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How will Franchise Support Staff mentor me to be a success and guide me through problems that come up?

One of the advantages of buying a franchise business opportunity opposed to starting a business from scratch is the support you can expect from the franchise system. While every franchised business will tell you that they have a dedicated support team, the quality of support given can differ drastically from one system to another.… Continue

Franchising in Australia has been embraced like no other country by a population of people looking to invest and obtain financial security. The franchise sector is growing at a rapid rate with over 1000 franchises to choose from, the question is which one to choose.

People have this image of being able to work when they want for as long as they want, be their own boss and be in total control, no worries. The reality is very different. You often work longer hours, are under more pressure and wor… Continue

You’ve seen the ads “Fantastic Lifestyle Business”. What constitutes a good lifestyle business? Let’s face it, we all look for something different in our work and what might be great for one person could be hell for another.

If you asked people why they wanted to start their own business, most would answer that it’s about gaining control of their own life. It doesn’t matter how good the company you work for or what position you hold, it’s probably true to say you can’t come and go as you please… Continue

While the Rudd government has targeted its stimulus package at the retail sector, the sector at large has still been feeling the effects of the global financial crisis. However, for comfort foods, treats and coffee franchise companies such as Mrs Fields cookie stores and Muzz Buzz Drive-thru coffee the experience has been a different one in the face of the down turn.

Andrew Benefield, managing director for the Australian Cookie and Coffee franchise chain Mrs Fields, said “Sales figures have bee… Continue

It’s official... Worldwide Online Printing’s franchisees are amongst the happiest in Australia. That’s the outcome of an independent survey, which has placed Worldwide 10th out of over 50 franchise systems surveyed.

The new survey, conducted by market research company 10 Thousand Feet for website www.topfranchise.com.au, involved over 900 franchisees from Australia’s major franchises.

Participants were asked a series of questions, and the results were broken down into seven key areas, includin… Continue