Expert Advice
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Why it’s not always right to be right
Let me start with an apology. For countless leaders, I will be preaching to the converted. Those who get it. I classify you as exceptional leaders and I would...
The importance of safe remote working environments
With lockdowns sending head office workers home again, and many in other states continuing a hybrid working arrangement, a global risk management provider urges businesses to develop occupational health...
How to control your diary before it controls you
I recently conducted a LinkedIn poll, asking the network ‘How busy do you feel compared to 2020?’ and 800 people responded - with a 80% reporting it’s a little...
FCA maintains focus on member support
Supporting members, many of whom are small businesses, and to further underpin franchising as the preferred model for small business success is a priority for the Franchise Council of...
BEHIND THE HEADLINES
Listed cosmetic injections and skincare group Silk Laser Clinics has announced its acquisition of Australian Skin Clinics and the Cosmetic Clinic in New Zealand, according to a media report....
SUPER CHANGES FOR EMPLOYERS AND SUPPORT FOR SMALL BUSINESS
While your tax and super obligations may be the last thing on your mind as you continue to navigate the impacts of COVID -19, we want to highlight some...
WHY VISITOR MANAGEMENT IN FRANCHISES IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER
The past 18 months have been challenging for people and businesses across Australia and New Zealand, and globally, as everyone adapts to the ongoing effects of the pandemic.
WHY YOU SHOULD BUILD A HIGH PERFORMANCE TEAM RIGHT NOW
Over the past 12 months, there has been a plethora of discussions about the future of work, and what it will look like post-pandemic.
IS YOUR FRANCHISE READY FOR NEWS MEDIA ATTENTION IF COVID-19 OR ANOTHER NEGATIVE COMES YOUR WAY?
Covid-19 is the latest issue where both franchisees and franchisors can be thrust into the national media spotlight without warning.
WHAT THE HOME IMPROVEMENT BOOM MEANS FOR FRANCHISE BUSINESSES
CEO and Founder of Poolwerx, John O’Brien, shares why many trends that have surfaced over the last eighteen months will continue, and what it means to businesses.
COULD A HOME IMPROVEMENT FRANCHISE BE A LIFESTYLE IMPROVEMENT FOR YOU?
If you’re obsessed with The Block, have Bunnings on speed dial and are looking for the perfect franchise opportunity, don’t look past the home improvement industry.
HOW FRANCHISES CAN USE LOCAL SEO TO STAND OUT FROM THEIR RIVALS
When your customers do a Google search for your type of business, you’d like to appear at the top of the rankings, right?