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8 Signs of a Great Franchise

Friday, January 21st, 2011
Signs you can look for to determine if a franchise is likely to make you successful. What most prospective franchisees want to be sure of is that the franchise you are considering is a good opportunity – that everything needed for success exists. Here’s a checklist based on many years of ... Read more

Buy An Existing Business vs. A Franchise

Thursday, January 20th, 2011
What are the advantages and disadvantages of buying a franchise vs. buying an existing stand alone business? Deciding whether to buy a franchise or buy an existing business can be a difficult decision because both a franchise and an existing business are alike in many ways: Both are (presumably) ... Read more

Starting a New Business vs. Buying A Franchise

Wednesday, January 19th, 2011
What are the pros and cons of buying a franchise vs. starting a new business from scratch? In deciding between purchasing a franchise and starting a new business, one of the best places to start is to ask yourself this question: Q – why do you want to own a business? A – You want to be your ... Read more

Looking for a franchise opportunity with work-life balance?

Thursday, January 6th, 2011
If you’re considering starting a business or buying a franchise, you may be feeling under immense pressure to work 24/7. However, balancing work and personal life is an important element in the success of any business. Will a franchise suit your lifestyle? Do you love to watch the kids play ... Read more

Smart launches home office franchise

Tuesday, November 30th, 2010
New franchise available - meeting the business market Over the last six months we have been contacting bookkeepers throughout New Zealand to gauge interest in our office based franchise. Did you know there are more than one thousand bookkeepers working from home? The feedback we got was that ... 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