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Philip Morrison suggests financial aspects to look out for when planning on buying a franchise

May 2009 - More people want franchises - but can they find funding?

Is inability to raise funding stopping people buying into good opportunities?

August 2017 - The problems surrounding Veritas Investment's franchised brands will make investors wary of franchises - but is it franchising or the...

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

March 2005 - Out of school and into business? Teens and 20s are increasingly finding franchising offers a great way to get into a business of their...

10 December 2020 – Government plans hard cap for merchant services fees to encourage contactless payment; consultation sought

Westpac urges NZ businesses to stay vigilant and take steps to reduce fraud as scam losses continue to rise, with increasingly sophisticated bank i...

Beware – some business opportunities may not be all they seem

January 2014 - If you're considering a new start in the new year, buying a franchise can change your life. Be prepared, though - according to some ...

When you're buying or setting up a franchise, it's important to get accurate and useful advice. Stewart Germann offers some hints on choosing the r...

August 2022 – A recent advertisement for a franchise opportunity in the USA has drawn attention for making claims that rely heavily on the small pr...

Thinking of buying a business? Leith Oliver helps you to calculate what it might be worth to you, and offers some thoughts on franchise fees and go...

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 rea...

In the first article, Steve Davis looked at common types of fraud which can affect both franchisees and franchisors. Here he suggests some controls...

When you are franchising your business, advice from a good consultant is invaluable – but choose that consultant wisely

Estelle Logan outlines some of the ways that buying a franchise can make going into business for yourself an attractive option

September 2009 - How much does it cost to buy a McDonald's franchise? Less than you might think.

Specsavers has demonstrated how to revolutionise an industry

Buying a franchise can be a great way to get into your own business – but there’s still an element of risk involved. That’s why using the right adv...

We investigate one of the biggest advantages franchising has to offer and talk to the experts about how it benefits franchisees

10 February 2023 – Australia’s first prosecution of a franchisor for wage underpayments by its franchisees has commenced in the Federal Court more ...

Some people won’t take advice when they need it - and won't take advice after they've got themselves into trouble, either

18 June 2019 – A new survey shows that running your own business can be stressful and frustrating. How does being part of a franchise help?

8 February 2023 – Five former employees of a Bottle-O franchisee will receive over a quarter of a million dollars in back pay after an Employment C...

How can buying a franchise change your life and help you achieve your goals?