Financial Matters

Understanding The Numbers

Philip Morrison of Franchise Accountants explains what financial reports can tell you about the business you’re buying

MAKING FRANCHISE FUNDING SIMPLE

Westpac’s Sujam Ratnayake shares funding insights for new and growing franchisees

MANAGING CASH FLOW EFFECTIVELY

Westpac’s Daniel Cloete provides a quick guide to managing cash flow for franchised businesses.

Westpac urges NZ businesses to stay vigilant and take steps to reduce fraud as scam losses continue to rise, with increasingly sophisticated bank impersonations providing the worst threat to financial security

What Can You Afford?

Before you start looking at any particular franchise, you need to know what’s possible. Philip Morrison explains how to evaluate your own financial position

Will it make money?

Philip Morrison of Franchise Accountants looks at how to calculate whether a franchise is a worthwhile investment

GST for beginners

If you’re new to business, GST can be confusing. Philip Morrison of Franchise Accountants provides a guide

NZ franchises to benefit from gradual domestic recovery in a sea of global uncertainty

Westpac’s May 2025 Economic Overview reports Kiwis rolling with the punches amidst signs of the economy strengthening to improve access to finance and lift consumer spending over the coming months.

Lessons Of A Lifetime

June 2022 - Recently-retired Dean Madsen shares experiences gained from over 20 years in franchise banking

Making Money - helping franchisees increase profits

Every business owner needs to keep an eye on their bottom line. Simon Lord shares some real-life examples of the ways companies are helping franchisees increase profitability

Doing The Sums On Buying A Franchise

October 2010 - How do you evaluate a franchise from a financial point of view? Lorraine Lord follows one man’s journey as he does his sums on a real-life business opportunity

Mobile payments made easier for franchisees

August 2018 – Small to medium business owners and franchisees can now receive card payments, send invoices, quotes and receipts using Westpac NZ’s updated Get Paid app and secure card reader.

Valuing A Business

Thinking of buying a business? Leith Oliver helps you to calculate what it might be worth to you, and offers some thoughts on franchise fees and goodwill payments.

to register or deregister?
GST IS THE QUESTION

June 2010 - Craig Weston and Estelle Logan look at some of the issues surrounding changes in the GST regime

HOW MUCH
could I sell my franchise for?

May 2012 - I own a franchise and am thinking about selling it. Can you give me any direction on who I could talk to regarding valuing an existing franchise?

Getting The Right Price

When the time comes to sell your franchise, how do you get the right price for it? Grant Garraway helps you draw up a plan

Keeping Your Business Safe From Fraud - Part Two

In the first article, Steve Davis looked at common types of fraud which can affect both franchisees and franchisors. Here he suggests some controls to help you avoid getting caught out.

Keeping Your Business Safe From Fraud - Part One

Fraud is very much in the news in franchising right now. Steve Davis looks at common types of fraud which can affect both franchisees and franchisors and suggests ways of preventing them

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