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More people than ever are exploring self-employment – whether it’s about finding purpose, improving work-life balance or simply taking control of their future. But when it comes to launching a business, do you start from scratch, or should you look at alternative options – such as investing in a franchise?It’s a big choice and there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. Both paths come with their own rewards – and risks. That’s why it’s so important to think carefully about what kind of support, struct...

Incredible entrepreneur, Sally Wilse, shares her story of overcoming ageist workplace challenges, to co-find Seniors Helping Seniors, a movement which empowers an older demographic of workers. At the age of 40, Sally spent 12 years building a start-up business to great success. Unfortunately, however, due to workplace ignorance around the symptoms of menopausal women, Sally was then made redundant from this company, through no fault of her own. Without the necessary support and knowledge in pl...

When you think of education franchisees, you might picture someone with a background in teaching, stacks of worksheets on a desk and a room full of energetic children. And if you come from a business or corporate background, you might think: ‘That’s not really for me.’But here’s the thing – in most cases, that perception couldn’t be further from the truth.The education sector has evolved, yet still, a few common myths keep potential franchisees – particularly those not from an educational backgr...

Losing your job towards the end of your career can be terrifying, but for some it’s a huge opportunity. We meet the workers who changed tack and never looked back. When Sally Wilse was made redundant from the software company she had helped to set up a decade earlier, it came as a huge shock. Overnight she went from earning just under £100,000 a year to being without a job. She was 50.“It hurt and it was very scary, and it took a long time to come to terms with,” said Wilse, now 63, from Canter...

Lynne Kerrison, franchisee for Tutor Doctor Cambridge, is celebrating a remarkable milestone after being crowned Woman Franchisee of the Year at the prestigious NatWest Encouraging Women into Franchising (EWiF) Awards 2025. Now in its 13th year, the EWiF Awards recognise the innovation, dedication and leadership of women across the franchising industry. Lynne’s recognition is a proud moment not only for her, but also for the entire Tutor Doctor network and the community she continues to serve...

Gladys’s daughter Carolyn lives in her street. Carolyn has a family and works. Her mother lives alone. 85 years old, and after a stroke, Gladys was frail and disengaged. Initial assessment found Gladys was lonely, at risk of not eating and drinking, falling and increasing unhappiness. Gladys is living with poor co-ordination and was apathetic. Knitting was evident around the home so we set about finding a carer who could chat about knitting and crafting and inspire Gladys’s creativity. We ha...