Just some of the companies that are offering family-friendly roles

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Help us campaign for more employment choices for you 

We are launching awards in May to recognise companies and individuals that are proving that giving parents flexible and family-friendly employment options really WORKS.  We have the support of Sarah Beeny and companies such as Hilton and RSM Tenon as well.

Franchising is a fantastic way to start and run your own business – it provides you with an opportunity to earn a high income but with the support and backup of the franchisor behind you.

Franchising can seem a very expensive option so why do so many people do it?

A Franchise Reduces The Risk of Failure

Starting a new business always carries a risk – new businesses are vulnerable. The degrees of vulnerability vary depending on: Knowledge, Skill, Financial resources and Relevant abilities.

Many who start up their own business lack some or all of these qualities. Many fail because they cannot learn quickly enough – before the money runs out. 80% of new businesses starting today will fail within the first five years.

With a franchise this risk is substantially reduced – because you are buying the experience and expertise of the franchisor. This will also stop you making the same mistakes that they have made during their trading life.

And because you become part of successful business you will be able to take advantage of their buying power and link into the strong relationships that they have developed over the years.

Other Franchise Benefits

As we said a franchise provides the opportunity to earn a high income working for yourself but with the training, support and experience of an established business behind you.

You are selling an established product or service with a turnkey business plan and format for you to operate. This includes the brand, systems and processes, lead generation and marketing assistance.

Find some very family-friendly franchise opportunities >>>>

Ask our Experts!

Did you know we have several experts that can help you with very practical help, advice and support?

For questions about careers you can contact Helen Slingby our career agony aunt.

If you have a business or are thinking about setting one up then Antonia Chitty our mumpreneur guru is the person to ask.

Get insight into the ups and downs with Helen Pritchard, a multi-business owner and our blogger.

And don't forget our forum, full of real mums with inspiring stories and ready to help.

Will you be a winner in 2010?

We are celebrating companies and employees that make flexible working possible for thousands of parents across the UK.  The amazing working Mum and business woman Sarah Beeny is supporting our awards that start in May and we hope that you will be part of them too.

All our finalists will be invited to the stunning Hilton St Anne's Manor near Bracknell on 4th November for a very special awards ceremony where they will be treated like superstars!

There are fabulous prizes for all the winners too.  Including a family leisure break at Hilton St Anne's Manor including tickets to Legoland and a luxury weekend for two at the superb spa Ragdale Hall!

Find out more here and start thinking about your nomination for one or more of the six award categories.  Make sure you don't miss anything by subscribing to our newsletters for regular updates.

3 is the Magic Number

La Jolie Ronde was established in 1983 and has developed a fun way for nursery and primary age children to learn French and Spanish. The aim is to give this age group a love and ability for a language at a time when they are most receptive. La Jolie Ronde has over 300 licensees and 100 tutors who teach the la Jolie Ronde programme under license in approximate 1000 centres throughout the UK. The company have recently been hitting the headlines with three fantastic news stories Read all about it here