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.
Doug Downer | The Alternative Board
Balancing Act: When Family and Business Intertwine
There are over two million businesses in Australia and over 70 per cent of these businesses are family owned and operated. Less than five per cent of all businesses are...
Alexander Millman | Senior Workplace Lawyer and Advisor | National Retail Association
Prevention Is Better Than Cure
Franchising has been a firm part of the Australian retail landscape for almost fifty years, long after the first fast-food chains became part of our culture.
The numbers behind the...
Stephen Psaila-Savona | General Manager Regulatory Services WorkCover WA
Protecting Your Workers - And You!
Opening and operating a franchise is an exciting and opportunistic time, for both franchisor and franchisee. But it’s important to remember you have responsibilities and obligations to...
Carrie Peterson | Principal Solicitor | Peterson Haines & Paris Maggs | Solicitor | Peterson Haines
Three and a Half Years On
January 2015 was significant, some say because Australia defeated South Korea to win the AFC Asian Cup, or because Croatia elected its first female President, or the Church of England ordained...
Dr Michael Schaper | Deputy Chair Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)
Getting Into Franchising? Things To Watch Out For
Franchising can provide you with the opportunity to operate your own business, while enjoying the benefits of an already established product or service with brand-name...
Kerry Tang | Cybersecurity Professional
How To Keep Your Small Business Safe From Cyberattacks
The cost of cybercrime to businesses in Australia is rising exponentially, costing Australians an estimated $1 billion each year. The average cost to a business,...
Peter Harris | Founder | Digital Stack
Why Local Marketing Should Be On Your Agenda
Franchise marketing presents a unique and sometimes complex challenge. The benefit of a proven business model can quickly become frustratingly restrictive once the doors open...
Steve Seddon | Senior Business Development Manager | Westpac
The Purchase Decision
To buy an existing business or look for a greenfield (new) location will be only one of the many questions franchise buyers will need to consider. The most critical step when considering the...
Andrew Simmons | Founder and Managing Director Vision Personal Training
The Value of Connecting With the Franchise Network
One of the major advantages of joining a franchise network is the safety net a franchisor provides with their proven business model, and failsafe processes and systems...