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Patricia Cullen is a features writer at Entrepreneur UK with over 15 years experience. Her extensive portfolio includes published articles in award-winning magazines and websites, covering a diverse range of topics such as current affairs, technology, art, business, culture, architecture, and travel.
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The Future of Sustainable Building
Dalraj Nijjar, co-founder and CCO of Concrete4Change, explains that for sustainable entrepreneurship, key trends include regenerative agriculture and "waste-to-value" innovations, with success relying on improving cost, efficiency, or quality, using Life Cycle Assessment tools, and partnering with sustainability-focused leaders.
Essential Sustainability Trends for Entrepreneurs
Majda Dabaghi, Chief Sustainability Officer at ekko, a London-based sustainability platform for banks and payments, explains why responsible businesses are positively correlated to improved financial results.
Franchise or Fizzle
Franchising remains a key growth strategy in the UK across diverse sectors. Farrah Rose from The Franchising Centre UK advises aspiring franchisees to align their choices with personal strengths, secure strong financial backing, and thoroughly research franchises, including talking to existing franchisees.
Under The Big Top: The Party Tent Company's Franchise Journey
The Party Tent Company, known for transforming outdoor spaces into memorable event venues, has embarked on a significant journey into franchising. Founder Iain Griffiths sheds light on the motivations behind this move and evaluates the franchise model's relevance in the UK approaching 2025.
Subway's Success in the Franchise Industry: Insights from Carrie Walsh, President of Subway EMEA
Walsh emphasises the importance of smart expansion, menu evolution, and partnerships with experienced operators to maintain the brand's competitive edge.