The new UK Government guidelines have set out what employers should be doing to keep their workplaces ‘Covid secure’. Here’s everything you need to know about the next phase of the COVID-19 crisis and how you can make sure your franchise is sticking to the rules.
The best franchisors know that learning and development doesn’t stop just because you’ve established a franchise network. In this article, we’re going to look at five of the best ways to continue growing and expanding your knowledge as a franchisor.
We’ve put together an overview of the government’s latest guidance on COVID-19, covering everything from reopening your business, to social distancing to its proposed timeframes for moving out of the current lockdown.
Now, more than ever, consumers care about supporting businesses that share their own values. In fact, it’s critical for long-term business success. So, today we demonstrate why running a values-driven business makes a difference and how you can create one.
When crisis strikes, business owners have to make considered, sensible choices, judging the situation and finding the most effective outcome. This can be difficult, but to help you take the right course of action, we’ve created a simple, step-by-step guide to making tough business decisions.
Every business should always be working to keep its employees’ spirits up. But when tough times hit, it’s more important than ever you look after your workforce. Here are our top tips for those who want to learn more about how to boost employee morale.
Whether you’re already operating a commercial cleaning franchise or are still thinking about starting one, follow these tips to make sure your business is successful and reaches its potential. contributes around 700,000 jobs and over £24 billion to our economy.
During the unprecedented COVID-19 crisis or any other time when business isn’t running as usual, it can feel like you’re losing touch with your customers. To help make sure your business survives this challenging period, we present the top seven ways for maintaining customer relationships.
The thought of running your own business at any age can be daunting. But the franchise world can be particularly bewildering if you’re just starting out in your career. Here are the steps you can take if you want to start a franchise unit at a young age.
It’s a challenging time for all businesses. But many are combatting the COVID-19 crisis by focussing on building strong customer relationships. Let’s take a look at some of the best examples of digital marketing.
As the COVID-19 crisis unfolds across the world, many of us are experiencing more negative emotions than we otherwise would. You may be wondering, Here’s our guide to keeping your spirits up.We’re living through a very troubling period.
The COVID-19 crisis is having a devastating effect on people across the globe. But one thing’s for certain, we’re all in this together. As a franchisor, it’s your job to protect your franchisees in this challenging time and mitigate the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on franchise operations.
As the COVID-19 crisis unfolds, businesses across the world are doing everything they can to help those in need. Let’s take a look at just a few of the ways the franchises on our books are supporting local communities.
That’s the thought on many entrepreneurs’ lips. But we’re here to help. We’ve compiled a list of 20 questions to consider as we work through the pandemic.
With restrictions imposed to control the spread of coronavirus, lots of people are working from home for the very first time. To help you get through this challenging time, we’ve suggested some brilliant podcasts you can listen to.Working from home can take some getting used to.
If you’re wondering how to overcome an economic crisis and preserve your workforce for the future, keep reading. We’ve collected our best tips for managing employees during the COVID-19 crisis.
Crises can occur at any time – and without warning. You can put yourself in the best possible position by creating a crisis contingency plan. Let’s find out more.We’ve created a checklist to help you navigate the process of creating a crisis contingency plan.
A crisis can strike your business any time, anywhere. If you didn’t have a contingency plan in place and you find yourself in crisis, having an effective crisis management plan is paramount. Here’s what you need to do.
Today we shine a spotlight on the fantastic ways that Point Franchise businesses have been communicating and using marketing effectively to enhance the customer experience during the COVID-19 crisis.This isn’t an easy time for businesses in the UK.
Many companies are finding it hard to maintain sales performance amid the COVID-19 crisis, but the way you communicate with your customers as it unfolds could make or break your business.
It’s safe to say that starting a new business doesn’t always lead to immediate success, but there are some things you can do to make sure it stands the best chance.
Working with a business partner can be tricky, particularly when the going gets tough. Perhaps you rushed into collaborating without talking things through fully, or discovered your ambitions have changed further down the line.
These days, everyone’s talking about how to protect the environment. Often, it’s easy to make environmentally friendly choices at home, but it’s down to employers and franchisors to take measures in the workplace.
Success in the business world is defined by the relationships you forge. Today, we unpick why building relationships with suppliers is so important and how you can establish healthy, long-lasting ones.
If you’re running a hair, beauty or cosmetics business, you’re going to want to stand out from the crowd to attract clients and ensure they stay loyal to your brand. To help you understand how you can market yourself effectively, we’ve compiled seven top tips.
Perhaps you know you’re interested in starting a business in the fitness sector, but aren’t quite sure how to narrow down your options. Here’s a rundown of some different fitness franchise opportunities and the type of investor they would suit.
If you’re thinking about starting your own fitness franchise, you’ll be interested to know the creative ways that you can market your business. Keep reading to learn our top 10 tips for marketing your sports, fitness or gym franchise.
With rising interest in healthy, active lifestyles, demand in the fitness sector is growing, and so is the workforce. This is great news for fitness franchisees eager to expand by hiring new team members. With so many candidates, how can you ensure you’re choosing the best people for your franchise?
Burnout is a very real issue for business owners across the world; a mixture of outside pressure and internal drive can lead entrepreneurs to take on unhealthy working habits.
Starting a business involves a lot of careful consideration and planning. To make life easier, we’ve complied the top eight tips for building a business plan for a beauty franchise. Follow these and you should be on the path to success.The beauty sector is big business in the UK.
Planning ahead is a key part of becoming a franchisee and the success of your business will be significantly influenced by your decisions in the early stages. With this in mind, we’ve compiled 6 top tips for writing a business plan for a gym, sport or fitness franchise.
In this series, we provide tips on starting a franchise and the process of running your own business. This article focuses on how important it is for franchisees to protect their brand’s reputation during a crisis or scandal.
In this series, we’ve been linking franchising options to different personality types, so that you can see what kind of franchise business might work for you. Read on to find out more about the ideal franchises for people who love staying cozy at home.
If you’ve got an eye for fashion and love keeping up with the latest trends, starting your own fashion business might have always been a dream of yours. But to make sure you’ve got what it takes, this article is going to cover what an average day for a retail clothing franchise owner looks like.
If you are far happier exploring the outdoors than sitting behind a desk, starting your own business may sound a little too restrictive for your roaming desires.
In this article we’ll look at what you can expect when you’re running a home care franchise on a daily basis, the advantages and challenges of the industry and how you can overcome them, plus some of the franchise opportunities you can invest in today.
In this article we’ll look at how many franchise opportunities can fit perfectly into an already busy work schedule, supplement a part-time career or slot in alongside a buzzing personal or family life.
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