Why franchisee success is not guaranteed in all cases

Franchises have real allures, including tested business methods, well-known brands, ongoing assistance, and even ready-made clientele. Nevertheless, despite these alluring advantages, not all franchisees find the route to success to be straightforward. Bill Painter, Director of Development at Snap Fitness, outlines why franchising is a cooperative endeavor that necessitates accountability, resiliency, and strategic knowledge rather Read more…

Business advice that SMEs should take note of in 2014

Although the European market and wider global financial picture is still unclear as the fallout from the banking crisis continues to reverberate, in the UK there is some evidence of an improvement. Perhaps the most important pointers for any SME are the reports and polls which indicate a general air of optimism amongst consumers, with Read more…