While it’s tempting to take a step back in January and slow down after a busy Christmas period, the first few months of the year are crucial for your business. They’re the perfect time to acknowledge previous successes and challenges, focus on growth and set a plan.
When the New Year rolls around, business owners across the world embrace the opportunity to turn a corner and adapt their strategies for the better. After a tough trading period, many people are preparing to start a new chapter come January.
Looking back at the year that was 2020, it would be easy to focus on the many negatives. But through global disasters, franchisees across the world have remained resilient beacons for their local communities.
Last year was tough for virtually every business owner, but there are a number of positive takeaways from 2020. Even though many of them were learned as a result of stress, heartache and necessity, we believe the lessons learned from 2020 can set any franchise professional up for a brighter future.
Boris Johnson revealed the government’s lockdown exit roadmap on 22nd February, sparking both excitement and concern in business owners across the country. Now we’ve had a chance to digest the information, let’s take a look at some of the specifics of the plan.
Businesses have had to be resilient, adaptable and innovative to survive the past year - and the security of the franchising world has given franchisors and franchisees the chance to flourish.
Lots of restaurants and shops opened their doors after the government’s latest roadmap milestone on the 12th April, and many more are planning an exciting comeback. After so long away, the thought of starting to prepare your business for life after lockdown is fairly daunting.
As the UK gradually emerges from the Covid-19 pandemic, bosses are focussing on business recovery post-lockdown. We’re getting more and more freedom now, but there are still lots of rules in place.
As lockdown rules start to lift across the UK, businesses are finding creative ways to use outdoor space and maximise their revenue while inside mixing is still heavily regulated.
The impact of the global pandemic has been felt in many different ways across communities, countries, companies and industries. And the franchising world is no exception to this.
In and past your 50s, you’ve come a long way. And you’re equipped, as a result, with the skills and experiences that you need to accomplish just about anything. Including a career change. Here’s what older entrepreneurs can learn from their counterparts. Life doesn’t end at 50.
Starting an international franchise is both an exhilarating and daunting prospect. Before you make that leap, you’ll need to jump through a lot of other hoops, and gather as much information as you can. Here are five things you need to know before embarking on a foreign franchising journey.
It’s easy to dismiss franchise awards when you’re busy running your own business. But making time to apply for prize-giving ceremonies could have a positive impact across various aspects of your company. Here are the top 10 reasons why you should put this important process onto your to-do list.
If you’ve hit a plateau growing your business in your own country, expanding your franchise into new markets in foreign territories could be the way forward.
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