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A GUIDE TO BOOSTING FRANCHISEE DRIVER HEALTH AND SAFETY WHEN THEIR ‘WORKPLACE’ IS THE ROAD
The boom in ridesharing, food delivery and parcel delivery services has led to more cars on our roads for work purposes. In fact, last year online retail sales grew by 63 per cent,[1] and food delivery services rose 12 per cent.[2] Combined with the 12 per cent increase in work-vehicle-related fatalities from 2018 to 2020,[3]… Continue reading A GUIDE TO BOOSTING FRANCHISEE DRIVER HEALTH AND SAFETY WHEN THEIR ‘WORKPLACE’ IS THE ROAD
PUSHING THROUGH AWKWARD TO POSITIVE GROWTH
Seven years ago, I assisted seven sporting clubs, one after the other, to overcome the heartbreak of suicides within their communities. At every club I assisted, I heard the same message, “We never saw it coming.” These were institutions that had teamwork at the very core of what they did, but they had blind spots… Continue reading PUSHING THROUGH AWKWARD TO POSITIVE GROWTH
IS YOUR FRANCHISE BUSINESS COVID-SAFE?
1 in 3 Aussies workers have not been shared a COVID-Safe plan by their organisation. As organisations in most States and Territories begin to welcome employees back to the workplace, it is crucial they have a COVID-19 risk management plan in place to minimise the spread of infection. However, our latest research has revealed a… Continue reading IS YOUR FRANCHISE BUSINESS COVID-SAFE?
Supporting Franchising Through Uncertain Times
COVID-19 has had a crippling impact on many businesses, particularly in Victoria where a state of disaster has just been declared, with stringent curfew rules in place until September. The FCA stands ready to support our member businesses across Australia through uncertainty and hardship. A big part of this means that getting reliable,… Continue reading Supporting Franchising Through Uncertain Times
Franchising as We Know it is Fraying Around the Edges. Do We Repair It or Start with a New Model?
I started thinking about this article in late February, weeks before COVID-19 crisis got its grip on our economy, our businesses and our way of life. At that time, I believed that our franchising system was in dire need of a shake-up, a re-think and an innovative re-boot. What has happened in the meantime, is… Continue reading Franchising as We Know it is Fraying Around the Edges. Do We Repair It or Start with a New Model?
Why Franchising is Still One of the Best Investments You Can Make
McDonald’s first franchisee in Auckland, New Zealand, made his fortune out of the business, people queued up for Cheeseburgers and bands played. The franchisee bought other franchises and made his fortune. Buying a McDonald’s franchise isn’t quite so lucrative today. I’m reliably told (by a McDonald’s franchisee) that you need four or five franchise units… Continue reading Why Franchising is Still One of the Best Investments You Can Make
Finding and Delivering Value in Challenging Times
It might be a new year, but the challenges facing small business and, in particular, franchising are familiar ones. In the economic briefings and forecasts I’ve attended; the message has been consistent. The economy remains weak, and while Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe has stated there may be a “gentle turning point” in the economy… Continue reading Finding and Delivering Value in Challenging Times
Top Franchises in Your Price Range
The franchise industry offers first-time business buyers a wide variety of options. Not only are there thousands of franchise categories and companies to choose from, but there are a variety of franchise opportunities in different price ranges. So, where do you start