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What is EWiF?

What is EWiF?

The Franchise industry is vast and diverse but, like many business sectors, it has its share of barriers for women. Which is why connecting with EWiF can be your advantage! Have you found your business tribe, yet? Women who are involved in running their own businesses...

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The 2024 NatWest EWiF Award winners are…

The 2024 NatWest EWiF Award winners are…

Celebrating the achievements of women is always a highlight of our year. So, allow us to introduce your 2024 NatWest EWiF Award winners! In a world which can feel challenging at times, being able to pause, throw on the glitz and relax for a while is a great for our...

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NatWest EWiF Award 2024 Finalists Are Announced

NatWest EWiF Award 2024 Finalists Are Announced

Celebrating the achievements of women in all spheres of franchising, EWiF announces who this year’s finalists are... The NatWest Encouraging Women into Franchising (EWiF) Awards 2024 are thrilled to announce the finalists for this year’s prestigious awards! These...

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Not all franchises are created equal. Why you should care about ethical franchising.

Not all franchises are created equal. Why you should care about ethical franchising.

For women in franchising, the business landscape is evolving significantly. At EWiF we recognise the impact of supportive networks, both online and in person.

As we welcome the New Year, there is – as always – tons of chatter about “New Year Resolutions”! But, at EWiF we’re thinking differently: about embracing opportunities, setting meaningful goals, and building a powerful network of supportive women.

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We recently pedalled with purpose!

We recently pedalled with purpose!

For women in franchising, the business landscape is evolving significantly. At EWiF we recognise the impact of supportive networks, both online and in person.

As we welcome the New Year, there is – as always – tons of chatter about “New Year Resolutions”! But, at EWiF we’re thinking differently: about embracing opportunities, setting meaningful goals, and building a powerful network of supportive women.

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Navigating Careers After Babies, Creating a New Beginning

Navigating Careers After Babies, Creating a New Beginning

Are you a mother debating whether returning to work after the birth of your child is the right option for you? If so, what’s holding you back? We’re living in an age where people are the focus of the conversation. So, why do so many women still have to juggle so many...

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Finding Inspiration from each other: EWiF’s unique community of women

Finding Inspiration from each other: EWiF’s unique community of women

For women in franchising, the business landscape is evolving significantly. At EWiF we recognise the impact of supportive networks, both online and in person.

As we welcome the New Year, there is – as always – tons of chatter about “New Year Resolutions”! But, at EWiF we’re thinking differently: about embracing opportunities, setting meaningful goals, and building a powerful network of supportive women.

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It DOESN’T have to be “lonely at the top”!

It DOESN’T have to be “lonely at the top”!

For women in franchising, the business landscape is evolving significantly. At EWiF we recognise the impact of supportive networks, both online and in person.

As we welcome the New Year, there is – as always – tons of chatter about “New Year Resolutions”! But, at EWiF we’re thinking differently: about embracing opportunities, setting meaningful goals, and building a powerful network of supportive women.

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Navigate your 2024 with support from the EWiF Community

Navigate your 2024 with support from the EWiF Community

For women in franchising, the business landscape is evolving significantly. At EWiF we recognise the impact of supportive networks, both online and in person.

As we welcome the New Year, there is – as always – tons of chatter about “New Year Resolutions”! But, at EWiF we’re thinking differently: about embracing opportunities, setting meaningful goals, and building a powerful network of supportive women.

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As we look towards 2024 we also reflect back on the previous year

As we look towards 2024 we also reflect back on the previous year

Many of us use the down time between Christmas and New Year to reflect on life – our career, and goals for the future. According to Carers UK, over 3 million people juggle caring for a loved one, around work. This is in addition to the 75% of mothers who are working. Many women report feeling guilty, like a failure, or suffer with increased stress, from trying to meet all demands. Where do you fit within this?

Do you try to squeeze your whole life into 4 or 5 hours after work, wishing you could be your own boss but not sure how? For decades, franchising has offered women like you the change to break free their dreams. You can be in business for yourself but not by yourself! In addition to the support of your franchisor and the franchise network, there are an abundance of others who’ll be by your side, through EWiF’s community, ready to Educate, Inspire and Empower you. What a way to become a business owner!

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Reflecting on my first EWIB 2023

Reflecting on my first EWIB 2023

New to Coconut, and new to franchising, we sent Lyndsey Hancock and Nathalie Buckley (also new!) to their first ever franchise event. Here, Lyndsey shares what she loved about attending the BFA’s EWIB conference!The British Franchise Association (BFA) celebrated a...

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Women in Business, Empowering Leadership

Women in Business, Empowering Leadership

If you’re a woman who’d love to have your own business, what are the stats behind your potential success? We look at the evidence, and how franchising can set you on the right path to succeed. Are you a female entrepreneur feeling an overwhelming sense of societal...

