Franchise Advice & Resources
Get helpful advice about finding, financing, buying and running a franchise.
Advice
- Franchising: the Pros and Cons
- FranchiseSales.com examines the pros and cons of buying into a franchise system.
- Franchising: what's it all about?
- An introductory guide to franchising.
- How Franchisees Are Selected
- Every job has it's selection processes and franchising is no different. Have you got what it takes?
- Video: Finding the Right Franchise
- Get some tips on how to find the perfect franchise opportunity.
Finance
- Don’t Pay Too Much National Insurance
- Andrew Small from Franaccounts provides some tips on making sure you don't pay too much national insurance.
- How to Present a Request for Finance to your Bank
- Getting finance is never easy. Here are some questions you need to have answered before you go to the bank.
News
- Free Electrical Checks From Mr. Electric
- Electrical services franchise launches new website featuring installation health check.
- Website Franchise Teams Up with Experts to Provide Content
- Business gurus lend their expertise to national website design franchise.
- Fighting the Crunch Like the Big Boys
- As credit-crunched SMEs seek greater transparency, TLBK sees business boom.
- Family Find Success with Orca Website Franchise
- Father and daughter team help local businesses take on the big boys.
- Molly Maid Franchisees Enjoy Success Despite Credit Crunch
- Expanding the reach of Britain’s number one domestic cleaning company.
- FranchiseSales.com Launches Improved User Friendly Website
- FranchiseSales.com has redesigned its website to help further drive lead generation for its advertisers.
Case Studies
- énergie Fitness For Women Franchisee - Kate Franklin
- For Kate, looking at the hobbies she loved has proved to be successful in her new business life.
- Go Kart Party franchisee: Claire Perera
- Claire looked to children's birthday parties to set up her own business.
- ORCA franchisee: Alison Henderson
- Warwickshire entrepreneur helps local businesses take on the big brands.
Events
- Global Franchise Event Calendar
- A comprehensive list of the main franchising events taking place throughout the world.
- Irish Franchise Exhibition
- Get all the advice and information you need to start a franchise at the franchise exhibition in Dublin this November.
- The Growing Your Own Business Exhibition and Conference Manchester
- Your opportunity to learn from experts, network and find out how best to develop your business.
Consultants
- Business Advice Bureau
- Are you looking for funding to purchase a Franchise / Business?
- Franaccounts - BFA Affiliated Accountant
- If you are buying into a franchise, you are going to need a good accountant. Look no further than Franaccounts.
- Franchise Development Services
- FDS is the world's largest national and international Franchise Development organisation.
- MatchPoint Franchise Consulting Network
- Get help finding the right franchise opportunity for you with MatchPoint.
- Sunbelt Franchise Sales
- Sunbelt has partnered with premier franchise organizations to offer the ultimate in opportunity for FREE!
Newsletters
- Franchise Sales Newsletter - December 2008
- Festive Franchise Opportunities From FranchiseSales.co.uk
- Franchise Sales Newsletter - November 2008
- The latest franchise news and advice plus our top 15 franchise opportunities.
- Franchise Sales Newsletter - October 2008
- Fifteen fantastic franchises plus advice and help on buying a franchise.