The costs involved in franchising and how banks can help

Mark Scott joined NatWest in 1982 and has a wide range of experience within the small business sector, having managed the banks small business advisers in the City and West End and managed relationships with national organisations, such as the DTI and Business Links in previous roles. He joined the NatWest Franchise section in 1998 as Senior Franchise Manager. His role was to keep the bank up to date with changes to specific franchises and to encourage franchisees to use the banks services. He was appointed as Head of the team in December 2002. In 2005 he was appointed to the Board of the British Franchise Association. Mark is a regular speaker at various seminars for prospective franchisees and franchisors, including the British Franchise Association.