The East of England, situated just north of London, is a thriving region with a population of around 5.4 million people. The region comprises of the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk.

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Business Link is the first point of contact to help you with any business enquiry. It delivers impartial, expert and practical business information and advice tailored to meet local business needs. The East of England is served by 6 individual Business Links.

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You may think you have to start a franchised business in the UK from scratch but this is not always the case. Many existing UK franchisees are looking to sell their franchise.

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• Click here for a list of all resales available in the East of England.

If you have decided franchising is for you, and are now looking at what is available, our East of England Franchise Directory lists some of the companies looking for franchisees in the region.

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As there is no specific legislation for franchising, the franchise agreement is therefore the most important document as it sets out your rights and obligations and should spell out clearly exactly what it is that you are buying.

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A Franchise that Offers the Best of Both Worlds

Family was very much at the forefront when Keith and Helen Pratt decided to start their own Kinsgmaid Domestic Cleaning franchise earlier this year. The couple, who are originally from Harlow in Essex, have two young children and the desire for a better life for their kids was what prompted them, not only to go into business, but also to relocate to Norfolk at the same time.

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The East of England is “buzzing” with business activity, with numerous events taking place throughout the region. For a listing of what’s happening and when, click here for Events in the East of England

You can post your questions to a panel of experts dealing with franchising in the East of England.

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CREATE is a unique partnership of national business support organisations who have joined together to help people who are considering franchising. CREATE provides independent and impartial information and advice through on-line services, training sessions and workshops, one-to-one advice and mentoring.

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Raising finance is often the biggest hurdle for anyone looking to start a franchise - and having to borrow can be a risky proposition for many. However, with franchising the risks are less, hence why banks prefer franchising and potential franchisees feel more confident visiting their bank.

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