
August was another record month for leading automotive paintwork repair franchise ChipsAway, with the number of repair enquiries smashing all previous levels in its 18 year history.
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As a franchisee, it can be very satisfying to work for yourself, and be your own boss, but did you know there are also plenty of opportunities which allow you to work from home?
If the prospect of home comforts, choosing your own workiusng hours, and not having to commute sound appealing, then a home based franchise may just be the option for you. Here are some useful tips to consider...
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YBIS are excited to announce the arrival of our newest affiliate business opportunity with a starting price of only €1194!
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Tiffany has been a self-confessed horse lover from a very young age. She's now on her 3rd site from Ybis and we are very happy to announce the release of her newest website.
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Stock Watch, Ireland’s Premier Bar Stocktaking solution has announced their latest signing of Kevin Finnegan to their franchise network in Ireland. Kevin brings a wealth of experience to the network and shall cover the Louth / Meath area.
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One of the UK's most popular newspapers features the UK's most best franchise opportunities.
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One of the UK's most popular newspaper features Husse!
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We believe that Irish women are more than suited to running their own business, and have prepared a list of high achieving Irish female entrepreneurs to inspire and encourage Irish women to consider ditching their boss and starting their own business.
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Opening any new business can be fraught with unexpected expenses. Luckily, franchisees can relax in the knowledge of where their carefully invested money will be going.
On Franchise Direct, we list each franchise with the minimum investment you would need to open a particular business. Below is a list of expenses that are common to experience when starting off. Each franchise is different and...
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Mumpreneurs
Having children is one of the joyous things a woman can experience.
Many women are now choosing to open small businesses for some extra dosh (always handy at this time of year!) and a better work life balance.
With crèche costs becoming prohibitive for many who would return to the workplace, running a business from home can be the perfect opportunity to avoid...
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