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What is Franchising?

Franchising offers a supportive environment where you, as a potential investor or franchisee, will not feel the pressure of setting-up a business by yourself. You can follow a proven business model, and gain advice from your franchisor on what steps and processes to follow.

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Emily Kerrison, Kidslingo | New Woman Franchisee, 2023

Emily Kerrison, Kidslingo | New Woman Franchisee, 2023

“Life now looks and feels very different; I’m very grateful to everyone who has supported me to achieve this.”New Woman Franchisee: Emily Kerrison, Kidslingo  Feeling as though her career had progressed as far as it could, Emily wanted to channel her experience and...

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Six degrees of separation: or connection?

Six degrees of separation: or connection?

Bring-a-Buddy For Free!    With personal connection being “up there” as a means of building your confidence, how could you invest in your friends during 2023? EWiF have an exciting new idea! Ask any woman, and she will tell you her friends mean the world to her…...

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The EWiF Awards 2023 are open

The EWiF Awards 2023 are open

Time to nominate amazing women The NatWest Encouraging Women into Franchising (EWiF) Awards 2023 are now open. The Award Ceremony is an annual event that honours the very best in franchising. The awards are open to all those who are committed to franchising excellence...

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Do you feel like work has you boxed-in?

Do you feel like work has you boxed-in?

A Government report released this month, shows many women are working below par, and feel trapped or bypassed for promotion. Could franchising be a way out of the box? How satisfied, as a working mum, do you feel about the progression of your career? A Government...

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Spotlight on EWiF Partner: Trustist

Spotlight on EWiF Partner: Trustist

Trustist - A Customer Focused Review Platform We are so proud to be partnering with EWiF in 2022, as their mission is extremely important to us as a business and to the clients we work with. Throughout years of working within the franchise industry, we’ve seen how the...

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Reshape your career around you

If you haven’t heard of the “great resignation”, but are considering a career change for something to better suit you… you’re part of the revolution. Discover how franchising could help you reach your goals. Post-pandemic, people are more likely to reflect on their...

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Who do you admire?

Who do you admire?

They say, “like attracts like”. So, when it comes to how you’ve modelled yourself, who would you say has most inspired who you are? EWiF’s Steph Gutmann looks at why it’s important to acknowledge other women, this International Women’s Day. They say imitation is the...

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Tumble outta bed, stumble into work mode

What a way to make a livin’ when you’re capable of so much more… now if only there was a way for you to work the hours to suit you and your lifestyle?! How are you feeling about your working week, at the moment? It’s the start of a New Year, and – cliché as it is –...

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Are you aiming for the top of the ladder?

Many of the women who’d make great leaders, hold back because they don’t think they can. Developing the right mindset can give you the confidence to shoot for the stars. Of your circle of friends, how many women do you know who are in a position of career leadership?...

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Level up your career

Do you have a career goal you’re working towards? If you dream of running your own business, and you’re under 30, guess what… you can jump straight to the top of the ladder, with franchising.   Five, four, three, two, one Leggo! (watch me) Level up, level up,...

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#FranchisingStrongerTogether: Franchising is not…

When you hear the word “franchising” what does it conjure up? For an industry which in the UK alone is worth over £17 billion, let’s explore what franchising isn’t! When people talk about franchising, what do you think of? It is highly likely you’ve heard the word...

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#FranchisingStrongerTogether

#FranchisingStrongerTogether

Today we are launching an exciting new campaign with the bfa, as we seek to empower women to #FindTheirTribe within franchising! We would all love to see more women joining the franchise industry: Whether as a franchisee, or as a franchisor. We know, as women in...

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The NatWest EWiF Awards are back!

The NatWest EWiF Awards are back!

The 2021 NatWest EWiF Awards are back! Do you have someone in your network or office you want to celebrate? The time has come! 2020 hasn’t been easy for franchises, business owners and their employees, and EWiF want to be able to give you something to look forward to....

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EWIF 2020 Finalists Announced!

EWIF 2020 Finalists Announced!

It’s that time of the year again! We are proud to announce the finalists for this year’s NatWest EWIF awards, and would like to thank everyone who entered! The entries we received were outstanding, leaving the judges with some difficult decisions to make. However,...

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2020 NatWest EWiF Award Postponement

2020 NatWest EWiF Award Postponement

We are sad to announce that due to the on-going situation with the Coronavirus, we will be postponing the EWIF Pre-Awards Reception and Award Ceremony events planned for Monday 27th & Tuesday 28th April, 2020. We were informed yesterday, Thursday 5th March, by our...

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The NatWest EWIF Awards are back!

The NatWest EWIF Awards are back!

