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The rise and rise of franchising

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The year 2005 was a record-breaking time for franchising when, for the first time, the industry's annual turnover rose 13% to Pounds Sterling 10.3 billion, and the number of franchise systems grew at its fastest rate since 1999. Franchising offers a strong degree of independence and scope for enterprise, and although it can be a cutthroat business, it can also prove to be a low risk/high-reward investment, if one finds the right retail or service format and plans to build a strong business.

Financial management, Lessors of Nonfinancial Intangible Assets (except Copyrighted Works), Patent owners and lessors, Franchising, Economic aspects, Finance, Franchises, Company financing

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No time for prima donnas: Tough demands could be putting potential NEDs off committing to the role

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A report by Whitehead Mann, based on interviews with 124 top directors representing 552 listed companies, suggests that the level of multiple directorship has hardly changed since 2000. So, the old boys' network of non-executive directors (NEDs) will have its grip in the city, and since the responsibilities, risks and time commitments of NEDs have increased, there may be a growing shortage of candidates with the right skill sets.

Labor Distribution by Employer, Statistics, Women executives, Executive directors

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Cracking the Code

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The article reexamines criticisms about the Combined Code of Governance, which include its ineffectiveness and lack of transparency, its failure to set targets for directors, and the inexperience of company chairmen.

Product standards, safety, & recalls, Standards, Evaluation, Corporate directors, Corporate governance

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