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/Inspired-Business-Solutions/Financial-advice-on-estimating-the-value-of-a-franchise-before-selling-from-Inspired-Business-Solutions-n892951 Inspired Business Solutions provide advice on establishing a fair market estimate of the value of a franchise before considering putting the business up for sale.Every owner is interested in what their business is worth, however no one Mon, 12 Jul 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.franchisebusiness.co.nz/c/Johnston-Lawrence/Registration-and-authorisation-of-Financial-Advisers-in-New-Zealand-Draft-Code-of-Conduct-released-under-the-Financial-Advisers-Act-2008-n891915 The Financial Advisers Act 2008 introduces mandatory registration and/or authorisation of all financial advisers, with stringent standards. A draft Code of Conduct was recently published by the Code Committee of the Securities Commission. The Act Fri, 18 Jun 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.franchisebusiness.co.nz/c/Franchize-Consultants-NZ/Franchize-Consultants-NZ-Franchise-Confidence-Index-reveals-that-franchising-outlook-is-positive-n888082 The quarterly survey of New Zealand franchising confidence carried out by Franchize Consultants NZ finds a net positive outlook toward franchisor growth prospects, business conditions, and many key contributors to franchise system Fri, 9 Apr 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.franchisebusiness.co.nz/c/Franchise-Accountants/Franchise-Accountants-clients-win-big-at-franchise-awards-n874005 Franchise Accountants would like to congratulate Graham and Anne Marie, Franchisees of The Coffee Club Cafe Bar Restaurant Sylvia Park for winning the hotly contested best Food & Beverage Franchisee of the year. The judging panel Fri, 18 Dec 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.franchisebusiness.co.nz/c/Franchise-Accountants/Success-factors-for-growing-a-business-n874004 Moving into the next year can often be a time of evaluation and reflection. As is often quoted 'Doing the same things the same way expecting different results is the definition of insanity.' Franchise consultants Franchise Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.franchisebusiness.co.nz/c/The-Franchise-Coach/Award-spells-out-confidence-and-trust-for-The-Franchise-Coach-n871664 The Franchise Coach was recently announced as winner of the Service Provider Award 2009/2010 at the 15th Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards on November 14th. Entries in this category can include a cross section of service Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.franchisebusiness.co.nz/c/MacDonald-Pilcher-Partnership/The-money-side-of-franchising-n861911 Many people talk about franchising as using other peoples capital to grow your business, this is not entirely accurate. Your core business will not really grow unless you are a manufacturer or importer of products and your franchise system is a Wed, 8 Jul 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.franchisebusiness.co.nz/c/Franchize-Consultants-NZ/Would-your-franchise-system-pass-the-Stress-Test-n861800 The current economic environment is making trading exceedingly uncertain and difficult for many franchise systems. But times were already challenging with, for example, changes in customer preferences, the market for supplies, the labour market and Thu, 4 Jun 2009 20:30:00 GMT http://www.franchisebusiness.co.nz/c/Franchize-Consultants-NZ/Franchize-Consultants-Named-Service-Provider-of-the-Year-Again-n861310 Franchize Consultants NZ Ltd, the specialist franchising and licensing consulting and training organisation, added the Westpac Franchise Association of New Zealand 2008 Service Provider of the Year Award to their 2006 win of same. Franchize Tue, 2 Dec 2008 10:00:00 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.The highly contested Supreme Franchise System of Thu, 27 Nov 2008 00:30:00 GMT http://www.franchisebusiness.co.nz/n/Strata-Levies-Are-owners-paying-too-much-n862666 Strata title is a popular form of property ownership in Australia but it comes at a cost. When you purchase a strata unit you pay annual levies for maintaining common property in addition to the purchase price. These ongoing costs can be Tue, 25 Nov 2008 07:05:00 GMT http://www.franchisebusiness.co.nz/c/Ology-Business-Coaching-339980/Tough-Times-n861124 I don’t know how any one else feels but when I look back on the past year I am somewhat surprised to find that the world has leaped into a financial crisis. You may have seen this coming and have prepared your business to survive in tough times, Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:50:00 GMT http://www.franchisebusiness.co.nz/c/Kensington-Swan/Exporting-franchises-n861121 The franchise industry in New Zealand is expanding, and now many franchisors are looking to export their franchises overseas. While this is generally a good idea for franchisors, it pays to do the homework and examine why, where, and how to Thu, 30 Oct 2008 19:30:00 GMT http://www.franchisebusiness.co.nz/c/Franchize-Consultants-NZ/Franchize-Consultants-Increase-South-Island-Expertise-with-Mark-Forward-n863012 August 25, 2008 - Franchize Consultants, New Zealand's leading franchising and licensing consultancy, is delighted to announce increased South Island presence and strength with the appointment of Mark Forward.The recruitment of Mark Forward, Fri, 5 Sep 2008 20:40:00 GMT http://www.franchisebusiness.co.nz/c/Franchize-Consultants-NZ/TOUGH-TIMES-DEMAND-RETHINK-n862102 The current operating environment is making life difficult for network businesses, franchised and otherwise, large and small. Reports from many public retail businesses (like Briscoes, The Warehouse, Pumpkin Patch and Restaurant Brands) reflect how Thu, 14 Aug 2008 10:00:00 GMT http://www.franchisebusiness.co.nz/c/Link-Business-Brokers/Preparing-your-business-for-sale-Link-Business-Brokers-n862402 In an ideal world, business owners should plan for the sale of their business from day one and go through a process of "grooming" it to achieve optimum value. This means refining the operation so it produces maximum profits, and structuring the Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.franchisebusiness.co.nz/n/Link-Business-Brokers-Achieving-the-best-value-n861036 Managing the sale of your business For many business owners, selling up represents the culmination of years of personal effort and commitment, rewarded by the freedom that financial gains can yield. For others, it's a time when opportunities Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:00:00 GMT http://www.franchisebusiness.co.nz/c/Link-Business-Brokers/Link-Business-Brokers-Achieving-the-best-value-n861037 Managing the sale of your business For many business owners, selling up represents the culmination of years of personal effort and commitment, rewarded by the freedom that financial gains can yield. For others, it's a time when opportunities Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:00:00 GMT http://www.franchisebusiness.co.nz/c/Franchize-Consultants-NZ/I-want-to-grow-the-business-I-want-to-grow-the-profits-Franchize-Consultants-n862950 To grow your business you need a proven plan. Franchising has a proven plan unmatched in many different businesses and industries.Why Franchising? Six reasons why businesses use Franchising as a method of growth: Operating efficienciesEconomies Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:00:00 GMT http://www.franchisebusiness.co.nz/c/Franchize-Consultants-NZ/Franchize-Consultants-can-your-business-be-franchised-n862344 There are many advantages of franchising a business – but how can you tell if your business has the potential to be successfully franchised?There are some basic rules which are good indicators as to whether your business could be franchised, says Fri, 6 Jun 2008 10:00:00 GMT http://www.franchisebusiness.co.nz/c/Franchize-Consultants-NZ/International-Franchising-Licensing-Opportunities-Franchize-Consultants-n863044 Overseas markets are attractive to local businesses, as they are often perceived to represent huge, untapped potential - many times New Zealand’s size. For example, Australia has more than five times New Zealand’s population. Britain is similar in Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:00:00 GMT