The 2020 NatWest EWIF Awards are back with two brand new awards! Do you have someone in your network or office you want to celebrate? The time has come! The annual NatWest EWIF Awards are the biggest event in the EWIF calendar. They offer brands within franchising the...

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Putting theory into action: 5 steps to a braver you

Putting theory into action: 5 steps to a braver you

Our annual EWIF National Conference on Thursday 19th September was focused around the theme of bravery. Here, Steph offers 5 steps she took away from the day, to inspire you to live brave. Woven throughout this year’s annual conference was the sense of the bravery...

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Introducing your NEW North East Regional Chair!

Introducing your NEW North East Regional Chair!

For a number of years Angela Sterling, founder of Lingotot, has been our dedicated North East Regional Chair. As Angela’s work commitments have intensified, she has decided it’s time to step down and welcome a new Regional Chair into the North East network. So, who...

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What you don’t know about me

What you don’t know about me

2019 is a year of great change for EWIF, and one of these changes sees the introduction of our new Managing Director, Helen Mansfield. Helen is a young female with a passion for franchising and women in business. Helen’s dedication to the cause and understanding of...

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EWIF Charity 2019: The Smarter way to get into Work

EWIF Charity 2019: The Smarter way to get into Work

This year, EWIF’s National chosen charity is the incredible organisation Smart Works. Smart Works facilitates unemployed women in need to get back to work by providing high quality interview clothes and training.Smart Works harness’ the power of clothes and confidence...

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Are you ready to get back to business?

Are you about to return to work after having a baby? Feeling apprehensive about being thrust back into the working world? Well, Christie Day, Event Director for Women in Business Expo, is here to reassure you...Today we're featuring Christie's blog on getting ready to...

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The NatWest EWIF Awards are back!

The NatWest EWIF Awards are back!

They’re back and better than ever… please welcome the 2019 NatWest EWIF Awards! Entries for the 9thannual Encouraging Women into Franchising awards are open! The awards are free to enter, and you don’t have to be a member of EWIF, they’re open to everyone! The 2019...

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Why should I enter the EWIF Awards?

Why should I enter the EWIF Awards?

The NatWest EWiF Awards are coming and there are many beneficial reasons as to why you should consider entering! Whether your business is just starting out or is firmly established, entering the awards could help your business’s success and advance your brand. Here...

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#EWIFinspires: Leila Baker: The Need to Succeed

#EWIFinspires: Leila Baker: The Need to Succeed

Leila Baker is maternal, passionate and empathetic, each of her career paths has taken her to different corners of the care industry. But what does it take to be a Babies in Waiting practitioner, especially when your own five children take up most your time? Click...

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Through the secret door to London’s elite

Through the secret door to London’s elite

On Wednesday 12th September, this year’s NatWest EWIF award winners, were invited to a unique luncheon. Enjoying Butler service at one of London’s oldest establishments, overlooking Buckingham Palace, and Trafalgar Square.  Click below to download the PDF.

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Louise Harris: Franchising’s Wonder Woman

Louise Harris: Franchising’s Wonder Woman

Self-proclaimed “gobby franchise director” Louise Harris, isn’t backwards in coming forwards. With over ten years experience in franchising, the Wilkins Chimney Sweep director isn’t afraid to push the boundaries.   Click the image below to open the PDF file....

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2018 EWIF Award Winners Announced!

From L-R: Fiona Simpson, Neha Surana (on behalf of Shweta Jhajharia), Jo Middleton, Jane Maudsley, Charlotte Pearce (Keynote speaker), Ali Beckman, Clive Sawyer (EWIF CEO), Julie Houston, Fiona Boswell, Louise Harris, Hannah Drury. We are Encouraging Women into...

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Announcing our 2018 Awards Key Note Speaker!

At only 26-years-old, Charlotte is fast becoming a young female icon in the business world and a role model for women aspiring to become business leaders in the UK. She has received recognition across a range of organisations including Forbes ’30 under 30’, Grant...

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EWIF in Elite Franchise Magazine: March 2018

EWIF in Elite Franchise Magazine: March 2018

Every month Jane Maudsley writes a column for Elite Franchise Magazine and this month she gave EWIF a shout out! You can read the full article by clicking the link or image below: Elite Franchise Magazine Article          ...

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Announcing Our 2018 EWIF Charity

Announcing Our 2018 EWIF Charity

Here at EWIF, we are delighted to announce that throughout the year 2018, we will be supporting women’s charity, Rosa. Many of you put forward your thoughts on which charity we should choose and it’s a shame we can only pick one. When we read about the work of Rosa it...

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How to Start a Business when you have Young Children

How to Start a Business when you have Young Children

March is the perfect month to celebrate all things female! We are currently reading through a massive amount of entries to our NatWest EWIF awards, and celebrated International Women’s Day and Mother’s Day! But we think it is important to celebrate women every day!!...

