You didn’t start your business to work longer hours, lie awake worrying about cash flow, or miss important family moments. You started it for freedom. The chance to control your time, to build wealth on your own terms, and to create a life that feels meaningful. Yet for many owners, that dream slips further… Continue reading The 4 areas of business to compound for a balanced life
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How to make your franchise future-proof – four imperatives for resilient growth
By Elise Balsillie, Head of Thryv Australia and New Zealand Franchises achieve success through many small wins, including efficient systems, timely responses and habits that keep operations running smoothly. When those pieces are well aligned, the result is a network that feels effortless to customers and rewarding for franchisees. The real opportunity lies in… Continue reading How to make your franchise future-proof – four imperatives for resilient growth
AI Isn’t a Lawyer: The Hidden Risks for Franchisors
By Tereza Murray, Leading Franchise & Business Consultant and CEO of Tereza Murray Franchising (TMF) With Artificial Intelligence (AI) moving beyond big tech, I’m seeing small and medium-sized businesses adopting the technology in increasing numbers. As the trend accelerates, it’s vital that franchisors learn how to harness AI’s benefits, without risking compliance, brand integrity… Continue reading AI Isn’t a Lawyer: The Hidden Risks for Franchisors
Finding the right fit: what to expect from an interview with a prospective franchisor
When you’re exploring a franchise opportunity, there’s one milestone that can make or break your decision: the first meeting with the franchisor. This isn’t just a formality; it’s where you move past the sales pitch and start to understand what life in their network will really look like. It’s also a two-way conversation. While… Continue reading Finding the right fit: what to expect from an interview with a prospective franchisor
Hopes Rise for a Strong Christmas Trading Period but Challenges Remain for Small Business
By Jay Westbury Three interest rate reductions by the Reserve Bank and a pick-up in private sector activity in the general economy have created the backdrop for one of the most hopeful Christmas trading periods in recent years. While it is clear that some sectors continue to do it tough, such as the… Continue reading Hopes Rise for a Strong Christmas Trading Period but Challenges Remain for Small Business
Think Nationally, Act Locally: How Franchises Can Lead the ESG Revolution
With franchisors setting the framework and franchisees engaging communities, the potential for impact and profit is exceptional. By Sara Pantaleo, Founder of Affari SP ESG as a Business Imperative Small businesses are the backbone of the Australian economy, making up 97% of all enterprises. Yet, too often, conversations about sustainability and Environmental, Social,… Continue reading Think Nationally, Act Locally: How Franchises Can Lead the ESG Revolution
Preparing for Payday Super and the closure of the ATO’s Small Business Superannuation Clearing House
You may not have heard about Payday Super, the upcoming once in a generation reform to Australia’s superannuation system. Although not yet law, this is proposed to start from 1 July 2026, and I am reaching out to encourage employers to start understanding now what this means for you and your business. Essentially, the… Continue reading Preparing for Payday Super and the closure of the ATO’s Small Business Superannuation Clearing House
Becoming a Multi-Unit Franchisee: It’s a Whole New Ball Game
Becoming a multi-unit franchisee isn’t just about repeating what worked with store number one. It’s a whole new ball game! Owning more than one site takes you from being an operator to being a leader, and that shift changes everything. The systems, structure and habits that made you successful in your first business often… Continue reading Becoming a Multi-Unit Franchisee: It’s a Whole New Ball Game
Behind the Headlines – Jason Gehrke
Fee change triggers franchisee backlash A proposed reduction in commissions payable to franchisees of ANZ Bank’s home loans franchise that the bank has not applied to its independent loan brokers or internal staff has triggered a backlash with franchisees setting up a Mobile Lending Franchise Association in response, according to a media report. … Continue reading Behind the Headlines – Jason Gehrke
Why Traits, Not Trends, Define the Future of Franchising
Franchising has become a prominent feature in Australian and New Zealand suburbs, with coffee vans at intersections, boutique fitness studios in retail areas, and eco-focused food operators replacing traditional fast-food outlets. While the industry continues to expand, not all franchises succeed. Success often depends less on the brand or product and more on the individual… Continue reading Why Traits, Not Trends, Define the Future of Franchising