Matt Burdett

Interested in getting in to business ownership? Massage therapy, beauty and mobile salon businesses are a prime example of a service in constant demand. From luxury spa retreats to urban wellness centres, the massage therapy industry is thriving. With consumers becoming increasingly health conscious and recognising the benefits of massage, there has never been a […]

If you’re looking to fulfil your career ambitions and get into business ownership, franchising is a great way to go about it. Franchising generally has a higher success rate (around 93%) compared to starting up a business alone (79%. These figures are widely recognised and many surveys have shown similar results. But entering business ownership

Looking to get into business but not sure where to start? If you’re looking to get into entrepreneurship, becoming a business owner and taking control of your career, the steps forward may not seem immediately clear. There are a handful of ways you can get in to business ownership. Obviously the first route is to

If you’re looking to be a part of a sector worth more than £1.5bn to the UK economy, a coffee shop franchise is a great way to go for unlocking a new chapter of your career. Although the term coffee shop is rather broad, most franchised cafe businesses sell more than just coffee. Whilst many

Franchising is a great way to get into business ownership. It comes with fewer risks compared to jumping in to starting your own business, plus you get an established brand and proven business model. Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur looking for new business opportunities, or you’re simply curious about the inner workings of franchises,

Franchising is one of several ways of growing your business. If you’re looking to streamline your operations and scale outwards, franchising is a fantastic choice. It shouldn’t be taken lightly though, or as a quick route to success. Franchising requires a lot of time, effort and money – even though the franchisee pays for their

Becoming a business owner, being your own boss, it is a dream many have but don’t pursue. There are a number of reasons why some choose not to go down the route of business ownership. Lack of enthusiasm is caused by a number of factors. One being possible lack of experience, the risk of failure.

We all know that one of the benefits of becoming a franchisee is access to centralised support. An established franchise will already have a brand presence and there’s a lot to be said for this. They’ll typically provide brand guidelines and a suite of assets that are available to you as the franchisee, which saves

10 Franchise Opportunities You Can Run Independently Franchising is a great way to get into business for yourself but not by yourself. When you first think of franchising, big names like McDonalds ring loud and clear. Massive restaurant operations with many staff, but did you know there are many franchises you can run by yourself