On the surface there’s not much difference. A business focused on kids is run much like any other after all. But there are two things that differentiate… The question on who’s the client? And the associated question on who should be the franchisee?
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Court dismisses auto brand’s appeal over $125m fine The High Court of Australia has dismissed an application by auto manufacturer Volkswagen to appeal a $125 million penalty ordered by the Federal Court in 2019 for making false representations about compliance with Australian diesel emissions standards. Volkswagen admitted in 2019 that it had made… Continue reading Behind the Headlines – Jason Gehrke
7 KEY TRAITS OF SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENURS
Successful entrepreneurs are celebrated in the media, and with good reason. Building a thriving business from the ground up is an impressive achievement and everyone loves a winner. These ‘winners’ are frequently portrayed as glamorous, sociable, happy-go-lucky types – but is there more to it? If we remove the rose-tinted glasses, you might be surprised… Continue reading 7 KEY TRAITS OF SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENURS
FRANCHISE CODE CHANGES INTRODUCED AS BUSINESSES RECOVER
As Australia’s peak industry association for the franchising sector, the FCA responded positively overall to the Franchising Code of Conduct reforms announced in June by the Federal Government. Given the dramatic impacts of COVID on small businesses across Australia, the FCA was reassured by the Federal Government’s approach to introducing the changes in the context… Continue reading FRANCHISE CODE CHANGES INTRODUCED AS BUSINESSES RECOVER
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The founder of home services company Jim’s Mowing responded to Victoria’s fourth major lockdown in 12 months by sending an open letter to the Victorian government questioning the logic and science behind restricting garden maintenance workers from working alone outdoors, according to a media report.
TRENDING FRANCHISES: EMBRACE CHANGE TO STAY STRONG
Although franchising as a business model didn’t become a major trend in Australia until the 1970s, it didn’t take long for that trend to grow roots and turn into something more—a tradition. Half a century on, and franchising is now the norm; according to the 2016 Franchising Australia survey, there are currently more than 1,100… Continue reading TRENDING FRANCHISES: EMBRACE CHANGE TO STAY STRONG
HEALTH, FITNESS & BEAUTY FRANCHISES #3 RULES FOR THRIVING AND SURVIVING IN THE COVID NORMAL
The ongoing COVID-19 health crisis caused many of us to retreat to our cocoons. But as restrictions on social gatherings slowly begin to lift around the country, life is steadily returning to a new—highly sanitised—normal. Health, fitness and beauty franchises which had been heavily impacted by lockdown laws are starting to see a resurgence of… Continue reading HEALTH, FITNESS & BEAUTY FRANCHISES #3 RULES FOR THRIVING AND SURVIVING IN THE COVID NORMAL
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RE/MAX Australia acquires WA network Real estate brand RE/MAX Australia has acquired its West Australian RE/MAX master franchise to bring the national group under single ownership, according to a company announcement.
Trending Franchises – What’s Hot in 2020
Are you considering purchasing and owning a franchise business yourself? Which franchises are best suited for your budget and skill set? Which franchises are the safest bet? Buying a franchise can be a viable alternative to starting your own business from scratch. Franchises offer people wishing to start their own business the independence of small… Continue reading Trending Franchises – What’s Hot in 2020
What I Learned When my Franchise Burned Down
It was 4:30 pm on a Friday, and I decided to pack up and leave my team to run the show at my personal training franchise. It had been another long week of waking up at 4 am and going to bed at 11 pm, so I felt I deserved an early night to crash… Continue reading What I Learned When my Franchise Burned Down