So you want to become your own boss. There are several routes you can take – start a business from scratch, buy an existing business for sale, or in the middle ground, buy a franchise. As you’d expect, there are
Buying a business can be exciting and daunting in equal measure – especially for first timers. On one hand, you can’t wait to get started – for most, this is the culmination of a lifelong dream. But, it’s also your
Elite Business, the business publication dedicated to inspiring Britain’s SMEs, is back with another special Elite Business Live at the SME Xpo. This year, Elite Business is celebrating 10 years of entrepreneurship. To mark the occasion, Elite Business is hosting
It’s National Butchers Week – to celebrate, we’re getting our teeth into the meaty world of meat supply. Despite the rise in meat-free products and flexitarian lifestyles, surveys show meat isn’t going anywhere – 75% of us still identify as
This article was written by Pip Wilkins, CEO of the British Franchise Association (bfa), explaining what it takes to be a successful female franchisee. It has been over 50 years since the ladies of Dagenham threw down their tools at
For many people, Valentine’s day is a time of celebration. It’s an opportunity to honour those we love in our lives with a bit of extra attention and care. For others, February 14th is just another day. Cynical corporate cash
The UK’s top SMEs have been named in the Elite Business 100 (EB100), a new league table which celebrates business excellence in the UK. Elite Business, which is celebrating its tenth year of inspiring Britain’s SME entrepreneurs, has published the
We might be the nation of tea, but the UK has wholeheartedly embraced coffee culture – and it’s here to stay. Today, 95 million cups of coffee will be drunk here, up 25 million in just the last decade. Everyone
Home working. Once a novelty, then a requirement. Now businesses are redefining themselves in the office and at home, and there are more and more opportunities to fit your career around your personal life. But what if, as a parent