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.
Robert Toth, Wollermann Franchise Developments
Can the Landlord (or their agent) ask a tenant to pay its legal costs for preparing a Deed of variation of the lease if an agreement is reached arising from a tenant’s request for rent relief under the COVID-19...
Kerry Miles, Franchise Ed
Labour wants extra penalties, up to $10 million, for dodgy franchisors, as outlined in an article in Smart Company by Shadow Minister for Employment, Industry and Small Business Brendan O’Connor, who was a committee...
Robert Toth, Wollermann Franchise Developments
A variation of a lease may operate to surrender the existing lease and become a new lease incorporating the variation due to a common law principle.
This derives from the common law principle of “estoppel” that is, that...
Hayley Drew | Business Franchise magazine
There’s always something that needs improving, fixing or renovating around the house. And it's often easier to call in the professionals to complete the work. If you like home improvement, landscaping or interior...
John O'Brien | Poolwerx
Home is the new oasis
Demand for home services is surging through the COVID-19 pandemic as Australians prioritise their home health. With the home continuing to be the place for work, study and play, we are seeing a...
Mike Mulvey | J2 Global
One of the many disruptions caused by COVID-19 is the change in consumer behaviour, which is challenging brand loyalty. The social distancing restrictions and lockdowns, and resulting financial uncertainty, caused many...
Georgia Murch | Flawsome: The Journey to Being Whole is Learning to be Wholey
If someone called you and said they wanted to have a chat to give you some feedback, and you’re like most of the population, you would likely assume the worst. This would be irrespective of your seniority and how much...
Chris Beasley | Safety Navigator
Here we are, over six months into the pandemic. And with no sign of an end in sight.
There are, of course many, many negatives to life during this pandemic - hundreds of thousands of deaths, businesses collapsing,...
Suzzanne Laidlaw | What's Your Plan?
If your franchise business isn’t adequately providing for your needs or is, in fact, taking more away from you, it is never too late to make the necessary changes. No matter what stage you’re at, it is always a good...