Business

The new mentoring programme includes a year of dedicated support, guidance and coaching for new members in a variety of skills to enable them to build a successful business. Experienced franchisees will offer one-to-one sessions, meetings and events to help broaden their knowledge with the reassurance of having a mentor on hand to discuss ideas and ask questions. 

‘Fun’ was the buzzword throughout our chat and you can tell how much Anna relishes the business she has created. What’s special about a Kidslingo franchise is that it’s so much more than teaching languages, music, drama, signing, PHSE working in harmony with language education.

How Many Times Have You Thought: I Can’t Do This Anymore?   Starting a business doesn’t happen overnight. Even the most well-known entrepreneurs have found themselves facing moments where they want to throw in the towel. However, to become an entrepreneur, it’s important to remember that setbacks and difficulties are common. Perseverance and determination are strong […]

After a decade of wrangling tiny humans in primary schools, and after a lot of soul searching, I decided to take the leap and swapped my teacher’s planner for a to-do list with satisfying checkboxes of my own making. I abandoned the reliable monthly wage slip and instead embraced the exhilarating unknown of self-employment. Here’s why.

Teachers, all of your experience of the UK school system makes you invaluable to any franchise model that is focused on supporting students with their academic progress. Tutoring is expanding rapidly post pandemic and this growth is predicted to continue. Hear from some teachers who made the leap to franchisees.

Hearing Maggie speak and reflect on wonderful ‘moments’ from her sessions within care homes was just beautiful. It was also good to understand that the sessions are carefully thought through and designed to help explore a range of physical and mental skills.

When I left teaching just 2.5 years ago, the tutoring world seemed like a relatively untapped niche. However, even in the past year I’ve noticed a real shift in the landscape of tutoring – it’s fast becoming an industry which is booming & brimming with thousands of teachers who want to pursue it as a full-time career option.

How do you grow a client base when all you have ever known is teaching?

Building and growing a client base is crucial for the success of any franchise. Franchisors play a crucial role in supporting you and this is pivotal to their success and, by extension, the overall brand.

If you are seriously thinking about running your own business or starting a franchise after teaching you need to do your research. Find out about the realities of these options, and talk to people who have swapped teaching to run their own business or franchise.

We have heard many success stories from teachers who left the classroom to become franchisees. We asked some of our franchisors what their opinion was about teachers leaving teaching to work for them. The Outdoors Project, Magic Link Handwriting and Nature Makers have shared their thoughts.

Franchising offers a compelling pathway for teachers seeking to explore new career opportunities, leverage their skills, and achieve financial independence. Educators can embark on a rewarding entrepreneurial journey while making a positive impact on their communities with a support of a franchise.

Successfully navigating the world of social media requires a thoughtful and strategic approach. By understanding your audience, maintaining consistent branding, creating engaging content, and staying informed, your new UK franchise can build a strong online presence and connect with customers in meaningful ways.

Teachers looking to extend their influence and explore new horizons, owning a business could be an exciting and fulfilling next step. In this article, Tutor Doctor UK explores why teachers naturally excel as business owners, highlighting the many advantages they bring to the field of education.

Marketing is a crucial aspect of running a successful franchise business. As a franchisee, you’ll want to leverage effective strategies to promote your specific location while aligning with the overall brand identity. Here are some tips on marketing with advice from 34of the fantastic franchises we work with at Did Teach: Nature Makers, Pyjama Drama, The Outdoor Project & Travel Counsellors.

Equipping your employees with the skills they need to thrive, even in the most challenging circumstances, provides a sense of security. This assurance allows you to navigate tough times with confidence, knowing you have a team you can rely on. In business, nothing is plain sailing, and it’s probable you’ll run into hiccups and disruptions […]

We continue to have an open dialogue with our franchisors and their employees, learning about their offering, see how well their current teacher franchisees are getting on and find out about how they inspire children, young people and adults clients. We recently caught up with some of our franchisors to find out their top tips for you when considering a franchise.

The demand for Tutoring services continues to grow. This growth potential offers a compelling reason for educators to consider Tutoring Franchises.

I found that working in schools was not compatible with a young family. Even the aspects of the business that are newer to me have been made easier by the behind-the-scenes admin that I had to do as a teacher. 

We love hearing from teachers who have set up their own businesses, it was really lovely chatting to Karen about her journey and how she is welcoming other teachers to join her as franchisees.

One aspect we love about TechyTots is they actively work in school in a variety of ways. As a franchisee, you can run before-school and after-school sessions as well as school enrichment days.

Children Inspired By Yoga doesn’t require any yoga experience to take on this franchise, you don’t even need to run the sessions, you can have a team of teachers running the classes and you can work on the business side, or you can mix and match. An exciting business opportunity for teachers who relish career autonomy.

So, you are thinking of swapping teaching for tutoring – but why buy a franchise to do it? Why not just find some materials, place an advert online and wait for the phone to ring? Let’s look at some practicalities. Materials So, you are a teacher and you know about the National Curriculum. Wonderful! You […]