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Kate Matthews Chats All Things Franchising!

Kate Matthews Chats All Things Franchising!

EWIF Regional South Chair, Kate Matthews recently appeared on a local Caterham Radio show – Ridge Radio! Kate was chatting all things franchising alongside publicising EWIF! At EWIF, we’re looking to change the face of the franchise sector so that women have a much...

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100 Years of the Vote

100 Years of the Vote

100 Years of the Vote Today we celebrate the centenary of women being given the right to vote. Whilst the fight for equality continues, we reflect on the many achievements and empowering moments for women across the past 100 years, and why the feminism movement and...

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Dear Carillion Employees

Dear Carillion Employees

Dear Carillion Employees   I once attended a seminar where Lee Iacocca was speaking. He is considered an extremely successful businessman but had been made redundant several times in his life. And he suggested that, when you meet someone who has lost their job,...

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Look around you: is there a winner in your franchise?

Celebrating women in franchising is the heart of EWIF. Are you ready to celebrate the achievements of women in your franchise? Nominations for EWIF 2018 awards will soon be open! At EWIF, we are changing the face of franchising! We are finding ways to give women a...

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Redefine your future

Redefine your future

When her husband unexpectedly walked out on her while she was pregnant, Jane Maudsley needed to find a way to balance her responsibilities as a single mum. Find out how this amazing woman overcame one of life’s most traumatic experiences. She’s a superhero! Click the...

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Out with the old in with the new!

As women continue to break through the glass ceiling of what franchising stereotypically looks like, EWIF has had an excellent year in 2017. So, as we gear ourselves up to our 10th anniversary next year, here is a quick look back, but be warned – we’re not done yet!!...

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Plan Ahead: Top 5 Planners for Busy Businesswomen

Plan Ahead: Top 5 Planners for Busy Businesswomen

Journalling is an amazing way of planning which allows you to both reflect on previous accomplishments and think ahead. By planning how you're going to achieve a perfect work/life balance, you become more efficient, using your time wisely. #EWIFRecommends top five...

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EWIF Partner Package

As part of our growth campaign next year, we'd like to offer our members the chance to become an official EWIF Partner in 2018. Help us build a stronger future for EWIF for the next ten years! In 2018, EWIF is #10YearsStrong. Over the last decade, we've seen a huge...

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EWIF Partner Package

As part of our growth campaign next year, we'd like to offer our members the chance to become an official EWIF Partner in 2018. Help us build a stronger future for EWIF for the next ten years! In 2018, EWIF is #10YearsStrong. Over the last decade, we've seen a huge...

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I am so fed-up of working for someone else!

Love your job? Hate your job? It’s just a job? Create the perfect role for who you want to be this time next year! Pay attention, ladies – 2018 could well be your year! Ahhh… a New Year. The crisp freshness of a new page, waiting for you to discover and write your...

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Ladies: Welcome to working for free…!

In 1970 the Equal Pay Act was passed, and then, men and women earned equal salaries… Right? Wrong. It may have been over 47 years since the Equal Pay Act was passed, but the gender pay gap is still a pressing issue in today’s society. On average, women across the UK...

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November Blog

Happy November everyone! We’re hoping to keep spirits high, despite the cold, rainy, typically British weather… If your anything like us, you’ll be sat in the office wondering how on earth we’re already in November and even more; how we’re almost at the end of another...

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Calling All Business Women

Calling All Business Women

#EWIFRecommends: At the end of October, we asked for your recommended books to empower women in business. These are our top 7 from your lists, which we think you need to add to your reading, or Christmas list. Perfect for self-improvement for the woman who wants to...

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Women in Franchising Special Feature

Women in Franchising Special Feature

In last month’s, What Franchise magazine, influential women across the franchising industry received the recognition they deserve in a special “Women in Franchising” feature. What Franchise profiled some of the most influential and inspirational women who are having...

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October Blog

October Blog

  It’s finally October which can only mean one thing… Autumn is truly here. With the days getting shorter, sometimes going into work on a cold rainy morning can seem like an impossible task… However, for those of you involved in franchising, you’ll know that...

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September News

September News

  With Summer now coming to an end, a lot of you may be feeling the back-to-work blues! It’s been a quiet Summer for us here at EWIF, however, that has given us plenty of time to work on our plans for our 2017 National Conference. 2018 will be the...

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Results Lead to Success Either Way!

Results Lead to Success Either Way!

Success is built on the shoulder of our failures! Oh my days it’s #ALevelresults day!! How did you do?! Did you get what you wanted? Have you worked out what your next step is going to be? Uni may be a great option for some of you, but there are others of you who...

