In this article from our archives, the late Brian Salmon, founder of The $2 Shop, and Lorraine Butler outline the essential Do’s and Don’ts for new franchisees

How to become a high-achieving franchisee

Glenice Riley offers advice on how to make the most of a franchise opportunity

The picture of success - top performers share real-life lessons from buying a franchise

What does buying a franchise really teach you? Simon Lord asked New Zealand’s best franchisees from the Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards of 2013 what they had learned about franchising, about business and about life

What do field managers really do?

One of the biggest benefits of buying a franchise is the on-the-spot support you get to build your business. Simon Lord talked to some of New Zealand’s top franchise field managers at the Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards in 2015 to find out how they help franchisees to achieve their goals.

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Financial Matters

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The beginners' guide to understanding the numbers

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

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Legal Matters

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Leases & Landlords

Paul Turner and Scott Goodwin of Goodwin Turner Commercial Lawyers offer some notes for franchisees regarding leases

MBIE reminder on personal liability for employment law breaches

29 April 2019 – The Labour Inspectorate has reminded individuals, including business directors, senior managers and legal or business advisors, that they can be held personally responsible even if they are unofficially connected to a business that breaches minimum employment standards.

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