Updated every 10 minutes of every day en-au Copyright: (C) Reed Business Information http://www.franchisebusiness.co.nz http://www.franchisebusiness.co.nz/c/Franchise-Association-of-New-Zealand/Franchising-New-Zealand-2010-research-project-online-now-n893084 The Franchise Association of New Zealand reports that the Franchising New Zealand 2010 research project, which will provide important business advice on the industry, is now online. Wed, 14 Jul 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.franchisebusiness.co.nz/c/Franchise-Association-of-New-Zealand/Franchise-Association-of-New-Zealand-provides-exclusive-Franchise-Conference-attendee-offer-n892700 This year’s Franchise Conference theme of 'Fast Forward' is designed to assist and prepare for the opportunities presented by the post-recession era. Tue, 6 Jul 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.franchisebusiness.co.nz/c/Franchise-Association-of-New-Zealand/Marketing-Spend-in-Hard-Times-n861555 New Zealand online advertising spend increased by almost half to $193.2 million in the 2008 calendar year, with search and directories comprising about a third of overall spend. Tue, 10 Mar 2009 01:00:00 GMT http://www.franchisebusiness.co.nz/c/Franchise-Association-of-New-Zealand/Why-should-you-buy-a-business-in-2009-n862046 For the past few years, the idea of going into small business has become less attractive. What with rising interest rates, increasing petrol prices and a strong job market, there have been plenty of good reasons for people not to go into small business. Thu, 5 Feb 2009 19:00:00 GMT http://www.franchisebusiness.co.nz/c/Franchise-Association-of-New-Zealand/FANZ-Submission-to-the-Ministry-of-Economic-Development-n862450 The Association's submission has been lodged with the Ministry but we anticipate their response will not be forthcoming for several months. A full copy of the submission will, in due course, be available on the Ministry's web site. Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:00:00 GMT http://www.franchisebusiness.co.nz/c/Franchise-Association-of-New-Zealand/News-from-across-the-Tasman-Franchise-Council-of-Australia-elects-new-Chairman-n861230 At the November Franchise Council of Australia, equivalent of the Franchise Association of New Zealand, Board meeting in Adelaide last week, the Board elected a new Chairman, and, for the first time, two deputies to lead the FCA into 2009. Thu, 4 Dec 2008 00:30:00 GMT http://www.franchisebusiness.co.nz/c/Franchise-Association-of-New-Zealand/The-power-of-one-strong-sector-revealed-in-positive-research-findings-n862945 The franchising sector has continued its strong growth in the past two years according to the results of the Franchise Australia 2008 Survey revealed today at the sectors number one annual conference - the National Franchise Convention. Wed, 3 Dec 2008 21:40:00 GMT http://www.franchisebusiness.co.nz/c/Franchise-Association-of-New-Zealand/2008-Franchise-Awards-And-the-Winners-are-n861229 While the votes were being counted to decide who would be New Zealand’s next leader, the billion-dollar franchise sector was rewarding its top performers at the 14th annual Westpac Franchise Awards. Thu, 27 Nov 2008 00:30:00 GMT http://www.franchisebusiness.co.nz/c/Franchise-Association-of-New-Zealand/New-Face-to-FANZ-n863013 It is with great pleasure that we announce the appointment of Graham Billings as General Manager of the Franchise Association of New Zealand. Tue, 28 Oct 2008 20:00:00 GMT http://www.franchisebusiness.co.nz/c/Franchise-Association-of-New-Zealand/Government-Requests-Feedback-on-Franchise-Regulation-n861891 Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel officially released a discussion document review at the Business Opportunities and Franchise Expo in Auckland today, Saturday 16 August. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:00:00 GMT http://www.franchisebusiness.co.nz/c/Franchise-Association-of-New-Zealand/Franchising-your-business-the-fundamentals-n862306 Franchising in New Zealand has enjoyed very strong growth over the past decade. The Survey of Franchising (2003), sponsored by The National Bank in co-operation with the Franchise Association of New Zealand , showed that the franchise sector is estimated to be worth $6.9 billion in that year. The survey identified over 350 franchise systems in New Zealand, (74% of them home-grown). It is estimated that there are 40,195 people employed within the franchise industry. Fri, 6 Jun 2008 10:00:00 GMT http://www.franchisebusiness.co.nz/c/Franchise-Association-of-New-Zealand/What-is-franchising-and-is-it-for-me-n861460 There are lots of definitions of franchising, but its principles are very