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Local franchise exhibitions offer for EWIF members

Calling all franchisors... Brand new franchise exhibitions available for you to showcase your brand! PLUS receive exclusive exhibitor discounts as a member of EWIF EWIF have partnered with Franchise Now and the AFA (Approved Franchise Association) to bring you this...

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Celebrating Successes

Celebrating Successes

Every year, people from across the industry come together to celebrate the best of women’s achievements in the franchising industry by supporting us at our NatWest Encouraging Women into Franchising (EWIF) Awards. The quality and quantity of award entries we received...

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Back to School – Facing an Empty Nest

Being on holiday, is for many of us, an ideal time to switch off from work, wind down and take stock of where we’re at. You know those moments when the kids have finally gone to sleep and you’re sitting watching the sunset with your glass of something cold reflecting...

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August News

This time of year, is when things start to really calm down for the franchising industry. While the industry seems quiet and everyone is enjoying the holidays we’re still working hard behind the scenes planning our 2017 National Conference and our next round of...

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EWIF in Making Money Magazine: July 2017

EWIF in Making Money Magazine: July 2017

Making Money published an article on EWIF in their July issue with a piece on our recent achievements! You can read the full article by clicking the link or image below: Making Money Magazine EWIF July 2017          ...

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July News

Hello All, we’re here again to give you your monthly dose of EWIF news & events. I’m sure after our short spell of great weather last month, you’re all fully aware that the Summer months are upon us! Whilst many of you are jetting off to somewhere sunny to escape...

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Enterprising Women Business Lunch: Member Opportunity

Here at EWIF, we love bringing exclusive offers to our members, and that is exactly what we are here to do. The East Midlands Chamber are hosting an Enterprising Women Business Lunch for women in franchising and EWIF members are invited. This lunch is the perfect...

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EWIF in Making Money Magazine: June 2017

EWIF in Making Money Magazine: June 2017

Making Money published another article on EWIF in their June issue with a piece on this year's NatWest EWIF Award winners! Making Money ware media partners for this year's NatWest EWIF awards. You can read full article by clicking the link or image below: Making Money...

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June News

Hi All! We’re back again with your monthly blog news. Whilst some of you may be like me, struggling to comprehend the idea we are already in June, the rest of you will be fully aware the Summer countdown is officially on! We’re almost hitting the halfway mark for...

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May News

Hello, welcome to the EWIF news for the month of May. We’ve been extra busy here, in what has been an incredibly hectic month! But all our hard work has paid off as yesterday we held the 7th Annual NatWest EWIF Awards ceremony to great success. We’d like to thank to...

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EWIF Signs Up 100th Member!

Inspiring women into franchise is at the heart of Encouraging Women into Franchise (EWIF), so to know EWIF have just signed up their 100th member is a worthy acclamation! Over the last decade, EWIF have steadily grown their network with women who have been empowered...

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EWIF in What Franchise Magazine: April 17

EWIF in What Franchise Magazine: April 17

To celebrate the 2017 Annual NatWest EWIF Awards, What Franchise, published an article in their 2nd Edition of What Franchise Magazine telling readers all about the award sponsors. What Franchise are the main media partners for this year's awards and are also sponsors...

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April News

Hello! Spring has finally arrived and we’re already enjoying the sun and lighter evenings here at EWIF! We’ve had yet another busy month at EWIF preparing for the fast approaching NatWest EWIF Awards 2017, speaking of which - the EWIF Awards 2017 finalists have been...

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2017 EWIF Award finalists announced!

EWIF are extremely proud to announce the finalists for this year’s NatWest EWIF awards. The entries were outstanding this year and the judges have had to make tough choices but there are a few who stood out from the rest…   New Woman Franchisor of the Year...

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Select Your Franchise, featured EWIF Awards 2017 PR.

Select Your Franchise, featured EWIF Awards 2017 PR.

EWIF's press release on the announcement of our keynote speaker for this year's EWIF Awards, Melody Hossaini, has been featured on the 'Select Your Franchise' industry news section of their website. You can read the piece by clicking the link below: Select Your...

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EWIF in Making Money Magazine: March 2017

EWIF in Making Money Magazine: March 2017

Making Money published an article on EWIF in their March Magazine telling readers on how EWIF is helping in 'addressing the imbalance between men and women in the franchise industry'. Making Money are media partners for this year's NatWest EWIF awards. You can read...

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EWIF Awards 2017 Entries are now CLOSED

It’s official; the entries for this year’s NatWest EWIF Awards are now closed! Thank you to all of you who have entered this year, we’ve received a huge number of entries over the previous months - and this is already shaping up to be the best EWIF Awards yet. So what...

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International Women’s Day is coming up!

International Women’s Day is coming up!

