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That’s one of the classic lines from Monty Python’s Life of Brian – but it will sound familiar to any franchisor, too. We imagine how things might ...

December 2009 - A new study showing that small business is the powerhouse of the economy has caused a significant policy change in the application ...

4 August 2015 - A German company is targetting New Zealand companies in an invoicing scam that leads small business owners to think they are provid...

Immigrants preying on immigrants is bad news for franchising

31 October 2017 - Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is looking at offering tax breaks for small businesses to ease the burden of incremental increases ...

February 2020 - 6 key benefits of establishing an advisory board, plus details of a half-day seminar for franchisors

28 October 2021 – Changes in the way rent relief measures will be applied should provide additional clarity and options for tenants and landlords a...

It’s been 10 years since the start of the new millennium. Simon Lord examines what the decade has brought for franchisors and franchisees

31 January 2018 – Changes to employment law mean franchisors and franchisees need to be prepared

Building a great business takes time. Can buying a franchise help you achieve your financial and life goals?

December 2005 - The extraordinary story of Shiraz Hajee, New Zealand's Franchisee of the Year for 2005.

The right structure is vital for franchise success, says Simon Lord. One size doesn't fit all!

April 2017 - A shortage of suitable staff and franchisees, as well as potential funding issues, are the main concerns for franchisors in the year a...

15 August 2017 – The latest Westpac Economic Overview finds rising global interest rates are balanced by rising commodity prices for New Zealand pr...

26 October 2020 – NZ small businesses and consumers had the most positive outlook during Covid-19

Lessons drawn from two former Four Square businesses show that when a franchisee is penalised for exploitation of workers, especially immigrants, i...

If you think it is hard to recruit staff or franchisees at the moment, spare a thought for the businesses of Westport.

8 November 2021 – New Zealand franchising has lost one of its most highly-regarded leaders with the sudden death of Campbell McMahon, CEO of Super ...

How buying a franchise can put you in control of achieving your personal and financial ambitions

September 2013 - Some familiar franchise names are starting to turn up on the New Zealand stock market. Simon Lord looks at the reasons why

Increasing numbers of Australian franchises are crossing the Tasman. What should Kiwi buyers look out for? Editor's note: First published March 200...

July 2009 - One of the topics covered at the 2009 Franchise Law Reform Symposium in Auckland was the possible introduction of the concepts of 'good...

26 November 2022 – Details have now been published of the new Active Investor Plus scheme. What might it offer to franchisors, franchisees and migr...