Franchises and Business Opportunities in the UK EN http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/franchises/~3/338871381/thames-valley-franchise-show864.cfm You're looking for a new challenge? Want to become your own boss? http://www.franchiseexpo.co.uk/franchise_news_july_2008/thames-valley-franchise-show864.cfm http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/franchises/~3/337981468/buying-franchise-active-group903.cfm By Simon Rickett, co-founder and director of UK Websaver and Activ Web Design http://www.franchiseexpo.co.uk/franchise_news_july_2008/buying-franchise-active-group903.cfm http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/franchises/~3/336999824/countrywide-signs-van-based-franchise899.cfm Countrywide Signs, one of the country?s largest national board erecting companies, has signed an agreement with Sold on Recycling Ltd, to give a nationwide collection and recycling service to all estate agents for their For Sale and To Let boards. Countrywide Signs believe this to be a major step forward in addressing environmental issues within the estate agency market. http://www.franchiseexpo.co.uk/franchise_news_july_2008/countrywide-signs-van-based-franchise899.cfm http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/franchises/~3/337087162/signarama-franchisees900.cfm Sign*A*Rama, the world?s largest sign franchise, is delighted to announce that they have appointed three new franchisees. Two of the new franchisees are in Scotland, in Kilmarnock and Edinburgh, whilst the third franchisee is in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire. Sign*A*Rama now have five Scottish franchisees. http://www.franchiseexpo.co.uk/franchise_news_july_2008/signarama-franchisees900.cfm http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/franchises/~3/337157033/signarama-franchise-news901.cfm Over the past 20 years Signarama has helped create 900 successful businesses in 50 countries worldwide. This phenomenal achievement is testament to Signarama?s tired and tested business model which enables franchisees to be their own boss whilst having access to an extensive network offering backup and support. http://www.franchiseexpo.co.uk/franchise_news_july_2008/signarama-franchise-news901.cfm http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/franchises/~3/337157034/countrywide-signs-van-based-franchise902.cfm Already experienced in running his own business Anthony Williams decided to become a Countrywide http://www.franchiseexpo.co.uk/franchise_news_july_2008/countrywide-signs-van-based-franchise902.cfm http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/franchises/~3/335870853/Satellite-Shop-franchise-franchise-press-release897.cfm Today, one in four households cannot get digital television via their aerial, and many still cannot receive channel Five. With the digital switchover fast approaching, three out of four of these households will require assistance to ?switch over?. The brand new franchise package from the Satellite Shop responds directly to this need and presents a super business opportunity at a local level. http://www.franchiseexpo.co.uk/franchise_news_july_2008/Satellite-Shop-franchise-franchise-press-release897.cfm http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/franchises/~3/332680240/franchise-news-socatots883.cfm A South Tyneside mum has set herself the goal of moulding future England footballers http://www.franchiseexpo.co.uk/franchise_news_july_2008/franchise-news-socatots883.cfm http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/franchises/~3/332680241/socatots-franchise-news884.cfm SOCATOTS featured prominently in the recent Brighton Baby Show, with representatives from centres in Mid-Sussex and Brighton itself showcasing the organisation's work http://www.franchiseexpo.co.uk/franchise_news_july_2008/socatots-franchise-news884.cfm http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/franchises/~3/332680242/socatots-franchise-news885.cfm by Barbara Piper, SOCATOTS Southampton http://www.franchiseexpo.co.uk/franchise_news_july_2008/socatots-franchise-news885.cfm http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/franchises/~3/332709884/urban-planters-case-study891.cfm Started September 1996 in the North East Midlands http://www.franchiseexpo.co.uk/franchise_news_july_2008/urban-planters-case-study891.cfm http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/franchises/~3/332709887/urban-planters-case-study892.cfm Trading began in 1997 by an ex-senior sales manager based in the North West. http://www.franchiseexpo.co.uk/franchise_news_july_2008/urban-planters-case-study892.cfm http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/franchises/~3/332709889/urban-planters-case-study896.cfm Two partners looking for a change of career were attracted by the support provided and the availability of established suppliers, which would help them to avoid common mistakes made when starting up a new business. http://www.franchiseexpo.co.uk/franchise_news_july_2008/urban-planters-case-study896.cfm