In this webinar, Bal Kaur, franchise director at HSBC UK, explains the pros and cons of buying into a franchise, and how to do it with confidence.

Lunch and Learn: Understanding franchising for your business

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In this Lunch and Learn, Bal Kaur, franchise director at HSBC UK, talks about the world of franchising, helping you to understand what it’s all about.

Ever thought about running a business with a proven track record? Whether you're considering buying a franchise or looking to grow your business through franchising, find out how to do so with confidence.

With over 30 years of experience in supporting the UK franchising industry, HSBC know that it's about more than just making money. It's also about creating strong and mutually beneficial relationships.

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I’m Clare, the founder and director of UK Ducks In A Row Ltd.
Before I launched my virtual assistance business during the global pandemic I knew that there were opportunities in the virtual world. However, I totally underestimated just how much demand there would be for these types of services.
In 2020 I set up Clare Lucas Real Business Solutions, offering virtual assistance to business owners. Within a year I was working at full capacity and quickly realised that I needed to grow a team. So I did. I’ve grown a team of amazingly talented individuals whose skill sets complement mine.
Clare Lucas Real Business Solutions morphed into much more than a traditional virtual assistance business that many think of as, well, admin. I’ve been able to utilise my project, business, and event management skills and now run a monthly membership for start ups.
We now don’t work solely with businesses. We work with businesses, charities, CIC’s and film productions.
The business organically evolved and after strategy and planning sessions UK Ducks In A Row was born.
Why Ducks In A Row?
Because we help you get your ducks in a row no matter what organisation you work for. We help get processes, procedures, and admin streamlined. We get your ducks in a row to make planning, projects, and events run smoothly.
My business has been through a period of rapid growth which is why I and the team are so well-equipped to assist and support businesses with their growth. It&apos;s this reason that The Productivity Club was born.
We are outsourcing specialists for all of your projects, events, business, and administration needs. We call upon excellent partners in our network for service areas we don’t offer in-house. If you are looking for a videographer, photographer, digital expert, outsourced HR specialist, business finance, or something else, we’ve got you covered.
<h4>We make outsourcing easy.</h4>

Lunch and Learn: How to do a competitor analysis

Explore actionable tactics for conducting competitor analysis and leveraging insights to propel your business growth.

With over 23 years of extensive experience in Finance & Operations, I&apos;m a seasoned professional dedicated to supporting small businesses, start-ups, and scale-ups. Having previously served as the Director of Operations for KPMG Middle East, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table.

My passion lies in empowering small businesses to thrive and succeed. I specialise in providing tailored financial solutions and strategic guidance

FINANCE  OPERATIONS

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Helping you to realise substantially increased profit and cash from your business.
I will help you to assess, and hence increase, Competitiveness by considering how you perform across the 5 key Themes: Quality, Price, Delivery, Unique Value and Ethical Performance. You will increase Competitiveness by understanding and closing your Capability gaps, particularly those that chiefly have a high impact on your own key Themes. Peter has excellent networking and communication skills underpinned by the presence, self-confidence and credibility necessary to be effective. He has extensive experience in people management, business process re-design, service improvement, business model innovation and collaboration.
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Helping You to Grow

Grow - Initial Consultation

95% of UK businesses are Micro. There are over 5 million of us employing less than 10 people.
HM Government Help to Grow Management is designed to take our business to the next level. It will cost us £750 to develop our Growth Plan.
Seems reasonable; but most of us are time poor. We cannot afford to give up a week of our precious time over 3 months just to get to a plan.
So here is a reliable method… to enable us to grow…it only takes about an hour

Are you keen to see your cutting-edge tech ideas come to life? You&apos;re in the right place!
Hey there! I’m Mardien, the Founder of Today Consultancy Ltd.
I founded this consultancy because I noticed something troubling: many businesses struggle to bring their digital and data products to market successfully. They often lack the specific expertise or resources needed, and hiring full-time isn&apos;t always the solution.
That’s where Today Consultancy Ltd steps in. 
With nearly two decades in market research and over 12 years specializing in digital solutions, apps, and data products, I&apos;ve learned how to turn ideas into reality. My dedication to industry standards is evident in my contributions to initiatives like the Market Research Society’s Data Quality program.
At Today Consultancy Ltd, we&apos;re here to help your business thrive in the digital world.
We specialise in guiding businesses through the process of building commercially successful digital and data products. 
From validating your idea to crafting top-notch digital solutions, we&apos;ve got you covered.
Whether it&apos;s apps, dashboards, bots, or anything in between, we have the skills and experience to bring your vision to life.
And that’s not all! 
We&apos;ll even handle tasks like designing your website and managing your SEO, ensuring your new digital venture gets the attention it deserves.
Don&apos;t let your ideas gather dust. We are here to help you turn them into reality.
Imagine a future where your company’s digital products aren’t just surviving, but thriving.
Did you know that a staggering 95% of new digital products launched each year fail? Why?
Because they lack a clear strategy and direction. To avoid becoming part of that statistic, you need:
- A solid product strategy aligned with your company&apos;s goals.
- A roadmap that incorporates feedback from your team and customers.
- A digital product that keeps customers coming back for more.
- A plan to create an environment where your product can grow.
- A strategy to maximize your assets, whether it&apos;s data or technology tools, for increased efficiency and revenue.
Stop worrying about the direction of your product. Let us guide you from idea to revenue.
Let’s work together to bring your innovative ideas to life, starting Today.

Founder and Lead Consultant

Mardien Drew

Are you keen to see your cutting-edge tech ideas come to life? You&apos;re in the right place!
Hey there! I’m Mardien, the Founder of Today Consultancy Ltd.
I founded this consultancy because I noticed something troubling: many businesses struggle to bring their digital and data products to market successfully. They often lack the specific expertise or resources needed, and hiring full-time isn&apos;t always the solution.
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