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Here’s a selection of the most popular articles in this section.
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 beginners' guide to 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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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
Who Ate All The Profits?
Philip Morrison of Franchise Accountants on making a food business a financial success
Funding For Food
Dean Madsen from Westpac provides insights into hospitality trends and funding options
Will it make money?
Philip Morrison looks at how to calculate whether a franchise is a worthwhile investment
Why use an accountant?
Does money matter? The way some franchise buyers avoid taking advice, they don't seem to think so.
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 beginners' guide to understanding the numbers
Philip Morrison of Franchise Accountants explains what financial reports can tell you about the business you’re buying
The 6 F's To Remember
Philip Morrison of Franchise Accountants outlines 6 (or possibly 7) reasons why choosing a franchise can be a good buy
Turn Your Experience Into A Business
Daniel Cloete from Westpac discusses how to use your corporate, government or service experience to good effect in choosing a franchise
The Fundamentals Of Franchise Funding
Westpac’s Daniel Cloete says that, whatever the economy does, the basics of good business remain unchanged
Talking Money
Daniel Cloete from Westpac explains how buying a franchise can make funding easier
Making A Good Investment
With the housing market slowing, investing in a profitable business with stable cash flow is increasingly attractive
Fit To Fight
Dean Madsen of Westpac discusses the economic cycle and how franchises can prepare for change
Hot Property
Dean Madsen of Westpac provides a guide to using the equity in your property to fund a business
Getting The Money
Daniel Cloete of Westpac explains how a specialist banker can help you get what you need to buy a franchise
Benchmarking For Buyers
Dean Madsen of Westpac provides some tips on using franchise benchmarks to make a good purchase decision
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
Dracula Counts
Award-winning Franchise Accountants suggest ways to ensure your new business has the lifeblood it needs
How To Evaluate A Low-Investment Opportunity
Buying a job or following a dream? Franchising can offer an inexpensive way to go into business with some real support behind you, says Simon Lord
Banking On Hospitality
René Artz from Westpac looks at challenges and opportunities in the hospitality industry
What to expect when you buy a franchise
Philip Morrison looks at ten common questions people have when they’re buying a franchise
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
GST for beginners
If you’re new to business, GST can be confusing. Philip Morrison of Franchise Accountants provides a guide
What's The Point of Paying Fees?
How much should franchise fees be and what do you get for your money? Lorraine Lord answers the questions
NEED A HAND? 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
10 financial reasons to buy a franchise
Thinking of buying or starting a business? Get the buzz as Simon Lord shares ten B's on why a franchise could be your best financial option
How To Choose The Right Advisor
Many of the articles on this website talk about the importance of consulting ‘specialists', ‘good' advisors and ‘experts' before buying a franchise - but how do you ensure that your chosen advisors fit into this category? Here are seven handy hints.
the value of GUARANTEES
What importance should you place on a work or income guarantee?
what does this franchise
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?
Westpac - What to Ask About Funding
Daniel Cloete of Westpac provides a guide to the questions you need to ask in order to help ensure your new business has a profitable future
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
Westpac - Funding a Service Franchise
Service franchises present some unique challenges with regard to funding. Daniel Cloete from Westpac looks at some of the issue
Beware The Hidden Costs
Daniel Cloete of Westpac identifies some areas that can be overlooked when buying a franchise
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?
A Worthwhile Investment?
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