http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/franchises/~3/331559403/Rachel-Elnaugh-franchise-show882.cfm Rachel Elnaugh http://www.franchiseexpo.co.uk/franchise_news_july_2008/Rachel-Elnaugh-franchise-show882.cfm http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/franchises/~3/332709890/urban-planters-case-study894.cfm Opened in West London in late 1999 and operated by 2 ex-employees of a major competitor. http://www.franchiseexpo.co.uk/franchise_news_july_2008/urban-planters-case-study894.cfm http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/franchises/~3/332709891/urban-planters-case-study895.cfm with extensive IT experience opened the Merseyside franchise and commenced trading in December 2000 with first sales in March 2001. Since then he has established a portfolio of £104k and a first year turnover of £34k and nearly £80k in year two. http://www.franchiseexpo.co.uk/franchise_news_july_2008/urban-planters-case-study895.cfm http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/franchises/~3/330554928/creature-comforts-pet-sitting-franchise881.cfm With the UK?s dog population now totalling more than 7 million dogs, pet sitting has become big business. Already a highly successful dog home boarding company in Chester, Wirral and North Wales, Creature Comforts has announced plans to roll out its dog sitting brand nationwide. The move looks set to firmly establish the brand as the UK?s leading national dog sitting service. http://www.franchiseexpo.co.uk/franchise_news_july_2008/creature-comforts-pet-sitting-franchise881.cfm http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/franchises/~3/332680243/kingsmaid-franchise-news890.cfm Mattress Cleaning, Home Sanitisation and Carpet Cleaning launched for our franchisees'. Also HEPA filters have also been introduced to make the Kingsmaid offer exciting for both new and exisitng customers. http://www.franchiseexpo.co.uk/franchise_news_july_2008/kingsmaid-franchise-news890.cfm http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/franchises/~3/332709892/urban-planters-case-study893.cfm ?Her time was better invested in the business, than working for someone else?. http://www.franchiseexpo.co.uk/franchise_news_july_2008/urban-planters-case-study893.cfm http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/franchises/~3/330040741/cloudy2clear-recession-proof-franchise875.cfm That Saves People Money! C2C Franchisees Are Achieving Record Sales?How? Why Not Ask Them Yourself! http://www.franchiseexpo.co.uk/franchise_news_july_2008/cloudy2clear-recession-proof-franchise875.cfm http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/franchises/~3/329923152/credit-crunch-franchise-news874.cfm With the CBI claiming this is the toughest economic year since 1992 and businesses suffering in the current economic climate, Business For Breakfast has a proven track record to help businesses through this credit crunch. http://www.franchiseexpo.co.uk/franchise_news_july_2008/credit-crunch-franchise-news874.cfm http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/franchises/~3/332680244/chipsaway-franchise-sucess-story889.cfm Eight years after buying a ChipsAway franchise Norman Ryan, 59, sold his business for over 200% more than he bought it for; having worked hard building a superb, thriving business with an extensive high spending customer base, not to mention tremendous loyalty and good will. http://www.franchiseexpo.co.uk/franchise_news_july_2008/chipsaway-franchise-sucess-story889.cfm http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/franchises/~3/328743349/helen-doron-childrens-education-franchise869.cfm The globally franchised Helen Doron Educational Group developed 'MathRiders' to help the millions of students worldwide who now rely on maths tutoring to compete with classmates and qualify for a better future. http://www.franchiseexpo.co.uk/franchise_news_july_2008/helen-doron-childrens-education-franchise869.cfm http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/franchises/~3/328811890/oscars-pet-food-franchise-van-based872.cfm The Oscar message for a happier healthier and longer life comes with the complete pet care service and, in conjunction with their range of quality pet food, there is a selection of products that will help to keep our pets cool for summer. http://www.franchiseexpo.co.uk/franchise_news_july_2008/oscars-pet-food-franchise-van-based872.cfm http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/franchises/~3/330040742/new-business-business-news880.cfm The figure ? the highest since the same time the year before ? showed the resilience of business startups in the face of the credit crunch, according to Barclays. http://www.franchiseexpo.co.uk/franchise_news_july_2008/new-business-business-news880.cfm http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/franchises/~3/328743350/auditel-b2b-franchise868.cfm According to a recent survey conducted by major accountants Baker Tilly, the number of