simple. franchising is an agreement that allows one party (the franchisee) to do business under a brand name and according to a given pattern of business that has been developed by another party (the franchisor). Fri, 6 Jun 2008 10:00:00 GMT http://www.franchisebusiness.co.nz/c/Franchise-Association-of-New-Zealand/Choosing-a-franchise-FANZ-n862171 So, you have decided that franchising is a great career and investment option for you and you would like to buy a franchise? Now the question remaining is which one? Choosing a franchise means both choosing a career and an investment all at once, and with the vast amount of franchise options it’s no wonder that the task may appear daunting But seeing the choice of which franchise broken down into these two elements – an investment and career – can make the task a lot easier. Fri, 6 Jun 2008 10:00:00 GMT http://www.franchisebusiness.co.nz/c/Franchise-Association-of-New-Zealand/Financing-a-franchise-n863018 So, you are a potential franchisee and think you have chosen which franchise is the one for you, or perhaps you are still working out which industry suits you best? No matter what point you are at on the path to purchasing a franchise licence, finance is an essential consideration, as it will often dictate what type of franchise, and how big a franchise, you can afford to become a part of. Fri, 6 Jun 2008 10:00:00 GMT http://www.franchisebusiness.co.nz/c/Franchise-Association-of-New-Zealand/Franchising-expert-on-the-franchising-philosophy-n861956 Given the tremendous success of the franchised form of doing business in North America, it’s understandable that some entrants into the market may consider franchising their businesses in the United States or Canada as an almost “automatic” road to success. Wed, 10 Jan 2007 10:00:00 GMT http://www.franchisebusiness.co.nz/c/Franchise-Association-of-New-Zealand/Funding-the-dream-franchise-FANZ-n862178 So you’ve found the business you’ve been looking for. In the process, you have probably investigated a number of businesses and different franchise models. A lot of work has gone into your research, investigation of the market, and review of businesses to find one that fits what you are after. You’ve completed your negotiations and agreed the price with the vendor and worked out the additional working capital required. So now the business is almost within your grasp. What you need to do now is put together the necessary capital to finance the business operation. Mon, 27 Nov 2006 10:00:00 GMT http://www.franchisebusiness.co.nz/c/Franchise-Association-of-New-Zealand/Why-choose-an-FANZ-member-franchise-n862562 Join the Franchise Association of New Zealand and benefit from the assistance and added credibility that comes from membership. Your franchise package will be independently scrutinised to ensure that it complies with the Franchising Code of Practice then you too will be entitled to display the logo – a significant advantage when it comes to attracting those first franchisees and reassuring their advisors. Mon, 30 Oct 2006 10:00:00 GMT http://www.franchisebusiness.co.nz/c/Franchise-Association-of-New-Zealand/Growing-a-franchise-FANZ-n862311 Growing a franchise is vital for the continued ‘health’ of a business. When a business is growing it is alive, but a stagnant business can quickly lead to its demise. Wed, 23 Aug 2006 10:00:00 GMT http://www.franchisebusiness.co.nz/c/Franchise-Association-of-New-Zealand/Turning-a-business-into-a-franchise-n862216 So, you are currently running a very successful small business and are wondering where to next? Should you open more stores and oversee each one, or franchise? Wed, 23 Aug 2006 10:00:00 GMT http://www.franchisebusiness.co.nz/c/Franchise-Association-of-New-Zealand/Marketing-a-franchise-n862653 Why should a customer choose your franchise business over another? In an over-saturated market place – where consumers are bombarded with choices every time they walk into a supermarket, search a directory for a service or look for somewhere to buy lunch – the key to franchise business success is differentiating yourself from the competition. Wed, 23 Aug 2006 10:00:00 GMT http://www.franchisebusiness.co.nz/c/Franchise-Association-of-New-Zealand/Ensuring-franchises-provide-great-customer-service-n862654 Ask any customer about their experience with a franchise’s product or service. Nine out of ten times they will not mention a word about the actual goods or service they consumed but will relate one of two tales; either they experienced great customer service - where they were greeted with a smile and enjoyed a high level of professional, friendly assistance - or how badly they were treated. Wed, 23 Aug 2006 10:00:00 GMT