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July 2009 Franchise Focus - Home Based Franchise

Do you want to develop your business from home? Click on the link above or on the logos below to investigate options.

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During July 2009 we are focusing on franchises that offer the possibility of building your business from the comfort of your own home. Below are six examples of such business opportunities. Click on the logos above or the following link for more examples - Home Based Franchise

Franchise Opportunities - Recent Blog Articles

Recession is presenting new opportunities for franchise start-ups

Those looking to start a franchise could be forgiven for thinking that due to the recession, this is not the right time and that plans should be put on hold. However, many leading entrepreneurs are arguing that this is actually the best time to start a business. Richard Branson was recently quoted as saying that "fortunes are made out of a recession. A lot of entrepreneurs get going in the economic depths because the barriers to entry are lower."

Read the full Recession is presenting new opportunities for franchise start-ups article...

House prices rise could help franchise buyers

During May 2009 the value of houses in the UK rose. This could be useful to anyone thinking of buying a franchise as the general rise in pricing may give banks more confidence to lend against equity in the home owned. Clearly this is only one month and an upward trend will need to seen over time to bring true confidence to in house values to owners and lenders.

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Franchise business confidence on the rise

Confidence among business professionals has risen for the first time since the end of 2007, a survey indicates. The Institute of Chartered Accountants’ index of business confidence rose at the end of March. This is encouraging news indeed. However, I would urge businesses not to be complacent. Clearly we are not out of the woods of recession yet.

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Franchising internationally

For a number of franchisors now is a good time to think about stratigic franchising internationally. Before looking overseas it is vital that the franchisors has a well developed system within the UK. His franchise should be well controlled and he needs to have a proven team overseeing core business development. Once these elements are in place the franchisor is free to focus time and investment on international franchising market development.

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Franchise buyer directory

Franchising offers a safer way into business building than many other business start up options. In face in the 2006 BFA Nat West Franchise Survey found that over 90% of franchise business owners questioned said that they were trading profitably.

Buyer directory and assistance

Buying a proven franchise opportunity will offer the franchisee the increased security of a proven brand, pricing structures, and ongoing training from a dedicated head office team.

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