Mike Downey had spent most of his career between four walls, and while his salaries had been good, he couldn’t shake the feeling he was making other people rich. In his mid-50s he decided to start looking for a business that would see him through to his retirement, and now ten years on, he’s on …
Multi-owner Gutter-vac franchisee turns over $1M plus a year Read More »
If the last few years has done anything, it’s made people more health conscious. An area of medicine that is gaining in popularity is regenerative medicine. Rather than pharmaceutical fixes, it uses all-natural biological protocols to stimulate the body to repair or heal damaged tissue and joints. It works as an alternative to surgery, pain …
Nascent regenerative non-surgical medicine market set to surge Read More »
The recent announcement that the country’s traffic light system was coming to an end was described by the Hospitality Association as “the best news” it had heard for two and half years. “At last. Operators have been hanging out for this news for a very long time,” said association chief executive Julie White. She said it …
End of traffic light system a great time to launch new hospitality brands Read More »
The last couple of years have challenged traditional notions of how and where we work, and as we emerge from the fog of COVID, smaller business and entrepreneurs are looking for more flexible options that don’t cost the earth. Shared workspaces are increasingly becoming a normal part of post-COVID life for small businesses, especially as …
It is often said, and I have been saying it for years, that the relationship between a franchisor and a franchisee is just like the relationship between a husband and wife in a marriage. There must be mutual trust, respect and each party has specific duties to perform. But what are these duties A franchisor …
Before purchasing a business you should consider all of the following: Engage an accountant to examine the books and records of the business. Test the financial representations made by the vendor. Check whether the business will be able to service your proposed borrowings and still leave an adequate return. Check the terms and conditions of …
All franchisors will be interested in marketing their brands. How is this done? Normally by way of national marketing where the franchisees pay a percentage of turnover; and also by local marketing where a franchisee markets in a particular territory or area. The national marketing fund can total a considerable sum of money so where is that …
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