Leicestershire businessman Nigel Toplis headed a delegation of experts from the British Franchise Association (BFA) to the Houses of Parliament this week.
A commitment to improved education and his entrepreneurial background has led to Mel Stride MP being promoted within government.
After more than three months of the 'Smart Test Drive With a Difference' tour winding its way around loads of UK hotspots, Autovaletdirect franchisees are looking forward to the 2012 tour and offering their Smart valet services again for this terrific Smart Fest.
Support for franchisees is key to the ongoing success of the Driver Hire network. The number one specialist supplier of transport and logistics staff has recently filled two key roles in its Group Services franchise support team.
The ‘Give an Hour’ campaign is an initiative to get more and more people started up online and using the internet. They may be missing out on the huge benefits the internet can bring.
Jasper’s Newcastle franchisees Sue and Dave Burrow are rounding off a fantastic year by being named finalists for Franchisee Business of the Year in the Startups Awards 2011.
Leading broker, Moreland Insurance, a long-term British Franchise Association affiliate adviser, has warned the UK’s franchisor community that their businesses can be irretrievably damaged as a result of costly legal claims from franchisees.
Franchising industry leaders engaged with 30 UK MPs at the Houses of Parliament on 31st October to discuss the economic impact of franchising through sustainable business growth, new business start-up and job creation.
You will find the UK’s number one letting agent, Martin & Co exhibiting at The Scottish Landlord Exhibition on Tuesday 8th November at Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh. Martin & Co will be exhibiting on stand 31 and 32.
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.