
Franchising A-Z: O is for the opportunity
One individual may consider their opportunity to be the chance to work for themselves. To another, the opportunity could be to make a huge amount of money. more»
David Burton is the communications executive at ServiceMaster, one of the UK?s longest established and largest multi-brand franchisors. With a background in public relations, he provides communications support to the 350+ ServiceMaster franchises and is an advocate for franchising as a proven route to business success.
One individual may consider their opportunity to be the chance to work for themselves. To another, the opportunity could be to make a huge amount of money. more»
A successful franchise network promotes best practise, innovation and support for one another. It is the responsibility of the franchisor to facilitate a productive and proactive franchise network. more»
Having built your business to its current success, you are ready to take the step into franchising and the last thing you want to do is undermine your hard work and efforts by not having protected yourself properly. more»
Ensuring your brand can remain a relevant franchise in your industry is a challenge for all business owners and one that should remain in clear focus throughout your franchise journey. more»
Investing in a franchise isn?t buying yourself a job for life. The savviest of investors view a franchise as an asset to build and sell when the time is right. more»
Here are four reasons why franchising can provide the head start to business ownership you?re looking for. more»
In his latest blog post, franchising expert David Burton focuses on the importance of setting business goals as a franchisor to help lead your emerging franchise network onto greater things. more»
For a franchisor, the franchise agreement is your legal documentation designed to not only protect the brand you have developed but also to set out how the relationship between you and your franchisees will work. more»
Continuing with his A-Z of the franchising world, David Burton analyses why engagement is crucial to maintaining a good franchisor and franchisee balance. more»
Due diligence is essentially about completing an appropriate investigation or audit of an investment you?re about to make. Perhaps in some cases it?s a startup you?ve founded, and you may have already made significant investments into devising and developing a brand, but did you do your homework? more»