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Top 10 Irish Female Entrepreneurs
Read about the inspirational female entrepreneurs who are taking control of their careers.
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Most Popular Franchise Industries in Ireland
Have you ever wondered which industries and categories are the most popular? Here we examine the different types of franchises that people are most interested in.
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Irish Franchise Industry Outlook for 2018
The franchise industry in Ireland experienced substantial growth in 2017, and the sector is set for even further expansion in 2018.
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The Franchisee's Rights and Responsibilities
The franchise relationship can be complex. This article explores the rights and responsibilities of the franchisee in relation to the franchise agreement and the running of the business.
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Healthy Convenience Food as a Popular Choice for Franchisees
Healthy eating has become an increasingly popular trend in the last number of years. The industry is a prime area of investment for potential franchisees, and brands such as Salad Box demonstrate the demand for healthy convenience food in Ireland.
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Having Just Finished College, Would You Take on a Franchise?
I’ve just recently started an internship with Franchise Direct. As a consequence of my time here, I’ve gotten more insight into what a franchise actually is. I began to wonder whether or not I could become part of a franchise. I finish college next year with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business and Sociology and I wonder, would I be in a position to pursue a franchise at that point? Can a student...
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Zoella – An Inspirational Entrepreneur
When I first began thinking about a young entrepreneur, my initial thoughts jumped to Mark Zuckerberg, Richard Branson and Lord Alan Sugar, who all became successful when they were young.
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Irish Food Service Industry Report 2016
A report on the state of the Irish food service industry, ongoing trends, and the status of food service franchises.
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Irish franchise trends 2016
According to the 2016 Franchise Business Economic Outlook report, franchising as a whole will continue to thrive for the foreseeable future. It’s no surprise, as people are increasingly finding their own opportunities rather than going the route of a traditional employee income model.
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Social-networks-for-professionals
The problem with building a professional network online is that a contact list can be full of people you have never met and are unlikely to meet. So professional network app developers are trying to get the sector thinking in terms of fun and dating; next-generation apps are more about the moment and who wants to meet for coffee.