YouGov survey reveals social media platform of choice

Facebook is the most popular social media platform to promote business for small to medium enterprises (SMEs), with just over a quarter (26%) using the popular social networking website.

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Home Instead Franchise Conference is a HUGE success

A week before Manchester hosted the Conservative Party Conference, the city warmed up by hosting the Home Instead Senior Care Conference 2011.

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No Letting Go franchise cleans up confusion over cleanliness

With cleaning costs topping the bill of reasons why a tenancy deposit is withheld No Letting Go, the UK’s leading brand in inventory management has introduced a unique ‘cleanliness’ scale for its client base.

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£50,000 Business Growth Grants up for grabs

HSBC has launched a new competition aimed at supporting four deserving businesses from across the UK by providing them with a £50,000 grant each to accelerate their plans for growth.

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Driver Hire franchise's new Crewe man

Leading franchisor, Driver Hire – a recent finalist in the bfa ‘Franchisor of the Year’ awards – is continuing its franchise sales success. Already this year its helped ten new franchisees join its network.

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Domino's Pizza franchise opens new store in Tesco Extra

Domino’s Pizza, the UK’s leading pizza delivery company, opened its first store inside a Tesco Extra yesterday [October 17, 2011]. Located on Town Gate Retail Park in Dudley, the new store has created 15 local jobs.

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Martin & Co online agents launch

The first of the Martin & Co online agents have now hit the UK’s lettings market. Crystal Palace, Lichfield and Stowmarket are the first areas to say ‘hello’ to this new online model.

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The success of an Oscar resale business

When Shaun & Dawn Brigden heard that their Oscar Pet Foods franchisee was due to retire, they didn’t hesitate in making contact!

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YouGov research confirms ChipsAway franchise as brand leaders

Results of a recent YouGov survey showed that ChipsAway has strengthened its position as brand leader of the ‘on-the-spot’ automotive repairs sector with 30% recognition compared to the next most cited which was high street brand Halfords at 8%.

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The Best Franchise Awards: 1,000 franchisees have their say

Smith & Henderson, a specialist franchise consultancy, announced today that it had passed a major milestone in the launch of The Best Franchise Awards. 30+ franchisors have now registered to participate in the inaugural awards, with over 1,000 franchisees due to be surveyed about their franchise ownership experience.

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