Expert Advice

Retail expert Brian Walker shares his thoughts on rental costs. Walker revealed his first Golden Rule of reducing your occupancy costs in a shopping centre – do your research – including every question

It has long been recognised that all work and no play is likely to lead to less productive, dissatisfied workers. As far back as the 1930s, management researchers such as

Amid thick bushfire smoke in cities including Canberra and Melbourne, employers need to consider their legal obligations. Some have directed their workers not to turn up in order to avoid

Australian retailers need to evolve their business models – otherwise we’ll continue to see more retail insolvencies in 2020. That’s the message from Andrew Spring, a retail insolvency specialist. “Retail

Considering a new franchise opportunity? The new year is a great time to start looking at your options. Think about the industries that excite you, and where you see yourself staying

In an economic environment where many potential franchisees are struggling to raise the funds to invest in a franchise, some franchisors are wondering if they should now be offering to

Think you’ve found the perfect business opportunity? Before you sign anything, you must be across all aspects make sure. Here, Mick Keogh, deputy chair, Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)

The end of the year and the dawning of a new one can be a great time to examine happiness and well-being. That quest for meaning will often turn its

Sole trader solutions make perfect sense if you want to generate income and build your own business but you’re on a budget. No one knows this better than former Franchise

When you first begin discussions about a particular opportunity, chances are, you’ll hear the phrase ‘franchise territory’. But what exactly does that mean? As a franchisee, it is vital you