This article appears in the May/June 2014 issue of Business Franchise Australia & New Zealand Last year we beat the drum of consolidation and collaboration. 2014 is shaping up to be the year of growth. Despite turbulence in the Australian aviation and automotive industries, news for small business coming out of Canberra and the… Continue reading People behind Growth in Franchising
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What’s a Good Excuse?
This article appears in the May/June 2014 issue of Business Franchise Australia & New Zealand In the food and beverage industry, where recipes and the quality of the product can be crucial due to customer demand that any food or beverage taste the same no matter at which franchise store it is purchased, exclusive… Continue reading What’s a Good Excuse?
Why is branding so important these days?
This article appears in the May/June 2014 issue of Business Franchise Australia & New Zealand Branding vs. Marketing: What’s the difference? Simply put, your brand is what you are and your marketing is what you do. In successful franchise systems a strong brand will be the foundation of all public relations, advertising and local… Continue reading Why is branding so important these days?
Why Franchise Agreements Favour the Franchisor
This article appears in the May/June 2014 issue of Business Franchise Australia & New Zealand For anyone that has read a Franchise Agreement, they will know that the Agreement is often extremely one-sided. The Franchise Agreement has of course been drafted by the franchisor’s lawyers and consultants for the benefit of the franchisor. The… Continue reading Why Franchise Agreements Favour the Franchisor
Benefits of Bank Accreditation
This article appears in the May/June 2014 issue of Business Franchise Australia & New Zealand The two biggest impediments to franchise expansion since the global financial crisis has been the recruitment of quality franchisees and the ability for franchisees to access finance from banks. These two stumbling blocks are related, in simple terms franchisors… Continue reading Benefits of Bank Accreditation
Tax Saving Tips
This article appears in the May/June 2014 issue of Business Franchise Australia & New Zealand Would you like to make sure you minimise the tax you pay on the profits of your franchise business? Here are some tips. Tip # 1 Companies pay tax at a flat rate of 30 per cent of profit.… Continue reading Tax Saving Tips
Pop Up into Retail
Pop ups are a phenomena that is now becoming a regular part of the retail landscape. Overseas and locally we are seeing pop ups in many places, and maybe an after effect of the recent global financial crisis (GFC) has been that it gives Lessors with closed retail space another option to at least have… Continue reading Pop Up into Retail
So, you want to buy a Franchise?
This article appears in the March/April 2014 issue of Business Franchise Australia & New Zealand Congratulations. If you’re considering going into business for yourself, and you have picked up this magazine, you’ve taken your first steps towards success. There are many reasons to go into business for yourself. Key among them, the opportunity to… Continue reading So, you want to buy a Franchise?
10 tips for doing Due Diligence
This article appears in the March/April 2014 issue of Business Franchise Australia & New Zealand When buying a franchise it is important to fully understand the commitment you are making, before signing a franchise agreement. This means thoroughly researching your decision, (otherwise referred to as conducting due diligence) to ensure you are making an… Continue reading 10 tips for doing Due Diligence
Rules, Tools and Wearing No Shoes
This article appears in the March/April 2014 issue of Business Franchise Australia & New Zealand HOW TO PRODUCTIVELY WORK FROM HOME Once upon a time, I worked in an office. Lots of offices really. Big corporate ones with workstations, soughtafter corner offices, lots of people, fluro lighting and fights over missing staplers. One of my… Continue reading Rules, Tools and Wearing No Shoes