companies considering taking steps to reduce their costs almost doubled from 26 percent to 45 percent in March of this year. http://www.franchiseexpo.co.uk/franchise_news_july_2008/auditel-b2b-franchise868.cfm http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/franchises/~3/330040743/Entrepreneur-business-news876.cfm The entrepreneur, who claimed top spot in the business challenge presented in associated with the Bristol Design Festival, ditched an 18 year career selling stationery to take on the big boys of the hamper industry with an innovative, new approach. http://www.franchiseexpo.co.uk/franchise_news_july_2008/Entrepreneur-business-news876.cfm http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/franchises/~3/332680246/chipsaway-franchise-success-story888.cfm Matthew Knight was the first ChipsAway franchisee in 2007 to sign up with the franchise for a further five years. http://www.franchiseexpo.co.uk/franchise_news_july_2008/chipsaway-franchise-success-story888.cfm http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/franchises/~3/325751950/legal will writing franchise832.cfm ?I personally feel the support and service given by Collective Legal Solutions has helped me achieve my original ambition to have my own credible business in the Estate Planning Market, I couldn?t have done it without their training and support. http://www.franchiseexpo.co.uk/franchise_news_july_2008/legal will writing franchise832.cfm http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/franchises/~3/328743351/kingsmaid-franchise-news871.cfm Kingsmaid domestic cleaning franchise has restructured its franchise package to offer a super franchise model designed to maximize the success of its franchise businesses. http://www.franchiseexpo.co.uk/franchise_news_july_2008/kingsmaid-franchise-news871.cfm http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/franchises/~3/332680247/chipsaway-franchise-success-story887.cfm Lee Draycott Family man Lee Draycott is reasonably new to the ChipsAway network, but knows that he has finally found what he has been looking for in life ? flexibility, freedom and time with his family. His ChipsAway franchise has proved to be the perfect fit after first quitting his lucrative job as a financial adviser for a leading bank to taste self employment as a plumber. http://www.franchiseexpo.co.uk/franchise_news_july_2008/chipsaway-franchise-success-story887.cfm http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/franchises/~3/325751951/surelet-estate-agency-franchise847.cfm When Colin Poole the Surelet Managing Director launched his franchise in 2003, he promptly set up Surelet Gloucester as a pilot operation. Three years on this letting agency has gone from strength to strength and turnover is expected to exceed £280k in 2006. http://www.franchiseexpo.co.uk/franchise_news_july_2008/surelet-estate-agency-franchise847.cfm http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/franchises/~3/328743357/mirage-beauty-franchise870.cfm Mirage?s beauty salon in Leeds is renowned for its professionally tailored treatments in a relaxing and tranquil environment and this successful business is now available as a franchise. This unique franchise opportunity is the only combined hair and beauty business currently available in the UK. http://www.franchiseexpo.co.uk/franchise_news_july_2008/mirage-beauty-franchise870.cfm http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/franchises/~3/330040745/Entrepreneur-2008-business-news878.cfm In its third year, the BT Business competition celebrates the nation's finest business owners who use technology to help their business succeed. http://www.franchiseexpo.co.uk/franchise_news_july_2008/Entrepreneur-2008-business-news878.cfm http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/franchises/~3/330040746/Entrepreneurs-Leonard-Cheshire-Disability879.cfm Sir Stelios said: "I am very passionate about encouraging an enterprising spirit and decided to work with Leonard Cheshire Disability to set up the award. http://www.franchiseexpo.co.uk/franchise_news_july_2008/Entrepreneurs-Leonard-Cheshire-Disability879.cfm http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/franchises/~3/325751952/jani-king-franchisee-success-story845.cfm Nazir Hosany and his family have been running their very successful Jani-King franchise in Kent for almost five years. With those crucial five years behind him, he describes his business ? which turns over more almost £600,000. http://www.franchiseexpo.co.uk/franchise_news_july_2008/jani-king-franchisee-success-story845.cfm http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/franchises/~3/330040747/business-news877.cfm It hardly seems possible, but ten years have passed since Julie Meyer came to London and founded the investors? network First Tuesday. On the third Tuesday of June she showed she is still the supreme networker on the entrepreneurial and investment scene by getting together an outstanding group of people at the Institute of Directors where