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Stratton Finance franchises, the smart money is on us (23/06/2009)

... For many Australians, smart financial decisions are more important today than they've ever been before. When it comes to recession-proofing the future of our families, reviewing finance arrangements and insurance cover is at the top of the to-do ...

Interest strong in business support package (19/06/2009)

... A business support package from New Zealand now being franchised in Australia has attracted strong interest from people in several states following the success of the prestigious 2009 events in Auckland.The business to be franchised, a Total ...

How should franchisors spend to help franchises (15/06/2009)

... A franchise network is dependent on its franchisees to grow business whatever the economic conditions and in return the franchisor needs to invest in support. So where should franchisors be spending their money now to best help ...

How to avoid site selection failure and a franchisee lawsuit (11/06/2009)

... The recent Lenard’s poultry case has sent shivers down the spines of every Franchisor across Australia. The psychiatric profession may have a jump in business as franchisors seek counselling for sleepless nights, hot flushes and nightmares about ...

Is your business in the market for a video surveillance system (1/06/2009)

... Suppliers of video surveillance need to to chosen carefully. Business Surveillance list some items below that should be checked first.1) Product Selection This is critical for a number of reasons, none less than reliability and ease of use. For our ...

How to decide when to let a location go (29/05/2009)

... The economic climate has taken a downturn in the last 12 months and inevitably this has taken the drive away from wanting to open sites, to more of a mode of retaining the good ones, and minimising the potential damage where possible.My previous ...

Four tips for successful site selection (27/05/2009)

... Franchise consultants, Spectrum Analysis, offer the following four tips for successful site selection.Shopping Centres vs. StripsMany businesses have a preference to go into big Shopping Centres (or malls), whilst others believe shopping strips are ...

Deacons Lawyers explain the importance of business continuity planning (14/05/2009)

... Business continuity planning involves the identification of areas of risk and putting in place strategies to minimise the impact of these risks if they eventuate. In the current environment, a significant risk faced by most franchise networks is ...

Franchise site selection and territory planning seminar (29/04/2009)

... Franchise consultants, Spectrum Analysis, are hosting a seminar in Brisbane on 7th May to help attendees develop and refine selection processes to maximize outlet and marketing performance.Why is site selection so important?The cost to franchisors ...

Financial survival skills (29/04/2009)

... We've all heard the doom and gloom economic forecast for the immediate future. Some of the key reasons for businesses failing are undercapitalisation, poor stock management, poor credit control, poor control of costs and cashflow issues or ...

Myth busters (29/04/2009)

... If I'm super busy I'll make more money.The truth is that you can be as busy as you like, to the point of exhaustion, but there will only ever be 168 hours per week and you have to sleep for some of them!What many business owners don't realise ...

Cost effective finance from Expence Reduction Analysts (28/04/2009)

... Everyone becomes cost-conscious when the money is harder to come by but focusing on great financial offers for businesses and individuals can also be a big opportunity for franchise growth.Financial services is a term that sums up a host of ...

Diary of a new Shingle Inn franchisor (27/04/2009)

... How does a family business operating successfully for 72 years approach the task of becoming a coffee shop franchise Shingle Inn Director Andrew Bellchambers reflects on some of the trials, tribulations and lessons learned over 12 months as his ...

10 Key questions on training (24/04/2009)

... Franchise consultants, Franchise Careers, offer the following 10 key questions to ask about training.1. Is there a training plan that supports ongoing business skills training for the franchisees and their senior team members?2. Is there a ...

Glossary of key terms used in franchising from DC Strategy (23/04/2009)

... DC Strategy are specialist franchise consultants and specialist franchise solicitors and within this article provide information on some of the key terms used in franchising.Disclosure Document: this document provides information about a franchise ...

New Zealand business event Bizzone to be franchised in Australia (7/04/2009)

... The Bizzone Business Expo is to be franchised in every Australian state. Australia is the first franchise target for the exhibition business and it is set to go worldwide.The exhibition franchise is a total business support package that includes ...

Brothers in Arms (23/02/2009)

... Two franchise businesses are proving that rules are made to be broken. Hairhouse Warehouse and Trios have not just ignored the 'don't work with family' adage but have actively built the family spirit into their companies.Good ideas are usually ...

MCW Lawyers Free Seminar - Buying a Franchise (16/02/2009)

... Statistically, franchisees are more successful in the first 5 years than start up businesses.But like any new business, buying a franchise requires careful planning and research. As a rule of thumb, for every $1,000 you intend to spend on buying ...

A measure of success (7/02/2009)

... Once you have invested in a business, doesn't it make sense to benchmark your performance? Geoff Langham, consultant with Franchise Alliance franchise consultants, outlines the importance of knowing what will be measured before you buy.Buying a ...

Ecowash Mobile hits Top 3 with a bullet in BRW Fast Franchises 2009 (2/02/2009)

... In their first year of eligibility Australia's global waterless carwash sensation ecowash mobile has grabbed a Top 3 placing in the prestigious BRW Fast Franchises list for 2009. Starting operations in 2004, the mobile franchise met this year's ...

Significant OHS Implications for Franchisors (28/01/2009)

... In Australia, both franchisors and franchisees are subject to a number of legal occupational health and safety ('OHS') obligations. This is further complicated for businesses operating nationally, as obligations vary from state to state depending ...

Stand Tall, Hold Fast and Engage (16/01/2009)

... In my parting piece as Chair, I would like to focus on the future and some solid tips, but my perspective has to come from a base of our achievements (and failings) to date.The theme of the FCA Board during the past couple of years has been ...

Ongoing Obligations of a Franchisee - What have I gotten myself into? (18/12/2008)

... The First DayYou have read a lot about franchising, made enquiries and settled on your franchise. The brand looks good, the system is up and running and you feel confident that with the training and support from the franchisor you will be able to ...

Australian Bookkeeping and Business Development franchise goes global (4/12/2008)

... As a member of the global RAN ONE network, Logiro is now part of one of the world’s largest networks of independent accounting and consulting firms serving small- and medium-sized enterprise (SME) clients.“Being a member of RAN ONE gives us access ...

Franchising Code of Conduct: Implications of the Ketchell decision (27/11/2008)

... The High Court decision in Master Education Services Pty Ltd v Ketchell, [1] delivered on 27 August 2008, has wide reaching implications for the franchise industry. Finding in favour of the franchisor, the Court held in a unanimous joint judgment, ...

Strata Levies - Are owners paying too much? (25/11/2008)

... Strata title is a popular form of property ownership in Australia but it comes at a cost. When you purchase a strata unit you pay annual levies for maintaining common property in addition to the purchase price. These ongoing costs can be ...

Oceanwalk awarded Damages (25/11/2008)

... Oceanwalk Pty Ltd was the Master Franchisee for the Mr Whippy territory in south-eastern Queensland. The master franchise was for a term of 10 years (ending in May 2003) with an option to renew for a further 10 years. Oceanwalk exercised its option ...

Tough Times (19/11/2008)

... I don’t know how any one else feels but when I look back on the past year I am somewhat surprised to find that the world has leaped into a financial crisis. You may have seen this coming and have prepared your business to survive in tough times, ...

A taste of franchising (10/10/2008)

... It is not often that TAFE students get a chance to hang out with managing directors and founder franchisors but that is just what student Jacinta Price did recently.As one of four lucky students, Jacinta Price recently participated n the Taste of ...

10 Common Mistakes in Site Selection (29/09/2008)

... Retailers, restaurants and other bricks-and-mortar companies often create estimates of the sales potential for their new locations. However, the methods, degree of complexity and accuracy can vary widely, from basic "seat of the pants" estimates to ...

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