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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

Successful franchises

Wednesday, May 5th, 2010
” A good franchise can multiply in a very positive way” Hawke’s Bay Today  Tuesday, May 4, 2010 It’s a successful business founded in Havelock North in 2003 and while times are tight for most businesses Smart has actually come into its own as more employers look to outsource ... Read more

five good reasons to buy a business

Friday, March 5th, 2010
Buying an established business or franchise can be a good way to embark on a new business venture. Here are the five top reasons people buy a business: Pursue a new and exciting opportunity Be your own boss, and be in control of your own destiny Utilise your existing business skills Increase ... Read more

New Year – a popular time to set up a new business

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009
More people decide to start their own business in January than in any other month. The sheer dread of returning to an unrewarding office job after the Christmas holidays, combined with New Year resolutions, spurs many people into action to become their own boss. According to Adrienne Pierce, ... Read more

4 Top Reasons to Buy a Franchise in 2010

Monday, December 21st, 2009
Considering whether to buy a franchise now? To claim that no franchise anywhere has taken a hit because of the recession would be going off half-cocked, because undoubtedly all kinds of businesses have suffered in recent months. Still, in spite of the downturned economy, franchises have proven to ... Read more

10 Things to Investigate Prior to Buying an Existing Business in 2010

Friday, December 18th, 2009
Considering buying an existing business? When you buy an established business, the business is up and running and all you have to do is sign the papers and pick up the key and you are set to go – right? Wrong. At present, the economic cycle is moving out of a recession, and this could have had a ... Read more