December 2013 saw the addition of Richard Dawson as the new Digital Marketing Coordinator, the latest member of staff to complement the 20 strong team supporting the franchise network.
The National Franchise Exhibition is taking place at the NEC Birmingham on 14 & 15 February 2014, giving aspiring entrepreneurs a superb insight into the exciting industry and the enormous range of franchise opportunities on offer.
2014 marks the 25th anniversary of Signs Express. In this time, the company has grown from a small unit in Norwich to a 70 strong network of franchises across the UK and Ireland.
Shares in lettings agency Martin & Co (MCO) jumped 16 per cent on their debut on AIM on 18th December, underlining the market’s appetite for stocks with exposure to the housing sector.
When launching a new consultancy business one of the most daunting challenges is undoubtedly the prospect of securing your first clients. As part of its commitment to offering support to network partners, ERA has launched a new centralised marketing scheme to help new franchise partners land their first business.
Numerous economic pundits tell us 2014 is set to be the most promising year for business growth in decades. Now is the best time to start a new business – as we begin to speed up the climb out of recession.
Driver Hire franchisee, Gary Riches, owner of the leading transport and logistics recruiter’s Colchester office, has won the ‘New Franchisee’ category in this year’s ‘Startups awards’.
Success is down to a number of factors but if you’re looking to buy a franchise you should look for evidence of a proven business model and a strong brand in a sector or industry showing signs of sustainability and room for long term growth.
Home Instead Senior Care, has topped an award winning year, receiving the overall accolade of Best Franchise at the Smith & Henderson, 2013 Best Franchise Awards held in Birmingham, as well as being recognised for achieving 5 star franchisee satisfaction.
Automotive franchise opportunities are often considered to be one of the most interesting franchise opportunities in the UK. The automotive industry is huge and demand for body work repair at a domestic and commercial level are growing every year.