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Mortgage Choice-
Australia’s largest independently owned mortgage broker, Mortgage Choice is proud to announce the winners of its 2009 awards for excellence, a top-performing group of franchisees and one loan writer who will be sent to Las Vegas on a well-deserved break.
Bakers Delight-
The modern diet continues to contribute to growing waistlines warns Food & Nutrition Australia, as research released this month shows Australian women are becoming more obese faster than many other countries in the world.
Kwik Kopy Design & Printing-
Melbourne 11 August 2009: Kwik Kopy Ringwood has been announced as the winner of the Victorian Franchisee of the Year at the MYOB Excellence in Franchising (Regional) Awards on Friday 7 August 2009.
FRANCHISE ADVICE ARTICLES
TO BE OR NOT TO BE!
The consequences of not seeking specialist advice and identifying whether your business model is one that clearly falls within or outside the definition of a Franchise Agreement can be costly and damaging.
In sales, being different is good
Willie Loman, the protagonist in Death of a Salesman, needed only a calendar, an order book and a phone to conduct business. He conducted business in the simplest way possible. The film Glengarry Glenross portrayed salespeople as liars and lazy. Ask the average person what words come to mind when they hear the word ‘salesman’ and they’ll say things like cheating, conniving, manipulative, trained killer etc.
Product and Supply Issues for Franchisors and Franchisees
A Franchise agreement may require the franchisee to purchase products exclusively from the franchisor or its approved suppliers. The franchisor may be supplying a particular product which can not be sourced elsewhere, or they may be using their buying power and supplying products at a reduced cost.
Should the Franchisor terminate without notice?
When acting for franchisors, an issue can arise where a franchisee is found to have engaged in fraudulent behaviour. This can be failing to properly account for cash or sales or manipulating the cash or POS system. Should the franchisor, confront the Franchisee and disclose the information it has and give them a right of reply, or just terminate the franchise without notice? What are the risks to the franchisor?
Why can’t I sue the Franchisor? – Exit Strategy
There are many successful Franchise systems that operate responsibly and support their Franchisees. However, for a variety of reasons, Franchisees may have entered into a Franchise system and become disillusioned.
Support should be stronger to help sustain small business
The Government support package for small business revealed at the Small Business Summit in Brisbane will not provide real impact according to John O’Brien Chairman of the Franchise Council of Australia and CEO of Australia’s largest pool and spa care network PoolWerx.
WISEWOULDS YEAR IN FRANCHISING 2008
It’s been a busy year in Franchising at Wisewoulds in our franchise group. This is our experience of the past year which builds on 25 years of franchise services and industry knowledge.