Starting and financing a new business can be challenging regardless of the experience you may have. Not only is it costly to start up but sourcing all the different components and funding for them is a timely process too. You may need to employ people, devise your own business plan or hire external services: This all adds up to a significant amount of money and requires a considerable amount of time for them to be implemented into the business.

Although not the case for all, recent BIS (UK Department for Business, Innovation and Skills) figures suggest that 10 to 20% of all new business start-ups fail within the first year and 50% fail within the first three years, making establishing a new business a risky gamble.

For an experienced professional who’s looking to support SME’s and take a step back from an executive position, it makes more economical sense to invest in a franchise;

To begin with, they’re a much safer and more affordable venture with tried and trusted results.

You’re investing into an established business with a vast record of success and a recognisable brand identity. In terms of marketing, you simply can’t put a price on branding as it takes many years to establish a renowned and trusted presence in the market!

For those still wanting a more involved challenge, franchising is a thoroughly rewarding investment without the stresses of starting up from scratch. Additionally, with UK consulting marketing currently being the largest in the world outside the USA, you can sleep soundly knowing your services will be in demand.