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18/04/2024

Franchising is just one model you could choose to start your own business. As Barbara Hodgson, founder of Your Business Matters, has experience in being in a franchise model in the past, she has put together this post to share her insights with you.

There are a number of factors you’ll have to consider, before you can decide whether or not you will indeed invest in a franchise.

Perhaps you have come across a franchise which appeals to you, your motivations or skills? Then this is the post for you.

First and foremost, Barbara suggests that you think about what your personal goals and aspirations are, and also consider what your current and planned financial situation is.

If you find the right product or service and the finances work for you, you’ll also need to consider the structure of the franchise model and your alignment with the values and vision of the franchisor.

While a franchise business offers the benefits of established branding, support systems and proven success, it also comes with a set of limitations and financial commitments. You’ll need to consider the pros and cons of the opportunity, do thorough research and maybe seek professional advice, to establish if this is the right business for you.

Intrigued? Barbara goes into the advantages and disadvantages of the franchise model here: https://yourbusinessmatters.co/should-you-start-a-franchise-business/

LEICESTER CENTRAL BUSINESS ROOM launches on Wednesday 1st May 9.30am – 11.30am at Winstanley House, Leicester. 👉 Do you...
17/04/2024

LEICESTER CENTRAL BUSINESS ROOM launches on Wednesday 1st May 9.30am – 11.30am at Winstanley House, Leicester.

👉 Do you live or work in Leicester or the surrounding area?

👉 Are you a business owner or in an employed position who is looking to build their business?

👉 Do you find weekly networking too much of a commitment?

👉 Would you like to be in a non-pressurised environment which doesn’t have targets for you to meet as part of your membership?

👉 The Business Room Leicester Central is a one-business area group so you don’t have to sit next to your competitor.

👉 Each of our Business Room meetings has an adding value section where we have a discussion or a skill shared with the group to support the businesses within the room. A takeaway of knowledge or thoughts.

👉 You may be a Business Coach, Marketing Strategist, Graphic Designer VA, or another professional. You will want to connect with other business services.

👉 We are now accepting applications for businesses for our launch meeting.

To register your interest or pre-buy your business area, email [email protected], or give Barbara a call on 01933 652884 / 07504 946 585.

This month, Stephen Ruse, Associate at Howes Percival, will be adding value at the Business Room Olney, talking about th...
05/04/2024

This month, Stephen Ruse, Associate at Howes Percival, will be adding value at the Business Room Olney, talking about the AI-lephant in the Room!

✔️ How AI systems work and what they do.
✔️ How systems might be used by businesses.
✔️ Who owns what & the potential risks to using AI-generated works.

Do you have a question about AI?

Book your visitor seat here: https://portal.yourbusinessmatters.co/visitor/, or call Barbara on 01933 652884 / email [email protected] to check if your slot is free.

Are you looking for a networking community that strikes the perfect balance? Take a seat at The Business Room, where you...
26/03/2024

Are you looking for a networking community that strikes the perfect balance? Take a seat at The Business Room, where you can expect a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Today, there are so many networking groups and opportunities. If we're not careful, we can spend a lot of time flitting ...
22/03/2024

Today, there are so many networking groups and opportunities. If we're not careful, we can spend a lot of time flitting from one to the other, and before we know it, we’re not awfully sure what we have to show for the time.

The way Barbara likes to look at a networking meeting is that its only ONE part to coming into that community. The true value of the connections you make is in spending that extra time and attention in truly getting to know the people.

In this blog post, she talks about how relationship building is key to grow your business, and one-to-ones are an essential part of that. She discusses the elements of:

- Trust and understanding
- Building relationships for the future
- Making the most of opportunities
- Providing support to fellow business owners
- Learning from others
- Having constructive, successful one-to-one conversations

Which element could you improve on, when meeting and building your connections?

Read more here:
https://yourbusinessmatters.co/encouraging-one-to-one-meetings-for-professional-connections/

⚠ DO NOT READ THIS. THIS POST MAY CAUSE YOU DISTRESS ⚠👉 Often networking is not seen as an investment but a cost! 👉 Memb...
18/03/2024

⚠ DO NOT READ THIS. THIS POST MAY CAUSE YOU DISTRESS ⚠

👉 Often networking is not seen as an investment but a cost!

👉 Membership groups usually have a cost attached.

👉 Being part of a membership group can bring huge benefits. People are committed to attending, and this means that business relationships are more likely to be built.

👉 One of my members, Katy Kurn, owner of https://www.linkedin.com/company/showoff-communications-limited/, told her Business Room that last year she generated through business networking in the Business Room Northampton, £10k in 2023!

👉 Our networking at Your Business Matters is focused, relaxed and enjoyable. We exist purely for the benefit of our members. We have no other business to operate.

👉 Members do grow their business through their membership.

👉 Katy knows how to network and that it takes time, not just a few months. Katy has been with the Business Room for over 6 years.

Do you want to make your networking profitable? Download our guide: https://subscribepage.io/make-networking-profitable-for-your-business

Would you like to learn more about how I can support you to grow your business through our connection events, then let me know: https://forms.gle/J1HK3ZaVgmBs8LMt8

You can request your place at one of our Business Rooms here: https://portal.yourbusinessmatters.co/visitor/, or contact me to receive your invitation to the Connections Club.

The Business Room is different from other network meetings. The structure of our meetings creates an effective networkin...
15/03/2024

The Business Room is different from other network meetings. The structure of our meetings creates an effective networking format for our members.

We invite you to attend a Business Room meeting this month and experience for yourself why our meeting format is so effective.

https://yourbusinessmatters.co/business-room-networking/

At the March Connections Club Meeting, guest speaker Tamsin Bromley-Rahlke, founder of Behaviology, will speak to the gr...
01/03/2024

At the March Connections Club Meeting, guest speaker Tamsin Bromley-Rahlke, founder of Behaviology, will speak to the group about why behavioural science matters in your business and life!

Tamsin will be introducing the contribution of behavioural science - the data-driven techniques used by the world's fastest growing companies to change our behaviour, including how to use them to grow your business, and how to spot them being used to make you sign-up, scroll on and keep buying.

Here are some interesting facts about Tamsin:

👉 Nearly 30 years' experience covering strategy and investment analysis, fund management, client servicing and relationship management, headhunting, fundraising and finance.

👉 3 Masters degrees (an MA (Oxon) in PPE, an MBA from Cranfield and an MSc in behavioural economics from City, University of London).

👉 Qualified in financial advice (chartered), investment management, fundraising, behavioural ecology and happiness.

👉 Built and sold own financial advice business.

To book your visitor seat at The Connections Club on Tuesday 5th March, call Barbara on 01933 652884 / 07504 946 585 or email [email protected].

Would you like to discover how to grow your business by using a lead magnet?Katy Kurn, a marketing expert from Showoff C...
27/02/2024

Would you like to discover how to grow your business by using a lead magnet?

Katy Kurn, a marketing expert from Showoff Communications, will be leading a Value Added session at The Business Room - Northampton in March. The session will focus on the following topics:

👉 What is a lead magnet?
👉 The different types of lead magnet
👉 Why every business owner should have one
👉 How lead magnets can help you increase your business revenue
👉Top tips to identify which lead magnet works best for your business

Lead magnets were historically used by coaches and course creators. However, they are now becoming the number one way for all businesses to attract new, warm leads into their sales funnel.

Katy is an experienced marketer who specializes in developing marketing nurture sequences that enable business owners to attract leads and convert them into sales.

Request your place at the March Northampton Business Room on March 14th from 12-2pm, at the Sun Inn Hardingstone here: https://portal.yourbusinessmatters.co/visitor/

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