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Does a franchisee need marketing and sales skills?

Thursday, January 13th, 2011
Many people mistakenly think when buying a franchise that they’re going to open their doors, sit back, relax and watch the customers flock in. This very rarely happens. To be successful in any business, plan to spend a significant amount of time marketing and selling in addition to the time you ... Read more

4 reasons people buy franchises

Wednesday, January 12th, 2011
What motivates franchisees to buy a franchise and become self employed? According to Greg Nathan of the Franchise Relationships Institute it is a well researched fact that self employed adults are significantly more satisfied with their work than corporate employees, despite facing higher levels of ... Read more

Which Is Better: A Job or a Franchise?

Tuesday, January 11th, 2011
When jobs are scarce, franchise ownership can be appealing. In this climate, the question of whether to choose a job over a franchise changes because the goalposts have moved, along with the ‘usual’ pros and cons. The greatest advantage of a job has always been that it is perceived to be a ... Read more

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

Monday, January 10th, 2011
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

New franchise available – meeting the business market

Friday, January 7th, 2011
The most flexible office franchise available to help start and grow your business 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 ... 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