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A great British renaissance has been taking place. From Aberdeen to the West Country, the zing is back in manufacturing. It’s about time this spectacular story was told.

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Bare-bottomed butlers spread the love
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Butlers in the Buff founder Jason Didcott has developed a franchise model to buff up his bottom line.

April 22, 2008 2:36pm
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Rosy profits at gardening franchise
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If franchising was karate, here’s one young entrepreneur with a black belt.

April 17, 2008 11:38am
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Rush at the cutting-edge of franchise success
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Rush Hair Group founders Andrew Phouli and Stelios Andrew have decided to franchise the business in a move that will see double the amount of Rush salons opening in the UK this year.

April 11, 2008 5:28pm
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Boosting sales through business partnerships
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Started in 2000 from a kitchen table in the suburbs of Melbourne, Boost Juice Bars now has outlets in more countries than any other smoothie chain. Now, Boost founder and MD Janine Allis, is partnering with Nestle to distribute bottled smoothies throughout the UK.

April 07, 2008 2:42pm
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Culture concerns lead entrepreneur away from franchise model
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Jo Sellick has opted against franchising his £15m-turnover busines Sellick Partnership because “the culture would be diluted”.

March 31, 2008 11:45am
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Franchising entrepreneur's mistakes made him millions
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Mick McAleese set up Sliderobes, selling made-to-fit home improvement furnishings, in Dublin in the midst of the recession in 1983. But battling through the tough times has helped the Irish entrepreneur slicken his business plan – and build a £15m business.

March 17, 2008 4:35pm
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Franchises thrive in economic slowdown
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Franchise entrepreneur Joseph Yussuf, founder of Mr Clutch, says the business franchise model is best suited to recession and economic slowdown.

March 10, 2008 6:53pm
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Growing business opts for franchise model
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The Working Knowledge Group has decided to adopt a business franchise model in order to grow its offering.

March 04, 2008 3:10pm
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Selecting business franchise owners
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It makes good business sense that managers and dedicated staff with a real interest in developing your business will make the most successful business franchise owners

February 19, 2008 12:29pm
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Franchising: case study
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How Island Line made a business franchise success.

February 15, 2008 12:23pm

BUSINESS NEWS >>

Online future is bright for Cornish auction house 

By Catherine Woods - August 21, 2008 4:31pm GMT

Auction houses mustn’t ignore the internet business revolution, argues art entrepreneur Barnes Thomas whose Cornwall-based company is alone in offering online bidding in the county.

Doing business in Russia? Get your arsenal ready

By Kate Pritchard - August 21, 2008 11:57am GMT

Despite its deteriorating relations with the West, Russia offers lucrative opportunities for entrepreneurs. But be warned: the world’s tenth biggest economy and second largest oil producing country has some of the toughest negotiators on the planet.

Local knowledge is key to success in the Middle East

By Catherine Woods - August 20, 2008 5:34pm GMT

The key to succeeding in the Middle East is having an understanding of local business practices and customs as soon as you’re on the ground, says BIW Technologies chief Colin Smith.

Celebrity endorsement for food entrepreneur

By Kate Pritchard - August 20, 2008 5:28pm GMT

Jennifer Irvine set up home-delivery meals firm The Pure Package in 2004 from her kitchen. Today she turns over £1.2m and has over 3,000 clients on her books, including Ruby Wax, Patsy Kensit and handbag designer Anya Hindmarch. “I’ve never marketed the brand to celebrities,” she says. “They’ve come to me.” So, what’s her secret?

Green award attracts clients to Fresh

By Catherine Woods - August 20, 2008 5:05pm GMT

Cheadle-based creative media group Fresh is upfront about its environmental credentials. Co-founder and director Julie Besbrode says the firm has become one of only a few in the UK to be granted a globally recognised environmental award.

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BUSINESS COMMENT >>

Dragons’ Den: Where are they now?

By Rebecca Burn-Callander - August 21, 2008 5:02pm GMT

If you (like us) were wondering whatever happened to all those businesses that faced the Dragons’ wrath in the Den over the past six series, look no further.

How do you fund your growth?

By Zarrin Lilani - August 20, 2008 4:09pm GMT

As the economic situation worsens in the UK, we’re hearing reports that smaller businesses aren't managing their finances in the best way.

Ten lessons for entrepreneurs from Team GB at the Olympics

By Stuart Rock - August 20, 2008 11:59am GMT

Chris Hoy, Rebecca Adlington, Ben Ainslie: entrepreneurs can learn from all of them

Is Bob Dylan the entrepreneur's soundtrack?

By Matthew Rock - August 20, 2008 10:07am GMT

The chief executive of property developer Brixton yesterday quoted Bob Dylan's "All along the watchtower" lyrics to sum up the state of the property market. So which songs best sum up the life of the entrepreneur? Here are our suggestions.

Apprentice star gets nobbled by wall

By Rebecca Burn-Callander - August 19, 2008 4:57pm GMT

Nicholas De Lacy-Brown thought being fired by Alan Sugar was bad. Little did he know that a few months later, he’d receive a far more crushing blow.

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