Franchise

• John Lewis, Waitrose to hit Australia

  Friday, 11 March 2011 | by Michelle Hammond

  UK department store John Lewis is planning a two-pronged entry into the Australian market by expanding its online operation, as well as potentially op... Read More

  Read More: Australian dollar , Australian National Retailers Association , franchise , growth strategy , John Lewis , online business , online retail , retail , Waitrose
  
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• Australia’s Top 40 Female Entrepreneurs revealed

  Tuesday, 08 March 2011 | by Michelle Hammond

  StartupSmart’s sister site SmartCompany has unveiled its second annual list of Australia’s Top Female Entrepreneurs, with many of the women making the... Read More

  Read More: company boards , female entrepreneurs , franchise , growth strategy , pay rates , SmartCompany , superannuation
  
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• Angus & Robertson franchisees fight fate

  Wednesday, 02 March 2011 | by Michelle Hammond

  Angus Robertson franchisees remain optimistic about their future, despite the announcement that some stores could be closed as early as next week. Read More

  Read More: Angus & Robertson , Borders , business operations , franchise , REDGroup Retail
  
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• McDonald’s joins opposition to WA Franchising Bill

  Monday, 28 February 2011 | by Michelle Hammond

  Fast food franchise McDonald’s has thrown its weight behind opposition to the WA Franchising Bill, clashing with the owner of major rival Hungry Jack’... Read More

  Read More: business law , franchise , Franchise Council of Australia , Franchising Code of Conduct , Hungry Jack's , McDonald's , WA franchising sector
  
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• Is it really a good idea to invest in a franchise?

  Wednesday, 23 February 2011 | by Marc Peskett

  Franchise businesses are attractive to first-time business owners. Read More

  Read More: business operations , business plan , franchise , Marc Peskett , start a business , starting a business
  
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• International criticism for WA franchising bill

  Tuesday, 22 February 2011 | by Michelle Hammond

  The International Franchising Association is the latest industry body to oppose the controversial WA franchising bill, calling for the proposals to be... Read More

  Read More: Borders , Dymocks , franchise , Franchise Council of Australia , Gloria Jean's , Healthy Habits , International Franchising Association , Peter Abetz , start a business , Steve Wright , WA franchising sector
  
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• Retail Food Group reports record growth

  Thursday, 17 February 2011 | by Michelle Hammond

  Retail food franchisor the Retail Food Group reported a 9% increase in its first-half net profit, to $13.6 million. Read More

  Read More: bb café , Brumby's , cashflow management , Donut King , Esquires Coffee Houses , franchise , growth strategy , Michel's Patisseries , retail , Retail Food Group , start a business , start-up
  
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• WA union leader backs franchise reforms

  Friday, 11 February 2011 | by Michelle Hammond

  WA union leader Joe Bullock has thrown his weight behind proposed franchise reforms, labeling Liberal MP Peter Abetz as “courageous” for pushing for c... Read More

  Read More: franchise , Franchise Council of Australia , Hungry Jack's , Joe Bullock , Peter Abetz , Shop, Distributive and Allied Employers' Union , small business politics , WA government , Yum Foods International
  
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• We’re thinking of buying a franchise. Do franchisors usually demand lots of paperwork to be completed?

  Wednesday, 09 February 2011 | by Graeme McCormack

  We’re thinking of buying a franchise but we are put off a bit by the paperwork. I don’t really like filling out forms and reports every five minutes. ... Read More

  Read More: bookkeeping , business operations , franchise , outsourcing , pay rates , payroll , small business
  
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• Prevailing from the Mexican stand-off

  Tuesday, 08 February 2011 | by Oliver Milman

  Steven Marks’ enthusiasm for Guzman Y Gomez, the Mexican restaurant chain he started up, is palpable. He speaks about the business with the excitement... Read More

  Read More: business ideas , business operations , business planning , cashflow management , franchise , Guzman Y Gomez , retail , start a business , start-up , Steven Marks
  
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