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ot that you’d know it from the summer we just had, but the season of change is upon us. Autumn is almost in full swing and signs of winter not far behind. Of
course there are various ways to respond to inevitable solstice. Mine is clinging to the belief that as small mammals (well, I am, at least), humans are really supposed to hibernate ’til spring. Another, possibly more constructive approach, is to embrace any oncoming change, particularly if you’re considering major life developments – career change for instance Tempting though it is to put decisions into a box marked ‘deal with after Christmas’, now is an ideal time to make your franchisee enquiries. The major franchise exhibitions have concluded for this calendar year, but check our
businessfranchise.com for details of the only events to be accredited by the British Franchise Association during 2013. Business Franchise, meanwhile, is ideally placed to bring you further advice, special features and you in your search over the coming months. A resale franchise is of increasing
relevance to any potential investor. As territories are taken up and the UK industry matures, your ideal franchise may be one that’s already up and running. See the ready-made business brings. Speaking as someone who sits in front of a computer all day, I was alarmed to read that inactivity will soon overtake certain other poor lifestyle choices contributing to long-term ill health. Given that so many of
Annie Blinkhorn
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us lead sedentary desk-bound existences, it’s hardly surprising
sector is a growing industry (£3.8 billion in the UK per annum, reportedly). Franchisees from the gym and weight managment sectors, who have gained from others’ loss, tell their stories on page 48. I’m off for a brisk walk!
Annie Blinkhorn Editor
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