We understand the difficulties that you may face getting back into work after a long period away. For many women this is an occurrence they have to face after giving birth. Maternity leave may provide a welcomed break but getting back into that 9-5 office job while you have a young child is no easy…

SMEs make up a large portion of the UK’s economy. As a matter of fact, in terms of their quantity they make up almost all of it with government research stating that SMEs accounted for 99.9% of all private sector businesses in the UK in 2015. However, with so many SME businesses springing up around…

People often draw up very black and white conclusions when looking at the advantages and disadvantages of working either fully employed or self employed (in your own business or within a franchise). The fact is that not every employed job is the same in the same way that not every franchise model is the same.…

Unfortunately, not every start up business will always result in success. Despite the serious passion and commitment you have poured into it, sometimes things just can’t work out. Realising your business is beginning to fail is an entrepreneur’s worst nightmare, the excitement that you were once filled with has been subsided by growing confusion and…

Investors in our marketing franchise come to us from two different paths. Many of our associate consultants are veterans of the marketing sector, having worked in a marketing agency or within the marketing department of a large corporation. These individuals are often tired of working as an employee and would like more freedom to further…

Whether you own your own business or work for someone else, networking can prove vital to your career. Creating an expansive network of contacts can enhance job opportunities as well as your business. Here are some tips to get the best out of networking: Networking is simple in theory, but what really holds people back…