A comprehensive guide for franchisors, franchisee... more

A comprehensive guide for franchisors, franchisees and their professional advisers. The book covers all aspects of the process, including raising finance, franchise law, the franchise agreement, keeping control of the franchise system and managing the franchise process. It includes examples of key documents, including start-up cost charts, cash flow forecasts and franchise agreements, together with an extensive glossary of terms.This comprehensive practical guide to franchising shows potential and current franchisors how to: assess their viability for franchising organise and market a winning package find and recruit suitable franchisees monitor and expand a pilot schemePacked with examples and case studies of successful and unsuccessful franchises, the book takes readers through every stage of the process from initial planning through to the technicalities of the franchise agreement.... less

Fear, self-doubt, lack of confidence, or simply b... more

Fear, self-doubt, lack of confidence, or simply being overawed by the tasks ahead can make many people shrink back from realising their true potential. Feeling unable to progress, they retreat to the smothering comfort of the familiar and the everyday. This book explains how to develop a mind strong enough to push past all obstacles so that nothing will be able to stand between you and your goals.This inspiring book details how you can develop your mental strength and face up to daunting situations in a way that makes all negative thoughts, and all obstacles encountered, into a positive force that will make you stronger, develop your skills and abilities, and propel you towards the goals you have set for yourself.Mental Strength gives clear, encouraging guidance on how to develop a strong and powerful mind, grow your talents, become the person you want to be, and live the life you want to live.... less

An invaluable resource written by experts, this e... more

An invaluable resource written by experts, this encyclopedia gives an in-depth look at the benefits and challenges of retail businesses. It is packed with examples and case studies which help every retailer to plan and develop a successful retail business. Volume 1: Retail Management Peter FlemingVolume 2: Retail Buying Techniques Fiona Elliott & Janet RiderVolume 3: Retail Selling Peter FlemingVolume 4: Franchising Iain MaitlandVolume 5: Big Ideas for Small Retailers John CastellVolume 6: International Retailing Plans and Strategies in AsiaEditors - John Dawson & Jung-hee LeeVolume 7: The Retailer and The Community Peter Fleming with Karen McCollVolume 8: Law For Retailers Bill Thomas... less

An invaluable resource written by experts, this e... more

An invaluable resource written by experts, this encyclopedia gives an in-depth look at the benefits and challenges of retail businesses. It is packed with examples and case studies which help every retailer to plan and develop a successful retail business. Volume 1: Retail Management Peter FlemingVolume 2: Retail Buying Techniques Fiona Elliott & Janet RiderVolume 3: Retail Selling Peter FlemingVolume 4: Franchising Iain MaitlandVolume 5: Big Ideas for Small Retailers John CastellVolume 6: International Retailing Plans and Strategies in AsiaEditors - John Dawson & Jung-hee LeeVolume 7: The Retailer and The Community Peter Fleming with Karen McCollVolume 8: Law For Retailers Bill Thomas... less