GDPR: Are you ready for the changes?

In May 2018, the Data Protection Act (DPA) will be replaced by the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This more robust set of regulations will have tougher punishments for those who fail to comply around the storage and handling of personal data. As a business dealing with data from thousands of children across the …

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Long term career option with a theatre school franchise

Changing your career can seem like a daunting prospect but if you consider a franchise, the path may be a lot smoother than you imagine. A theatre school franchise, with almost 50 schools throughout the UK, has many people on their second or third career as Principals. Through franchising, they have found a rewarding long-term …

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Careers for retired performers

The career path of a performer can be quite rocky. With little stability and a huge amount of competition for each job, trying to find financial stability can be very challenging. For those performers who want to move on in their career, but stay in an industry in which they love, finding a long-term option …

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The Stage case study

Charlotte Young, the Principal of Razzamataz West Cumbria first became a franchisee in October 2006. Before opening her Razzamataz Theatre School, Charlotte was a professional dancer and singer. Charlotte has twice renewed her franchise agreement and combines running her theatre school with working for the Razzamataz Head Office in Penrith. “I honesty don’t know where …

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Take control of your career this year

For many people, the idea of being free of the 9-5 and daily commute is hugely appealing. Working flexibly around family commitments or lifestyle choices is something that many professionals aspire to, but the statistics around starting your own business are very off putting. Experts put the failure rate for new businesses in the first …

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