If you're thinking of starting your own business you must read this book. One of the popular routes to becoming self-employed is by buying into a franchise. There are currently over 36,000 franchised business units operating in the UK, covering almost every business sector. With a franchise you will be operating under a well-known brand name with proven business success, and you will have to conform to the franchisor's system. This book takes you step by step through the process of deciding whether franchising is right for you, choosing an appropriate franchise business, and ultimately making a success of it. It will show you how to: - Understand the concept of franchising, its benefits, and the formats on offer. - Find out what franchises are available and which might be suitable for you. - Research available franchises before committing to investing in one - Plan your finances prior to starting your business. - Prepare yourself for the franchisee recruitment process. - Negotiate a typical Franchise Agreement. - Operate your business successfully within the franchise framework.
- ISBN10 1845284895
- ISBN13 9781845284893
- Publish Date 25 January 2013
- Publish Status Transferred
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Little, Brown Book Group
- Imprint How To Books Ltd
- Format Paperback
- Pages 192
- Language English