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Why office outsourcing may work for you

Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011
Outsourcing can make your business more productive and more profitable – if you know how to take advantage of it. When we think of outsourcing, call centres in far flung places like the Philippines typically spring to mind. However, increasing numbers of New Zealand businesses are taking ... Read more

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

Three key factors to consider before buying a franchise

Tuesday, January 18th, 2011
Thriving industry? Growth potential? Use of technology? Before you buy a franchise, here are three key factors to consider: 1. Thriving industry Select an industry which is currently performing well or will in the near future.  Is it stable?  Consider sales and investment levels, potential of ... Read more

Stuck in a job, maybe it’s time to make a change

Monday, January 17th, 2011
If you feel stuck in a job or career that doesn’t suit you, if you’re not happy and excited about going to work each day, maybe it’s time to make a change — because it doesn’t have to be that way. Two things stand between most of us and our ideal business: First, we wouldn’t know it if ... Read more