The sunny side of cost cutting

Mike Andrews, senior cost management consultant from Auditel, the national cost management consultancy, shares some light hearted stories from the world of cost cutting and illustrates how some simple research can save businesses thousands.

Franchise industry holding its own despite recessionary pressures

Despite recessionary pressures, the franchise industry contributed £11.4 billion to the country's GDP last year, with overall profitability levels remaining strong, and in line with those recorded twelve months ago, according to the latest findings from the annual NatWest/bfa survey.

BenQ announces UK launch of the GP1 Mini Projector

BenQ has announced the launch of their new PC-less, lamp-less GP1 Mini LED Projector.

Franchisees clean up as scrubbing the oven tops poll of most hated chores

Franchisees from professional oven-valeting firm Ovenu, are cleaning up despite the recession, as homeowners continue to rank scrubbing a dirty oven as their most hated household chore.

Complete Weed Control North England

In a major move by one of Britain's leading sports and amenity contractors, Complete Weed Control (CWC) has opened a second administrative base to foster closer ties with its franchisees in Scotland and the northern counties.

How water from Esquires Coffee Houses is helping to grow vegetables in Africa

Customers at Esquires Coffee Houses have helped to fund a pioneering Playpump scheme which will bring clean, fresh water to hundreds of children and their families in the Pella Community of South Africa.

Travelodge launches budget cream tea for just 99p

Afternoon tea is pouring back into fashion!

sQuid eMoney launches pre-pay contactless smart card scheme with SUBWAY stores in Bolton.

sQuid eMoney announced a new pre-pay contactless smartcard for customers at SUBWAY stores in Bolton.

National Youth Sports franchise secures 'Home-Field Advantage' with purchase of Tampa market territory

i9 Sports, the world's first and fastest-growing youth sports franchise, announced today that it acquired its own Tampa Bay franchise territory

Baguette Express set to defy recession and create more than 200 jobs

Fast-moving sandwich chain Baguette Express has a healthy appetite for good news as well as tasty snacks.

BenQ announces UK launch of the GP1 Mini Projector

BenQ has announced the launch of their new PC-less, lamp-less GP1 Mini LED Projector.

Set to take the UK energy shot market by storm!

Energy Drink - Retail Opportunity United Kingdom
Convenient, compact & uniquely healthy - Voltz is the no.1 energy shot for good reasons!

Free seminar on creating global e-learning will help businesses reduce carbon footprint and corporate cost

Business coaching, staff training and team motivation programmes all sound like the luxuries of an economic boom.

How marketing can help your franchise

Rik Hellewell, founding partner of www.USEafranchise.com and owner of leading oven-valeting franchise network Ovenu, is advising franchisees to invest in regular marketing, or face missing out to the competition.

An ingenious source of credit for British businesses feeling the squeeze

Bartercard, the world's largest trade exchange, provides a real solution for businesses looking to reduce costs, generate new revenue streams and perhaps most importantly, secure a line of credit while banks are failing to lend.

Lighterlife become full members of the BFA

Following 13 years of business development and success, weight-loss and management company LighterLife have become full members of the British Franchise Association (BFA).

Radiant Systems delivers flexible technology package to leading Australian franchise

Quest Point-of-Sale solution to enhance functionality, speed and confidence for franchisees in more than 260 retail stores

Free seminar on creating global e-learning will help businesses reduce carbon footprint and corporate cost

Business coaching, staff training and team motivation programmes all sound like the luxuries of an economic boom.

Dallaglio inspires the next generation

Rugby hero and ambassador of the UK's largest sports coaching company Lawrence Dallaglio turned his hand to teaching in a bid to encourage the UK's primary school children to stay active.

Voltz Distribution Secures UK Licence for Voltz Energy Shot Drink

Voltz Distribution UK has announced it has secured the rights for exclusive UK distribution of the 'Voltz 5 hour energy shot' health drink.

Vodafone UK abolishes roaming charges for summer and permanently cuts the price of calling abroad from the UK

Vodafone UK is abolishing roaming charges this summer and bringing in great value prices for international calls, making it easier for customers to phone home while abroad and make calls abroad from the UK.

Ovenu product achieves Vitreous Enamel Association approval

Ovenu are delighted to announce the approval of their bespoke Carbon Remover Product by the Vitreous Enamel Association (VEA), in Association with The Institute of Vitreous Enamellers.

Roni Deutch hires director of Franchise Sales for the Roni Deutch Tax Center

Roni Deutch Tax Center has hired Barry Auchenbach, a top franchise industry professional, as Director of Franchise Sales to lead the charge for franchise development for the Roni Deutch Tax Center.

Selling online - when did you last check your firm's small print?

Firms looking to maximise online sales should pay close attention to their own small print to make sure they are selling goods legally and are covered by the correct terms and conditions says Adams & Remers solicitors."

Can technology change the way we franchise?

Being a part of a franchise business can be hard in today's economic climate.

Government Approves New £5.80 Minimum Wage Rate - International Franchise Association Business Advice

The government has announced new National Minimum Wage rates to take effect in October.

First international franchise in Saudi Arabia for thriving cake company Candy Cakes

Candy Cakes, the London-based boutique cafe retreat specialising in bespoke and affordable cakes is to open its first international franchise in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, in the second half of 2009.