An important event on the yearly calendar is coming up next week. That's right, International Women's Day is taking place next week. 'IWD' is intended to act as a vehicle for change, putting forward ideas as a mass movement to promote gender equality. This year the...

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February News

Hello, we’re already into February! We hit the New Year in full swing here at EWIF. January was a busy month with the first three EWIF Regional Meetings of the calendar year. Thank you to all those that came to the meetings – it was nice to see you all! Our first EWIF...

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EWIF in What Franchise Magazine: January 2017

EWIF in What Franchise Magazine: January 2017

EWIF have once again been featured in the monthly publication What Franchise magazine. To celebrate the launch of the 2017 EWIF awards, they have dedicated a full page to the awards covering this years catergories and a few words from our very own Clive Sawyer. You...

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Bring-A-Buddy Campaign

Hello! We have a brand new and exciting campaign to announce here at EWIF, it’s our Bring-A-Buddy to work campaign. What is it? Well, in an effort to get more people to join our organisation, we’ll be running a scheme where we encourage our members to bring a ‘buddy’...

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January News

January News

2017 is here! We hope you had a fantastic Christmas and an even better New Year! We’ve got plenty to look forward to this year here at EWIF! We shall be making appearances at many events across the year including a variety of BFA events and the usual Franchise Centre...

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December News

December News

We’ve finally reached that wonderful time of year, the festive period! As the year draws to a close, we find ourselves indulging in the festivities with eating great food and exploring the odd Christmas market and looking forward to what next year brings! 2016 has...

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Introducing… The EWIF Special Offers page!

Introducing… The EWIF Special Offers page!

Hello! At our EWIF National Conference in September, we received a number of requests for our members to make special offers available to those who visit the EWIF website, or just exclusively to other EWIF members. We thought this was a great idea and we’re excited to...

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November News

November News

As the days become cooler, and the dark comes earlier – it means that we’re approaching the end of year here at EWIF! What a year it has been at that! Over the past month or so we’ve been wrapping up with everything and reflecting on the year as a whole. Our main...

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September News

September News

Whilst you may all be feeling the summer blues after returning to work, here at EWIF we are determined to provide you with the perfect pick-me-up. September has now arrived and with it comes an incredible line up of events across the franchising industry. This month...

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Top Ten Tips for a Prospective Franchisee

Top Ten Tips for a Prospective Franchisee

About the author: Provided by Karen Sherr, Managing Director of Musical Minis  There are a number of do's that any prospective franchisee should consider: DO meet with the franchisor. This is the beginning of a relationship and it is important that you trust and get...

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Q&A’s For People Looking To Be a Franchisee

Q&A’s For People Looking To Be a Franchisee

About the Author: Written by Sally Findlay, Recognition Express Franchisee - Mid Surrey Area since 2004 Where do I start? Other people, books, magazines, exhibitions, the British Franchise Association, search the internet. I read a couple of books and spoke to someone...

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Looking to Franchise your Business?

Looking to Franchise your Business?

A case study written by Mandy Bagot, Founder of Cloud Bookkeeping which she franchised in 2010 Where do you start? Visit the franchise shows, look at the British Franchise Association (bfa) website, search the internet for franchising information, we suggest you go to...

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IPR and Franchisors

IPR and Franchisors

The key to a successful franchise is a strong brand. In order to have a strong brand it needs to be distinctive and well protected and have an ethos which is supported by all that the franchise does. The key to protection is through intellectual property rights. Trade...

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Franchising a Business Internationally

Franchising a Business Internationally

Building on local success- is your next move overseas? Franchising is an excellent way to expand internationally. It is an affordable way of accelerating growth, achieving development goals more quickly and with far less risk. Franchising provides the widest...

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Spotlight on our EWIF Award Sponsors: Franchise Finance

Double Involvement for Franchise Finance  With this year’s NatWest Encouraging Women into Franchising (EWIF) Awards behind us, we’re taking a closer look at each of our supporters to find out more about how they’re involved with EWIF and to thank them for their...

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Spotlight on our EWIF Award Winners: HomeXperts

HomeXperts Awarded for Franchise Growth The NatWest Encouraging Women into Franchising (EWIF) Awards are now over and we’re shining the spotlight on each of our winners. Sussanne Chambers won the Woman Franchisor of the Year Award sponsored by Franchise Finance at...

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Spotlight on our EWIF Award Sponsors: What Franchise

Hard Work and Dedication Bring Success The NatWest Encouraging Women into Franchising (EWIF) Awards are now over and we’re shining the spotlight on each of our sponsors to show our appreciation for their involvement this year. This year, What Franchise sponsored the...

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Success in the Midlands

This month we held our first Midlands Regional Meeting and it was a huge success! Fiona Boswell from Fraser Brown Solicitors hosted the meeting and was thrilled with the number of people who attended. The first Midlands guest speaker was Pam Featherstone from...

