Following a career in corporate banking spanning some 25 years, a Warwickshire woman is focusing her marketing skills on helping local businesses to take on the big brands by tapping into the power of the internet.
Tuesday, 6 May 2008
Franchise launches nationwide recruitment drive for entrepreneurs who want to help small businesses
National franchisor, ORCA Websites, has launched a UK-wide recruitment drive as it expands its operation.
Monday, 28 April 2008
Canadian Franchise Association presents Inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award at 2008 Recognition Awards luncheon
On Tuesday, May 6, 2008, The Canadian Franchise Association (CFA) will honour this year’s winners of the CFA Recognition Awards at the 2008 Recognition Awards Luncheon during its 2008 National Convention held at Deerhurst Resort in Huntsville, Ontario.
Mamas & Papas launches eighth international store in the Kingdom of Bahrain
Mamas & Papas, the UK based designer nursery retailer, extends its international retail estate by launching its eighth store in Bahrain.
Mark Thompson and Tim Greenhalgh join The Howarth Franchising Group
The Howarth Franchising Group continues to develop its team of experienced consultants by appointing Mark Thompson as Franchise Development Consultant in the South of England, and Tim Greenhalgh to head up the Public Relations team.
Thursday, 17 April 2008
Franchiseek launches new Franchise Video Portal
International franchise website www.franchiseek.com has officially launched its new dedicated franchise video portal
Canadian Business Leaders to Meet at CFA National Convention
Tim Hortons, M&M Meat Shops, Boston Pizza International, McDonald's, Pizza Pizza and Taco Time Canada. Some of the biggest names in Canadian business will gather at Deerhurst Resort in Huntsville, Ontario from May 4 - 6 for the 17th annual Canadian Franchise Association (CFA) National Convention.
UK online advertising expected to be worth more than £4billion by 2011
Online advertising is expected to more than double in the UK over the next three years creating an industry worth in excess of £4.45billion pounds.
Clients to benefit from unique Accountancy Recruitment franchise operation
Allen Resourcing Management, the Cheshire based Accountancy Recruitment specialist, has recently expanded its operation through franchising.
Wednesday, 9 April 2008
TaxAssist Accountants short-listed for top franchisor award
TaxAssist Accountants has been short-listed for the 2008 British Franchisor of the Year Award by the British Franchise Association (BFA).
Vizzit Media launch franchise for on-line business & information magazine
Vizzit Media, best known for their internet magazine and business directory, 'Vizzit New Forest', have announced today their new national initiative - The Vizzit Enterprises 'on-line' e-magazine - which will be franchised across the UK, starting in the South of England.
Hell open franchise operation in the UK
Demons required to develop up to 30 new Hell outlets in 2008
Winners of 2008 Franchise Marketing Awards announced
UK franchise industry recognises excellence at the 2008 Franchise Marketing Awards
Thursday, 3 April 2008
Little Caesars #1 pizza chain in 2007 U.S. store growth
Little Caesars achieves seventh consecutive year of significant sales increases
Internet Search Toolbar Helps to Make Child Poverty History
WSI Consultants Promote Free Toolbar to Raise Worldwide Funds for Charity
WSI Bags 3 Awards in Web Marketing Association’s (WMA) WebAward Competition
WSI Achieves Excellence in Travel, Home Building and Healthcare Industry Verticals
Price Attack, Australia’s leading retailer and franchisor of professional haircare, is launching a new concept in hair and beauty.
FIX Hair Beauty Solutions is an exciting new franchise that provides customers with a complete hair and beauty solution.
Franchising outstrips UK economic growth five times over
Despite an uncertain economic backdrop, the growth of Franchising continues to gain momentum, as the latest NatWest/bfa survey reveals that the industry is now worth a record £12.4 billion
Wednesday, 2 April 2008
Brazilian consumers optimistic for 2008
The strong Brazilian domestic growth story is set to continue during 2008.
British workers skim a billion off the top via fraudulent expenses claims
MPs might be in hot water over their elaborate expenses at the moment but new research has revealed they aren’t the only ones living the high life on other people’s money.
Esquires launches online support service
Premium coffee franchise, Esquires Coffee Houses has launched a brand new website exclusively for the British market.
Card Connection becomes part of UK Greetings Ltd
Leading greeting card publisher and franchisor, Card Connection, has announced it has become part of UK Greetings Limited as of 26 March 2008.
Monday, 31 March 2008
Ex Great Britain athlete made a first business Leap to a more active lifestyle
Olympic Gold Medallist Sally Gunnell OBE met up again with fellow athlete Keri Lees (Maddock) to help launch a new and exciting venture for Keri.
Tailor-made franchise sews up work-life balance
Mark Twain once said: “The finest clothing made is a person's skin, but, of course, society demands something more than this.”
The Business of learning to drive
AA driving school launches new training programme with business and marketing tuition for instructors.

