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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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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
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
User-Friendly Accounting Advice
Franchise Accountants help franchisors and franchisees succeed
A Guide To Bank Funding For Franchisees
René Artz of Westpac discusses points to help you secure the necessary funding to get started
Financial Sustainability
Advice from Philip Morrison of Franchise Accountants to help you ride through recessionary times
Funding A Service Franchise
Daniel Cloete of Westpac discusses the financial pros and cons of service businesses
People & Profits
Philip Morrison suggests financial aspects to look out for when planning on buying a franchise
Funding Your Franchise Business
Daniel Cloete of Westpac discusses issues to look out for when funding a franchise purchase or set-up in the current economic climate
Seize The Moment
Sujam Ratnayake from Westpac explains how to get funding for buying a franchise
The Voice Of Reason
Is it viable, sustainable and profitable? Franchise Accountants will put your franchise purchase under the microscope, then keep you on track
Why Pay Franchise Fees?
Every franchise charges fees one way or another. Why do you have to pay them and what do you get for your money? Lorraine Lord answers the questions
Funding a Food Franchise
Daniel Cloete from Westpac provides some insights to help you decide where your future lies
Understanding The Numbers
Philip Morrison of Franchise Accountants explains what financial reports can tell you about the business you’re buying
Lessons Of A Lifetime
June 2022 - Recently-retired Dean Madsen shares experiences gained from over 20 years in franchise banking
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
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.
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
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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