SmallBizPod #3 – discover franchising podcast

Welcome to SmallBizPod #3 – 35 minutes of news, interviews and practical advice for small businesses, start-ups, entrepreneurs and anyone interested in investing in new enterprises. This week’s show focuses on franchising.

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Summary

Intro:
• 00:00 Alex on what’s coming up in this week’s show.
• 01:06 Comments from UK podcasters Paul Nicholls and Richard Vobes.

Features:
• 02:32 Interview with Brian Smart, director general, British Franchise Association.
• 14:05 News Update, including: Business Week article on business and passion; Scottish Enterprise to focus efforts on medium-sized businesses in Scotland; The Forum of Private Business calls for more ASBOs to be issued in UK seaside towns; UK election announced for 5 May.
• 16:58 Interview with Andy Cook, franchise sales manager, Domino’s Pizza.
• 24:59 Interview with Jim Dove, Domino’s Pizza franchisee.

Outro:
• 28:14 How to give feedback to SmallBizPod and details of the next show.
• 29:21 Music – Goldengrove by Alex Bellinger