challenges and benefits of running her own yoga and... read more

From orchestra fame to music mentor

From orchestra fame to music franchise

Pip Wilkins, CEO of the British Franchise Association (bfa), explains why you should take... read more

Women fuelling rise in franchising

A new study shows women and people under 30 are driving an increase in franchising. read more

Franchising: a model for family friendly business

Why women are turning to franchising

Pip Wilkins, CEO of the British Franchise Association [pictured], outlines results of the... read more

Franchising for Women

A 2015 NatWest survey revealed that women account for just 23% of franchisees in the UK,... read more

Five Great Flexible Children’s Franchises

When returning to work after having children, parents often find that their career... read more

Women building each other up in franchising and business

Women in franchising and business

Pip Wilkins, CEO at the British Franchise Association (bfa), writes about the benefits of... read more

Providing unlimited support in a growing business

Pink Spaghetti PA Services has come a long way since the first franchise launched at the... read more

A clarion call to creativity

The Creation Station was founded by arts teacher Sarah Cressall in 2002 with the aim of... read more

Mumbler: a family friendly franchise

Sally Haslewood had the idea for her franchise Mumbler after “a week from hell” in... read more

Holiday club franchise going places

Sarah Beattie set up her holiday club business Fun Fest to solve her own personal problems... read more

Workingmums.co.uk announces winners of 2018 Top Franchise Awards

Arts and crafts franchise The Creation Station was named Overall Top Franchise at... read more

How to attract the right franchisees

In the past 10 years the franchise industry has grown steadily, as has the demand for help... read more

A passion for franchising in the UK

Carys Jukes is the British Franchise Association’s Business Services Manager. She has... read more

Pregnancy and maternity leave as a franchisee: what to consider before signing an agreement

As a franchisee, you are in business on your own account and you are not automatically... read more

Creativity: the currency of the 21st century

Creativity is one of the things that distinguishes humans from robots so promoting... read more

From an employment tribunal to new creative beginnings

When Anwyn Rowberry returned from maternity leave to her post in high value consultancy... read more