Local Franchise Opportunities in Sheffield
Why should I launch my franchise in Sheffield?
Sheffield has prestigious history and reputation for being the hub for both manufacturing and technology within the UK, and this is exactly why Sheffield could be the ideal franchise territory to launch your franchise.
As previously mentioned, Sheffield is the hub for modern manufacturing and technology, so much so that it was rated the number one enterprise zone for these specific areas in the UK by the Financial Times magazine. This has helped to position Sheffield as one of Yorkshires top metropolitan centres along with big cities such as Leeds and Bradford. On top of excellent transport routes throughout the whole of Yorkshire, Sheffield is positioned within the heart of the UK, making any major city accessible with it being located so close to the M1 and with the added benefit of having the Robin Hood Airport (Doncaster) located closely. This enhances the reputation for Sheffield for becoming a key franchise territory for when you decide to launch your franchise. Key transport links can not be dismissed when undertaking due diligence on the launch of your prospective franchise.
With its prestigious background and reputation in manufacturing, technology and IT, Sheffield presents the ideal franchise territory for any digital franchises, marketing franchises, internet franchises and online franchises.
Are their adequate locations to launch my franchise in Sheffield?
Sheffield is renowned for the number of technology parks including the following;
- Sheffield Business Park
- Sheaf Bank Business Park
- Seaton Business Park
- Sheffield Technology Parks
- BizSpace Business Park
Will I receive additional support through launching my franchise in Sheffield?
If you’re seriously considering Sheffield as the epicentre for your franchise launch, then it’s crucial to consider the support on offer from that city. Sheffield has increased the support it provides local start-ups and small businesses including franchises and within the past two years the Sheffield Council launched the Sheffield City Region Growth Hub, a £4m initiative that intends to drive growth of hundreds of new businesses.
Franchises within the tech and biotech sectors are likely to be spoilt for the choice of launch support on offer through launching your franchise within Sheffield. As an example, Dotforge is an established accelerator programme that was set up to target at tech start-ups, the three-stage programme takes businesses from initial idea to supplying the required capital to help launch and find appropriate office space.
There is also Sheffield’s City Enterprise Zone that is actually ranked as the UK’s no.1 enterprise zone for modern manufacturing and technology.
Is there access to grants and funding if I launched my franchise in Sheffield?
Sheffield has several grants and funding options available to help new businesses that will in return help the greater community. One of which is the £32m ‘Unlocking Business Investment’ programme, which provides grants of between £25,000 - £2m to eligible business that will help create new jobs within the franchise territory.
If you’re seeking additional finance to help with the operation of your franchise, then the SME Loan Fund may be an option. This was created to help businesses and franchises within the Sheffield franchise territory that have for some reason found it difficult to raise traditional finance. This finance provider will provide loans of between £5,000 and £25,000, if you can demonstrate at least one year of successful trading (with paying business rates to Sheffield City Council).
Is there access to staff to help push my Franchise in Sheffield?
Sheffield has a pool of talent available to new business and franchise launches, as it contains two major universities in the form of Sheffield Hall and The University of Sheffield. Both universities provide a variety of programmes and partnerships with local businesses and franchises to achieve common goals.
On top of the pool of talent made available through university graduates and work placements, it’s also key to consider the fact that recruitment costs within Sheffield are slightly cheaper when compared to other major cities within the UK.
If you’re based in Yorkshire, then Sheffield really does offer a unique territory to really push the launch of your franchise.
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