Annie Blinkhorn Editor


Welcome returns… I


’m writing this in the week marking one-year since the UK first locked down. In 12 months we have all been touched – to varying degrees


– by the global crisis, whether it's been work, our personal circumstances or relationships. The vast majority of people have had to change the way they work, study, live – and not through choice but necessity. Now that we find ourselves


faced with a return to some form of normality, and the promise of freedom in increments on the horizon, what will you do in the coming months and years? It’s truly time to put your dreams into action – what do you have to lose?


There’s plenty to inspire in this issue of Business Franchise. The theme of starting over and embracing the new you is explored in ‘New Start, New You’ (pp 25-27), where franchisees talk about how the decision to become their own boss has transformed their lives. If your next step is to do just that then there is guidance in the Q+A Expert Panel on pages 20 to 22 including a comprehensive list of what to look for in a franchise opportunity and, crucially, what you should ask a franchisor before investing. You will have a golden opportunity to have your


questions answered on Friday 21 & Saturday 22 May at the online event – The National Franchise Exhibition Virtual. Join us and meet leading franchise brands from a variety of business sectors and investment levels and gain access to specialist advice from industry experts and enjoy a packed programme of free presentations covering all aspects of franchising. This is the perfect platform


to help you make informed decisions about your next steps, so register for free today at: FranchiseTickets.co.uk We look forward to seeing you there! 


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