Expert Advice
We know that timely, professional advice is crucial to making smart business decisions. Our Expert Advice Articles are written by industry leaders with proven experience in the franchising sector. Our experts cover financial, accounting and legal issues in addition to sound business strategies to help you succeed.
Food and Beverage and the Digital World
New and emerging technology has dominated the news for its disruptive capabilities in many of the world’s industries for the past few years. From agriculture to the automotive...
Pete Burdon | Founder & Head Trainer | Franchise Media Training
What does the Local Reporter Want From You?
In the last column, I looked at how to write a press release and email pitch to send to the local reporter. Today we focus on finding the actual story idea to be the focus of...
Chris Beasley | Managing Director | Safety Navigator
High Risk: Workplace Safety in the Franchised Food and Beverage sector
The Problem for the Food and Beverage Businesses
Safe Work Australia recently stated that the incidence rate for the food services industry is 38...
Corina Vucic | Director | FC Business Solutions
Ensuring your business is the main meal
You love coffee, food and people and dream of owning a café that becomes the heartbeat of a local community. You imagine customers chatting while they wait for their coffee,...
Peter Holt | Assistant Commissioner | Australian Taxation Office
Five ways the ATO is tackling the black economy
Have you heard of the black economy but don't know what it is or how it impacts you and your franchise business? Well, you're not alone!
What is the black economy?
The...
Dominique Lamb | CEO | National Retail Association
Wage Non-Compliance, a Cost Your Business can’t Afford
2019 to this point has proven to be a challenging period for Australian retail. Slow sales throughout the first half of the year, coupled with the usual uncertainty...
Jason Gehrke | Director | Franchise Advisory Centre
Lawyers commence roadshow to promote RFG class action
Lawyers preparing a class action against beleaguered franchise parent, Retail Food Group (RFG) have travelled to several Australian cities across August to speak...
Lesley French | General Manager Australia and New Zealand | MicroStrategy
Data and Analytics Can Help Franchisees Stand Out
Retailers in the franchise system can face growth challenges in a changing and competitive business market, and franchise managers and store owners must choose the right...
Steve Seddon | Senior Manager Franchising | Westpac Banking Corporation
The decision on the best way to finance a franchise business will depend on a wide range of factors, all of which will need to be carefully considered by the applicant.
It is always recommended applicants engage with...