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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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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Park of the year 2009 with The Camping and Caravanning Club

The Thetford Forest site of The Camping and Caravanning Club, winner of the prestigious “Park of the Year 2009”* leisure industry award, is owned and run by a family firm. It was chosen by readers of the Motorcaravan Motorhome Monthly Magazine, in the face of stiff competition from thousands of campsite owners across the UK.

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The East of England is “buzzing” with business activity, with numerous events taking place throughout the region. Business start-up & franchise events in East England

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

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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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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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