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Featured articles are the lead articles from a given edition of The Franchise Magazine and represent the latest and most interesting new franchising information.

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Dublcheck: A day in the life of Jolanta Lavrenova

Dublcheck

Crowned Dublcheck's Business Development Award winner at the franchise's prestigious gala awards dinner this spring, Jolanta Lavrenova talks about her day.

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Franchising feels the feminine touch

Women think on their feet, are adaptable and know how to improvise - the perfect combination of skills necessary to run a successful franchise business.

Ex-Forces target franchising

As the British Army, Navy and RAF prepare to decommission thousands of servicemen and women, franchiors will be considering whether any of them can help them grow their brands.

How to... Evaluate a franchisor

You've identified your franchise of interest, now its time to quiz the franchisor. Here we reveal what you should consider when evaluating a franchisor.

Autosheen: A day in the life of Steve Gladwin

Autosheen

Steve Gladwin has been with Autosheen professional valeting for two years. He is proactive with his business and sees his entire working day as an opportunity.

How to...Gain legal advice before taking up a franchise

Ed Savory, an Associate in Leathes Prior's franchising team, provides some legal advice before taking up a franchise

HSBC Bank: A Time to Reflect

You can see it on nearly every high street and in a wide range of business sectors. Franchised businesses range from multi-million pound operations employing hundreds of people, to sole traders working part-time from home – and everything in between

Filta Fry Plus: A DAY IN THE LIFE of Graham Allen

Filtafry Plus (Filta Group)

Graham Allen has been a FiltaFry Plus franchise owner for five years and is a successful franchise owner in the nationwide network covering the Brighton territory

Lloyds TSB Bank: Impress your bank manager

Lloyds TSB Bank

Richard Holden, Head of Franchising at Lloyds TSB Commercial, discusses the importance of your first meeting with your bank manager

What does that mean?

Are you new to the franchising industry? Here we explain some of the terminology used in the franchising industry

RLI Connect: And the deals get done!

RLI Connect

RLI launches RLI Connet, the world's first global retail and leisure property deal-making forum

The key to success

With so many businesses out there offering the same products and services as you, what is going to set your franchise apart from the rest?

Shopping: Britain's patriotic duty

Napoleon once said: "Britain is a nation of shopkeepers." This is still true today with retail remaining strong and new brands filling the sector

Charity support

Supporting and raising money for charity may help your business to succeed. Here Derin Clark looks into why you should consider sponsoring a charity and what to be careful of if you do

Retail: fast becoming the franchising giant

Packed full of retail franchises, from luxury fashion, jewellery, homeware, restaurants, bars and cafés, shopping centres are fast becoming the popular platform for franchises

How to... Secure your franchise funding

Having carried out your due diligence and identified the franchise for you, now is the time to get the ball rolling and secure your business funding

Where should you start a franchise?

We take a look at one of the world's most franchised nations; Australia. If you're looking to move further afield or have a business that you would like to franchise in a growing and successful market. Australia could be the place for you

Should we be social?

Social Media has become a platform to communicate to your customers, create a brand following and an advertising method that is free

How to... Research your ideal franchise

We take a look at the first integral step into franchising – research. Research is key when choosing the franchise for you.

Snack in the Box: A day in the life of Ruth and Phil

Ruth and Phil have been working together running their Snack-in-the-Box vending franchise for 12 years

Lloyds TSB Bank: Franchise Futures

Lloyds TSB Bank

Richard Holden explains how the right business plan can make the difference between success and failure

How to find your ideal franchise

We take a look at the first integral step into franchising – research. Research is key when choosing the franchise for you

Labour of love

Some of our biggest franchise success stories come from those who started their franchise because they love what they do; they had firsthand experience of their service and above all they had passion. Here Jenna Leeds reveals why your hobby could become a franchise

Be a healthy business owner

When you are a franchise owner, taking care of your personal health is just as important as your business' health

New year new you!

Along with the New Year come New Year's resolutions – the majority of which are focused on career progression or self-improvement. Tiffany Brooking investigates the fitness and wellbeing industry and how its opportunities could be the perfect chance to get your career back into shape

11 essential things you need to know about franchising

A franchise basically provides the franchise owner the rights to replicate the franchisor's business, including using their branding and business model, within a designated territory

Autosheen: A day in the life of Rob Stobbs

Autosheen

Rob Stobbs has been with Autosheen for almost three years and is one of the most successful franchise owners in the nationwide network

Lloyds TSB Bank: The importance of picking the right bank

Lloyds TSB Bank

Choosing which bank to support your plans requires careful consideration, as it could well mean the difference between your ultimate success or failure

Royal Bank Of Scotland: Size matters when funding a franchise

Colin Chadwick QFP looks at the challenges faced by prospective franchise owners when they are seeking funding for small and large franchises

Leathes Prior: The importance of seeking legal advice

Leathes Prior

Ed Savory, an Associate in Leathes Prior's Franchising Team, provides prospective franchise owners with some useful guidance to taking legal advice

Michelle Mone shares her thoughts on juggling motherhood with work

One of the UK's most successful female entrepreneurs Michelle Mone OBE, reveals her thoughts of the franchise industry and her top tips for women who are considering starting their own business

