There is a spectacular Victorian viaduct high above the city that greets any visitors arriving by train from the South. By road there is the modern incarnation of the ancient Great North Road.
There is a park and ride 3 miles out with services every ten minutes, and Durham bus station receives major bus companies. With airports 25 miles away to the north and the south, there is no reason not to visit Durham.
Durham has a rich history with the 11th century Durham Castle and Durham Cathedral. The whole of the centre of Durham is designated a conservation area and has over 500 listed buildings located in the city centre.
Trade franchises
More and more people are choosing franchising as a way to do business, so with all these visitors to beautiful Durham and a population of other 50,000 people let’s take a look at some of those available in Durham.
For example homes services franchises in Durham can suit a range of professions, trades and experience. Service opportunities can cover anything from replacing carpets, fitting kitchens, fencing, drainage, plumbing and electrical services.
Those from home could involve marketing and advertising your service and taking the bookings online and invoicing and administration from your home office. These new franchises for sale would suit a tradesman or handyman with skills to service the local area.
Alternative franchises
There are opportunities for low cost new opportunities to buy for a professional with a background in accountancy or finance. These individuals would be well suited to mortgage or mortgage broker franchises in Durham.
This is a popular business based on the growing demand for access to mortgage and loan related products in the UK. Research mortgage franchises to find businesses for sale under £10,000. Other low cost new ones are pet opportunities.
It is also possible to find a pet care or dog franchises in Durham for the around the same price bracket. Unless we are looking at mobile coffee types then we really are looking at the other end of the scale when it comes to coffee franchises in Durham.
You will need a minimum investment level of £50,000 plus for a coffee shop franchise. It is possible to invest in a coffee machine type though and operate from within an established business premises.
We Brits love our pets, so whether you are looking for a dog walking, a pet food delivery, home services or new education franchises for sale in Durham, there is a business to suit all walks of life.
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