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Buying a Franchise is a great way to get into business. A good Franchise opportunity will provide you with a proven business model, established branding, help and support from the Franchisor and a better chance of getting funded.

Advice

Buying a franchise?
Are you buying a franchise or a business? Get equipped with all the knowledge to help you...
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What is franchising?
If you are thinking about starting a business why not consider a franchise? Franchising is...
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Is franchising for you?
Franchising is not for everyone. You must be: Keen to run your own business but happy to...
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Pros & cons
Franchising is a bit like a football league table – it has both good and bad sides. Like so much...
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Finding a franchise
There are plenty of sources of information, so before you choose a franchise you can...
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Choosing a franchisor
There may be plenty of franchises that you like the look of, but how do you whittle...
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If it all goes wrong
A franchise is the safest way to start up in business by yourself – as the franchising industry...
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Finance

Finance your franchise
For business finance and loans from £40,000 to as much as you need...
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Franchise accountants
If you are looking to invest in a franchise it is important that you have the right team behind you...
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Compare costs
The cost of setting up as a franchisee varies widely. Some you can start for less than...
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Raising the money
Given that you are buying into a proven system for business success when you buy a...
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What are the costs?
Costs vary according to the type of franchise, what equipment and premises you...
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What the banks offer
There are several sources from which you can gain funding for your startup costs...
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Insurance - An overview
One of the most resented costs for a new business is insurance premiums as they seem...
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News

24 Self Video news
The first quarter of 2005 will be the busiest yet...
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Opportunity for the ambitious professional
Rebecca Morris joined the ERA network in January 2003...
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Paper Fix gets finishing touches
A brand new franchise opportunity is preparing for the launch of its franchise into...
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Swisher clean up at awards
Swisher has won one of franchising’s most prestigious prizes at the Franchisor of the...
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Adare On Demand leads way
Franchisees from 670 franchises including McDonalds...
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Benjys to offer 500 new franchise opportunities
Sandwich chain Benjys has announced that it is offering...
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Recognition Express named top UK Franchise
Badge making franchise Recognition Express was...
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UK franchising in good health despite economic gloom
Franchising in the UK is in a fairly healthy condition despite...
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Franchisees set to benefit from loan guarantee changes
Franchisees will be able to obtain loans more easily with...
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Subway plan spread across UK as new manager is unveiled
Subway has appointed a new area development manager to...
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Green-fingered franchisee scoops top prize
Green-fingered franchisor Guy Watson has received the...
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Finance your Franchise Purchase

For business finance and loans from as little as £25,000 to as much as you need, the scope for JMP to help you is enormous. Whether you are a start-up or a rapidly expanding franchise, access to the right type of finance + funding when you want it is essential. More >>

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UK franchise diary


Forthcoming Franchise Exhibitions in 2005:

	Olympia, London 1 & 2 April

	SECC, Glasgow 3 & 4 June

	NEC, Birmingham 7 & 8 October

	Birmingham, NEC 8 & 9 October

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