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Guarantees - what do they mean?
Franchises across several sectors are now offering guarantees of work or income levels. What do these guarantees mean? Simon Lord investigates
Understanding The Numbers
Philip Morrison of Franchise Accountants explains what financial reports can tell you about the business you’re buying
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
Why use an accountant?
Does money matter? The way some franchise buyers avoid taking advice, they don't seem to think so.
Will it make money?
Philip Morrison looks at how to calculate whether a franchise is a worthwhile investment
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Worth Their Weight In Gold
Is the business you’re buying viable, sustainable and profitable? Franchise Accountants will find out
How To Find A Good Opportunity
Daniel Cloete from Westpac offers some important questions for business buyers
The New Normal
Daniel Cloete from Westpac on finding and funding business opportunities in a changing world
Low-Investment Opportunities
Franchising can offer an inexpensive way to go into business with some real support behind you, says Simon Lord
Risk versus Reward
Philip Morrison has evaluated more franchises than most. Here he shares some of his experience
Call The Accounting Specialists
Choosing Franchise Accountants means franchise buyers and franchisors are in safe hands
Business Funding For Franchise Buyers
Daniel Cloete from Westpac on new opportunities, new rules and the availability of funding for franchisees
Why use an accountant?
Does money matter? The way some franchise buyers avoid taking advice, they don't seem to think so.
The Help You Need
Smart franchisees and franchisors choose Franchise Accountants to help them buy and manage their businesses
The 7 Key Causes Of Poor Cashflow
René Artz from Westpac looks at financing growth in your business
Structuring Funding And Reducing Costs
Daniel Cloete from Westpac looks at issues that may influence your cost base and how to make sure assets are funded appropriately
Understanding The Numbers
Philip Morrison of Franchise Accountants explains what financial reports can tell you about the business you’re buying
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
Where do you start? How to get into your own business
How do you decide whether a business opportunity is right for you? Here’s a guide to working it out with links to all the resources you need to make the right decision
Make An Educated Decision
Daniel Cloete from Westpac has advice to help franchise buyers find funding
Beware The Hidden Costs
Daniel Cloete of Westpac identifies some areas that can be overlooked when buying a franchise
Finding Funding In Challenging Times
Daniel Cloete of Westpac offers a banker’s perspective on franchising and the Covid-19 environment
10 financial reasons to buy a franchise
Thinking of buying or starting a business? Simon Lord shares ten reasons why a franchise could be your best financial option
Get The Right Advice
Buying a franchise can be a great way to get into your own business – but using the right advisors is essential
What Do I Get For My Money?
Why do you have to pay franchise fees and what do you get for your money? Lorraine Lord answers the questions
Guaranteed Income
What importance should you place on a work or income guarantee?
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
Will it make money?
Philip Morrison looks at how to calculate whether a franchise is a worthwhile investment
Guarantees - what do they mean?
Franchises across several sectors are now offering guarantees of work or income levels. What do these guarantees mean? Simon Lord investigates
The Fundamentals Of Franchise Funding
Westpac’s Daniel Cloete says that, whatever the economy does, the basics of good business remain unchanged
Working Capital The Fuel In The Tank
Philip Morrison of Franchise Accountants explains what you need to get your business started and keep it going
GST for beginners
If you’re new to business, GST can be confusing. Philip Morrison of Franchise Accountants provides a guide
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REALLY COST?
Lorraine Lord and Philip Morrison look behind the figures to evaluate the true cost of buying a franchise and suggest ways to set up your new business for maximum success
Valuing A Business
Thinking of buying a business?
Seeing Eye to Eye
Professional advisors are sometimes criticised by franchisors for not really understanding franchising. In this article from our archives, here's how an accountant in Westport took a pro-active approach to helping his clients buy into a franchise and make it successful
Advice Makes All The Difference
Wondering how to choose the right franchise for you? Getting the right advice from the right people can set you on the path to success
Westpac - Facts About Franchise Funding
Daniel Cloete of Westpac answers some common questions regarding funding a franchise and the issues influencing a franchised business
Can you still find funding?
Is inability to raise funding stopping people buying into good opportunities?


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