Business and Management

A Changing Employment Landscape For Retail Franchises - ARA Article

By Richard Evans, ARA’s Executive Director

This article appeared in Issue 3#4 (May/June 2009) of Business Franchise Australia & New Zealand

ARA Executive Director reflects on recent changes within the employment market, how this is affecting retail franchises and what businesses can do to adapt to this change.

A Franchise That 'Gives Back' Through Significant Initiatives Can Also Harvest Innovation & Harness Your People

By Tanya Lacy, Director of The Coaches Consortium, Creator & Founder of Intercept Coaching System

This article appeared in Issue 3#3 (March/April 2009) of Business Franchise Australia & New Zealand

Could your business be a cause of significance through originating problem-solving projects?  Are there people in your team who are passionate, agile and innovative? This article explores the possibility of you and your business doing more in the world through the world of franchising all the while enhancing your brand.  

Are you a Social Entrepreneur? Intrapreneur? Or BoPreneur?

By Tanya Lacy, Creator & Founder of Intercept Coaching System

This article appeared in Issue 3#5 (July/August 2009) of Business Franchise Australia & New Zealand

For society’s benefit, the Social Entrepreneur solves problems in the world at the root cause. This article shares how those in franchising can achieve a social and commercial impact in new markets by thinking beyond the norm.

Thoughtless vs Thoughtful Consumption

Do you consider yourself a thoughtless or thoughtful consumer?

Ask George

George Yammouni

ASK GEORGE

George Yammouni

Professional answers to questions from our readers

 

Ask John - Issue 3#2

By John O’Brien, CEO PoolWerx Corporation, Immediate Past Chair FCA, IFA & Asia Pacific Franchise Council

This article appeared in Issue 3#2 (January/February 2009) of Business Franchise Australia & New Zealand

Dear John,

What are the relative advantages of investing in an existing franchise as distinct from starting from scratch?

Steve Thomas

Bilinga

Hi Steve,

Ask John - Issue 3#3

By John O’Brien, CEO PoolWerx Corporation, Immediate Past Chair FCA, IFA & Asia Pacific Franchise Council

This article appeared in Issue 3#3 (March/April 2009) of Business Franchise Australia & New Zealand

Dear John,

At the moment I have one territory and am in a position to make the jump to two. I am concerned about being able to work on two businesses at once, but I do keep hearing good things about multi-unit franchising. What should I factor into my decision? 

Spiros

Freemantle

G’day Spiros,

Be Diligent With Your Due Diligence

By Rod Nuttall, National Executive Manager, Franchising, Commonwealth Bank

This article appeared in Issue 3#2 (January/February 2009) of Business Franchise Australia & New Zealand

In the current economic climate, businesses of all sizes across every industry and sector, are being urged to heed caution; and franchising is no exception.  

Behind Every Franchisee is a Dedicated and Passionate Field Support Person!

By Debb Lowe, Director of Operations - The Franchise Relationships Institute

This article appeared in Issue 3#4 (May/June 2009) of Business Franchise Australia & New Zealand

There are many factors involved in franchisee success. Some due to the franchisee, others to external factors such as the support they receive from their franchisor. 

Here at the Franchise Relationships Institute, we have spent nearly 20 years studying and researching these factors, particularly the enormous contribution of the Field Manager. These are the people on the front line, working shoulder to shoulder with franchisees in what is a tough and complex role.

Brand Engagement for the Franchisee

By Jess Logan, Founder and Head Strategist of Brands R People 2™

This article appeared in Issue 3#2 (January/February 2009) of Business Franchise Australia & New Zealand

What is the one golden rule critical to the success of a powerful brand? Jess Logan examines how branding and strong customer relationships interact to create hundreds of local brand leaders within the one business network.

Successful branding is simple, yet so many in the business industry – including those in the advertising sector – fail to understand the significance and power of a strong brand.  

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