Come along and join us at The Franchise Supplier Showcase Event at the National Motorcycle Museum, Birmingham, on Wednesday 18th November 2009. All attendees will receive FREEhelp and advice with franchisee recruitment and practical support for their franchisees. We have brought together a number of specialist suppliers to franchised networks. During the event they can explain the benefits of their product or service to franchisors like you.
The day, which includes lunch and refreshments, will see supplier presentations & exhibitors covering a
wide range of franchise specific business products and services including:
Dennis & Turnbull - A leading firm of Franchise Accountants looking after networks of all sizes. They have developed an online service that is successfully implemented by national franchisees, whilst maintaining the “local accountant” relationship.
FranWeb –A service dedicated to helping franchisors and franchisees achieve the best return on investment possible via their existing web presence. Improve your visibility and web site performance with pay per click, search engine optimisation and effective web copy management.
Howden Insurance -Provide specialist insurance to franchisors, ensuring franchisees have effective insurance protection and risk management in place to protects the franchisor’s operation, brand and their image.
Grey Ridge / Franchise 360 - A cost-effective franchise software solution that contains the core functionality needed to manage a franchise business and deliver services to franchisees and customers.
Signs Express - Offer a wide range of products including interior and exterior signage, vehicle graphics and exhibition displays. They have a reputation for providing quality products and excellent customer service and specialise in corporate branding and re-branding programmes.
Azura – The modular fully integrated Franchise Management system provides you with the information and tools to put you fully in control.
The Franchise Print Centre –Online franchisor and franchisee print services, saving you money & man hours, and providing control over your brand.
Grosvenor Consultancy -Offer specialist independent financial advice and can assist well-established franchisors and franchisees, as well as those just starting up a franchise, by providing bespoke cost-effective solutions.
Select Your Franchise – Helping drive up the number of your franchisee prospect enquiries with leads generated by
www.SelectYourFranchise.com and their powerful suite of websites.
Croner Consulting - One of the UK’s leading providers of advice and guidance in the areas of Employment and Health & Safety law. Have extensive experience in helping organisations manage their franchisees & employees better and helping to protect them from risk.
Secure Virtual Office – Providers of a Franchise Management System that will help reduce costs, improve control and increase profitability through more efficient communications & business practices.
Cirrus – Offering a full service commercial property department on a flexible outsourced basis; assisting franchisees that lack the knowledge and expertise of leasing a commercial property.
Xero – Simple, smart and secure online franchise accountancy software, allowing you access to your vital financial information anytime you need it.
The Franchise Show – Launched last year to wide critical acclaim, visitors and exhibitors can expect an exhibition that far exceeds previous expectations.
The Franchising Centre - Comprises six specialist businesses serving the franchising community; The Franchise Development Centre; The Franchise Training Centre; The Franchise Support Centre; The Franchise Sales Centre, The Franchise Careers Centre and The International Franchising Centre. The team has over 120 years of personal and practical experience of developing and managing franchised systems all over the world.
EKW Group - Offers a comprehensive range of franchise accounting, payroll and retail support solutions nationwide. They advise on minimising risk, maximising profitability and how to get better financial control over a franchise.
Franchise World -The magazine is a prestigious publication and contains regular advisory articles for franchisees and franchisors by the great and good among the franchise sector. Allied publications are the annual directory, a comprehensive listing and guide available to prospective franchisees and franchisors, and ‘how-to books’ by franchise experts.
Attendance at The Franchise Supplier Showcase Event is **FREE for members of your franchise organisation so come along and join us to speak to expert suppliers!
Numbers are limited so it is possible that we will not be able to allocate places to all who wish to attend, so book early to ensure your place!!!
Nick Strong - Franchise recruitment advisor
Franchises that involve working with children are quite varied. They include portrait photography, gymnastics, maths and language tuition, singing lessons and much more.
Childrens franchises are most often run by women who are returning to work or making a career change and want to build their own business around their family.
10 Things to consider when buying a children’s franchise
First of all and perhaps most importantly, do you like working with children?
Second, it is vital to speak to your family about starting your own franchise business and make sure that you have their support.
Third, discuss that amount of investment capital you will be prepared to put into starting and developing your children’s franchise. Entry prices can run from £2,000 to £20,000.
Fourth, define your expectations. What sort of hours can you work directly with children, what time can you provide for promotion and admin and what sort of income do you hope to achieve?
Fifth, research options and request further information from the franchise systems of your choosing
Sixth, make a short list and request a visit to the franchise offices you have chosen. It is vital to see the support set up and meet the personalities behind the brand.
Seventh, speak to franchisees and find out if they are happy operating the brand and how their business has been affected by the recession. The franchisor should provide you with a contact list.
Eighth, get a copy of the legal agreement and take it to a British Franchise Association lawyer for advice.
Ninth, speak to your bank about account set up and finances. Most banks have specialist franchise sections that will help advise your local manager.
Finally, identify which children’s franchise brand is right for you. Sign up, get trained and follow the brand’s proven system enthusiastically for best return on your time and investment.
Nick Strong - Franchise recruitment advisor
Clearly when looking at buying a franchise the system and market you choose must be sustainable and one you will enjoy. For people interested in working with people, cosmetics and appearance enhancement treatments, buying and developing a beauty franchise could be right for you.
Types of Beauty Franchise Business
There are as many types of beauty franchise to choose from as treatments you can think of. Certainly hair dressing is well represented. There is a growing market in nail bar concepts in the UK and a number of franchise brands have been developed to help grow that market. In addition, beauty franchises that help clients with weight loss, fitness and makeovers have grown well over recent years.
Discretionary markets
The beauty industry is normally classified as discretionary. That means that services could be classified by clients as both highly desirable and yet non essential. In these times of recession it is vital to choose a franchise brand and system that is robust in all economic climates.
Speak to franchisors and franchisees
When considering buying a beauty franchise it is vital to research and consider a number of options.
First consider the brands and services available. Do they appeal to you?
Second, look at the cost of the franchise fee and set up costs, are they within your reach financially.
Third request further information about the brands you have identified and read it carefully.
Fourth make a short list and visit the franchise systems of your choosing. Meet the key people and check out the support facilities.
Fifth speak to franchisees and find out if they are happy operating the brand and how their business has been affected by the recession.
Sixth get a copy of the legal agreement and take it to a British Franchise Association lawyer for advice.
Seventh speak to your bank about account set up and finances. Most banks have specialist franchise sections that will help advise your local manager.
Finally, identify which beauty franchise brand is right for you. Sign up, get trained and follow the brand’s proven system enthusiastically for best return on your time and investment.
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