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.
Magdalena Schoeman, Belgravia Health and Fitness
Whether you're buying a business or a new house, the finance landscape has certainly changed in the last 12 months – so what does this mean for those looking to buy a franchise?
With interest rates at an all-time low,...
Sinead Horan-Webb, Business Franchise Magazine
So, you are dreaming of running your own business and being your own boss, but you’re worried about taking a big financial risk? One of the many benefits of franchising is the wide variety of business options available...
Sudha Mani, Monash University
Historically, decreasing employment opportunities lead to an increased interest in entrepreneurship for many. The motivation to be independent and the experiences of a tough labour market encourage people to consider...
Tony Tran, FC Business Solutions
There is no disputing that 2020 was, using the words of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, an annus horribilis. So how do we ensure that 2021 is a year of growth for your business? One important step is to pay extra...
Robin La Pere, No Ordinary Businesses and Franchises
Always dreamed of owning your own business but think you can’t afford a franchise? Think again.
A limited budget doesn’t mean you have to give up on your dream to become a business owner. It’s a matter of selecting the...
Brian Keen, Franchise Simply
As Greg Nathan from Franchise Relationships Institute states in his book Profitable Partnerships, ‘Happy franchisees are profitable franchisees and profitable franchisees are happy franchisees’.
But getting franchisees...
Michelle Bihary, author
Self-leadership is a game-changer when we want to be the best version of ourselves. It helps us think, learn and relate effectively, optimising our skills, talents and potential. Self-leadership is leading ourselves...
Helen Horyza, Author
Instability and unpredictably have been consistent by-products of the global pandemic. The disruption to the economy has likely put you on a roller coaster of twists and turns—causing you to pour over your balance...
Michael Woodruff, Customology
The franchise market has been hit hard over the last twelve months. In what was already a challenging and competitive market, nothing could’ve prepared us for what lay ahead. Franchisees had to adapt and find new ways...