Archives: Expert Advices

April 1 is the start of a brand new year for fringe benefits tax (FBT). To kick things off, I’m sharing my top tips to help get you sorted for the year ahead.    Tip #1  Don’t forget the due date! The 2024 FBT year ended 31 March. Remember to lodge your 2024 FBT return and… Continue reading Stay one step ahead this Fringe Benefits Tax year 

By Bruce Billson The latest report card on the economy will be no surprise to small business owners. Economic growth is barely limping along. The combination of sluggish growth, persistently poor productivity, tight labour markets, supply chain challenges, above-target inflation impacting on higher input costs and customer demand, and 13 interest rate rises are taking… Continue reading Economic growth is barely limping along, businesses encouraged to seek help and support

The Franchise Council of Australia (FCA) has concluded an impactful two-day delegation to Canberra. The series of high-level meetings provided the delegation with substantial insights including into the Government approach on the Independent Review of the Franchising Code.   Led by FCA Chair Brendan Green, CEO of Hire A Hubby, and FCA CEO Matthew Monaghan,… Continue reading FCA Insiders’ Delegation to Canberra Marks a Triumph in Collaborative Efforts for the Franchising Sector

  Jaffrey Ali, Chief Product Officer, FranConnect   When growing your franchise, precision franchisee selection is one of the most important factors. Get it right and you get growth, get it wrong and failure is almost certain through the dreaded franchisee churn. A monumental choice.   So which key performance indicators should be considered, and… Continue reading Using AI to pick the best franchisee candidate

  Ahh mobile franchises, the wind in your hair as you drive to your next appointment in your branded van with dog in the back… freedom from exorbitant rents and staff costs and you can work as many hours as you like… mobile franchises are a great option… or are they? There are now a multitude… Continue reading On The Road Again

  The number of franchises in New Zealand and Australia where the business is conducted from a van has grown considerably over the years.   There are franchises that are mobile because they have to be.  For example, there are pool valet services, electrical or plumbing services, couriers, and cleaning.  There is Laser Electrical, Laser… Continue reading Matters To Be Considered In Relation To Mobile Franchises

  You may think that your vehicle is working as your mobile billboard, so what more could it possibly do for your business…but if you want to utilise it to the fullest to be seen and noticed in your community, you should be constantly seeking innovative ways to stand out and engage.   For mobile… Continue reading Driving To Success – the Power of Mobile Marketing

Where should I go, and how do I know my territory is sufficient to support me?   The great expansion in franchising appears to be in the service industries, and when you are considering a franchise, the questions about territories normally arise. Within service franchises, there are the indoor ones such as house cleaning, ironing,… Continue reading Territories for Service Franchises

  New $100 underpayment class action against McDonald’s  Fast food giant McDonald’s is facing a new underpayment class action in Australia after the Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees Association (SDA) launched a lawsuit against the corporation and 325 franchisees in the Federal Court of South Australia, according to media reports.    The class action, which… Continue reading Behind The Headlines

  The Franchise Council of Australia (FCA) welcomes the acknowledgment from the Federal Government that the Franchising Code of Conduct is generally fit for purpose.   The FCA is currently reviewing the details of the independent review by Dr Michael Schaper which was tabled in Parliament.   The Franchise Council of Australia (FCA) lodged a… Continue reading Franchising Code of Conduct Deemed Generally Fit for Purpose