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The EWiF Awards 2025: Celebrating Women in Franchising
The NatWest EWiF Awards are a standout event in the franchising calendar, celebrating the remarkable accomplishments of women in the industry. These prestigious awards highlight the achievements of leaders, innovators, and rising stars. Let’s delve into what makes the...
Winners named in the 35th BFA HSBC UK British Franchise Awards
The winners have been named in the 35th annual BFA HSBC UK British Franchise Awards. Held at the Telford International Centre, Shropshire, the awards followed the association’s annual conference sponsored by Citation and Evolve, with The Diary of a CEO’s Steven...
The BFA (British Franchise Association) prepares to reveal results of national franchise survey
The BFA (British Franchise Association) is set to reveal the results of the first national franchise survey since 2018, at the beginning of October. Founded in 1977 and with a strapline of ‘Discover Your Tomorrow’, the BFA is the hub of franchising in the UK. The...
Finalists named in the 35th BFA HSBC UK British Franchise Awards
The British Franchise Association (BFA) has announced the finalists in the BFA HSBC UK British Franchise Awards 2024. The awards are celebrating their 35th anniversary this year, having been founded in 1989. The BFA, with its tag line of ‘Discover Your Tomorrow’ is...
Celebrate your journey and exemplify your success with the 2024 EWiF Awards.
The NatWest Encouraging Women into Franchising (EWiF) Awards 2024 are now open for entries. These awards offer a unique opportunity to showcase the best women innovators, leaders and pioneers in franchising. Since 2012, we have recognised and celebrated hundreds of...
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.
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!
Ruth Brown, Home Instead | EWiF Ambassador of the Year 2023
“I love franchising, and how it can transform the lives of so many people.”EWiF Ambassador of the Year: Ruth Brown, Home InsteadAs far as Ambassadors of franchising go, Ruth epitomises both a passion for franchising and a passion for helping others flourish. A big...
Jenna Wilson and Fay Smith, Little Dreams Consulting | New Woman Franchisor of the Year, 2023
“We put our heart and soul into helping other women to follow in our footsteps.” New Woman Franchisor of the Year: Little Dreams Consulting Turning your business into a franchise can be achieved, and brings about exciting expansion opportunities, as our winners,...
Suzie McCafferty, Platinum Wave Franchising | Service Provider of the Year 2023 & Overall Woman in Franchising of the Year 2023
“Franchising has changed my life; I want others to have the chance to do the same.” Winner of two awards: Service Provider of the Year & Overall Woman in Franchising of the Year: Suzie McCafferty, Platinum Wave Franchising Consistently brilliant, Suzie...