Westpac - Facts About Franchise Funding
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Daniel Cloete of Westpac answers some common questions regarding funding a franchise and the issues influencing a franchised business
The Top 10 Franchise Questions
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Simon Lord provides answers to 10 of the questions most commonly asked about franchising.
How to become a high-achieving franchisee
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Glenice Riley offers advice on how to make the most of any franchise opportunity
NZ Franchise Awards 2019 Results: RIGHT FIRST TIME
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9 November 2019 – Getting it right first time is what franchising is all about - and Pukeko Rental Managers did exactly that with a stunning new e...
What to know about buying a food franchise
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Donna Ferrall reveals what new franchisees need to know about buying a food business to ensure you bite off only what you can chew
New instructions re. Wage Subsidy
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30 March 2020 - The Minister of Finance has provided further clarification on the modification to the Wage Subsidy
Joint employment status – latest
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20 September 2018 - A proposed ruling from the USA on responsibility of franchisors for staff employed by franchisees could help influence internat...
Pressing the right buttons
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Don’t treat others as YOU would like to be treated but as THEY would like to be treated, says Allison Mooney. It can make all the difference to the...
How to approach franchising your business
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Simon Lord outlines three different approaches to franchising and invites comment from the experts
10 good reasons to
EMBRACE CONFLICT
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January 2012 - A recent study by Massey University suggested that conflict is commonplace in franchise relationships but that it is not always well...
Who is behind the business?
A guide to using the Companies Office website.
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Entering into business with someone you’ve only just met should involve careful research, says Sally Knight
the e-commerce
TIPPING POINT FOR FRANCHISING
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June 2012 - Greg Nathan and Zhanna Kremez report on the ways that franchisors are addressing the growing challenges posed by online retailing
Preview: Franchise Conference 2021
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The National Franchise Conference focuses on prospering in a changing world
Clean break - Franchisee retires after 24 years
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After a career with CrestClean spanning three decades, Christchurch franchisee Grant Holland is taking many memories away from his work as he final...
Could You Be A Franchisee?
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Would you make a good franchisee? Margaret Wyn helps you answer the question for yourself
The Must-Do's
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Greg Nathan details the essential factors a franchise system must have in order to succeed
Mediation Panel Offers Dispute Resolution for Franchisees
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A Mediation Panel organised by the Franchise Association of New Zealand makes rapid resolution of disputes available to members and non-members alike
Lawyer threatens court action over copied franchise agreements
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A prominent New Zealand franchise law firm has reached settlement after threatening legal action over the copying of one of its franchise agreements
Mobile payments made easier for franchisees
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August 2018 – Small to medium business owners and franchisees can now receive card payments, send invoices, quotes and receipts using Westpac NZ’s ...
YOUR BUYERS GUIDE
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Part-time, full-time, indoors, outdoors, retail or restaurant: whatever type of business you’re interested in, there’s a franchise to suit. If you’...
Making A Fair Deal
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Maurice Walker, Peter Woods and Janine McCartney discuss the ways franchisors and franchisees should communicate before any franchise is sold in or...
Will it make money?
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Philip Morrison of Franchise Accountants looks at how to calculate whether a franchise is a worthwhile investment
Keeping Your Business Safe From Fraud - Part Two
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In the first article, Steve Davis looked at common types of fraud which can affect both franchisees and franchisors. Here he suggests some controls...
BORNE to the USA
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March 2014 - BurgerFuel’s new partnership opens the door to the world’s biggest franchise market – and other Kiwi franchisors are keen to follow
Franchisors comment on mandatory vaccination
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29 October 2021 – The recent announcement of mandatory vaccination requirements for certain sectors, including hospitality, hairdressers and gyms, ...
Proofing Advertisements
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Advertising provides the life blood for many businesses, so it's important that it says the right things. We provide a light-hearted look at what c...
The Help You Need
Advisor Profile
Daniel Cloete of Westpac looks at some of the financial considerations when buying and operating a franchised business
Helping franchisees through Covid-19
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How does being part of a franchise help when the unthinkable happens and the whole country goes into lockdown? We’ve been finding out what franchis...
More penalties for employers who exploit migrant workers
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3 April 2024 – New infringement penalties for employers who take advantage of migrant workers could see them lose accredited employer status, face ...
First 5-star rating for New Zealand franchise
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Anytime Fitness NZ achieves first 5-star accreditation for franchise network performance under FRANdata's new New Zealand Franchise Rating Scale.