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.
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.
When thinking about insurance for your franchise business, it’s important to cover all bases.
To effectively insure your business, I encourage small business owners to sit down with an expert insurance adviser who can tailor the right insurance cover for them from a suite of products to ensure all aspects of their business are protected.
Many franchisees, for instance, will insure their premises, their equipment and their employees, but overlook business interruption insurance.
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?
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?
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.
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.
There are three fundamental differences for potential franchisees investing in new, lesser-known franchise brands compared to larger household names which serve essentially the same market.
In this regard, comparing a new lawn mowing franchise to an established restaurant franchise is pointless, but comparing new versus established restaurant brands (for example) will highlight the importance of these three key differences.
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.
By Jess Logan, Founder and Head Strategist of Brands R People 2™
This article appeared in Issue 3#5 (July/August 2009) of Business Franchise Australia & New Zealand
When franchisees buy into a business, they are buying more than the name of the franchise brand. Jess Logan speaks about the importance of the franchisee taking responsibility for building their own brands and what they can do to improve their own fortunes.
Customer service incorporating suggestive selling is the newest tool to enable businesses to succeed. It is being considered by varied industries that are engaging in activities to maintain their current customers and attract new ones.
But is it really new?
McDonald’s have used this concept for years and made billions of dollars from a very simple phrase: “Would you like fries with that?”
By Kevin Bugeja, Managing Director, Franchise Selection
This article appeared in Issue 3#4 (May/June 2009) of Business Franchise Australia & New Zealand
Every day we all wake up to more negative news about the economy and the state of the financial market. We turn on the news to listen to the so called experts telling us what to do with our investments. Here is a thought that I would like everyone to consider "Invest in yourself” by buying a business.
I am not talking about just any business, but more specifically a Franchise business. Let's consider the advantages.
No business owner plans to fail, but plenty fail to plan. It is an old adage, but never truer than today. We are coming out of the global financial crisis and retail confidence has been rocky and won't really show signs of recovery for six months. The remainder of the economy, however, is starting to look brighter.
This article appeared in Issue 3#2 (January/February 2009) of Business Franchise Australia & New Zealand
There is no doubt concern is mounting over the environment. Everyday we receive messages that our rivers are drying up, temperatures are rising and plastic bags are littering our waste streams.
Australia’s market is consumer-driven and if consumers are concerned about the environment then it is in industry’s interests to answer. Rather than seeing this imperative as a burden, savvy businesses will view this as an opportunity.
By George Yammouni, Chairman of the Franchise Council of Australia
This article appeared in Issue 3#5 (July/August 2009) of Business Franchise Australia & New Zealand
A new Franchising Expo for Regional Victoria has recently been announced and we are excited about this new initiative and the opportunities it will provide for people in regional Victoria to learn about franchising and what’s involved in running a franchise business.
This Franchising Expo will be held in Bendigo in August and is the first time a dedicated franchising exhibition has been held in a regional area.
This article appeared in Issue 3#4 (May/June 2009) of Business Franchise Australia & New Zealand
Among the various franchise related events the FCA organise each year – both for franchise sector participants and people looking to forge a path into the franchise landscape – there are two key events that are the pinnacle of the franchising calendar.
They are the National Franchise Convention and the MYOB Excellence in Franchising Awards.
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