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Morris & Co Chartered Accountants
As specialist franchise accountants, Morris & Co are proud to be an Affiliated Professional
Phil Harrison
Advisor of the British Franchise Association. We are the preferred accountants for several
t: 0151 678 7979
franchise networks and use our extensive knowledge of franchising to provide tailored services
to fit your specific needs and those of your franchisees. We work with you to improve the
e: franchise@moco.co.uk
profitability of your business and ensure that you pay only the minimum amount of tax.
www.moco.co.uk/franchise
We have a dedicated specialist team headed up by Phil Harrison who has 25 years experience
Locations covered: Whole of UK
of operating in the franchise sector, and regularly undertakes training seminars on behalf of
the BFA. We offer:
• Fixed annual fee quote • Regular Management information
• Benchmarking • BACS payroll service • Cost effective franchisee audits
• FREE telephone support for general business advice, taxation and VAT
As a franchisor your needs will be met quickly with the extensive support available at Morris & Co
and you can be assured of a rapid response. To arrange a FREE initial meeting, entirely without
obligation, at a venue to suit you please contact franchise@moco.co.uk
Replico Ltd
If you believe that you can grow your business by getting other people to do what you do, but
Kirsten Gibbs, Director
have no idea how to go about it then talk to Replico.
t: 0845 5820 144
e: kirstengibbs@replico.biz With over 10 years experience, the team at Replico has developed a process that will lead
www.replico.biz you through how to create a successful franchise or license operation, including the franchise
Locations covered: All UK proposition, the manuals, the franchise agreements and finding the people to make your
franchise work.
To find out if your business really can be franchised and how you will achieve this call Kirsten at
Replico for a no obligation chat on 0845 5820 144, or visit www.replico.biz.
Finance
Venture Finance PLC Venture Finance PLC is a premier independent invoice and asset based lender with almost two decades
Richard Miller
experience in helping thousands of businesses with their funding requirements. Our fantastic range
t: +44 (0)800 515 053
of services, which are among the widest in our industry, includes factoring, invoice discounting, asset
based lending, bad debt protection, and the governments small firms loan guarantee scheme, all of
e: franchise@venture-finance.co.uk
which enable our clients to raise greater levels of funding, faster than other more traditional forms of
www.venture-finance.co.uk
lending.
Locations covered: UK
Venture’s award-winning service is all about understanding your individual needs and delivering
what we say, when we say, through great people. We support all kinds of companies, from start-ups
through to organisations with £200 million-plus turnover. We continue to be extremely active in
franchising, and the many businesses we support in this sector find our flexible funding solutions
particularly suited to their diverse business models.
To access our services, or for more information on how we can actively support your business, please
call our experienced team on +44 (0)800 515 053 or visit www.venture-finance.co.uk
Insurance
Moreland Insurance Moreland Insurance has been trading since 1964 and arrange insurance cover for over 5,000
Maurice Logie business and personal customers including property, liability, motor & professional indemnity cover.
t: 0845 1 800 500 We became bfa Affiliate members in 2006 and in 2007 we launched www.francover.com the first
e: enquiries@morelandinsurance.com
website dedicated to bringing specific insurance advice and help to franchisors.
www.francover.com
Our aim is to guide any Franchisee or Franchisor through the maze of Business Insurance. To
www.morelandinsurance.co.uk
ensure your franchise gets the best possible protection we have teamed up with major UK Insurers
Locations covered: UK & EU
including Axa and Hiscox to provide you with not only quality insurance cover but also advice and
guidance regarding current legislation and health and safety issues – all at cost effective premiums.
Other benefits include:
• No fees charged
• Interest free instalments
• Access to a panel of major UK insurers
Contact Maurice Logie and let Moreland Insurance find the solutions to all your Business Insurance needs.
IT Consultants
Blue Rising
Blue Rising Systems is committed to providing bespoke systems and support solutions to Franchisors
Jason Paton
and Franchisees. We believe strategic partnerships with the franchisors will relieve the Franchisee
t: +44 (0)121 622 5333
of the worries associated with implementing reliable IT systems giving them more time to focus on
e: franchise@bluerising.co.uk
building their business.
www.bluerising.co.uk
Our suite of services and solutions include:
• Desktop, notebook and server systems
• Local, wireless and wide area network solutions
• Managed hardware and software support services covering UK and Ireland
• ADSL, leased line and mobile internet connectivity
• Email, collaboration and web site design solutions and hosting
• Point of sale and stock control solutions for retailers
We have a team of experts who can provide your business with the level of service you require and expect.
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