Grow Through International Expansion
Business:Investing
Since we started this series of podcasts a couple of years ago, quite a number of people have asked me to cover franchising as an approach to Grow through International Expansion. Becoming a franchisee has certainly proved a popular business opportunity for many who have a reasonable sum of money to invest, want to run a business that they can get started quickly, but who either don’t have a ready business concept of their own or simply want the increased confidence that operating an established model brings.
However, I admit that franchising is not a topic that I’ve had personal experience of. Indeed, until a few days ago my assumption was that it was limited to fast food restaurants, hotels and quick printing and office services shops. But then I read an article by David Bond and Gordon Drakes of Field Fisher. That was about franchising British schools abroad – definitely not something I had ever considered before. David and Gordon are lawyers, and have both specialised in franchising for many years. Their article opened my eyes to the opportunities not only for franchisees – those who buy and operate the franchise – but for businesses to become franchisors, and to use that as a route to international expansion. I’m delighted that they accepted my invitation to join me for this Grow through International Expansion podcast.
If you missed earlier episodes, you can find them on our Grow through International Expansion platform, https://growinternational.org . Our platform is independent, carries no advertising and is not for profit – we seek to deliver useful, valuable content, essential for all those who have interest in international business and global trade.
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Gateway to the Baltic States and points East with Martins Tiknuss | Gateway & Partners #20
Bosnia & Herzogovina – A Country Off The Usual Business Radar with Zlatan Vujanović #19
When Picking a State, Who Should Focus on Southern Virginia with Joe Anwyl #18
How Shared Service Centres Add Value to Business with Nelson Gonzalez | Travel Leaders Group #17
How to get started in Germany with Burkhard Schneider | Basch Consult #016
How to make sure your business doesn’t get lost in translation with Helen Provart | Peak Translations #015
Expanding to the USA – is now the right time? Gary Leskun | Cross Border Partners #014
Why Kuwait could be a great place for international companies with Hessa Bouresli | Head of Communications Division #013
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Would You Buy a Country at an Exhibition? #011
Do You Really Need an Expat Manager? #010
Employment Law Around the World #009
Planning an Exploratory Business Trip – Part 2 #008
Planning an Exploratory Business Trip – Part 1 #007
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When Should Start Up Companies Start Their International Expansion #005
My 3 Enduring Fundamentals for Business Success #004
Where to Locate your Overseas Operation #003
Why International Expansion Drives Up Company Valuations #002
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