she preached revolution beneath the portraits of the kings and queens of England. http://www.franchiseexpo.co.uk/franchise_news_july_2008/business-news877.cfm http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/franchises/~3/332680248/socatots-franchise-news886.cfm SOCATOTS are delighted to announce that a new centre has opened in Tonbridge, which will begin sessions from April 2008. http://www.franchiseexpo.co.uk/franchise_news_july_2008/socatots-franchise-news886.cfm http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/franchises/~3/321471288/guard-a-kind-testimonial865.cfm Guard-a-kid Testimonial Northern Ireland http://www.franchiseexpo.co.uk/franchise_news_june_2008/guard-a-kind-testimonial865.cfm http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/franchises/~3/321471290/Guard-A-Kid -estimonial-Newcastle866.cfm Guard-A-Kid Testimonial Newcastle http://www.franchiseexpo.co.uk/franchise_news_june_2008/Guard-A-Kid -estimonial-Newcastle866.cfm http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/franchises/~3/321471291/Guard-A-Kid-testimonial-East-Sussex867.cfm Guard-A-Kid testimonial East Sussex http://www.franchiseexpo.co.uk/franchise_news_june_2008/Guard-A-Kid-testimonial-East-Sussex867.cfm http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/franchises/~3/309567028/maid2clean-franchise-couples819.cfm I found the operating manual very easy to follow and Elaine was always on hand to answer any queries. http://www.franchiseexpo.co.uk/franchise_news_june_2008/maid2clean-franchise-couples819.cfm http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/franchises/~3/309567022/franchisee-success-story-cloudy2clear840.cfm Cloudy2clear http://www.franchiseexpo.co.uk/franchise_news_june_2008/franchisee-success-story-cloudy2clear840.cfm http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/franchises/~3/315455013/quantum-business-franchise854.cfm International business consultancy, the Quantum Organisation, has been working with Bedford-based design and production studio eMC Design, to help take the business forward, through its proven business strategies. http://www.franchiseexpo.co.uk/franchise_news_june_2008/quantum-business-franchise854.cfm http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/franchises/~3/316166512/global-travel-franchise-success-story859.cfm Global Flight Centre has been established for ten years and is one of the Group?s longest standing members. David Finlay and his team of two have brought Global Flight Centre to the success it enjoys today. http://www.franchiseexpo.co.uk/franchise_news_june_2008/global-travel-franchise-success-story859.cfm http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/franchises/~3/316166507/garage-conversion-company-economic-recession857.cfm Due to the current economic climate, fewer home owners are now moving house. They either can?t afford to move or maybe can?t secure a new mortgage and this has put pressure on families that need to move to gain more living space. These people are now seeking an alternative to improve on space and garage conversions are becoming increasingly popular http://www.franchiseexpo.co.uk/franchise_news_june_2008/garage-conversion-company-economic-recession857.cfm http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/franchises/~3/316180471/recession-proof-franchise-spettro860.cfm With Channel 4?s Dispatches naming 20 places most likely to be at risk of flooding in the UK earlier this year, Spettro are preparing for future demand for their services. http://www.franchiseexpo.co.uk/franchise_news_june_2008/recession-proof-franchise-spettro860.cfm http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/franchises/~3/316166510/global-travel-franchise-success-story858.cfm Mark Hurrell joined The Global Travel Group in April 2004 and within a year had smashed his original business plan targets. http://www.franchiseexpo.co.uk/franchise_news_june_2008/global-travel-franchise-success-story858.cfm http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/franchises/~3/316245263/franchise-during-recession-citylocal-franchise861.cfm You've been running a small business and you're doing well. However, the economy begins to falter, and recession looms. What can you do to maintain your market share and your income? It is during a recession that your income has to be at its most stable, so how do you achieve that while everyone around you starts to panic? http://www.franchiseexpo.co.uk/franchise_news_june_2008/franchise-during-recession-citylocal-franchise861.cfm http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/franchises/~3/315455014/ucclear-window-cleaning-franchise856.cfm is already making money for many franchise owners, please contact us to speak with individuals who have experience of setting up their own franchise. We provide a support network to all our franchisees: http://www.franchiseexpo.co.uk/franchise_news_june_2008/ucclear-window-cleaning-franchise856.cfm http://api.feedburner.com/awareness/1.0/GetFeedData?uri=franchises