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Fewer jobs, more self employment

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010
Jobs decline for second consecutive quarter Hot off the press – the latest labour market statistics released by Statistics New Zealand show that in the year ended June 2009 the number of seasonally adjusted jobs decreased 2.9 percent. This is the largest decrease since the NZ Statistics LEED ... Read more

Smart franchise owners utilise their banking experience

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010
Several Smart franchise owners have come from a banking background, and have capitalised on this experience to build their own business. Broad Business Understanding To excel in the banking industry, you must be able to interact professionally with a wide range of business organisations and you ... Read more

What is it with bankers and Smart franchises?

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010
Sixty percent of Smart franchises are currently owned by bankers. “This wasn’t an area we targeted, but something obviously appealed,” says Adrienne Pierce, Smart Director, “so we’ve talked with them to find out what. ” Smart has appealed to these bankers because: ... Read more

Business Opportunities and Franchise Expo – Auckland 2010

Monday, August 9th, 2010
The NZ Business Opportunities and Franchise Expo has been running for over 15 years and is sponsored by Westpac and supported by the Franchise Association of New Zealand. Auckland Expo 13th, 14th & 15th August 2010 ASB Showgrounds Auckland 10am to 4pm It will have something for everyone ... Read more

The Smart Group Continues Nationwide Expansion with New Franchise in Pukekohe

Wednesday, July 21st, 2010
Smart, a leading business franchise system, will provide local support for Franklin businesses with its new franchise opened in Pukekohe, South Auckland. Smart has further expanded its national network of franchises by opening new offices in Pukekohe – and what a central location – right by the ... Read more

Malcolm Crouch for Smart Video

Thursday, June 17th, 2010
Malcolm Crouch for Smart at the Bizzone Expo 2010. Chris from ditto. managed to visit over 40 stands at the Auckland expo recently and made short web videos filming exhibitors. All had outstanding performances with only 30 seconds of preparation and a few good laughs in between. Well done ... Read more