A Franchise Affair – Doing What You Love
Franchising is one of the safest and fastest ways to run a successful business using proven ideas, brands and systems. But which franchise should you choose? Above all else, the most important factor in choosing the best franchise is finding one that you will enjoy. Loving what you do raises your chances of success significantly. […]
The Great Handover
It’s the best time to buy or sell a business, and it’s happening right before our eyes. We’re on the verge of a unique situation – a large transfer of business ownership here in Australia. Those business sales will mean enormous opportunities for a wide variety of players. The group that is creating this change […]
What a Super Idea – Baby Boomers Selling Their Businesses for Retirement
Oliver Johnson has been working since he was 14 years old. At the age of 30, he started his own car wash business. Now, thirty-five years later, Oliver is at retirement age and is planning to pass on his business to the next generation of owners. Oliver is one of roughly 5.5 million Baby Boomers […]
Chinese Looking To Buy Local Businesses
You’ve probably heard about the Chinese Australia Free Trade Agreement. It’s been on the go for a while now and was finalized and announced a couple of months ago. In a nutshell, it means that Aussie businesses owners can export tariff-free products to the Chinese market and China-based investors have easier access to invest in Australian […]
Stick With It! Selling Your Business At The Best Price Can Take Time
As a business owner, it is common to be a bit anxious when your business has been on the market for a while and you feel like it’s going nowhere. Maybe you’ve been trying to sell your business for months, even a year and you’re feeling like giving up, don’t! If your business isn’t selling, […]
What is SEO?
Today’s consumers have the luxury of searching the internet before buying a product or service either at retail level or online. Websites attain prime plots of front page search engine real estate thanks to paid advertising and non-paid organic search known as search engine optimisation or SEO. SEO is a marketing technique used to improve […]
7 Ways to Create a More Productive Workplace
In today’s cutthroat business world, productivity is the name of the game. Competition is fierce, and only the strong survive. Proper management is paramount when attempting to boost productivity and ultimately your company’s longevity in the marketplace. Implement these seven management practices today to experience a more productive workplace. 1) Create a pleasant team environment […]
One Easy Way To Increase Your Productivity Today
Are you trying to increase your productivity? Well, ask yourself a few things: How many times have you had lunch at your desk this year? Did you really like eating alone and not seeing sunshine for eight hours a day? If you think you’re being more productive by eating at your desk, then think again! […]
Interview With Poolwerx Founder and CEO, John O’Brien
John O’Brien is the Poolwerx founder and CEO. Poolwerx is the world’s largest pool and spa care network comprising 155 franchises. He has been a Franchisee of the Year, Master Franchisee of the Year, and Franchisor of the Year. Individually, John O’Brien is probably the most awarded Australian in franchising. Originally from country Victoria, he’s down-to-earth […]
Good News! It’s a Buyer’s Market!
Sell when the market is high and buy when the market is low – that’s what they say. And it’s certainly true when it comes to buying and selling a franchise business. Right now the experts are telling us it is a buyer’s market, in particular for real estate. But is this also true for […]