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Spotlight on our EWIF Award Sponsors: NatWest

A Splash of Success With our 6th Annual NatWest Encouraging Women into Franchising (EWIF) Awards over, we’re shining the spotlight on each of award sponsors to thank them for their contribution to the EWIF cause. This year, NatWest were not only our headline sponsors,...

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Spotlight on our EWIF Award Sponsors: Caremark

Breaking Records with Caremark  Now that the NatWest Encouraging Women into Franchising (EWIF) Awards are over, we’re putting the spotlight on each of our award sponsors as we thank them for their hard work and commitment to the EWIF cause. This year, Caremark...

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Spotlight on our EWIF Award Winners: Magical Maths

Magical Maths Wins More Awards At our 2016 NatWest EWIF Awards, Claire Roberts was the recipient of our Young Woman in Franchising of the Year Award 2016 sponsored by Caremark Ltd. Claire was nominated by Colin Bradford, franchisor of Magical Maths. Our Young Woman in...

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July News!

July News!

With the busy awards period over and the Summer months upon us you would think here at EWIF we’d be cooling down for the Summer. Whilst many of our members may be taking a well-deserved break, we are still working hard to make sure you are never short of events to...

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Spotlight on our EWIF Award Sponsors: The Franchise Show

The Franchise Show Sponsor Success With the 2016 NatWest EWIF Awards over, we would like to take the chance to thank all our sponsors for their contribution to this year’s awards and also tell you a little bit more about the sponsor of our Service Provider of the Year...

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Spotlight on our EWIF Award Winners: Franchise Finance

Rewarded For Services to Franchising  At our 2016 NatWest EWIF Awards, Donna King was the recipient of our Service Provider of the Year 2016 Award sponsored by The Franchise Show. Donna’s passion for franchising and providing support to women made her a worthy winner...

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Spotlight on our EWIF Award Sponsors: Darwin Gray

Spotlight on our EWIF Award Sponsors: Darwin Gray

Supporting Success With the EWIF Awards behind us, we want to shine the spotlight on each of our award winners and sponsors. This year, Darwin Gray Solicitors sponsored the New Woman Franchisor of the Year award won by Jenni Dunman from Daisy First Aid. “We were...

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Spotlight on our EWIF Award Winners: Daisy First Aid

Spotlight on our EWIF Award Winners: Daisy First Aid

Rewarding Dedication and Success The NatWest Encouraging Women into Franchising (EWIF) Awards 2016 are now over and we’d like to congratulate our winners and help to celebrate their successes further. There were a record number of entries this year and Jenni Dunman...

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Spotlight on our EWIF Award Winners: McDonald’s

Spotlight on our EWIF Award Winners: McDonald’s

McDonald’s Ambassador Wins Award With the NatWest Encouraging Women into Franchising (EWIF) Awards 2016 behind us, we’re taking a closer look at our winners and why they won their awards. This year, Anne Wainwright from McDonald’s won the Franchisee of the Year Award...

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Spotlight on our EWIF Award Sponsors: McDonald’s

McDonald's Support Women in Business With the NatWest Encouraging Women into Franchising (EWIF) Awards behind us, we want to shine the spotlight on each of our award winners and sponsors. This year, McDonald’s sponsored the Franchisee of the Year award won by Anne...

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Exclusive Gherkin membership offer for EWIF members

Exclusive Gherkin membership offer for EWIF members

The 2016 EWIF Awards Reception was held in London prestigious Gherkin building. 30 St Mary Axe, or The Gherkin as it is popularly known, is one of London’s most well known skyscrapers. Searcy’s is the private member club at the top three floors of the Gherkin and...

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EWIF in What Franchise Magazine: June 2016

EWIF in What Franchise Magazine: June 2016

What Franchise published another article on EWIF in their June issue with a piece on this year's NatWest Encouraging Women into Franchising Awards finalists! What Franchise were the main media partners for this year's NatWest EWIF awards and are also sponsors of the...

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June News!

June News!

We’d like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who came along to our awards ceremony at the end of May. We had a record number of entries this year and it was great to see so many people from across the industry coming together to celebrate and recognise both...

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2016 Award Winners Announced!

2016 Award Winners Announced!

Congratulations to the NatWest EWIF Award Winners The NatWest Encouraging Women into Franchising (EWIF) Awards took place on 24th May with hundreds of professionals from the franchise industry in attendance. Men and women from across the franchise industry gathered to...

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EWIF Launches Midlands Regional Meetings

We’re delighted to announce that we are expanding our Regional Meetings into the Midlands. The meetings will be headed up by Fiona Boswell from Fraser Brown Solicitors who has worked in the franchise industry for a number of years supporting women who are looking for...

