Sue Robb of 4Children talks to Julie Laughton and Alison Britton from the Department for Education about the role of childminders in delivering the 30 hours free entitlement.
The British Franchise Association explains how the franchising sector has changed in recent years and what opportunities it presents for the public sector
The forthcoming National Franchise Exhibition and The British & International Franchise Exhibition mean aspiring entrepreneurs can start the New Year exploring exciting business opportunities.
2016 marks an opportunity for public sector workers to make a change to the way that they work. Paul Stafford of the British Franchise Association examines why franchising is a good option.
Franchising is a sector that has changed dramatically in recent years, experiencing substantial growth. The British Franchise Association explains the key personality traits and skills that make successful franchisees
Paul Stafford of the British Franchise Association lists the five most important factors to consider before embarking on a career as the head of a business franchise
The highly transferrable skills often demonstrated by public sector professionals are very sought after by franchisors seeking their next franchisee, writes Paul Stafford of the British Franchise Association
Franchise businesses across the UK have reported record highs in turnover and full-time employment, according to the 2013 NatWest British Franchise Association (bfa) Franchise Survey
The success rates of franchising and its continued growth through the last few years of economic difficulties are underpinned by it being operated properly – providing the right training, the right support, and the right opportunity for the right people. The British Franchising Association gives invaluable advice about the recruitment process
The increasing popularity of franchising saw the industry increase its economic contribution to the UK by £1bn to £13.4bn in 2011, representing eight per cent annual growth during a year in which UK GDP increased by only 0.8 per cent. Paul Stafford of the British Franchise Association elaborates
Richard Holden, head of franchising at Lloyds Banking Group explains what to look out for when considering investing in a pre-packed brand.
With more than half a million people working in the industry in 2010, according to a survey by NatWest and the British Franchise Association, franchising seems a popular career choice
Could a franchise business be your next step? Franchising has consistently outperformed other start-ups, says Tom Endean from the British Franchise Association
What are the things to consider when investing in a franchise, asks Tom Endean from the British Franchise Association
Are you looking for a new challenge and want to become your own boss? Welcome to the world of franchising
Looking for business success? Tom Endean, British Franchise Association, highlights some key steps for prospective franchisees
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Lochinvar has unveiled a new range of high temperature R290, air-to-water heat pumps capable of producing hot water up to 70degC while still achieving high energy efficiencies and reduced environmental impact.
The new Amicus Altus is available in three potential configurations: Two-pipe heating only, two-pipe heating or cooling, and four-pipe simultaneous cooling with heating and heat recovery making it suitable for most types of commercial project.
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