Annie Blinkhorn Editor


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ooking for background music to work to, I'm faced with a ton of playlists on a famous streaming platform called things like ‘Music


for concentration’ – or studying or proofreading, and so on. To write, I usually need tracks with not too much in the way of vocals on them, and have just discovered a 3-hour compilation of ‘Soothing operatic arias’. Of course, I realise that one of the main features of opera is singing – most of it quite loud and at the extremes of the vocal range – however, a lot of warbling in a language I don’t understand doesn’t distract me at all, and has, in fact, been working a charm. I’m astonished, though, to find I


actually recognise some of what I’m listening to. But that’s not because I’m


an opera buff, far from it. It’s mostly familiar from use in film, TV and adverts (or, in a couple of cases, have been made hugely popular from its use in sporting tournament coverage). Either way, I’m now a convert (despite not knowing what anyone’s singing about!) Turning to something that's both new,


and also familiar at the same time, could be a feeling you'll encounter in your franchise research. In fact, on your visit to The British &


International Franchise Exhibition, it's not being an expert, but instead, it's keeping an open mind, a willingness to learn plus a bit of research on the side, and of course simply listening, which – like my current classical diversion – will bring what you're looking for. So, as the curtain goes up on this, the first of 2025’s Franchise Exhibition, do


explore this event – and your free issue of Business Franchise – ready to engage and in anticipation of great things! Over the two days, there’s 50+ talks and


presentations, an unmissable keynote from Levi Roots – who brought us the massive-selling Reggae Reggae sauce – as well as free advice clinics, financial and legal services, and a cast list of brand names bringing franchise opportunities and business boosting services for you to get to know! So, be prepared to listen and find out new things you may not already know (or get confirmation about that which you do) and find out everything you need to get your business journey kicked off (without any drama!) We’ve set the stage… time for


you to find your harness your inner entrepreneurial diva (or divo)! Break a leg!


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