Over the last decade, many franchise systems in Australia have changed hands. It is prudent for every franchisor to have

Get yourself in the best possible financial position before you approach a bank or other lender.

How many hours does a franchisee work? The easy response to that question is ‘how long is a piece of

Did you know you can claim for cleaning costs and wear-and-tear on your furniture at your home business? Chris Ridd,

Doesn’t it sound tempting? Organising your business from your lounge or study; you can start work when you like and

Franchisees are continually faced with decisions, from the all consuming ‘do I open another store, take on a partner, re-finance?’

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Small business owners face lots of potential crises. It’s a long list. And it spans the scale, from the physical

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Did you know some franchisors offer a guaranteed income for brand new franchisees? Domini Stuart looks at what this involves and whether or not getting a financial security blanket when you buy a franchise is a good idea.