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EWIF at Mums Enterprise Roadshow

EWIF has a stand at the June 9th Rickmansworth & 18th in Broxbourne Hertfordshire Mums Enterprise Event. Pam Gordon from The Franchising Centre and Ann-Marie Martin from diddi dance are covering the stands and speaking at 2 workshops- one for would-be franchisees...

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May News!

May News!

The countdown to our awards ceremony is in full swing with less than three weeks to go until the big day! Our awards are designed to bring together the best women in the industry and celebrate their success. Want to join us in celebrating the achievements of women?...

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EWIF in What Franchise Magazine: April 2016

EWIF in What Franchise Magazine: April 2016

What Franchise published an article on EWIF in their April Magazine telling readers on how EWIF is helping in 'addressing the imbalance between men and women in the franchise industry'. What Franchise are the main media partners for this year's NatWest EWIF awards and...

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Are you a NatWest EWIF Finalist for 2016?

We are pleased to announce the finalists for this year’s NatWest EWIF Awards! These awards are designed to celebrate the achievements of women throughout the franchise industry and help them to come together to recognise each other’s successes. New Franchisor of the...

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April News!

April News!

April is a busy month for us here at EWIF with two upcoming regional meetings and our 2016 NatWest EWIF Awards quickly approaching. The countdown to our 2016 awards ceremony has officially begun with less than 8 weeks to go before the big day! Have you requested your...

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Award Entries Now Closed!

Our award entries have been open since the 20th January and we’ve received some fantastic entries, however entries have now closed! It’s so fulfilling for us here at EWIF to be able to read all about the amazing achievements of women and we cannot wait to be able to...

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Karen Hensman

Karen Hensman, Innovate IP- South West Meeting 27 February 2013   "I attended EWIF thinking it was going to be aimed ONLY at those women wanting to franchise their business.  Whilst it very much is, the scope for advice and support amongst a much wider audience...

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EWIF in What Franchise Magazine: January 2016

EWIF in What Franchise Magazine: January 2016

To celebrate the opening of our 2016 award entries, What Franchise, published an article in their January Magazine telling readers how they can get involved. What Franchise are the main media parters for this years NatWest EWIF awards and also sponsors of the award...

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2016 Award Entries Are Now Open!

Our awards are designed to bring together the best women in the industry and celebrate their successes. The categories for the 2016 NatWest EWIF Awards are: New Woman Franchisor of the Year 2016 sponsored by Darwin Gray LLP New Woman Franchisee of the Year 2016...

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1 Minute Presentation Guide for Networking

1 Minute Presentation Guide for Networking

Networking Tips *Put your name label on the right-hand side of your jacket, just below your shoulder. Why? When you shake hands with someone your eye naturally falls to that point, rather than peering over their chest to the left-hand side- unless of course you want...

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Becoming a Franchisee

Becoming a Franchisee

Have you always dreamt of having your own business, but concerned as to whether you have the skills or knowledge to make it work. Instead of going it alone and learning by your mistakes, why not franchise? Obtaining a franchise allows you to run your own business (as...

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Sponsor an EWIF Award in 2016

Next year will be our 6th Annual EWIF awards with NatWest as the lead sponsors again. We're giving you the opportunity to sponsor an award. The EWIF awards are designed to bring together the best women in the industry and celebrate their successes. NatWest have...

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EWIF Partner with Global Entrepreneurship Week 2015!

There are only 10 days to go until Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) 2015, which this year will run from Monday 16th to Sunday 22nd November, and plans to make this year as successful as ever are already well underway. Here at EWIF we are delighted to announce that...

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Exclusive for EWIF Members from Reed Commercial

Reed Commercial is the UK's fastest growing franchise opportunities and industry website, backed by Reed, the UK's number one job site. Their mission is simple. They want the world to Love Mondays (you’ve seen the TV ads!) And is there a better way to love your...

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Franchising a Business in the UK

Franchising a Business in the UK

Franchising can be the route to rapid, successful growth for many small and medium-size companies. It is also a route that may have many pitfalls that can cost a lot of time, effort and money if not done correctly. What is Franchising? Franchising is a method that...

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EWIF Awards 2015- The Winners!

EWIF Awards 2015- The Winners!

Today, the winners of the NatWest Encouraging Women Into Franchising (EWIF) Awards 2015 were announced at the awards ceremony in London. Guests from across the industry attended to see the winners receive their well-deserved awards. “We are delighted to continue our...

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Finalists Announced for 2015 NatWest EWIF Awards

Finalists Announced for 2015 NatWest EWIF Awards

We are pleased to announce the finalists for the NatWest EWIF Awards 2015. These awards are designed to bring together the best women in the industry and celebrate their successes. The finalists are: New Woman Franchisor of the Year 2015 sponsored by McDonald’s...

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