Make a clean sweep with a franchise

The benefits of owning a cleaning franchise are that virtually every home and business in the UK has the need for a cleaning service – so please your clients once and the chances are they'll use your services again and again

Manage your future with a white collar franchise

As increasing numbers of professionals with management experience seek new challenges or want to escape redundancy, white collar opportunities have become some of the most popular franchises

Paralympics prove having a disability is no barrier to achieving success

Whether top athletes competing in the Paralympics or a franchise owner running a successful franchised business, those with disabilities are achieving their ambitions

EWIF fills its Chair position

Franchising from home

Slashing overheads and balancing work and family commitments are just two of the factors that are taken into account when franchise owners decide to run their business from home

NatWest: UK franchise industry continues to flourish

Mark Scott, NatWest's Director Franchise Development, looks at some of the key points revealed in the latest survey about the UK franchise industry

Cleaning Doctor: A day in the life of Cleaning Doctor franchise owner Nigel Lay

Cleaning Doctor franchise owners provide customers with an extensive range of cleaning services for both inside and outside a property

TaxAssist Accountants: What is the right trading option for you?

Jo Nockels, of TaxAssist Accountants, looks at the financial benefits of the different trading options available to a franchise owner when they launch their business

Cubism Law: Thinking of franchising your business?

Roger Levitt, of Cubism Law, highlights the many elements to consider when taking the franchise route to expansion

The Christmas Decorators: Make a year's salary in three months

The Christmas Decorators

With a love of Christmas and the desire to start her own business, Sandra Byrne found her perfect opportunity with specialist festive design and installation franchise, The Christmas Decorators

London House International Ltd: "I think being a female works to my advantage"

London House International Ltd

London House International has given three women the chance to make the most of the skills from their previous careers, while enjoying all the benefits of running their own business

HSBC Bank: 20 questions to ask a franchisor

Before investing in a franchise, you should be satisfied it is the right one for you. Cathryn Hayes, Head of Franchising at HSBC, lists some of the questions you should ask before making one of the most important decisions in your life

Cubism Law: Make the most of the global market

Many national retail franchise brands have successfully made the transition to new international markets. Roger Levitt looks at the options available.

Who cares wins

If you're looking for a recession resilient business, with rising demand from a growing marketplace, then a care franchise could be for you

Women wake up to franchising

To gain an insight into what benefits the franchise sector and being self-employed offers females, Tiffany Brooking spoke to some women who reveal how they achieved their ideal work/life balance

Franchise Sales & Resales: Buying an established franchise

What's in a name?

Strong branding is one of a number of key elements to look for when choosing the right franchise opportunity for you

Card Connection: Cash Flow is King

Michael Johnson, Managing Director of Card Connection, explains the importance of cash flow for franchise owners

Lawnscience: A day in the life of a Lawnscience franchise owner

Franchise Development Services (FDS): Master the art of global expansion

Are you one of the more ambitious franchisors wanting to expand into new international markets? If so, then you should seriously think about Master Franchising or one of the alternatives to take your brand into new territory

Coconut Creatives: Reading between the lines...

Coconut Creatives

TaxAssist Accountants: Discover how to get money back from the taxman

Jo Nockels, of TaxAsssist Accountants, explains how franchise owners can claim back VAT on their investment

From redundancy to a job for life!

As unemployment continues to rise, many people who have lost their jobs or are facing redundancy are looking at franchising as a way to secure their future livelihoods

Lloyds TSB Bank: Discover how banks can support your franchise plans

Lloyds TSB Bank

Head of Franchising at Lloyds TSB, explains why it is essential for anyone considering investing in a franchise to thoroughly research the market and take appropriate professional advice first

We are family

Starting, leading and working in a family business can bring valuable benefits compared with other businesses. However, without careful management there can also be problems – from family members lacking critical skills and poor communication to clashes over pay

James Caan says franchising should be encouraged

Having enjoyed success by franchising first hand, James Caan tells Fraser McKay about the many advantages of this means of expanding a business and how he plans to use the same method to grow his latest business venture

Vehicle-based franchises offer the road to success

As increasing numbers of people seek to become their own boss by investing in a franchise business, it should come as no surprise that vehicle-based franchises are proving among the most popular options in the current climate

What to look for in a franchisor

Nigel Toplis, Managing Director of Recognition Express, ComputerXplorers and The Zip Yard, explains what to look for in a franchise and how to assess a franchisor

Freeth Cartwright LLP: A beginners guide to the legal pitfalls of franchising

Freeth Cartwright LLP

Fiona Boswell and Philippa Dempster, Senior Associate and Partner of law firm Freeth Cartwright, reveal the legal obstacles you may face when becoming a franchise owner and how best to avoid them

Lloyds TSB Bank: Seminars unlock a wealth of advice

Lloyds TSB Bank

Richard Holden, Head of Franchising at Lloyds TSB, explains how attending a franchise seminar can provide invaluable guidance for those who are considering investing in a business

The Delve top 10 social media do's and don'ts

Joanne Ford, Communications Manager at Shorthose Russell, explains how you can increase your brand awareness with social media platforms

NatWest: So you want to own a franchise?

Mark Scott, Director of Franchise Development at NatWest, explains why banks back franchising

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